THE STORYTELLER NETWORK PRESENTS:
THE SIGNATURE LIGHT SHOW
■15 master instructors.■Five hours of lighting instruction and techniques you can actually use.■Win incredible prizes, including a Sony camera and other photography gear.■Sue Bryce, Meg Loeks, Miguel Quiles, Sandra Coan, Scott Robert Lim, Jason Vinson and more.
giveaway
Register free for a chance to win a Sony A7R V.
The grand prize is a Sony A7R V mirrorless camera body (lens not included) with a 61MP full-frame sensor. Registering free automatically enters you. Giveaways happen during the live conference on November 12, 9 AM to 2 PM PT, along with more photography gear. No purchase necessary. Official Rules
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The speakers
Learn from the best in the industry.
Each photographer builds one of their go-to lighting setups, studio or natural light, shoots with it and explains why it works. All Access adds a second setup from each of them.
SUE BRYCE
Sue Bryce is an internationally renowned portrait photographer, speaker, and creator of SELF, a visual storytelling series exploring identity, self-worth, and what it means to truly be seen. For 37 years Sue has used Photography as a tool for transformation, creating portraits that inspire conversations about confidence, self-love and authenticity. Her work has evolved beyond Photography into a body of work centered on telling women stories with their voices and bodies. This is her signature light.
Chloe Ramirez
Chloe Ramirez is an award winning portrait photographer and educator known for crafting cinematic, emotionally charged imagery that feels as bold as it is intimate. Based in California, Chloe’s work has been featured by Nikon, Worlds Best Wedding Photos, Profoto, Rangefinder Magazine and she’s been invited to speak on some of the industry’s biggest stages including WPPI, BILD Expo, Imaging USA, Click Away, Reset and Shutterfest.
With a career built on storytelling and rule breaking, Chloe is redefining what it means to photograph love, connection, and identity. Her signature approach blends editorial edge with raw emotion, capturing images that feel more like frames from a film than traditional portraits.
Beyond the camera, Chloe is a passionate educator and mentor, championing photographers through workshops, speaking engagements, and now, her unapologetic podcast Hot Girls Photograph Love. Whether she’s leading a shoot or a conversation, Chloe moves with intention, heart, and a fire to shift the industry forward.
Chris Benavides
Hello! My name is Christopher Lee Benavides, but you can call me Chris! I’m a passionate wedding and portrait photographer based in the exciting and vibrant city of Las Vegas.
With 15 years of experience behind the camera, I’ve dedicated my career to capturing life’s most meaningful moments with creativity, energy, and purpose. My work has been featured by World’s Best Wedding Photos, and in 2025, I had the incredible honor of speaking at WPPI—one of the photography industry’s most prestigious events.
My goal is to create more than beautiful photographs—I want every image to bring you right back to the emotions, excitement, and unforgettable memories of your special day.
My signature style combines dramatic lighting, rich colors, and bold creativity to bring every scene to life. I love pushing creative boundaries, exploring fresh ideas, and transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary works of art. Because every couple has a unique story, I approach every wedding and portrait session with a fresh perspective tailored specifically to you.
Your story deserves to be captured in a way that feels authentic, vibrant, and completely unforgettable.
Let’s create something extraordinary together!
Jason Vinson
Jason Vinson is a husband, father, and wedding and documentary photographer, based out of Northwest Arkansas. He has a passion for creatively documenting real moments, as well as taking epic and unique portraits. He has been ranked as the #1 Fearless Photographer in North America and Top 3 in the World for 2021. He is also ranked as one of the Top 100 Fearless Photographers of all time. He is a multi award winning photographer through Junebug Weddings, Worlds Best Wedding Photos, ISPWP, Masters of Wedding Photography, Documentary Family Awards, and more. Jason also is an ambassador for brands such as Stella Pro Lights, Flashpoint, Magmod, Aftershoot, DreambooksPro, Holdfast, DVLOP, and more.
In addition to his photography work, Jason spends countless hours educating the photography community. He has been a speaker, instructor, writer, and content creator for establishments such as WPPI, Portrait Masters, Rangefinder, PPA, Fstoppers, and many more.
Meg Loeks
Meg Loeks is an international award-winning portrait photographer, educator, and speaker based in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Known for her distinctive use of light, color, and narrative, Meg creates carefully constructed portraits that transform everyday moments into cinematic, story-driven imagery. Her work has been exhibited internationally.
Leslie Andrews
Leslie Andrews is an accomplished beauty, branding, and commercial photographer with more than two decades of industry experience. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she is known for creating polished, impactful imagery that helps individuals and businesses elevate their brands and tell their stories with confidence.
Monica Sigmon
Sony Artisan Monica Sigmon opened her Williamsburg, VA studio in 2000, focusing on family portraiture. She and her husband recently moved to Houston to take over Gittings, a family portrait studio that has been instrumental in shaping the portrait photography industry for the last 98 years. Monica has developed a style that blends traditional and contemporary elements. Her work has been recognized by peers and industry leaders, including being named a Sony Artisan of Imagery in 2021. She was awarded the prestigious Fellowship degree from the American Society of Photographers in 2025. Monica enjoys sharing her experiences through speaking engagements, covering topics like marketing, branding, and portrait techniques. She's contributed to photography publications and podcasts, discussing both the artistic and business aspects of the field. Monica continues to explore new ways to evolve family portraiture, balancing creativity with practical business insights.
esther kay
Esther Kay is a portrait photographer, educator, and speaker whose journey proves it is never too late to build a life you never imagined.
After nine years as a first-grade teacher, she received her first camera for her 35th birthday. With no formal photography education or business background, she turned her love for the art of photography into a recognized luxury portrait brand and education platform.
Esther credits much of her growth to the photographers and educators who generously shared their knowledge with her. Their impact is why she is passionate about teaching and giving back. She teaches photographers how to create with intention, make purposeful decisions, and build a brand and business that feel meaningful, authentic, and uniquely their own.
Her mission is to remind others that their greatest success may still be ahead.
“Your story is not defined by where you started. It is defined by the courage to begin.”
Sandra coan
Sandra Coan is an award-winning photographer, industry educator, best-selling author, and Westcott Top Pro. Based in Seattle, she is known for her modern, minimalist approach to newborn and family photography. In addition to running her studio, Sandra teaches photographers around the world how to create natural-looking light with strobes and flash.
D'Ann Boal
Award-winning portrait photographer and photography educator D'Ann Boal’s first photographs were of her baby son, and it wasn’t long before documenting his life turned into a hobby, then a passion, and eventually a boutique business aptly named Smitten & Swoon Photography.
D’Ann specializes in creating romantic and ethereal family images both in-studio and in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, where the scenic landscape provides ideal locations for distinctive and personalized environmental portraits.
Her enthusiasm for teaching began with a master’s degree in education and her early career as a fifth-grade teacher. She’s now come full circle with workshops and in-person and online classes that cover imaging techniques as well as strategies for running a successful photography business.
D’Ann is also a Click Community Mentor and a Profoto Ambassador and has led retreats internationally, spoken on stages at WPPI, Imaging USA and Click Away, and has taught for Click Photo School, PPA and numerous industry retail outlets.
Scott robert lim
Scott Robert Lim is a Sony Artisan of Imagery, international award-winning photographer, and global photography educator specializing in environmental portraiture, creative lighting, and visual storytelling. He leads immersive photography workshops around the world, teaching photographers how to create extraordinary portraits in any location using natural light, flash, and innovative techniques. A featured speaker for industry leaders including Sony and Adobe, Scott is passionate about helping photographers unlock their creative potential and consistently produce world-class images wherever they shoot.
Miguel quiles
Miguel is a beauty & portrait photographer currently residing in Orlando, Florida. Starting his photography business in 2012, Miguel has traveled the world photographing interesting faces as well as teaching photography at conferences like WPPI, Photo Plus, Shutterfest, and many more. He’s appeared on Creative Live, Adorama TV, and currently releases videos on his YouTube channel. Miguel has been recognized as a Sony Artisan Of Imagery, and represented many of the top brands in the industry.
ray alvarez
Ray Alvarez is a photographer, educator, and the creative force behind Shoot With Ray and Weddings by Ray. Based in Florida, Ray specializes in branding, portrait, and wedding photography, with a strong focus on creative lighting and intentional storytelling.
Known for his energetic and approachable teaching style, Ray regularly hosts workshops, speaks at industry events, and mentors photographers who want to better understand lighting, posing, content creation and client experience. He is also a Westcott Top Pro and collaborates with leading brands in the photography industry.
Through his YouTube channel, workshops, and live demonstrations, Ray is passionate about helping photographers simplify lighting and create images with intention and confidence.
aaron anderson
Aaron Anderson is a commercial photographer, director, and visual storyteller creating unforgettable imagery for brands like PlayStation, International Justice Mission, KTM, and Monster Energy. Known for his distinctive approach to light and authentic storytelling, his work is rooted in real people, honest moments, and a little bit of grit. Drawn to interesting characters, unexpected environments, and the challenge of making something extraordinary out of the ordinary.
michael anthony
Michael Anthony is a wedding and portrait photographer, educator, and co-founder of Michael Anthony Photography, with studios in Dallas-Fort Worth and Southern California. Known for cinematic imagery and intentional lighting, he combines dramatic light, thoughtful posing, and emotional storytelling to create distinctive photographs for his clients.
A Master of Photography through Professional Photographers of America, Michael earned individual gold medals in the Wedding category at the World Photographic Cup in 2019 and 2022, representing the United States. He has spent more than a decade teaching photographers the craft of lighting, posing, and the business of photography. His practical approach helps photographers translate creative ideas into repeatable techniques they can apply in their own work.
Vanessa Joy
Vanessa Joy has helped tens of thousands of photographers master their craft and build a thriving photography business.
She has been an influential speaker for well over a decade, has earned 5 college degrees and has generated over $7 million in revenue through her photography business, while operating a second 7-figure valued business, doing all of this while while also fulfilling her role as a wife and mom.
She has been trusted by major brands like BravoTV, Canon, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Profoto. With a combined social media following of 400,000+, she’s grown a thriving community that loves to learn from her tangible, informative, and open-book style of teaching.
STILL GUESSING WHERE
THE LIGHT GOES?
Most lighting tutorials give you the finished photo and a diagram. Everything in between is left to you.
On November 12, you watch everything in between.
Each photographer starts with an empty set, builds the light (studio or natural), shoots a real subject and adjusts until it's right, explaining each choice as they go. By 2 PM you'll have fifteen setups to choose from, ready for your next session.
what you'll learn
Stop overcomplicating lighting
From watching to shooting
The setup and the why
