Conferences for Photographers Ready to Elevate Their Craft
Participate in a dynamic, hands-on learning experience surrounded by passionate photographers and expert instructors.
photography Conferences
Hands-On Learning in Stunning Locations: Conferences provide an opportunity to practice and refine your skills in breathtaking outdoor settings, guided by Chrissy and a team of expert instructors. You'll gain practical, real-time experience while shooting in dynamic environments.
Multiple Perspectives: Gain invaluable insights from a team of professional landscape photographers. By working alongside different instructors, you’ll benefit from diverse teaching styles, creative approaches, and expert advice that you can't get from a solo workshop.
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Discover What Sets Conferences Apart:
Inspiring Group Energy: Collaborating with other passionate photographers fosters a spirit of camaraderie and creativity. You'll not only learn from instructors but also from your peers, enhancing your experience and helping you push your photography further.
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Break Free from Your Routine: Conferences offer an immersive experience to step away from the daily grind and dive fully into photography. Whether it's sunrise shoots or late-night editing, this is your time to focus entirely on your craft.
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Unique Networking Opportunities: Beyond the learning, conferences are a chance to connect with like-minded photographers, building lasting friendships and valuable professional contacts that continue long after the event ends.
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Why Conferences are the Ultimate Photography Experience
an aBundance OF atmospheric mist, spring greens covering the landscape, dogwoods in bloom, cascading rivers, waterfalls, and wildflowers covering the landscape
lodging at little arrow outdoor resort and the tremont lodge & resort
Daily hands-on instruction during extended field sessions
If there's one place that holds a special place in my heart, it's the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. So, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be teaching at the Out of the Great Smoky Mountains Conference this spring with an incredible team of instructors!
Out of Chicago conferences are truly unique—bringing together so many passionate photographers creates an atmosphere unlike any other. Add the magic of waterfalls, wildflowers, and wildlife, with fog rolling over the hills and through the coves, and it’s an experience that leaves me in awe each day.
In addition to the field sessions, we’ll be gathering daily at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, right at the park’s entrance for classes, table talks, group meals, and campfires. It’s the perfect spot to feel at home in nature, whether you choose to stay in a tiny home, cabin, or a glamping setup. Prefer hotel accommodations? The Tremont Hotel is just five minutes away.
Out of the Great Smoky Mountains
Photography Conference
"I will definitely attend more Out of Chicago conferences. The key benefits to me were the photographic diversity of and the real-time, in-the-field interactions with the instructors. I was skeptical because of its scale of about 80 participants. The conference was very well organized and had the feel of one that was 10 times smaller. OOC knocked it out of the park."
"knocked it out of the park"
— Al, 2022 Out of the Great Smoky Mountains Attendee
What People Are Saying:
You want to connect with passionate photographers like yourself.
You crave hands-on learning in real-world settings.
You're seeking creative inspiration and fresh perspectives.
You're ready to take your skills to the next level
You feel stuck or stagnated
Is This Right For You?
Spark your creativity in a diverse botanical paradise of flower & garden photography with hands-on learning from a team of supportive instructors
lodging at Renaissance Hotel North Shore and the Chicago Botanic Garden
Extensive hands-on instruction during extended field sessions
I'm excited to announce that I'll be an instructor at the Out of Chicago Botanic Garden photography conference, August 24th-28th, 2025.
Imagine 385 acres of pure botanical bliss, with 27 individual gardens. We're talking a kaleidoscope of dahlias, roses that'll make you swoon, and waterlilies that seem to dance on the surface. And don't even get me started on the lotuses - they're simply magical!
Oh, and for us wildlife lovers, we'll keep our eyes peeled for fluttering butterflies, bees, and birds among the native plants.
Late August is the perfect time to visit - the gardens are lush, and the summer crowds have thinned out. You'll have plenty of time to explore, grow creatively, and work side-by-side with our talented instructor team. It's your chance to hone your garden and macro photography skills
Out of the Chicago Botanic
Garden Photography Conference
"What a fabulous experience. All of the instructors were passionate about photography as an art form and so willing to share their knowledge. I would recommend the conferences to any photographer, regardless of skill level, for an immersive learning experience."
"fabulous experience"
— Ruth, Out of Chicago Botanic attendee
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Catch the replay with me and some of Out of the Great Smoky Mountain Conference instructors. Each of us shared some of our best tips or techniques for photographing the beauty of waterfalls, wildflowers, and wildlife. It's a rapid-fire hour packed with fantastic advice and insights.
Waterfalls, Wildflowers, & Wildlife Webinar!
