About Bellingham Visual

After a hiatus of more than a decade, the Bellingham Visual Journalism Conference relaunched in April 2023, rebranded as Bellingham Visual.

The earlier conference ran from 2006 to 2011, and featured notable guest speakers, panel discussions and a portfolio review. Bellingham Visual will follow that tradition.

We’re planning another conference again in October 2024. Once again, we have a lineup of incredible photojournalists and and filmmakers who will share their words of wisdom and thought-provoking imagery.  

The conference is for both professionals and students. This is an opportunity to connect in-person with our visual storyteller colleagues to share ideas and support one another as we continue to navigate the ever-changing media landscape. Students will have an opportunity to get their work in front of wide range of professional photographers and editors. 

2024 Organizing Committee

Joe Gosen – Associate Professor, WWU Journalism

John Harris – Associate Professor, WWU Journalism

Jennifer Dalton - Department Manager, WWU Journalism

Colleen van Pelt - Program Coordinator, WWU Journalism