Kick off PhotoCon KC with a completely FREE, open-to-everyone creative takeover at KC Firestone Event Space, 2001 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO. The space transforms into an interactive photography playground featuring curated photo bays powered by Westcott Lighting and Babydream Backdrops, led by Eli Infante, Julie Gayler, Keydrin Franklin, Quinlyn Tosh, and Ryan Brown with professional models and portfolio-building sets. Test the latest gear from Fujifilm, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Tamron, and SIGMA, join the Fujifilm Photo Walk, enter the onsite print competition for a chance to win a Fujifilm X Half camera, print at the Canon Printing Bay, enjoy a live DJ and dance showcase, grab local food favorites, explore interactive selfie stations powered by PhotoBus KC, and take part in giveaways and community activations throughout the night.

FREE. No registration required. Just show up, bring your camera, and create.

Step into the heart of PhotoCon KC with our huge, interactive trade show Friday & Saturday —a packed show floor where you can get hands-on with the latest cameras, lenses, lighting, printing, and creative tools, all in one place. Chat directly with brand reps, catch live demos, score show specials, and leave with real-world ideas you can use the minute you pick up your camera.

Learn from our stacked lineup of 20 speakers, featuring a powerful mix of national, regional, and local presenters who teach what actually works. From capture to edit to business and creativity, you’ll get practical techniques, fresh inspiration, and real-world takeaways you can use right away—no matter your skill level.

Level up fast with interactive demos featuring models and talent, where you can practice what you just learned in real time—lighting, posing, directing, and camera skills—without the pressure. It’s also the perfect chance to try gear before you buy, test different setups from our trade show vendors, and walk away knowing exactly what works for your style.

Ready to upgrade your kit? KEH will be on hand where you can bring in your used gear and sell it for cash or store credit, then put that value straight toward the equipment you’ve been eyeing. During PhotoCon KC, we’ll boost your trade-in even more, get an extra bonus along with your trade-in value when you apply it during the event. It’s one of the easiest ways to refresh your setup, lighten your bag, and walk out with gear that matches where your photography is headed next.

Put your new skills to work right away with a wide variety of models and talent available to photograph during interactive shooting sessions. It’s a low-pressure, high-energy way to practice posing, directing, lighting, and composition while you build confidence behind the camera. Whether you’re refining portraits, testing a new lens, or dialing in your creative style, you’ll have real people to photograph so your learning turns into results—fast.

PhotoCon KC is also about the people. You’ll be surrounded by creative photographers who love to talk shop, swap ideas, and share the little tips that make a big difference. Whether you’re a beginner looking for guidance or a seasoned shooter chasing fresh inspiration, you’ll find plenty of chances to connect, ask questions, compare workflows, and walk away with new friends, new collaborations, and a bigger photography circle.