2019 SPE Annual ConferenceSpeakers

David Johnson

Saturday, March 09, 2019 @ 9:00am, Hope Ballroom

Presentations on Main Stage 1

David Johnson is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Photography at the University of Iowa. His photographs have been exhibited internationally, including the Contemporary Art Museum Saint Louis, National Building Museum in Washington D.C. and Rathaus... read more

Eric Joseph

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 1:30pm, Veterans AB

The Secrets to Fine Art Digital Printmaking!

Eric Joseph is a photographer and Senior Vice President of New Business and Product Development at Freestyle Photographic Supplies. Eric graduated from California State University, Northridge in 1985 with a B.A. in Art, Specializing in... read more

Thomas R. Kennedy

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 2:45pm, Veterans AB

2018-2019 State of Photographic Education Survey Results

Thomas R. Kennedy is currently Executive Director of American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). He is an internationally known visual journalist with extensive print, broadcast, and online journalism experience. Previously, he has also worked... read more

Lamia Khorshid

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 9:00am, Hope Ballroom

Presentations on Main Stage 1

Egyptian born artist, educated in the U.S. residing in San Diego, and spending summers in Italy. Education: Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Architecture, University of Miami. Solo Shows: 2017 - San... read more

Julieanne Kost

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 9:00am, Center Street A

"The Photography Workflow: Lightroom Classic"

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 1:30pm, Center Street A

"Lightroom CC: A Deeper Look"

Saturday, March 09, 2019 @ 9:00am, Center Street A

"The Photography Workflow: Photoshop CC"

Saturday, March 09, 2019 @ 1:30pm, Center Street A

"Getting Work Seen: Adobe Spark, Behance, and Portfolio"

Named one of Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business," Julieanne Kost is the Digital Imaging Evangelist Director at Adobe, responsible for fostering relationships with customers through meaningful and inspirational Photoshop and Lightroom instruction.... read more

Joe Lavine

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 2:45pm, Veterans AB

2018-2019 State of Photographic Education Survey Results

Joe Lavine is an author, educator, lecturer, and photographer based in Colorado. Education has always been important to Joe; he holds an undergraduate degree from Cal Poly, and a master's degree from Savannah College of... read more

Honey Lazar

Thursday, March 07, 2019 @ 1:15pm, Hope Ballroom

Knowledge Sharing: Networking to Overcome Barriers

Honey Lazar is a photographer based in Cleveland, OH. She studied at The Cleveland Institute of Art and is a lifelong workshop student. Honey works on long-term projects for exhibition and publication to immortalize loved... read more

Lauri Lyons

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 5:00pm, Hope Ballroom

Evening Guest Speakers, Lauri Lyons and Ruddy Roye

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 5:45pm, Hope Ballroom

After Chat with Lauri Lyons and Ruddy Roye

Lauri Lyons was born in the Bronx, New York and traveled globally with her military family. She is the author of two acclaimed books; Flag: An American Story (2001) and Flag International (2008). She was... read more

Michael Marshall

Saturday, March 09, 2019 @ 10:15am, Hope Ballroom

Presentations on Main Stage 2

Michael Marshall is a Professor and Associate Director of Curriculum at the Lamar Dodd School of Art - University of Georgia. He is also the founding director of the Social Ecology Studio, a research studio... read more

Michelle Marusek

Thursday, March 07, 2019 @ 1:15pm, Hope Ballroom

Knowledge Sharing: Networking to Overcome Barriers

Michelle specializes in studio lighting techniques. With students she emphasizes the importance of visual communication as a key mastery of their medium. Professionally Michelle has done documentary and commercial work. Currently she teaches at... read more

Andy Mattern

Thursday, March 07, 2019 @ 1:15pm, Hope Ballroom

Knowledge Sharing: Networking to Overcome Barriers

Andy Mattern is an Assistant Professor of Photography & Digital Media at Oklahoma State University and he is represented by Elizabeth Houston Gallery in New York. He holds an MFA in Photography from the University... read more

Annu Palakunnathu Matthew

Friday, March 08, 2019 @ 2:45pm, Hope Ballroom

Presentations on Main Stage 5

Annu Palakunnathu Matthew's recent exhibitions include the Royal Ontario Museum, 2018 Kochi-Muziris Biennale, 2018 Fotofest Biennial, MFA Boston, RISD Museum and the Smithsonian. Her work was recently featured in the CAA Art Journal. Matthew is... read more