Boaz Telem
Bio and headshot Forthcoming
James Trivilis
Bill Vahrencamp
Bill is the co-owner of Albertex Photography, along with his wife, Tanya, offering wedding, portrait, and event photography, as well as photo booth services in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He also serves as the Director of Technical Operations at Imaging Spectrum, where he helps customers design optimal printing systems and provides training and technical support.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography from Sam Houston State University and is a recognized Photographic Craftsman and Certified Professional Photographer by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). He is a recipient of the Dallas PPA Fellowship and currently serves as its President. With over forty years of experience, he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge through teaching and speaking engagements to enhance the photography industry.
Sharone Reid
About Sharone Reid
Sharone Reid is a dynamic speaker and expert in the Photo Booth industry. As the owner of Focus and Fabulous Events, a successful photo booth rental company, she has been actively involved in the field since 2013. Sharone earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Howard University.
She is a sought-after keynote speaker at industry events, including the International Photo Booth Expo and the Strong Women Photo Booth Conference. Additionally, Sharone hosts the Chit Chat Photo Booth Podcast and serves as a brand ambassador for Pic Pic Social software.
Known for her exceptional networking skills, Sharone has received praise for her training sessions, including one on “Growing Your Business Through Networking.” She has served on the Photo Booth Professional International Advisory Board and the board of directors for the Virginia Chapter of the International Live Events Association. In 2020, she was nominated for the Metropolitan Business League’s Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
With a passion for her work, Sharone lives by the motto, “If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life,” making her an ideal speaker for any event.
Tom Chelednik
About Tom Chelednik
Tom Chelednik has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, with 16 specifically in the wedding industry. From 2008 – 2020, Tom held several sales positions at The Knot, including Regional Director of Sales and Director of Training and Enablement. He led teams instrumental in growing and retaining new business across 20 states and Canada, ultimately helping wedding professionals book more weddings and grow their businesses. During his time at The Knot, Tom traveled the country 70% of each year to speak with and learn from wedding professionals. Tom is passionate about sharing the knowledge he has gained over the years and continues to coach pros, specifically to help them increase their leads and bookings. In addition to The Knot, Tom was the COO of The Treasury Venue Collection in St. Augustine, Florida, where he learned firsthand what it was like to operate a wedding venue. During that time, he also helped build an online learning platform called Venue Profit Pro, designed for wedding venues nationwide to improve their marketing and sales results. Tom rejoined The Knot Worldwide in the summer of 2022 and is now The Director of Vendor Engagement. When he’s not traveling around the country, Tom can spend time with his family, which now includes three grandchildren.