Photo Studio Operations Los Angeles 2023

THIS EVENT HAS NOW ENDED

Menu
Agenda

Agenda

Don’t miss…

Previous ContentMore Content
8:00am
Registration and Breakfast - Exhibition Opens
Start your day with a bite to eat and a chance to visit the exhibition.
 
9:00am
Welcome to Photo Studio Operations Los Angeles 2023
Conference Chair
Lauren Stefaniak Smith, Director, Creative Operations, Cricut
 
9:10am
Why Photography Matters
At the Intersection of Brand and Growth - The Extraordinary Power of Photography Building a purpose-driven brand while driving steep acquisition can be a tricky dance for creative teams. Join this discussion with Carrie Crow, VP of Creative at The Beachbody Company as she explains how photograph...
Read more >
Speaker
Carrie Crow, VP, Creative, The Beachbody Company & Ladder Sports Nutrition
 
9:40am
How to Future-Proof Your Photography Studio Operations in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Environment
People, technology, and space are the key elements in an effective creative operation. Join Kelly Garthwaite, Photo Operations Team Lead at Red Bull Media House in a Q&A session that explores how these elements should not be overlooked.
Speaker
Kelly Garthwaite, Founder, Hey Y’all! Consulting Co.
 
10:10am
From Ideas to Impact – Studio Innovation Through Customer Empathy
Join Dan Hyde, Content Strategy Consultant, as he explores how customers are key to driving your studio innovation. Customer-Centered Creativity: Explore how understanding and empathizing with customers is the foundation for innovative studio projects Prototyping for Success: Learn the value of h...
Read more >
Speaker
Dan Hyde, Content Strategy Consultant and Creative Force Ambassador
 
10:40am
Networking & Visit the Exhibition
Your chance to visit the exhibition and network with your fellow Photo Studio Ops Professionals.
 
11:10am
Modern Photography for the Generative Era
Is photography going away? Definitely not. But it is dramatically changing. Learn how your shoots need to account for downstream generative systems; where machines will take your shots, cut them up and recreate them entirely to suit product and business needs. See working use cases from the NFL, ...
Read more >
Speaker
Charles Duncan, Creative Technologist, Optikka
 
11:40am
Exploring the Creative Nexus: Balancing Artistry and Technology in Photo Studio Operations
Embark on a deep dive into the fascinating realm where creativity and technology converge within the dynamic world of Photo Studio Operations.  Join this enlightening conversation as panelists explore how teams and organizations are redefining creativity amidst the ever-evolving tech landscape. U...
Read more >
Panel Moderator
Perrie Schad, President, Perrie Schad Consulting
Panelist
Megan O’Brien, Creative Director & Consultant, MO Creative and Production
Lauren Stefaniak Smith, Director, Creative Operations, Cricut
Daniel Jester, Host, The E-commerce Content Creation Podcast
 
12:40pm
Photo Automation for the eCommerce Studio: Threat or Need?
In this discussion Mark Duhaime, President of ORBITVU USA will delve into the evolving landscape of ecommerce product photography and the role of automation within this context. The discussion aims to examine the potential benefits and challenges associated with integrating automation into the ph...
Read more >
Speaker
Mark Duhaime, President, ORBITVU USA
 
1:00pm
Lunch & Visit the Exhibition
Time to have some lunch and visit the exhibition. See you back at 2:00PM for the afternoon sessions!
 
2:00pm
Igniting and Delivering Meaningful, Lasting Change
Creating Inclusive Pathways for Success As professionals in the photo studio industry, we know the challenges when addressing issues to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in our field. We also know that with the help of a few bold and creative pathways, we can meet these challenges and driv...
Read more >
Speaker
Karen Williams, Visual Creative Director & Stills Curation Specialist, Black Visual Queen
 
2:30pm
From Surviving to Thriving - How to Future Proof the Photo Production Workflow
Join Perrie Schad to address common workflow pain points faced by commercial and in-house photo studios today. Perrie will explore how to refine the creative tech stack and processes in order to transition the production workflow to the future. You will be guided through a series of discovery que...
Read more >
Speaker
Perrie Schad, President, Perrie Schad Consulting
 
3:00pm
Ethical Retouching - Balancing Beauty and Responsibility
Join us for a thought-provoking presentation by Pixofix, where we delve into the transformative power of ethical retouching in today's visual culture.  Discover the definition of ethical retouching and the critical importance of striking a balance between image enhancement and authenticity. Explo...
Read more >
Speaker
Howard Kurdin, Director / Partner, Pixofix
 
3:20pm
Networking & Visit the Exhibition
Your chance to visit the exhibition and network with your fellow Photo Studio Ops Professionals.
 
4:00pm
LA Creative Summit 2023: The Bottom-Line Takeaways
Four Chairs of the Four Events Discuss the Multiple Outcomes. Unmissable! We bring together the chairs of the four co-located events: Creative Operations, DesignOps, Photo Studio Operations, and Creative Production.  They share the insights, strategies and take-home messages that have impressed t...
Read more >
Panel Moderator
Thomas Stilling, Digital Strategy & Transformation Leader
Panelists
Lauren Stefaniak Smith, Director, Creative Operations, Cricut
Andrea B Ruskin, Partner & Strategic Advisor, Blum Consulting Partners, Inc.
Paul Nicholson, Creative Ops Production & Technology Leader
Meredith Black, Founder, DesignOps Assembly
 
5:00pm
Drinks & Networking
Continue networking, sharing ideas and celebrate a great day at the official drinks reception!
 
6:00pm
Previous ContentMore Content

THIS EVENT HAS NOW ENDED

Loews Hollywood Hotel

Agenda

What others say

HS Photo Operations events give me the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and talented leaders in our industry and the insights they provide will directly impact and improve my own work.

Colleen Moore
REI

HS Photo Studio Operations events provide me with the opportunity to say a warm hello to familiar faces and make new connections with industry leading experts.

Zoe Higgins
Dr.Martens

An extremely well organised event with the potential to grow even bigger on future iterations. Very productive for networking and take the pulse on new developments in the area.

Armando Ribeiro
Oak Furnitureland