Presenters


Meet the Visionaries Shaping Visual Storytelling
The FRMEFEST 2025 presenter lineup is here! Discover the world-class photographers, filmmakers, content creators, and creative innovators taking the stage to share their expertise, inspire new ideas, and drive the future of storytelling. From captivating keynotes to hands-on workshops, these industry leaders are ready to ignite your creativity.
Check out the full roster below and get ready to connect at this unforgettable summit!
MEET OUR PRESENTERS
Meet some of our exclusive lineup below

Vinh Giang @askvinh
Global award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and communication coach who has helped thousands of people unlock their full potential by mastering the art of communication and storytelling.

David Suh @davidsuhphoto
David Suh is a world-renowned portrait photographer, educator, and content creator redefining self-expression through the art of posing.
As the founder of DASU Studios—a premier portrait photography studio and creative community in Los Angeles—and the internet’s beloved “Pose King,” David has built a global movement rooted in individuality, confidence, and personal transformation. His digital presence has attracted an audience of over 6 million and continues to grow.
Blending photographic precision with somatic awareness, David developed POGA (Posing Yoga)—a groundbreaking method that fuses mindful movement, body language, and visual storytelling to help individuals reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. His dynamic teaching style, grounded in emotional intelligence and self-inquiry, transforms posing into a powerful practice of identity and self-celebration.
From photographing stars like Lily Collins and Ke Huy Quan to delivering a standing ovation TED Talk, David consistently blends technical artistry with profound human connection. His collaborations with brands such as Canon, Google Pixel, Adobe, and Converse showcase his ability to merge creative impact with cultural relevance.
At the intersection of culture, creativity, and empowerment, David Suh stands as a generational voice—helping people step into their light, own their presence, and see themselves as art.

Mike Amarico @northborders
Australian based photographer and YouTuber renowned for his dynamic street and automative photography.

Tom Noske @tomnoske
Australian based creator and endurance athlete, blending filmmaking, tech, and personal development. He’s worked with Canon, Sony, Adobe, Google and more.

Kate Cornish @screenkate
Kate Cornish is an ACS award winning cinematographer with a flair for shooting bold and dynamic visuals in comedy, drama and commercial work. She is passionate about authentic representation in her storytelling. Most recently, Kate shot episodes 3 & 4 of Netflix’s Heartbreak High (season 3) available to stream in late 2025.

Ben Hargreaves @lifethroughoptics_
Ben Hargreaves, known online as Life Through Optics, is an automotive photographer and content creator based in Melbourne, Australia. His creative journey began at the age of 29, when he left a career he disliked and discovered photography.
Over the next two years, he documented his daily progress, sharing insights and value with his growing audience. Today, Ben has built a combined following of over 1 million people and a six-figure photography business, allowing him to pursue his passion full-time since 2023.

Vincent Lim @dimsimlim
Dimsimlim, known as the "Wolf of Wok Street", is a prominent chef and restaurateur from Australia, gaining international recognition for his Southeast Asian cuisine and entertaining style of showcasing wok cooking through social media.
He has a large online following, exceeding 6 million across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and over 1.5 billion views. Beyond his social media presence, Dimsimlim has appeared and judged on various television shows, including MasterChef, Snackmasters, and The Cook Up, and even delivered a TED Talk on the nostalgia behind Chinese food.

Amy Lyons @blondieinchina
Amy Lyons (AKA Blondie in China) is a food and travel content creator based in China. With over 3 million subscribers across Western and Chinese platforms, she shares immersive, entertaining adventures that spotlight street food, hidden gems, and vibrant local cultures. Her videos connect global audiences with the heart of modern China - one bite at a time.

Wil Calabio @itizwil
Wil is the number one largest photography and videography content creator on Instagram based in Australia. Specialising in tech, travel, portraiture, automotive, and lifestyle, he crafts content that educates, entertains, and inspires his engaged audience.
His passion for creativity and collaboration has led to long-term partnerships with global brands, including his current ambassadorship with Canon Australia. Discovering a camera for the first time at 11 years old, Wil learnt to see the world through his creative lens, and continues to lead with this passion into the future.

Andrew Zhao @andyescapes
Andy is an award-winning photographer and content creator known for his cinematic storytelling and bold creative direction. With a dedicated audience of over 700K across platforms, he documents his evolution from hobbyist to professional, capturing powerful moments, chasing light, and encouraging others to create without fear.

Jesse and Huzi @florencejamescollective
Jesse and Huzi are the creative Aussie duo behind Florence James Collective and Propsyland. Having started out in food photography, they have since become known for their bold, colourful set builds and imaginative campaign work, turning their Brisbane studio into a vibrant playground for both photography and videography projects.

Naathan Sharma @Dreamnalot
Naathan Sharma, known as Dreamnalot, is a filmmaker and creative based in Darwin, and the founder of Dreamnalot Studios - a team specialising in 3D, CGI, and storytelling. Over the years, he has cultivated a strong community around his work, collaborating with brands and creatives who embrace originality. He is driven by a passion for creating meaningful work with good people and helping others bring their boldest ideas to life - through film, VFX, or by sharing his knowledge and experience.

Michael Khedoori @khedoori
Michael Khedoori is a filmmaker, drone pilot, and former professional athlete with a passion for movement, adrenaline, and storytelling. Drawing from his multi-sport background and creative instincts behind the camera, he crafts immersive narratives from both ground and sky, focusing on dynamic, human-centered stories.

Julia Trotti @juliatrotti
Julia Trotti is an acclaimed Australian portrait photographer and YouTube creator. She is known for her signature natural light photography style, dreamlike colour tones and effortlessly expressive imagery. Her lifestyle, fashion and wedding photography have been published regularly in print and online and have taken her on many adventures worldwide.
Through her popular YouTube channel and online tutorials, Julia has inspired a global audience of photographers. Her videos cover a wide range of photography related topics such as behind the scenes of her on-location photoshoots, she teaches the creative and technical aspects behind photography to her audience and creates in-depth, real-world use of camera and lens reviews. Her hands-on approach to teach photography has made her a go to mentor for emerging photographers who want to improve their work.

Lenny Bartholomäus @lenny_motion
Lenny Bartholomäus is a filmmaker and visual artist behind lennymotion, recognised for blending real-world footage with 3D elements in seamless and surprising ways. His work experiments with scale, perspective, and rhythm to produce striking visuals. A self-taught creator with a flair for the unexpected, Lenny has worked on campaigns for Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, and more—consistently aiming to create visuals that break new ground.

Samuel Nam @thesamuelnam
Sam is a tech YouTuber who, along with his wife, uses the success of their channel to support a bigger mission - shedding light on untold stories of people doing meaningful, selfless work.

Vinh Mangalin @vinhmanphoto
Vinh Mangalino is a commercial photographer renowned for his expertise in automotive and wedding photography. With a career spanning over a decade, he has established a strong presence in Australia’s automotive scene, collaborating with auto workshops, exotic dealerships, manufacturers and enthusiasts nationwide.
His passion for capturing vehicles has also led to international projects and the publication of several automotive photography books.
Beyond his photography endeavors, Vinh contributes to the industry as a mentor for the Photography Studies College’s Bachelor of Photography program, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring photographers.

Jake Simkin @jakesimkinphotos
Jake Simkin is a photographer and cinematographer who spent over 15 years working across the Middle East and Africa in both humanitarian and commercial sectors. After beginning his career in music videos and drama under his company Dork Films, he found purpose documenting the human condition following the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.
His work has included roles with the UN, NGOs like Skateistan, and covering conflict zones as a freelance photojournalist and documentary shooter/producer. Now based in Melbourne, Jake brings a lifetime of global experience to his storytelling through books, film, and media. When not working, he can often be found on motorbike adventures or exploring the outdoors.

Jamie Van Leeuwen @absolutely.ai
Jamie van Leeuwen is a leading voice in creative artificial intelligence. As the founder of Absolutely AI, he has worked with major brands like the NFL, Sony and the UFC, delivering award-winning AI-generated imagery and video content. His work pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with AI in filmmaking, advertising, and digital storytelling.
Jamie made global headlines after winning the world’s first photography contest with an AI-generated image, proving that AI had reached a point where its creative outputs were indistinguishable from human-made content. Since then, he has become a keynote speaker and thought leader, educating top content creators and businesses on how to integrate AI into their creative processes. His TED Talk, “Creating In The Age of AI,” explores how AI is transforming storytelling and content creation.

Clyde Vaughan @cvexplores
Clyde Vaughan is a Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Photographer and Filmmaker. Specialising in outdoor adventure content as well as operating a wedding photography business, he has a passion for storytelling and education. He runs workshops and events focused on delivering a unique networking and portfolio building opportunity.
With 10 years experience behind the camera, as well as a deep understanding of the technical side of both the gear and the creative side of visual storytelling, he loves sharing and obsessing over gear, and how it can elevate your work, challenge conventions in established genres, and drive the industry forward.

Hayden Pedersen @haydos_pedersen
Hayden Pedersen is a YouTuber who makes creative videos about getting ‘the shot’ in photography. Primarily a film maker, Pedersen has used storytelling techniques to grow his channel to over 1 million subscribers, 600k+ followers on other platforms and reach hundreds of millions across the globe.
After recently deleting his old YouTube channel Hayden is now on a mission to help people find their unique voice and communicate it in a way that not only engages an audience, but leaves an everlasting impact.
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