Focus on the Story 2019 will bring together a community of photography lovers for a series of outstanding keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, exhibits, portfolio reviews, photowalks and community events. Focus on the Story is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support and encourage photographers of diverse backgrounds to use visual storytelling to bring attention to critical issues, bridge cultural gaps and spark social change.

Festival registration includes all Keynote talks, panels and breakout sessions during the Friday through Sunday portion of the event. Our announced speakers include Sharon Farmer, Andrea Bruce, Xyza Cruz Bacani and Ibarionex Perello. We’ll be announcing more speakers, workshop instructors and photo walk leaders in the coming weeks. Learn more at Focus on the Story.

This year's festival will be located at:

George Washington University's Marvin Center
800 21st Street NW
Third Floor
Washington, DC