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NOVEMBER 10-11 | Baltimore, MD
A 2-day photography conference for the professional photographer in the DMV who believes in community and filling up their creative cup with something different!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lindsay is one of the industry's leading photographers and educators in fashion, beauty, and commercial photography based in New York City. She is also a bestselling author that has wrote the ultimate Posing Guide along with 4 other books leading to MILLIONS of views on YouTube. She is a Canon Explorer of Light & multiple ambassador.
Lindsay Adler
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Sophia Barrett is a leading Atlanta portrait photographer that takes her art beyond just taking photos. Her passion for her craft originates from her personal battle with infertility. She uses her art as a vehicle to celebrate the strength, beauty, courage, vulnerability, and love of her clients.
SOPHIA BARRETT
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NOVEMBER 10 + 11, 2023
- Confidence and clarity in your craft
- Clear direction for your business.
- Strategic tools and concepts to set yourself up for wins!
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PRESENTATIONS
BREAKOUT & COLLAB
SESSIONS
LIVE WORKSHOPS
WITH Q&A SESSIONS
NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITIES
STYLED SHOOTS & PHOTOWALKS
AND MUCH MORE
THIS CONFERENCE IS ALSO FOR THE ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR THAT IS LOOKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CRAFT AND BUSINESS ACUMEN AND IMPLEMENT AI INTO THEIR EVERYDAY PROCESS
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LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
LESLIE ANDREWS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
RUSSELL KLIMAS
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
NATHAN TEMPLETON
IS SPEAKING AT THE 2023 CONFERENCE?
Fashion, Beauty & Portrait
Modern Portrait & Maternity
Branding & Family
Fashion & Beauty
Photojournal & Weddings
Boudoir & Weddings
Boudoir & Dance
Boudoir
Videography
Newborn & Sales
Weddings
Business & Websites
Videography
Light Painting & Portraiture
CHIP DIZARD
Portraits & Branding
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Kiati Plooks
This award-winning boudoir photographer based in Ellicott City, MD is a StellaPro Champion of Light and a recent 2023 WPPI speaker. He is also a UAF Photo Lab Sponsored Educator & has received multiple awards, including Best of Boudoir, from the Association of International Boudoir Photographers. He is also a returning 2022 Peculiar Conference speaker. We are excited to have Kiati lead our Boudoir Coalition, as there are TWO MORE accomplished boudoir photographers & educators that will be joining us this year. Find out who they are tomorrow & Wednesday!
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Benjamin Davis
Based in New Jersey, this international cinematographer has been featured in MunaLuchi, Martha Stewart & The B Collective. He is a true storyteller. Ben is also a Photo Cookout speaker.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Kanayo Adibe
This cool cat had one of the most highlighted & best reviewed segments of the WPPI 2023 conference. Based in D.C, he is a master of prospective, light, gear, posing and knowing how to stand out from the rest. Far beyond adept in street photography, plus weddings & portraits, his work tells a story. He is our first returning speaker from the 2022 Peculiar Conference! 🙌🏼
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Lajune King
This pink starburst of amazingness has been in the game for over 10 years as she changes the narrative of Black men, women & families of color in portraiture. She owns a bustling studio in Frisco, TX which is complete with 19 sets and has served well over 300 families. She is a Photo Cookout, WPPI, Click Away & Spark conference speaker.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Olesha Haskett
With over 10 years experience, she is joining our Boudoir Coalition as she works towards redefining the narrative of Black Womxnhood through boudoir & by providing boudoir education to other photogs. Olesha also created a global boudoir directory specifically for Womxn of Color. She is a 2023 WPPI & Photo Cookout Speaker.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Malik Mack
While currently based in Los Angeles, Malik is originally from Philly. As a Cornell graduate, he is a serial entrepreneur who offers a range of web services from web development, digital marketing to business branding. He has lent his expertise to organizations such as Chic-fil-a and the University of Maryland.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Katrina Cross-Daniels
This boudoir extraordinaire from The Motor City is joining the Boudoir Coalition this November. Katrina is an ambassador for HoneyBook, AfterShoot, Floricolor, Lead Savage and Home Spun Heart Props, maker of the iconic couture wings. She also shoots weddings, branding & portraits and is a Photo Cookout speaker.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Kevin Ewing
This Baltimore photographer has been shooting wedding since 2016. Kevin also shoots maternity & portraits plus owns and operates 2 different kinds of photo booths & a 360 degree video both. He is here to help all of us foster creative resilience.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Chip Dizard
Chip is a wedding, corporate & branding photographer who has been in the game for 15+ years. As seen in Essence, The B Collective, Brides, and many more, he is also a repeat WPPI, Imaging, ClickCon & Photo Cookout conference speaker. He is also an SEO guru & expert in social media advertising.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Russell Klimas
This light painter, A.I. artist, drone pilot & portrait photographer is the current Guinness World Record Holder for the World’s Largest Light Painting by UAV. He has been featured in TEDx, BBC & Fox and recently spoke at both the 2023 WPPI & Imaging conferences.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Nathan Templeton
This man knows how to stand out in a room and he’s gonna help us ALL stand out on our own! 🚀 Say hey again to Kanayo Adibe! This cool cat had one of the most highlighted & best reviewed segments of the WPPI 2023 conference. Based in D.C, he is a master of prospective, light, gear, posing and knowing how to stand out from the rest. Far beyond adept in street photography, plus weddings & portraits, his work tells a story. He is our first returning speaker from the 2022 Peculiar Conference! 🙌🏼
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Melisa Miranda
As seen on the TODAY show, this Northern Virginia based newborn & maternity photographer is all about the art of the sale. Mélisa also shoots Billboard, Grammy & Stellar Award winning artists, concerts & Best Selling book covers. Her class last year on “Profit with Products” was an absolute crowd favorite.
LINDSAY ADLER
SOPHIA & DEREK
BARRETT
LAJUNE KING
RUSSELL KILMAS
BENJAMIN DAVIS
CHIP DIZARD
OLESHA HASKETT
KIATI PLOOKS
KATRINA CROSS-DANIELS
MELISA MIRANDA
KEVIN EWING
DIANA
"THE MODEL NURSE"
MALIK MACK
KANAYO ADIBE
Leslie Andrews
Leslie Andrews is a beauty and branding photographer with over 17 years experience in the industry. Based in Atlanta, GA Leslie currently owns and operates two studios and event venues.
Leslie has had the pleasure of working with top brands such as Revlon, Bravo, MTV and Essence and her beauty and fashion editorials have appeared in numerous publications. She enjoys teaching and mentoring other photographers. Her journey with photography has been a long one and she enjoys sharing her story on the key to running a successful business.
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TOWSON UNIVERSITY
The Peculiar Conference 2023 will be held at Towson University's University Union!
This conference facility is equipped with plenty of room, allowing us to live up to our full epic potential! Meet us right outside of Baltimore, MD in this state-of-the-art facility that includes a theater, ballrooms and breakout rooms, along with beautifully natural lit hallways!
9.1 miles from Downtown Baltimore
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"I loved this conference, received so much knowledge and loved the networking with others. Although in conferences having the choice of presenters were good; however, wanted to be in all class. This conference was well done. I enjoyed every minute of it!"
~Ena
"I loved this conference..."
