Spring Expo Keynote: May 7, 2026 6 PM
From Camera to Cashflow - Live with Vanessa Joy
Join Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy for an evening focused on both the art and business of portrait photography. Vanessa will kick things off with the business side - how she markets, sells, and builds revenue with photography - then move into a live portrait demo covering lighting, posing, direction, and lens choice. The evening wraps with hands-on shooting at the Canon booth, where attendees can photograph live models, try Canon gear, and get real-time feedback from Vanessa.
BIO:
Vanessa Joy is a highly sought-after wedding photographer known for her stunning imagery and artistic vision. She is internationally recognized for her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft. From her elegantly composed photographs to her seamless blending of timeless sophistication and modern flair, Vanessa Joy's work has captivated audiences worldwide. She is praised for her ability to effortlessly capture the essence of each couple's love story, weaving together moments of intimacy and grandeur to create alluring, romantic, and moving portraits. While Vanessa Joy primarily captures luxury celebrations in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, she also travels to destination weddings to document love stories worldwide. Honoring your unfolding love story. It is an honor to bear witness to the many ways people come together to celebrate their love. My goal is to capture the character of a couple’s story with elegance, sincerity, and joy, and to offer couples a standout experience with every detail meticulously considered. I think of the images I capture as elemental components of an unfolding narrative that, when brought together, tell your great love story. I focus on small, intimate moments, along with the big-picture grandeur of the day, to compose a magnetic portrait of your identity as a couple.
"I strive to create photographs that deeply resonate, to capture the essence of what truly matters to you."