PRISM PHOTO WORKSHOP

Supporting the next generation of storytellers in Chicago and beyond.

Thanks to the Prism Photo community for another great event!

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2026 Speakers & Panelists

  • April Alonso

    DIGITAL PUBLISHING & VISUAL DIRECTOR AT CICERO INDEPENDIENTE

  • Lou Foglia

    PHOTOGRAPHER, LOU FOGLIA PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Gonzalo Guzman

    PRISM PHOTO WORKSHOP PROGRAM MANAGER

  • Adriano Kalkin

    FOUNDER, THE PEOPLE’S APERTURE

  • Jaclyn Rivas

    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, CHICAGO MAGAZINE

  • Kevin Serna

    PHOTOGRAPHER, KEVIN SERNA PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Camille Smith

    MEDITATIVE TEACHER

  • Akilah Townsend

    PHOTOGRAPHER, AKILAH TOWNSEND PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Anthony Vazquez

    VISUAL JOURNALIST, THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

What We Offer

  • Whether you’re an aspiring photojournalist or mid-career visual storyteller, our expert presenters, panelists, and portfolio reviewers will help develop your unique perspective while guiding you through best business practices and other skills vital to sustainable careers. Don’t miss this annual opportunity to build your toolbox, sharpen your skills and grow your professional community.

  • Keynote presentations and panels are the highlight of our annual workshop. Our speakers share practical advice and valuable insights that leave attendees informed and inspired.

    Rewatch complete presentations from past workshops here.

  • Connect with industry-leading professionals and get feedback on your work with 1-on-1 portfolio review sessions at our annual workshop. We have facilitated more than 100 portfolios with commissioning editors from publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, South Side Weekly, the Chicago Sun-Times and Getty.

  • We also offer grants, scholarships and mentorship. Read more here.

Major Sponsors


Additional Funders

Our Impact

  • $41,000

    in funding for Chicago-based visual storytellers

  • 30

    paid speaking opportunities

  • 1,000+

    workshop attendees

Photography by: Allison Ziemba

Donate


Your tax-deductible donation will help the Workshop offer resources to visual journalists from traditionally underrepresented communities through grants, scholarships, mentoring and our annual live workshop. Contributions at any level are welcome.