Sony Alpha Community Event
Panel discussion

WRITER: Jes Tongio
CLIENT: Sony Digital Imaging Canada
LOCATION: Toronto
YEAR: 2019

On this project, I wrote engaging questions for a panel of photographers, filmmakers, and content creators to discuss trends in their respective industries. I also wrote a brief script of talking points for the event host, Sam East.

Photography Panel: “Impact of tech in the photo industry”
Guests: Nelson Campana, Jenna Hum, Raph Nogal, Joseph Tavares

• How long have you been a photographer? How did you get started?

• What is the biggest tech change you’ve seen in your time as a photographer?

• Has the accessibility of technology made it harder or easier to compete as a pro?

• How have you adapted / evolved your technical skills to stay relevant in the industry?

• Do you think AI will help or harm the photographic industry?

Videography Panel: “What video looks like in 2024”
Guests: Kofi Yeboah, Nicole Shapiro, River Sheppard, Christina Ienna

• How much has social media influenced video production?

• How important is it to consume as much as you create?

• How do you balance technical proficiency with creative expression in your videography?

• What is the biggest tech change you’ve seen in the last five years?

• What do you predict will be the biggest change in video production in the next five years?

• Have you ever used AI to help with a script?

Women’s Panel: “Through Her Lens: Visual Storytelling by Women”
Guests: Samantha Stephens, Jenna Hum, Victoria Lean, Christina Ienna, Nicole Shapiro

• How do you approach storytelling through your photography or videography, and how does your perspective as a woman influence this?

• What responsibilities do you feel as a visual storyteller, particularly regarding ethical considerations and representation?

• How do you see women supporting each other within the photography and videography communities?

• What advice would you give to other women looking to break into these fields?