Stage, Screen & Studio
Speaking &
Partnerships
Sophia Barrett is an internationally recognized educator, speaker, and brand collaborator—bringing her expertise in lighting, portraiture, and client experience to stages around the world.
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Education That Transforms, Not Just Informs
Conference Speaking
WPPI, Imaging USA, and international conferences. Sophia brings practical, immediately applicable education on lighting, posing, set design, and client connection.
Brand Partnerships
Currently a GraphiStudio Ambassador. Former Geekoto Ambassador (2023–2025) and Aftershoot Ambassador (2023–2025), both parted on her own terms. Sophia partners with brands whose values align with her mission to elevate photographers.
Workshops & Summits
From intimate Atlanta studio experiences to large-scale summits, Sophia's sessions are known for being warm, honest, and transformative.
Recent & Upcoming
Speaking Engagements
WPPI 2026
2026
Las Vegas, NV
Upcoming speaker engagement
Imaging USA 2026
2026
TBD
Upcoming speaker engagement
Bokeh 2026
2026
TBD
Upcoming speaker engagement
Black Girls Shoot 2026
2026
TBD
Upcoming speaker engagement
WPPI 2025
March 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Photo Walk: Mastering Lighting, Pose, and Style for the Female Form
Imaging USA 2025
February 2025
Dallas, TX
Speaker / Educator sessions on portraiture, set design, and client connection
FotoForma PHOTO-VIDEO Conference
2025
Warsaw, Poland
Stretching Creativity: Crafting Unique Artwork Portraits for Clients
The Peculiar Conference
November 2025
TBD
Speaker / Educator
WPPI 2024
March 2024
Las Vegas, NV
Creative Set Designs That Will Wow Your Clients and Stay Within Your Budget + Photo Walk instruction
Accomplished Summit (formerly Maternity & Newborn Summit)
July 13–14, 2024
Atlanta, GA
The Importance of Photographer–Client Connection & Small Scale Artificial Floral Design
The Peculiar Conference
November 2024
TBD
Speaker / Educator
WPPI 2023
March 2023
Las Vegas, NV
Speaker / Educator
Imaging USA 2023
2023
TBD
Speaker / Educator
The Peculiar Conference
November 2023
TBD
Speaker / Educator
Maternity & Newborn Summit
2023
Texas
Speaker / Educator
Sophia Barrett Studios Workshops
Multiple dates throughout 2023–2025
Atlanta, GA
Beginner Lighting Workshops, Fine Art Portrait Workshops, Studio Lighting Workshops, Advanced Fine Art Workshops
Additional Educational Appearances
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Let's Bring Something Meaningful to Your Audience
Whether it's a photography conference, creative summit, brand campaign, or podcast—Sophia brings authenticity, expertise, and heart to every engagement.
