The Creator Panel | Cleveland, OH

The Creator Panel brings together some of the top photographers, content creators, and visual storytellers for an honest conversation about the creative industry. We’re diving deep into the realities of the work: how to build an authentic audience, land lucrative brand partnerships, stay motivated when the algorithm shifts, and the hard lessons we wish we’d learned earlier.

What to Expect:

• Real talk, practical insights, and industry secrets from our featured creators.
• Your chance to ask the panelists anything about their process, business, or gear.
• Stick around to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with the local creative community.

Who should attend? Photographers, videographers, content creators, social media managers, anyone building something visual in Northeast Ohio — and anyone who's been thinking about starting.

No keynotes. No decks. Just a moderated conversation and a room full of people who get it. Whether you're just starting out or years deep into your creative practice, there's something here for you.

Spots are limited – Register today!

🎙️Speaker lineup:

📷 The event will be hosted by Gabe Wasylko – a Cleveland-based landscape photographer known for capturing the city's iconic landmarks, skylines, and everyday moments through a creative and cinematic lens. With a background in video production and creative entertainment, Gabe works with brands, creatives, and organizations across Northeast Ohio while continuing to share his passion for photography through CLE Photowalks.

🏎️ Greg Castell of Flat 6 Photowerks is a professional automotive photographer with over 10 years of experience capturing fine automobiles. From photographing feature articles in Autoweek magazine to private client shoots and online auction listings, Greg’s passion for cars brings a unique perspective & energy to this exciting niche.

🏙️ Doriyan Coleman is a Cleveland-based photographer and educator. Approaching street photography as an art of lyrical observation, his imagery explores the poetic subtleties of the human experience. He publishes Camera Flow, a newsletter on photography, creative philosophy, and the artist's relationship with modern culture. Doriyan believes that through photography, education, and the humanities, we can see each other with greater understanding, and jointly reflect on the most meaningful aspects of our existence.

💍Julia Webb is a wedding photographer, visual storyteller, and Director of Photography & Videography at Cuff Link Media. She specializes in creating timeless, emotional, and authentic wedding imagery while using studio lighting and off-camera flash techniques to produce beautiful photographs in any lighting situation. Passionate about both the technical and human sides of photography, Julia focuses on helping couples feel comfortable and present, resulting in meaningful images that tell the story of their day.