Berlin Schedule
Welcome to Berlin!
Our second trip to Berlin begins this spring, and we’re returning to one of our favourite venues ever: Babylon. When we hosted the show there back in 2023, we distinctly remember telling the team at the cinema that we’d be back one day. It felt like a second home (first home being Stockholm, of course).
If Berlin is your first Way Up North event, welcome. If you’re returning for more, thank you. And to everyone, new and old, we love this and are thrilled you’re part of the experience.
At the show, there’s a theme that ties the event together: GOOD ENOUGH. This was chosen because it can be interpreted in wildly different ways. In Berlin, each presenter has a simple challenge when they hit the stage: interpret the theme in your presentation.
Below you’ll see the schedule of events, and yes, we pack it in. Welcome to Way Up North Berlin!
March 31st
Canon Styled Shoots
Schloss Friedrichsfelde
Sign-ups open March 16th at 20:00 CET
Following tradition from previous Way Up North events, Canon will host styled shoots in Berlin at the stunning Schloss Friedrichsfelde, a preserved 17th-century manor house within Berlin’s Tierpark.
Session Schedule:
- 12:00-1:20pm: Video Style Shoot for Canon Users (5 participants)
- 1:30-2:50pm: Style Shoot for Canon Users Only (10 participants)
- 3:00-4:20pm: General Style Shoot (30 participants)
- 4:30-5:50pm: Video Style Shoot (15 participants)
Location Details:
- Venue: Schloss Friedrichsfelde
- Address: Am Tierpark 125, 10319 Berlin
- Transportation: Details on meetup points and transportation to the venue will be provided to registered participants
The styled shoots offer photographers the opportunity to test cutting-edge Canon equipment while creating portfolio-worthy images in an extraordinary setting. Each session is designed to provide unique creative opportunities in both photography and videography.
IMPORTANT: These styled shoots are available by pre-registration ONLY. Access will be strictly limited to photographers who have successfully registered during the sign-up period. No on-site or walk-in registrations will be permitted. Confirmed participants will receive detailed instructions via email before the event.
Event Registration, 18:00 – 20:00
The Social Hub Berlin
Kick off your WUN experience with a drink at registration! Here’s what you need to know:
- No need to bring anything—no printed invoices required.
- Enter Social Hub, turn left into the bar, then left again inside the bar—you’ll find our team ready with your event badge.
- We’ll match your name to the guest list and hand over your badge.
- Your badge is essential for entering the cinema during the event.
Can’t make it to evening registration?
- Pick up your badge at Babylon Cinema during event days.
- Or have a friend collect it for you.
👉 Remember: You’ll need your event badge to enter Babylon throughout the conference.
April 1st
Doors Open, 08:00
When you arrive at 08:00, the doors to the building open—come in, mingle, and say hello to our sponsors. If you didn’t pick up your badge the night before, you can grab it now.
Just before 09:00, the cinema doors open, and the show begins at 09:00 sharp.
🚨 Important: You must be wearing your badge to enter the cinema—no badge, no entry.
Seating is general admission, meaning no reserved seats. There are two seating areas:
- Upper balcony – 100 seats
- Lower bowl – 400 seats
The event is completely sold out, and every seat will be taken—so choose wisely and get comfortable!
Block One, 09:00 – 10:45
Marisa Martins
When Your Voice Is Singing, Good Becomes Excellency
How to build a strong voice in photography supported by your work, your failures and the sense of feeling “good enough”.
Amie McNee
Your Own Unique Brand Of Magic
A powerful talk for wedding photographers on rejecting competition, embracing creativity, and focusing on their unique artistic voice in a subjective, messy, and beautiful realm.
Block Two, 11:45 – 12:45
Marina Polovinkina
Returning to Ourselves
Having unlimited access to others’ stories of success and life journeys, we often forget what our own story is. It’s time to return to ourselves.
Ines Futterknecht
The Blank Page
For me, the first step is the hardest, the pressure that is inherent in the beginning. The fear of making mistakes, of not measuring up. But to whom?
Christin Eide
Off The Beaten Path
Mountain elopements allowed for me to wander where the path ends, and (the) adventure begins. Embracing chaos to create the most authentic moments.
Block Three, 14:00 – 15:30
Meeri Koutaniemi
Intuition, Presence and Failure: The Keys to Unlocking Your Potential
Through the lens of her work as a photojournalist, Meeri Koutaniemi shares powerful lessons about the inspiration found in authentic human encounters, the importance of intuition, and how failure can guide us toward our fullest potential. A captivating talk about resilience and the joy of discovery by embracing the unpredictable.
Erin Bishop
Ask A Planner
Wedding planners are often seen as the gateway to weddings. Are they really gatekeepers, though, or is there a smarter way to get your foot in the door and develop an honest relationship? In this segment, our host Magic will interview wedding planner veteran Erin Bishop to demystify the myths around working together.
2024 WUN Awards, Part I
Submission Contests
Sponsored by Imagen, the first announcements of the 2024 WUN Awards winners focus on the submission contests. Each category will feature the top ten winners, with categories ranging from Best Flash to Best Moment and more. With 12 categories in total, sit back and watch as the best of the best in weddings are celebrated!
Block Four, 16:15 – 17:00
Joy Zamora
The Flame; The Friend And The Enemy
Explore how passion fuels photographers’ success, yet invites pressure and burnout. Learn to balance ambition, thrive creatively, and redefine meaningful success.
Pic-Time Storytelling Evening, 19:00 – 21:00
The Social Hub Berlin
No plans to wrap up the first day just yet? Stick around for a night of stories—yours included.
The Pic-Time Storytelling Evening has become a cherished tradition at Way Up North, and this year, we’re bringing it to the Social Hub Berlin—our recommended hotel and the perfect setting for an intimate evening of shared experiences.
Want to join? Add an image below that comes with a story you’d love to share. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long!
When Storytelling Evening wraps at 21:00, the night isn’t over—everyone at Way Up North is welcome to gather at the Social Hub bar for drinks, conversation, and whatever unfolds next.
Sorry. This form is no longer accepting new submissions.
April 2nd
Doors Open, 08:30
Block Five, 09:30 – 11:00
Rocio Vega
And The Other One Is Free
When you realize that you are enough just as you are, you not only liberate yourself but also create space for others to be genuine too. It’s time to stop living for others and start thriving as the incredible person you were meant to be.
Svenja Petersen
PERSPECTIVE
Svenja Petersen on befriending your Ego, how (not) to be your Authentic-Self & being intentional.
Block Six, 11:45 – 12:30
Anna Ascari
Gallery WUN, Spring 2025 Edition
Gallery WUN returns for its third edition, following successful runs in Florence and Lisbon! Double WUN Award winner Anna Ascari (Europe’s Best Young Photographer 2021, Europe’s Best Wedding Photographer 2022) takes the stage to create a live showcase using images from Berlin attendees. The twist? You won’t know if your work is featured until it appears on screen. A spontaneous celebration of community talent that captures the essence of Way Up North.
Manina & Jakub
Your Conference Survival Kit
It’s not about taking everything—it’s about taking what matters to you and making it your own.
Nina & Darek
Falling for Cinematic Nostalgia
Explore how we weave empathy and inspiration into emotionally charged, artful images, creating evocative storytelling that feels timeless, raw, and deeply personal.
Block Seven, 14:00 – 15:30
Jim & Katy Caryl
Shifting Focus
Understanding elopements as a valuable wedding experience and exploring how wedding photographers can thrive within this growing niche.
2024 WUN Awards, Part II
Individual Award Winners
Sponsored by Imagen, the second part of the 2024 WUN Awards recognises the individual awards contestants. By this point, three finalists have already been announced, and in Berlin, we will reveal the overall winner. Contests include Story of the Year, Film of the Year, Europe’s Best Wedding Photographer, Europe’s Best Young Wedding Photographer, and Europe’s Best Wedding Filmmaker.
Block Eight, 16:15 – 17:00
Shari + Mike
Good. Enough!
From the depths of building a business, navigating marriage, and the wild ride of parenthood, we will walk through our journey of discovering all the beauty intertwined in all seasons of life. The ups + downs. The good. And the enough.
Wooden Banana Party, 21:00 – 02:00
Tiffany Club Berlin
The legendary Wooden Banana Party is back to close out Way Up North in Berlin, and this year’s theme is COLOURFUL AF—so get ready to pop that kaleidoscope of colour on the dance floor.
This isn’t just any party—it’s a full-blown, wild, and beautifully chaotic tradition. Expect nothing less than pure mayhem with music from WUN Family favorites Michael Antonia, Adriana Mižigárová, and Ondrej Rychnavský.
🎟 WUN ticket holders? You’re already on the list—just bring your event badge.
💥 Friends & Family without a WUN ticket? They’ll need a party ticket. Grab one below and make sure they don’t miss out.
Berlin, let’s make this one unforgettable.
