Are You Ready to Thrive?
Get ready for our two day, all-star wedding photography conference – taught by six phenomenal Speakers.
22-23 October | Brighton
THRIVE: WHERE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS EVOLVES
At Thrive, we don’t just talk about reaching the next level – we help you make it happen.
Thrive goes beyond the usual photography conference format. Yes, you’ll hear incredible insights from our speakers, but you’ll also shoot alongside them, see how they work in real-time, and walk away with stunning portfolio content to showcase.
It’s more than just learning – it’s doing.
£425 £325 EARLYBIRD
WHAT MAKES THRIVE DIFFERENT?
- Inspiration Meets Action: On Day One, you’ll listen to our six mentors share their talks, packed full of inspiration and strategies, as well as valuable insights into their creative processes
- On Day Two, you take that inspiration into the field, where you’ll shoot alongside the speakers, observing how they direct, compose, and think through each image. We also have a full day’s programme of business talks.
- Diverse Learning Opportunities: Take part in up to three different shoots with three different mentors in one day. That’s three unique sets of images for your portfolio, social media, and blog posts.Â
- All-Inclusive, Creative Environment: Thrive is hosted at Leonardos Royal Hotel in the heart of Brighton where everything – learning, shooting, and networking – happens in one relaxed, inspiring space.
- Tailor the Experience to Your Needs: Thrive is over two days but it’s flexible. Stay for both days and fully immerse yourself in the experience, or drop in for the shoots you’re most excited about. Thrive gives you the flexibility to take what you need.
Our Incredible Photographer Line-up
ABOUT JEFF
CANANDA
Jeff Chang, co-founder of The Apartment Photo and winner of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year Award, boasts 15 years of capturing love stories across five continents. When he’s not finding new ways to create meaningful experiences for this clients he’s following another of his passions, engaging with community through speaking at industry events and creating educational content on instagram, which has just reached over 15 million views in less than 2 years
ABOUT TRACY
USA
Tracy Jade is a Documentary Wedding Photographer based in New York.
“My work in wedding photography is heavily influenced by my background and education in Journalism. The first photographers I fell in love with were true documentarians at heart – those who sought to tell stories with pictures, who were compelled and inspired by the humanity of it all and saw no need to change or influence what was in front of them. I carry that same belief into wedding days.”
ABOUT ANNA
An internationally published photographer, artist and educator.
While aesthetically capturing a feeling or an emotion in their intensity and detail, Anna’s approach to creating wedding & couple imagery remains unique and unconventional.
Anna’s work carries a sense of freedom and mystery in itself. It has become recognisable by its contemporary style, sharp sense of composition and timeless color choice.Â
Working internationally, the vast majority of Anna’s weddings and projects are outside Spain.
Photography has taken her all around the world: from historical streets of Florence to the golden coast of California.Â
“Anna is a creative power of Ginger’s Eyes. She is a highly acclaimed photographer, artist, and educator with an international reach. Her approach to capturing wedding and couple imagery goes beyond aesthetics, delving into intense emotions and authentic connections. Anna prides herself on creating unique and artistic images that reflect her subjects’ genuine essence. (…) “
Wed Vibes
ABOUT DANIEL
Over the past 13 years, Daniel has woven a career as a Photographer, Film Director, Producer and Art Director within the worlds of Music, Advertising and Fashion creating beautiful, vivacious and artful work for the likes of Dior, Nike, Netflix, Dr Martens, Universal, Pinterest, Fendi, Spotify, and Leica.
Having started in Music, he spent his earlier career dreaming up set design and art direction for making gorgeous and memorable visuals for artists on major and independent labels.
Daniel shot my first wedding in 2016 for one of his artists and fell in love with the theatre, the emotion, the fashion and the depth of importance of what was being captured. 


9 years later and he is working all year round shooting for couples that lean in creatively and want an invested, art director-centric photographer with a specialism in film photography. He talks year-round with his couples helping them make design, fashion and creative decisions that bring their celebrations to life.

He shoots an even split of film and digital and tends to bring a smorgasbord of cameras to each wedding treating them like different paint brushes to realise the magic and individuality of each wedding.
Daniel splits his season between destination and UK weddings and lives with his wife Emily and two children in London.
ABOUT MARTINA
DENMARK
Martina is a queer wedding photographer based in Copenhagen, dedicated to creating a more genuine wedding industry. Specialising in intimate elopements, she believes in documenting weddings free from outdated traditions and societal expectations.
With a deep commitment to inclusivity and LGBTQ+ rights, Martina uses photography as a way to celebrate humans, whoever they are, however they look, whoever they love.
She is the author of Representation – A Guide to Inclusive LGBTQIA+ Wedding Photography, an advocate for true representation in wedding photography who has built a thriving, inclusive photography business that attracts couples from all over the world
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What’s The Plan?
Day One: Talks to Transform Your Business
Six of the industry’s top photographers will share real, actionable insights that will make a tangible difference to your business. They’ll speak their truth about the challenges they’ve faced and the strategies that helped them succeed. Expect a balance of inspiration and practical advice that you can implement right away.
Day Two: Hands-On Shoots & Business Talks
Day Two is all about getting hands-on. With three shoot sessions, you’ll see firsthand how our mentors work. It’s not just about creating beautiful images – it’s about understanding their thought process, how they interact with couples, and how they adapt to their surroundings.
Alongside the shoots, we’ll have a programme of short business talks designed to keep your momentum going. Whether you dip in and out between sessions or spend time soaking up every insight, these talks are open to all ticket holders.
October 2025
22-23rd Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton
Six incredible speakers
THE best industry sponsors
Small group sessions with the speakers
Beautiful portfolio content
Yummy lunch and snacks
Cool Brighton city vibes
The best goody bag in the industry
Hang with your industry peers
Did we mention the snacks?
£425 £325 EARLYBIRD
What’s New This Thrive?
“I was feeling in some kind of ‘low-battery mode’ and after Thrive I feel renewed.”
Cristina
Our next Thrive wedding photography conference is on the 22-23rd October in the heart of sunny Brighton.
- Day Two Business Sessions: You have fed back to us that you find the business talks from our sponsors and friends on the second day incredibly useful. So we’ve made more space for them.
- Thrive Online: Torn between a shoot and a talk on Day Two or want to revisit one of the business talks? We’ve got you covered. All of our Day Two speakers will host online sessions in the two weeks after the event, and these will be recorded so you can watch at your own pace.
TUNE IN
I don’t know about you, but I love to have stuff playing in the background whilst I edit.
Tune it to our Perspective podcasts to listen to Gregg and Simon chat with all six mentors about their backgrounds and what they will be covering at Thrive.
This is the best way to get to know them all ahead of the Thrive conference.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Thrive
Thrive isn’t just another conference. It’s a unique opportunity to learn from a carefully curated lineup of photographers who aren’t just here to inspire – they’re here to share their business know-how and practical shooting techniques. This combination of real-world business advice and hands-on learning is what sets Thrive apart.
Flexible Ticket Options
We understand that not everyone can commit to both days, and that’s okay. You can buy a conference ticket and soak in all the talks, or you can choose specific Day Two shoot sessions with the mentors you’re most excited about. We encourage you to join us for the full experience, but even if you attend just a part, you’ll leave with plenty of value.
Join us at Thrive: October 22-23rd in Brighton
This is more than just a conference – it’s an opportunity to transform how you shoot weddings and run your business. Whether you’re looking to build your portfolio, fine-tune your business strategy, or simply get inspired, Thrive is your place to grow.
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