Vanessa Joy has helped tens of thousands of photographers master their craft and build a thriving photography business.

She has been an influential speaker for well over a decade, has earned 5 college degrees, and has generated over $7 million in revenue through her photography business, while operating a second seven-figure valued business, doing all of this while also fulfilling her role as a wife and mom.

She has been trusted by major brands like BravoTV, Canon, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Profoto. With a combined social media following of 400,000+, she's grown a thriving community that loves to learn from her tangible, informative, and open-book style of teaching.

Chloe Ramirez is an award-winning portrait photographer and educator known for crafting cinematic, emotionally charged imagery that feels as bold as it is intimate. Based in California, Chloe's work has been featured by Nikon, World's Best Wedding Photos, Profoto, and Rangefinder Magazine, and she's been invited to speak on some of the industry's biggest stages including WPPI, BILD Expo, Imaging USA, Click Away, Reset, and Shutterfest.

With a career built on storytelling and rule breaking, Chloe is redefining what it means to photograph love, connection, and identity. Her signature approach blends editorial edge with raw emotion, capturing images that feel more like frames from a film than traditional portraits.

Beyond the camera, Chloe is a passionate educator and mentor, championing photographers through workshops, speaking engagements, and now, her unapologetic podcast Hot Girls Photograph Love. Whether she's leading a shoot or a conversation, Chloe moves with intention, heart, and a fire to shift the industry forward.

Hello! My name is Christopher Lee Benavides, but you can call me Chris! I'm a passionate wedding and portrait photographer based in the exciting and vibrant city of Las Vegas.

With 15 years of experience behind the camera, I've dedicated my career to capturing life's most meaningful moments with creativity, energy, and purpose. My work has been featured by World's Best Wedding Photos, and in 2025, I had the incredible honor of speaking at WPPI — one of the photography industry's most prestigious events.

My goal is to create more than beautiful photographs — I want every image to bring you right back to the emotions, excitement, and unforgettable memories of your special day. My signature style combines dramatic lighting, rich colors, and bold creativity to bring every scene to life.

Your story deserves to be captured in a way that feels authentic, vibrant, and completely unforgettable. Let's create something extraordinary together!

Jason Vinson is a husband, father, and wedding and documentary photographer based out of Northwest Arkansas. He has a passion for creatively documenting real moments, as well as taking epic and unique portraits. He has been ranked as the #1 Fearless Photographer in North America and Top 3 in the World for 2021, and is also ranked as one of the Top 100 Fearless Photographers of all time.

He is a multi-award-winning photographer through Junebug Weddings, World's Best Wedding Photos, ISPWP, Masters of Wedding Photography, Documentary Family Awards, and more. Jason is also an ambassador for brands such as Stella Pro Lights, Flashpoint, Magmod, Aftershoot, DreambooksPro, Holdfast, and DVLOP.

In addition to his photography work, Jason spends countless hours educating the photography community as a speaker, instructor, writer, and content creator for establishments such as WPPI, Portrait Masters, Rangefinder, PPA, Fstoppers, and many more.

Meg Loeks is an international award-winning portrait photographer, educator, and speaker based in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Known for her distinctive use of light, color, and narrative, Meg creates carefully constructed portraits that transform everyday moments into cinematic, story-driven imagery. Her work has been exhibited internationally.

Leslie Andrews is an accomplished beauty, branding, and commercial photographer with more than two decades of industry experience. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she is known for creating polished, impactful imagery that helps individuals and businesses elevate their brands and tell their stories with confidence.

Sony Artisan Monica Sigmon opened her Williamsburg, VA studio in 2000, focusing on family portraiture. She and her husband recently moved to Houston to take over Gittings, a family portrait studio that has been instrumental in shaping the portrait photography industry for the last 98 years. Monica has developed a style that blends traditional and contemporary elements.

Her work has been recognized by peers and industry leaders, including being named a Sony Artisan of Imagery in 2021. She was awarded the prestigious Fellowship degree from the American Society of Photographers in 2025.

Monica enjoys sharing her experiences through speaking engagements, covering topics like marketing, branding, and portrait techniques. She's contributed to photography publications and podcasts, discussing both the artistic and business aspects of the field. Monica continues to explore new ways to evolve family portraiture, balancing creativity with practical business insights.