
Josh Russell is a professional photographer, educator, and founder of PhotogNation,
a premier learning community for photographers.
Known for his dynamic coaching style, Josh helps creatives master their craft and scale their businesses through hands-on mentorship, marketing strategies, and personalized coaching.
Josh is also a motivational speaker and mentor, coming from a troubled teenage life, to a touring hip hop artist, and a successful business owner. He speaks out about the obstacles he has overcome in hopes of helping others.


As a well-respected content creator and leader in the the photography industry,
Josh can make an impact on any crowd as a keynote speaker or educator for your next seminar, conference, workshop, or major event. Beyond being a photographer, Josh has also become a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. From life as a troubled teen, to a touring hip hop artist and a successful entrepreneur. As someone who built his career up from the ground, Josh is determined to help other small business owners and photographers get started and find success in the best ways. One way he reaches these eager individuals is through his speaking engagements.
Josh boasts a well-rounded, diverse career. Not only is he a nationally known and respected photographer, but he is also a successful content creator. This means he can appeal to any person at your company or workplace. He has worked with photographers, entertainers, and small business owners to help them motivate their mindset and prepare for ultimate success. As a motivational speaker, Josh believes that anyone can achieve anything with the right tools and proper encouragement.
Josh has been delivering speeches and presentations around the United States for 6 years, drawing on his “no B.S.” approach and real life sense of humor. This allows him to not only teach photography skills, but also give tips and tricks to surviving life as an entrepreneur and content creator
Speaking Topics
Free Photography Education on YouTube
