Lisbon Schedule
Welcome to Lisbon
Nine years ago, at the first Way Up North in Stockholm in October 2015, we opened with these words:
“To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together.”
This message from 2015 resonates even more strongly today as we prepare for our Lisbon event, themed “Where Dreams Go to Die”. It’s a reminder that our greatest journeys – and challenges – are best faced together.
In Lisbon, the presenters will each interpret this theme, weaving a cohesive narrative throughout the event. You’ll hear stories of resilience, witness creative breakthroughs, and perhaps find new paths to realising your own dreams. It’s not about the death of aspirations, but about how we overcome obstacles and reignite our passions – together. [Learn more about our theme’s origins here.]
Below is the schedule for the show. Welcome to Lisbon for the 16th edition of Way Up North!
October 21st
Canon Styled Shoots
Páteo Alfacinha
Get your hands on some amazing gear and leave Lisbon with fresh portfolio material! Canon’s exclusive Styled Shoots await:
- Limited spots available – sign-up required for photo or video sessions at Pateo Alfacinha
- Two time slots available for each type of session
- Use Canon’s latest gear to capture stunning Portuguese scenes
- Expert guidance from Canon professionals on-site
- Only 25 spots for each photo session, 10 for each video session
- Sign-ups open September 8th at 20:00 CEST (first-come, first-served)
Can’t decide between photo and video? Due to limited spaces, guests can sign up for only ONE session (either photo or video). But don’t worry – both options promise portfolio-worthy content and an unforgettable experience!
More details and sign-up information available in the link below.
Event Registration, 18:00 – 20:00
Cerveja Canil
Kick off your WUN experience over a drink at registration! Here’s what you need to know:
- You don’t need to bring anything (no need to print out invoices)
- Find our team setup with event badges inside Cerveja Canil
- We’ll match your name to the event guest list and provide your badge
- Your badge is essential for entering the cinema during the event
Can’t make it to this evening registration?
- Pick up your badge at Villaret during the event days
- Or, have a friend collect it for you
Remember: You need your event badge to enter Villaret throughout the conference.
October 22nd
Doors Open, 08:00
Teatro Villaret
Block One, 09:00 – 11:00
Victor Lax
Riding The Big Wave
Discovering the challenges and learnings of running a photography business for over 10 years, adapting and evolving to stay relevant in an ever-changing market.
Ana Gregorič
Uncharted Vows
Confidence is our anchor, steadying us through uncharted waters. But true passion and creativity awaken when we leave our comfort zone.
Block Two, 11:45 – 12:30
Ilkka Koski
Charm Clients Locally And Then Expand Abroad
Build a strong local network first to ease international expansion. Prioritize local clients with exceptional service. Leverage your cultural background to offer a unique touch, then go abroad.
Rune Havn
The Power of Dreams
In the chase of getting where we want to be, the comfort zone will challenge us. We all have abilities we don’t know about yet.
Maria Broström
Don’t Wait, Just Do
When I’m better. When I’m not sick. When I do more right than wrong. When things are just easy. Or maybe just right now?
Block Three, 14:00 – 15:30
Cam Thorp
Good Today, and Tomorrow
Cameron explores the tension between trends, creativity, and longevity in a wedding photographers career. A deep dive into how to cultivate timeless appeal while staying relevant in the moment.
Levi Tijerina
Certainty Will Destroy You
The most valuable opportunities often arise in high-risk situations. If you want to change your future, you’re going to need to get comfortable with uncertainty.
Block Four, 16:15 – 17:00
John Dolan
Conversations With
An in-depth conversation with wedding photography legend John Dolan, hosted by Jack Davolio. This 45-minute session explores John’s remarkable career, insights, and the re-release of his iconic book “The Perfect Imperfect”. The discussion promises spontaneous dialogue and candid reflections from this industry luminary.
Pic-Time Storytelling Evening, 19:00 – 21:00
Second Home Lisbon
The beloved Pic-Time Storytelling Evening returns! Space is limited, so you need to sign up to attend. There’s a twist: everyone who signs up must submit an image that might be featured during the event. Expect an inspiring night of laughter, emotions, and photography insights at Second Home Lisbon. Click below to secure your spot, submit your image, and read more details about what to expect and how to prepare.
October 23rd
Doors Open, 08:30
Teatro Villaret
Block Five, 09:30 – 11:00
Chiara Negrello
Seeking Strength in Vulnerability
Photography is guiding me to understand and accept my vulnerabilities, transforming them into meaningful resources rather than allowing them to hold me back.
Dani Rodriguez
OUR DNA
We are unique, so why don’t we take the risk to look more inside us to reflect out in our work?
Block Six, 11:45 – 12:30
Lindsay Coulter
Choose Your Own Adventure
Which path will you take? Where will it lead? How can we predict the outcome? There’s only one way to find out.
Ingrid Tjernström
Honest Journey Towards Booking High-end Clients
From wanting to quit wedding photography to winning WUN Best Young Photographer of the Year: an honest journey how to break into destination wedding photography and pursue drastic changes toward booking high-end clients.
Jeff Chang
Long Story Very Short
A personal journey on how photography intertwined my life and relationships and how it revealed the power of growth and resilience.
Block Seven, 14:00 – 15:30
Hà Nguyễn
Transform Beyond Comfort
Embrace challenges and uncertainty to spark creativity, drive meaningful change, and realise your true potential.
Sofia Ferreira
Stories We Become: Life’s Legacy
“In the end, we all become stories,” wrote Margaret Atwood. This presentation explores the delicate intersection of life, beauty, and transience. We’ll examine how fleeting moments transform into enduring narratives that echo through time, shaping the stories we ultimately become.
Block Eight, 16:15 – 17:00
Luísa & Zé
Feel and Deal
“Feel and deal” emphasises the ability to embrace individuality and communicate through it.
Wooden Banana Party, 21:00 – 02:00
Kremlin Lisbon
The legendary Wooden Banana Party closes the event. This year’s theme: BANANA FLOWER. Expect a fun, wild, and messy night with music by WUN Family friends Michael Antonia, Adriana Mižigárová and Ondrej Rychnavský. WUN ticket holders are automatically on the guest list. Non-ticket holders can purchase party tickets separately. Specific details about the party and ticket purchase via the link below. Time to bloom on the dance floor!
