Grace Chon: Unlock Your Creative Voice in Animal Photography
In this session, Grace Chon shares how to find your creative voice and bring more of it into your work. Through personal stories and real-world experience, she reveals how making what she wanted to see shaped her career, and how you can move beyond playing it safe by leaning into your own perspective, trusting what you’re drawn to, and channeling your creative energy into work that feels personal, expressive, and impactful.
This talk is about moving past hesitation, embracing your individuality, and making images that truly stand out.
About Grace
Grace Chon is an award-winning animal photographer, author, and energy intuitive whose work explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and the living world. With nearly two decades of experience, she is known for creating distinctive, emotionally resonant images that capture the personality and presence of animals.
After beginning her career as an art director in advertising, Grace transitioned into photography and became internationally recognized for her unique approach. She is the creator of multiple viral photography series and the author of bestselling books including Waggish, Puppy Styled, and What Kind of Dog Is That? Her work has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Today Show, Good Morning America, BuzzFeed, and Vanity Fair Italia.
Grace’s work blends creativity, personality, and storytelling, bringing a distinct and recognizable point of view to animal photography.