2024 Photography Portfolio Review

Photography Portfolio Review is back for it's second year! Hosted by Issues Mag Shop, this is an opportunity for intermediate and senior-level photographers to show their work to a wide array of art buyers, creatives, and agents from the art, advertising and editorial sectors.

Come because you're curious about transitioning into commercial work. Or you want to explore the world of fine art. Or you're craving the creativity of editorial projects. Or maybe you just hate making cold calls—we feel you.

Our roster of reviewers have been carefully selected. They're all folks with the power to choose who gets repped, pitched and/or hired.

The Details

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at The Ace Hotel Toronto.

The Schedule

• Registration: 9:00AM - 10:00AM
• AM Session: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
• Lunch Break: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
• PM Session: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
• After Party: 5:00PM – 7:00PM

The Pricing
Early Bird Pricing (20% off) until April 23 applied at checkout.

• 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250
• 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $400
• 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $550
• 12 reviews, 20 minutes each = $700

The Party

• Open to everyone! Whether you're attending the review portion of the event or not.
• Tickets are $20—but it includes a drink!
• If you're attending the event as a reviewee, you can add-on an after-party ticket at a discounted rate.

The Reviewers

AM Session

• Vanda Marasan, Senior Designer at Studio Wyse
• Ronit Novak, Director of Photography & Video at Toronto Life
• Katherine Ross, Senior Designer at Leo Burnett
• Olga Netaeva, Art Director at BBDO
• Craig D'Arville, Co-Founder of FFOTO.com
• Erik Mohr, Founder & Creative Director at Made by Emblem
• Rita Godlevskis, Publisher & Editor of PhotoED Magazine
• Meredith Holigroski, Interim Art Director at The Walrus
• Joshua Duchesne, Associate Creative Direct at Made by Emblem
• Stuart Thursby, Creative Director at Cossette
• Julie MacKinnon, Lead Designer at Whitman Emorson
• Amanda MacInnis, Lead Agent & Executive Producer, FUZE Reps

PM Session

• Steph Mill, Producer & Artist Rep at The Co-Lab
• Jessica Ortez, Co-Founder & Artist Rep at Coup & Co
• Ashley Barth, Artist Rep & Producer at Coup & Co
• Ronit Novak, Director of Photography & Video at Toronto Life
• Clare Vander Meersch, Senior Photo Editor at The Globe and Mail
• Vanda Marasan, Senior Designer at Studio Wyse
• Olga Netaeva, Art Director at BBDO
• Mony Zakhour, Gallery Director at Cry Baby Gallery
• Jed Tallo, Sr Director, Global Brand Creative at Mackage
• Erik Mohr, Founder & Creative Director at Made by Emblem
• Meredith Holigroski, Interim Art Director at The Walrus
• Fidel Peña, Founder & Creative Director at Underline
• Kathi Ziolkowski, Founder & Executive Producer at KZM
• Seterah Saramedi, Independent Creative Producer
• Sean Brown & Iva Golubovic, SQ FT Magazine, Curves and Initial Thoughts
• Mariam Kohyar, Agency / Account Manager, FUZE Reps

Caveat: Reviewer preferences are just that and cannot be guaranteed. Assignments will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis so the earlier you sign up the better chance you'll have of sitting down with your choices!

The Fine Print

• Spots are limited.
• Reviewer assignments will be given to you at registration.
• No refunds.
• If you register for more than six reviews, you'll need to make yourself available for the entirety of the day.

The Sponsors

The Ace Hotel Toronto

Want to be a sponsor? Want to sponsor reviewees? Want to host a workshop? Got questions? Email us at hello@issuesmagshop.com.