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Candace Gelman
Candace Gelman follows her heart. For the last three decades, she has made it her mission to inspire the artists who flock to her to trust their abilities and follow their hearts. Fine-tuned by years of school teaching, Candace has an uncanny ability to foster growth in her artists, particularly those who are new to the commercial world, who see Candace as their light and compass while navigating a new, demanding industry. Her gift for communication enables Candace to share her photographers' visions, spreading beautiful imagery throughout the world. As founder and director of Candace Gelman & Associates, an agency that represents some of the most prolific image makers of our time, Candace builds bridges from art to commerce. Her philosophy is simple: "Stay true to your vision, work hard, and keep evolving."
September 18, 2026
1:45 pm
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2:45 pm
Candace Gelman first signed Olivia Bee at 16, when landing Converse campaigns meant getting a studio teacher on set because Bee was still in high school. This conversation traces the full arc of their relationship, from Olivia's discovery on Flickr through her TED talks and return to Candace's roster at 31, offering a rare look at what it takes to build a sustained creative career from both sides of the table.
September 19, 2026
3:15 pm
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4:15 pm
A candid, high-level conversation about how agency work operates. Panelists dig into how photographers get discovered, how usage and licensing are evolving in the age of AI, and what it means to get seen now.
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