Imaging USA 2026 Wrap Up!
Published: January 14, 2026
Imaging USA 2026 in Nashville was nothing short of amazing! We are so pleased to have hosted this year's conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention. Photographers from near and far made the journey to join us for pre-conference classes starting on the 8th and kicked off the first day of the main show on January 11 bright and early with photography classes from a range of different topics.
We were entertained by your bright smiling faces, we enjoyed seeing all the reunion hugs, and we celebrated the achievements of our peers. The three days of this year's show were packed with learning, networking, and lots of celebrating.
Photographers connected and practiced their skills at Networking Avenue on opening night and then headed directly afterward to the Welcome Party in the beautiful Delta Ballroom. Our entertainment for the night was the phenomenal. Attendees got creative with their flannel and fringe outfits and we loved seeing all the awesome hats!
The International Photographic Competition (IPC) was a major hit among attendees, with preliminary judging rounds drawing in a huge crowd on Saturday night. Monday night's Final judging rounds thrilled us to our core, and we won't forget the feeling we felt in that ballroom full of expectant photographers. As images were eliminated and voted forward into the next rounds of judging, shouts and joyous screams filled the room. Sveta Butko took home the Grand Imaging Award along with the $10,000 cash prize.
On the final day of Imaging USA, photographers attended as many classes as they could, cruised through the aisles of the Expo and made purchases, and finally, they ended the night at the Closing Party. Our feet were tired by the end of it, but we still had some energy left to dance. We can't thank all of this year's attendees for the enthusiasm, joy, and generosity they shared with their community of photographers. We are looking forward to seeing you at next year's show! Save the date for Imaging USA 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina from January 31 – February 2.