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Sat, Sep 15 2018

2018 4x5 Photo Fest,

San Antonio, Texas, United States San Antonio, Texas, United States

  • About the event

    4x5 Photo Fest 2018 will take place in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, September 15, 2018. 4x5 Photo Fest is a free all-day event consisting of a full day of artist talks and workshops with top editorial and commercial art directors, documentary, commercial and fine art photographers, photo editors and influencers from across the nation. 

    Over the past two years running this free photography festival, we have attracted over 2,500 attendees and participants from all over Texas, New York, LA, Denver, Utah, Chicago, and beyond! Past speakers have included Dan Winters, John Keatley, Brinson+Banks, Lisa Krantz, Benjamin Rasmussen, Michael Friberg, Jeff Wilson, Carolyn Van Houten, Nick Simonite,Verónica G. Cárdenas, Leslie Baldwin, Jenn Hair, Chuck Kerr, Mark Menjivar, Kathy Vargas, Chris Skiles, Ibarionex Perello and Reg Campbell among others. You can find us online at www.4x5photofest.com. 

    Why should you sponsor?

    OBJECTIVE

    4x5 Photo Fest is made possible by the generous support of our Sponsors and Community Partners! 100% of the funds raised go towards operating costs. Sponsorship allows us to keep 4x5 Photo Fest free to attend - making it accessible to everyone!

     

    OPPORTUNITY

    4x5 Photo Fest is focused on building intentional community within the San Antonio and Austin region by connecting, educating, encouraging and inspiring others to become better photographers. 4x5 Photo Fest is seeking sponsors to help create a unique experience for our photography community and all attendees. By becoming a sponsor, your brand will gain exposure with local professional photographers, enthusiasts, and the creative class, among others.

     

    LET'S TALK!

    Talk to us about opportunities to partner with 4x5 Photo Fest 2018 as a local business partner. Being a partner can include providing monetary sponsorship support, hosting the event, contributing products to swag bags, or participating in giveaways. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to get their brand and products into the hands of influential photographers in the community and get great exposure to our online audience! The largest demographic we reach are young creative types between the ages of 25-35yrs old. Our guests include the following demographics:

     

    PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS

    • Creative and connected college students

    • Highly educated photography enthusiasts

    • Collectors of photography and photo books

    • Passionate supporters of the arts

     

    PHOTOGRAPHERS

    • Photographers actively and professionally engaged in commercial advertising, corporate and media photography

    • Emerging photographers: Professionals with less than three years of publication experience and part-time professionals

    • Prosumers: People who have an advanced knowledge of photography, are considering a career in it, or are passionate hobbyists

    • Recent graduates of photography programs

    • Currently enrolled students in college or post-secondary photography programs

     

    CREATIVE INDUSTRY

    • Magazine photo editors

    • Art directors from ad agencies

    • Stylists, agents, and producers interested in what is going on in the photography world


    Shannon Gowen

    4x5 PHOTO FEST DIRECTORS:

    Scott Ball

    Scott Ball is a Photo Editor, Photojournalist, and Documentary Photographer based in San Antonio Texas.  Scott's personal work centers around the relationships humans have with religion, native wildlife, and the environment in which they live in.  Scott uses the camera as a way to mentally remove himself from extreme or difficult situations as he focuses on his observations, however subtle.

    Shannon Gowen

    While born in New Mexico, Shannon quickly made her way to Texas. Receiving her BFA in Art & Design from Texas State University, Shannon explored set design and worked as an art director and gallery manager in the San Antonio and Austin area. Currently, Shannon is a freelance social and digital marketing specialist and continues to pursue community art projects. She enjoys working with artists to help make their vision a reality. 

    Josh Huskin

    Josh Huskin is an Editorial and Advertising Photographer living in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up in West Texas with a slew of siblings and later crafted his love of creative and conceptual photography, leading to his being published nationally as well as being featured on 50+ covers of regional magazines. This bearded gentleman is a proud member of the Alamo Beard Club and likes to kick back with a cold Texas beer while watching his favorite team, the San Antonio Spurs. He plays basketball every week and aspires to one day be able to dunk a basketball on a 10 foot rim. He also serves on the board as President for the Austin/San Antonio Chapter of ASMP.

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  • 1001-2500 attendees expected


    60% Male Attendees


    40% Female Attendees

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Select a Package

3 available packages from US$1000 to US$3000

US$2000
Artist Talk Sponsor

A special thank you and short promotion of your brand before the Mark Sobhani Artist Talk. Logo printed on the back of Fest tote bags distributed to all attendees. Name and logo to be included in announcements and on website. Opportunity for collateral to be included in 4x5 Photo Fest totes distributed at Fest. Opportunity to have a sponsor table at event space.

2 available

US$3000
Panel Discussion Sponsor

VIP access, including free drinks throughout the day. Featured in a special “Sponsor Spotlight” newsletter sent to our mailing list. A special thank you and short promotion of your brand before the Emerging Artist Panel Discussion. Logo printed on the back of Fest tote bags distributed to all attendees. Name and logo to be included on announcements, website, and newsletter. Opportunity for collateral to be included in 4x5 Photo Fest totes distributed at Fest. Opportunity to have a sponsor table at event space.

2 available

US$1000
Silver Business Sponsor

Opportunity for collateral to be included in 4x5 Photo Fest totes distributed at Fest. Opportunity to have a sponsor table at event space. Name and logo will be featured on our website.

10 available

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