Photo Studio Operations New York 2024

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8:00am
Registration & 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 New York 2024
Conference Chair
Perrie Schad, President, Perrie Schad Consulting
 
9:10am
Is the PDP dead? 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Studio Content Creation
As new technologies and evolving consumer behaviors reshape the retail landscape, the traditional product detail page (PDP) is being reevaluated. In her keynote address, industry expert Juliana Vail will discuss five emerging trends fundamentally altering content creation.
  • The Gen Z Shif...
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Speaker
Juliana Vail, Technology Leader & Consultant
 
9:40am
Changing Lenses: Navigating Shifts in Photo and Video Production
In this session Megan Neiner, Director of Photo and Video Production at SAKS.com discusses the dynamic realm of photo and video production, addressing pivotal shifts and strategies for adaptation. She will explore:
  1. Creative Innovation: Embracing a digital and video centric approach to dr...
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Speaker
Megan Neiner, Director of Shoot Production, SAKS.com
 
10:10am
Unleashing Creativity (Within Constraints): Finding Opportunity through Limitation
Change is the most constant element in life. In the realm of creative pursuits, the concept of limitations often carries a negative connotation.  However, the constraints can be viewed as unique opportunities for innovation and the pushing of boundaries. Join us for a real-life experience talk as...
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Speaker
Liezl Zwarts, Photographer
 
10:40am
Networking & Visit the Exhibition
Your chance to visit the exhibition and network with your fellow Photo Studio Ops Professionals.
 
11:20am
Let's Not Talk About AI
Let’s explore together the evolving landscape of Photo Studio Ops, steering clear of the ubiquitous topic of AI and examining other transformative opportunities:
Speaker
Joshua Rubin, Head of Photo Studio, Rent the Runway
 
11:50am
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 the sentiment of change, examining how teams and organizations are redefining creativity amidst ...
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Moderator
Daniel Jester, Host, The E-commerce Content Creation Podcast
Panelists
Alison Leibowitz, Head of Studio, Yoox Net-A-Porter Group
Jason Hamilton, Creative Operations | Photography Operations Studio Consultant
Jeffrey Schad, Senior Director of Photography Operations, Vineyard Vines
Valerie (Ferraro) York, Studio Manager - Photographer - Designer, PepsiCo
Vicki March, Senior Art Director, Amazon Studio
 
12:50pm
Unleashing Business Impact: Luxury & Essential Tech in the Digital Age
In this session, N.Senthil Kumar and Shaik Mubashir from MubyTech will discuss the following:  1. Generative AI Usage in Creative Process 2. AI + Manual retouching process 3. Technology+ for future adaptation on Post production
Speakers
N.Senthil Kumar, Head of Image Editing, Muby Tech
Shaik Mubashir, Director, Muby Tech
 
1:10pm
Lunch & Visit the Exhibition
Time to have some lunch and visit the exhibition. See you back at 2:30 PM for the afternoon sessions!
 
2:30pm
Skepticism & Optimism in the Age of AI
When, how and for what to use AI and when not to It’s all about judgement and the challenge of making the right decision To be optimistic about the benefits of using AI is good. To be over-enthusiastic is bad. Being permanently skeptical is a useful protection against ‘application overreach’. In ...
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Speakers
Michael Francello, Head of Generative AI Sales, Getty Images
Perrie Schad, President, Perrie Schad Consulting
 
3:00pm
A Little (Metadata) Goes a Long Way
Are you tired of losing valuable time searching for assets from recent shoots or presentation meetings? In this session, Yonah Levenson will delve into the world of metadata and its pivotal role in Photo Studio Operations. Learn how to ask the right questions, integrate metadata seamlessly before...
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Speaker
Yonah Levenson, Co-Founder, Co-Director & Instructor, Rutgers University’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) Certificate Program
 
3:30pm
Welcome to Composable Tech: Achieving a Single Flow of Truth in Production
In today's ever expanding org silos, this session explores the need for a unified data ecosystem that connects disparate tools, processes, and stakeholders involved in enterprise content production - a "single flow of truth." We'll delve into strategies for breaking down silos within studio opera...
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Speaker
Eric Fulmer, Founder & CEO, ShotFlow
 
3:50pm
Networking & Visit the Exhibition
Your chance to visit the exhibition and network with your fellow Photo Studio Ops Professionals.
 
4:30pm
New York Creative Summit 2024: Embracing ‘The Power of Change’ Four Chairs of the Four Events Reveal Key Takeaways
Unmissable! We bring together the chairs of the four co-located events: Creative Operations, DesignOps, Photo Studio Operations, and Creative Production to delve into the profound impacts of change on the creative landscape. This end-of-day gathering transcends the ordinary. The chairs share insi...
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Moderator
Paul Nicholson, Creative Ops Production & Technology Leader
Panelists
Perrie Schad, President, Perrie Schad Consulting
Thomas Stilling, Digital Strategy & Transformation Leader
Amy Mako , Head of Creative Operations, Faire
 
5:30pm
Drinks & Networking
Continue networking, sharing ideas and celebrate a great day at the official drinks reception!
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6:30pm
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