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SFPP 302: How To Pick The Photography Events That Truly Grow Your Business With Chris Stiles

October 7, 2025

Photographers have no shortage of options when it comes to workshops, retreats, conferences, and summits. But with so many events out there — and often a big price tag — it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time and money. Today’s guest has sat on both sides of the table. Chris […]

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Photographers have no shortage of options when it comes to workshops, retreats, conferences, and summits. But with so many events out there — and often a big price tag — it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time and money.

Today’s guest has sat on both sides of the table. Chris Stiles is a Connecticut-based wedding and portrait photographer who blends his background as a meteorologist with his passion for storytelling. He’s also the co-founder of Lens & Light,one of the few summits that brings together wedding, portrait, and commercial photography education under one roof.

In this conversation, Chris shares what photographers should look for when investing in education, how to spot red flags, and how to actually implement what you learn so the event pays off in your business.

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