Event Guide
Photography Day
TUESDAY 25th MARCH 2025
WELCOME
Grab your seat and get comfy for a day jam-packed with inspiration, education and networking.
Elevate Conference is about learning and making connections, so there will be ample time for you to catch up with old friends and make new connections while immersing yourself in photography brilliance.
We can’t wait to see you there.
The Venue
Curzon Bloomsbury, The Brunswick Centre, London WC1N 1AW
About The Curzon
Small arthouse cinema, focused on independent films, with underground screens and bars. The venue has wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets.
Schedule
9:00 Registration / Breakfast / Coffee
Doors open with a warm welcome for breakfast and coffee and registration
9:45 Take your seats // Welcome from your hosts:
Ash Davenport & Mick Shah
Ash and Mick will say hi and point to the fire exits (here, here and here).
10:00 Sony
Both of us (Ash and Mick) are big believers that your kit doesn’t define you. However, you have you trust your kit and believe in it 100% to work when you need it the most, your camera system needs to allow you to be a creative first and technician second. That is why we both have been using Sony since we moved to mirrorless systems in 2018 and haven’t looked back since.
10:10 Rafael Bojar
Hold on tight – Rafael is our first main talk for elevate 2025 and he know he will blow your mind with inspiration to create images of your dreams.
11:10 Ana Marina Sanz
You’ll notice a slight change to the lineup, as Colin Ross can no longer attend due to personal reasons. However, keep an eye on the podcast—we’ll interview him soon instead!
We’re incredibly grateful that the exceptionally talented photo/video extraordinaire Ana Marina Sanz has kindly stepped in. While we’re sad that Colin won’t be joining us, having Ana take his place is a fantastic addition, and we can’t wait to be inspired by her knowledge, wisdom, and experience.
11:30 – 12:00 Break / Networking / Coffee (30 mins)
Get yourself a coffee and catch up with friends.
12:00 Faye & Mike
Henley Albums has taken the hassel out of selling albums and given us hours back in time, whilst still allowing us to deliver exceptional quality albums at affordable prices.
12:00 Aimee Laoise
Aimee Laoise is one of the UK’s finest family photographers, creating beautifully curated imagery for families who want more than just wedding photos. She’ll share how she built a premium brand, how she attracts the right clients, and how wedding photographers can tap into this thriving market while maintaining their signature style.
13:00 Teja Lisjak
The final business ‘hour’ talk is from Teja. Teja is a London-based filmmaker, known for her innovative approach to storytelling and for creating engaging, dynamic content for brands and social media. Join her as she shares her approach to creating impactful cinematic content for brands like Sony and Samsung, helping you take your social presence to the next level and elevate your business!
13:00 Ange Ward-Brown
The second of our business ‘hours’ features a talk from someone who started out as a wedding photographer but is now rocking the corporate world with her brand, Feasts Shoots and Leaves. Have you ever considered branching out of weddings for some extra revenue?
13:30 : 14:30 Lunch
Take advantage of the great restaurants that are right on our doorstep, hang out at the Curzon and network or visit one our sponsors.
14:30 Nat Lee
Since using Imagen to edit, we have saved hours and hours of time, hundreds of pounds in cash and improved the consistency of our galleries. Nat will give us a quick run-through of some of the new features Imagen AI offers.
14:30 Aga Maru
Pic-Time Storytelling event lead by Aga. Audience participation is reque Please send your images to hello@elevateconference.uk
15:10 Joy Zamora
There isn’t a publication is guys isn’t featured in from Vouge to the Lane – he has made it. Come learn how Joy creates that cinematic vibes with a editorial vision.
16:00 – 16: 30 Break / Network / Snacks (30 mins)
Take 30 minutes to refresh before our final session.
16:30 Pic-Time (Aga Maru)
If you’re not using Pic-Time, firstly, HELLO, but secondly, you need to be here for this session. Aga will show us some new features and quick tips that will help your galleries look great and sell more prints – who doesn’t want that?
16:30 Studio Ninja (Sally Shaw)
Hows your CRM and client workflow ? Sally will give us a quick run down of Studio Ninja and how it will transform your life!
16:40 Cara Mia
Our final talk of Elevate 2025 is Cara Mia. Cara’s talk will be practical with a sprinkling of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing for the 2025 season! Expect fireworks, champagne and tears.
17:40 – Update on the future of Elevate
A closing message from your hosts and an update on the future of Elevate.
18:00 Bar Opens
Time to digest all the learning, have a drink and relax
Our Partners
Elevate would not be possible without the support of these companies. We are truly very grateful for their support over the past few years. Please visit each of them and say hi.
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