Imaging USA 2026 in Nashville is a working photographer’s conference. Education. Networking. Business support. And a vendor floor full of tools you might end up using next week on a paid job.
In this recap, Michael Durr and Jon Swindall talk through what stood out:
Adobe sessions on Generative Fill and the current AI direction
The real conversation on AI as workflow help, not replacement
Aftershoot in a high-volume job: culling and editing 10,000+ images from the World Food Championships
Print and album vendors pushing physical products again
Capture One, Canon, Sigma, plus the usual booth energy
The best surprise: discovering Maven Filters and their magnetic system through a real in-person connection
Used gear, giveaways, and the kind of niche business chats you only get in the hallway
If you’ve been on the fence about conferences, this is what you’re missing. If you’re already going, this is how to get more out of it.
Links and notes:
Aftershoot: https://aftershoot.com/
Maven Filters magnetic system: https://mavenfilters.com/shop-filters/
Imaging USA (PPA): https://imagingusa.com/
