Photo Studio Ops Forum 2021

Co-located with the Festival of Creative Ops and the Design Ops Symposium

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Registration includes full access to the co-located Festival of Creative Ops and the Design Ops Symposium 2021! To view the full agenda for the three events, click here. 

All timings are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 

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11:30am
Networking and Exhibition Opens
Your chance to visit the exhibition, plan your day, meet fellow Photo Studio Ops aficionados and organize some demos. 
 
12:00pm
Welcome to Photo Studio Operations Forum 2021
Join Conference Chair Clair Carter-Ginn as she officially opens the Photo Studio Ops Forum 2021. 
Conference Chair
Clair Carter-Ginn, Partner, Forecast Agency
 
12:10pm
Keynote: Harness the Power of Data to Lead a Dream Team that Thrives in Hyper Growth
Over the course of the past year, HelloFresh's business grew exponentially, and the company acquired two new brands.  Using historical volume data and capacity forecasting, plus an empathic and pragmatic approach to leadership, HelloFresh built up a studio team able to thrive in the midst of hype...
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Speakers
Carrie Crow, VP, Creative, The Beachbody Company & Ladder Sports Nutrition
Bill Weiss, GVP, Creative & Brand, Beachbody / Openfit
 
12:40pm
12:45pm
Digital Imaging Technology at Gap’s Photo Studio
In this session, hear from Curren Calhoun, Sr. Director Photo Production & Technology, on how Gap operates their photo studio. From their biggest challenges to their key learnings, Curren will shed some light on how digital imaging technology supports their studio operations, and where they p...
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Speaker
Curren Calhoun, Sr. Director Photo Production & Technology, Gap Inc.
 
1:15pm
1:20pm
TechLab: Bridging the Gap Between Marketing and Your Photo Studio
Just thinking about bridging the operational gap between your traditional e-commerce photography and the branded editorial campaigns requested by your marketing department might give you a headache. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this session, find out how to rid yourself of the headache ...
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Speaker
David Iscove, Creative Technology Practice Lead, Cella
 
1:40pm
Break, Networking and Visit the Exhibition
Visit our exhibition of leading vendors, or take the opportunity to network and learn from colleagues from around the world in the Networking Lounge.
 
2:10pm
Creating Clarity in Photo Studio Operations
Within the photo studio operations space complexity is increasing and remote work continues. For Studio Operations professionals ensuring clarity and leading by example has never been more important.  In this session, we review best practices and mechanisms that support the creation of clarity - ...
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Speaker
Nickole Brown, Senior Consultant, Cella
 
2:40pm
2:45pm
Growth, Agility and Flexibility: The Photo Studio of Tomorrow
In this panel discussion, we will dive into how, by adopting the right short and long-term strategies, studios can both:
  • Continue to grow, evolve, and transform to meet the needs of the business and the customer
  • Keep teams engaged, creative and properly resourced 
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Moderator
Clair Carter-Ginn, Partner, Forecast Agency
Panelists
David Brint, CEO, SpinMe
Colleen Moore, Sr. Manager, Media Studio, REI
Ali McLeod, AVP, Photo Studios, Saks Fifth Avenue
Mark Stocker, Senior Creative Manager, The Very Group
 
3:30pm
3:35pm
TechLab: How to Implement a Hybrid Post-Production Model and Achieve Agile Creative Operations
Brian Guidry shares tips about how to run a hybrid post-production model that delivers peace of mind and results to your studio team. Key Takeaways
  • Learn about your potential partners, build a trust-based relationship
  • Transparency is key to long-lasting productive and trustworth...
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Speaker
Brian Guidry, Chief Growth Officer, Pixelz
 
3:55pm
4:00pm
The Ever-Moving Photo Studio
Working for a large entertainment company, with over 150 Live TV Shows per year, WWE has a unique set of logistics to make their Photo Studio productive. In this session, explore how to take that studio, move it from city to city, and still produce consistently high-quality work.
Speaker
Bradley Smith, VP Photography, WWE
 
4:30pm
4:35pm
Entertainment: Unwind with an immersive Breathwork workshop
Breathing is the only system in our body that is both automatic and under our control. This is not a coincidence - it’s an invitation to tap into and improve our state of mind and body. Once understood, breathing practices can be used as a tool to radically improve our physical and mental health,...
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5:05pm
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