I’ve been looking forward to Photokina ever since my first visit back in 2014, and if you’re not familiar with this incredible photography convention in Cologne Germany, you should definitely check it out.
If I had to explain Photokina in one word, it would be “MASSIVE,” And yes, I’d use all caps. 😉 Seriously though, it’s the largest photography event in the world and it happens every other year. It’s also where nearly every major camera company lifts the veil on their latest and greatest new products. In other words, from guest speakers, workshops, and having hands-on time with the best products in photography, it’s a week long epicenter for everything that’s awesome about the world of photography.
Last time, in 2014, I had the honor of speaking on the Fujifilm and Wacom Stages, and this year I’ll be doing even more.
Photokina 2014 is also where I met Lee Morris and Patrick Hall from Fstoppers and we came up with the idea for Photographing The World together. One solid year of production later, and we ended up creating the best Landscape, Cityscape, and Astrophotography tutorial videos on the planet.
That’s the other great thing about Photokina. Along with the awesome products, you also get to network with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Sometimes these encounters can lead to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. So if you’re visiting this year and you’re an aspiring photographer, make sure to network as much as possible.
My Complete Photokina Schedule
This year I’m speaking for Adobe, DJI, and Fujifilm. Below is my exact schedule. I’ve also published it to my Events page as well. I try to keep that as updated as possible.
20 September – Tuesday 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Adobe Stage: “Creative Cloud Photography – Unleashed Creativity”
20 September – Tuesday 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Adobe Area – Video Broadcast: “Adobe – Live From Photokina Daily Show”
21 September – Wednesday 2:00pm – 2:30pm
DJI Stage: “The Art of Aerial Photography and Videography”
22 September – Thursday 2:00pm – 2:30pm
DJI Stage: “The Art of Aerial Photography and Videography”
23 September – Friday 2:20pm – 3:00pm
Fujifilm Stage: “Pushing the Boundaries of Travel Photography and Post-Processing”
24 September – Saturday 1:20pm – 2:00pm
Fujifilm Stage: “Pushing the Boundaries of Travel Photography and Post-Processing”
25 September – Sunday 12:20pm – 1:00pm
Fujifilm Stage: “Pushing the Boundaries of Travel Photography and Post-Processing”
As you can see from my schedule, I’ll keep pretty busy! But that doesn’t mean I won’t have time to hang out and meet up with everyone in Cologne. If you’re going to be there, let me know. If you can’t make one of my presentations, maybe we can grab a beer together!
If you’re attending, let me know on Social Media or in the comments below. 🙂
