ATTENTION: PHOTOGRAPHERS

ATTENTION: PHOTOGRAPHERS

Take Your Photography Skills to the Next Level at

The Hybrid Collective Conference

Join a community of visionary photographers mastering and refining their skills

at The Hybrid Co.’s dynamic conference experience!

San Diego, California

Feb 23-26, 2025

Now Only $849 ($1349.00)

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Main Stage Speakers

Explore Diverse Photography Paths With Expert Guidance

Start each morning at the Hybrid Co. Conference with inspiring sessions on the Main Stage,

featuring dynamic speakers.

Hear from industry leaders like Kristin Sweeting, James x Schulze, Abby Jiu, Ben Finch, Kaleb Norman James, and Erich McVey during our live 3-day event.

Plus, enjoy a delicious lunch included each day to fuel your creativity and connections! Come ready to dance at our opening party and walk away with

friendships for a lifetime.

Create. Connect. Thrive.

Level-Up Your Photography Business Here!

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Mainstage:

Community-Building Learning

  • Learn from top-tier industry professionals.

  • Sessions with photography experts.

  • Inspiration to fuel Your creativity.

  • Powerful connections within the industry that will refer you to that next level.

  • Insanely stunning portfolio images you can use for your website for half the cost of a traditional marketing or brand shoot.

  • Master level education from advanced and successful industry leaders who have been there and done that.

  • Exclusive Workshop Add-ons. Learn from top-tier industry professionals.

  • Networking Events: Build connections with like-minded creatives.

  • Actionable Strategies: Implement proven business growth tactics.

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Mainstage Spotlight:

Powerhouse Leaders

This year’s Mainstage features trailblazing individuals who have made their mark on the industry in remarkable ways. From the East Coast to the West Coast, we’re bringing you true leaders, visionaries who are not only incredibly successful but also refreshingly humble.

Prepare to be inspired by their stories and insights as they share their journey with you.

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Personalized Coaching and Mentorship

Gain hands-on experience. Explore innovative techniques with expert guidance in breakout sessions with industry experts. Learn targeted skills. Get professional guidance and portfolio advice tailored to help you reach your goals.

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Expand Your Experience with

Add-On Sessions!

Take your education and connection to the next level by purchasing add-on classes.

Once you’ve secured your registration for the Mainstage events, lunches, tradeshow opportunities, and parties, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your Hybrid Collective experience even further.

These sessions are designed

to provide additional value and tailored learning to enrich your journey.

Testimonials

Kara Meloy

"Hybrid was a turning point"

"And a check-in with my business. As a photographer, it gets lonely working by yourself. Learning together with many like minded people really helped me level up my business."

Jeff Armstrong

"Was stuck,

now I am not!"

"It’s easy to get stuck inside our own little world in our own little market. But, being able to hear the struggles, fears, wins, and lessons of others really helps push us to adopt and keep realistic goals that can grow both our enjoyment and our business into unique and thriving expressions of who we’ve been designed to be."

Megan Noll

"Leave motivated and inspired"

"The Hybrid Collective is a meeting of the minds. I have gone every single year because each year, I leave motivated, inspired, and ready to tackle challenges I face in the life of a creative entrepreneur. This is a community of people that are about bringing beauty and realness to the world. I cannot express how much I love going to these and how much I value this community as a whole!"

FAQs

Explore Common Queries About Our Photography Education and Services

What is included in my on sale $849 (Normally $1349 price) ticket?

Our opening party, three days of incredible main stage speakers who will give you all the insights you need in your career. Lunches for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, coffee breaks, light snacks. Breakout sessions each day for more in depth business insights and friendships to last a lifetime. Your ticket purchase also allows you to add-on Masterclasses and Editorial Shoots.

Where is the conference?

Bahia Resort San Diego, CA. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT A DISCOUNTED ROOM BLOCK if you wish to stay on site. Accommodations are not included in the ticket purchase but you can stay on campus with our discounted room block. Transportation, Breakfast and Dinner are not included.

Do you provide equipment and camera gear?

Students are encouraged to bring their own equipment. However, specialized equipment that our sponsor, B&H, will provide for you to be able to shoot on new and trending cameras. But please bring all of your own gear.

What is the Hybrid Collective Conference?

The Hybrid Collective Conference is a premier in-person photography event that brings together photographers, educators, and industry leaders for three days of workshops, networking, and hands-on learning.

When and where is the conference?

The 2025 conference will be held from Sunday, February 23, to Wednesday, February 26.

Who should attend this conference?

The conference is ideal for photographers of all skill levels who are interested in mastering their craft, expanding their business, and exploring the art of photography. You do not have to be a film photographer to attend.