Frederick Van Johnson
Closing Keynote Inspirational Speaker 

Frederick Van Johnson is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a rich background in photography, digital media, and business. He began his career as a Combat Photojournalist in the United States Air Force, where he served two tours and received the prestigious commendation medal for exemplary photography work in the field. After an honorable discharge, he attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, studying Business and Visual Communication.

In 2010, Frederick founded the This Week in Photo (TWiP) podcast, serving as Editor-in-Chief. Under his leadership, TWiP became a leading source of information and inspiration for photographers worldwide. In 2022, he sold TWiP to SmugMug and joined the company as a Senior Manager for New Media and Editor-in-Chief for TWiP.

Frederick has worked with some of the industry's biggest names, including Yahoo! Inc., where he spearheaded the company's mobile content strategy, Apple, where he served as a Senior Product Manager on the Digital Imaging team, and Adobe, where he was a Senior Marketing Manager for Lightroom and Photoshop.

In addition to his professional roles, Frederick is an accomplished speaker, regularly appearing at conferences like NAB, WPPI, and PhotoPlus Expo, and leading panels at various virtual events and webinars. He has also served as a strategy and marketing advisor for several photography start-ups in Silicon Valley.

One of Frederick's notable achievements was his role as Chairman of the Board at Brooks Institute, where his leadership was instrumental until its closure.

Outside of his professional life, Frederick is a devoted father of four: Cameron, Alexis, Eric, and Cameron. His visionary approach and leadership in the photography industry continue to inspire photographers worldwide.