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The World’s Photography Festival

September 18-20, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

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Programming @ MODE

There’s something at MODE Festival for anyone who’s ever picked up a camera. Take a look, find your faves, and start imagining the photo festival you’ve always wanted.

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Presentation

September 19, 2026

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Slow Down: The Case for Intentional Film and Black and White Photography

Artists:
Genesis Falls
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Panel

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

TBD

Sat 9/19

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Film Forward: Photographers Who Still Shoot on Film

Artists:
Olivia Bee
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Genesis Falls
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Panel

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

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Sat 9/19

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The Architecture of the Creative Nomad

Artists:
Alex Niki
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Chris Hau
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Ben Weiland
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Workshop

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

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Fri 9/18

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The Portrait Session: Building Connection in Real Time

Artists:
Naskademini
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Presentation

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

TBD

Sat 9/19

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Beyond the Gatekeeping

Artists:
David Johnson
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Workshop

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

Photography

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Backpack Production: Making Professional Videos with Minimal Gear

Artists:
Chris McDuffie
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Presentation

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

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The Philosophy of Photography Through Angle Studies

Artists:
Erick Hercules
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Workshop

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

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Fri 9/18

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Behind the Lens at Target Field: Sports Photography

Artists:
Brace Hemmelgarn
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Workshop

September 20, 2026

Sun 9/20

Sun 9/20

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Sun 9/20

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How to Shoot Live Music

Artists:
Sanjay Suchak
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Photowalk

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

Photography

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Street Eyes

Artists:
Steve Sweatpants
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Workshop

September 20, 2026

Sun 9/20

Sun 9/20

TBD

Sun 9/20

Photography

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Making the Album Cover: The Art and Craft of Music Photography

Artists:
Jimmy Steinfeldt
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Panel

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

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Photojournalism on the Front Lines

Artists:
Sanjay Suchak
,
Polly Irungu
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Photowalk

September 20, 2026

Sun 9/20

Sun 9/20

TBD

Sun 9/20

Photography

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Minneapolis in Motion

Artists:
Chris McDuffie
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Workshop

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

Photography

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How to Film Yourself

Artists:
Chui
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Workshop

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

Photography

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Note To Self

Artists:
Brooke DiDonato
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Keynote

September 20, 2026

Sun 9/20

Sun 9/20

TBD

Sun 9/20

Photography

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Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

Artists:
YK
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Workshop

September 20, 2026

Sun 9/20

Sun 9/20

TBD

Sun 9/20

Photography

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Hired: How to Get in the Room as a Photographer

Artists:
Polly Irungu
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Panel

September 20, 2026

Sun 9/20

Sun 9/20

TBD

Sun 9/20

Photography

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Flickr x Black Women Photographers

Artists:
Polly Irungu
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Genesis Falls
,
Edwina Hay
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Photowalk

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

TBD

Sat 9/19

Photography

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Hey Stranger: Approaching People on the Street

Artists:
Nico Froehlich
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Panel

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

TBD

Sat 9/19

Photography

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AI on Set: Commercial Photography & AI

Artists:
Rob Grimm
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Dan Saelinger
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Heather Elder
,
Ryan Laux
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Workshop

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

Photography

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Three Songs, No Flash: A Hands-On Live Music Photography Workshop

Artists:
Edwina Hay
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Workshop

September 18, 2026

Fri 9/18

Fri 9/18

TBD

Fri 9/18

Photography

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From Brooklyn to Tokyo: Building a Life in Street Photography

Artists:
Steve Sweatpants
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Workshop

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

TBD

Sat 9/19

Photography

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Make It Pop: Using Color, Composition and Light

Artists:
Dan Saelinger
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Workshop

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

TBD

Sat 9/19

Photography

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Connecting with Your Subject: Portrait and Storytelling Photography

Artists:
Penny de los Santos
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Meet-up

September 19, 2026

Sat 9/19

Sat 9/19

TBD

Sat 9/19

Photography

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The True Chicago Link-Up

Artists:
David Johnson
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