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Vision, Passion & Projects

In this session, Cole will share his journey from being a "Photographic Grazer" to becoming passionate about creating powerful, cohesive projects. He will discuss the key ingredients of vision and passion in building projects, offer insights on how to generate ideas, and reveal the rules behind creating compelling portfolios.

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Why Black & White: Follow your own Vision

In this session, Cole will showcase his 7-step process for post-processing images while arguing that black and white photography is the ideal medium for almost every subject, except one. He will also share insights from his diverse portfolios and discuss his unique photographic philosophies, including the importance of vision over equipment.

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Meet Cole Thompson

At the age of 14, Cole knew he was destined to be a fine art photographer after discovering the legacy of George Eastman while hiking in Rochester, NY. Deeply influenced by photographers like Adams, Weston, and Bullock, Cole developed a passion for black-and-white photography, viewing it as a way to capture emotions that lie beneath the surface. With his art appearing in numerous exhibitions and publications, Cole now measures his success by the personal fulfillment his work brings, rather than external accolades.

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