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Sephi Bergerson

Photographer, Cultural Explorer & Visual Storyteller; Author of "Street Food of India" & "Behind The Indian Veil: A Journey Through Weddings in India"

Photographer, Cultural Explorer & Visual Storyteller; Author of "Street Food of India" & "Behind The Indian Veil: A Journey Through Weddings in India"

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Sephi Bergerson Biography

Sephi Bergerson, a world-renowned documentary photographer, cultural explorer, author, and TEDx speaker, brings over 35 years of experience to the table, with more than 22 of those years spent in India. His journey from a new country to becoming an industry luminary is nothing short of inspiring. Spanning humanitarian assignments, corporate ventures, industrial projects, photojournalism, and wedding photography, Bergerson's expertise is extensive.

As the author of "Behind The Indian Veil – A Journey Through Weddings In India" (2015) and "Street Food Of India" (2010), Bergerson's contributions to visual storytelling is significant. Moreover, he is the visionary behind SILK INSPIRE festival, India's premier Wedding Photography Conference.

What sets Bergerson apart is not only his proven speaking prowess and profound subject matter expertise but also his ability to captivate audiences. He is committed to delivering actionable insights that empower individuals to succeed, accomplish more, and maintain a positive mindset. Above all, his goal is to provide value to every attendee, respecting their time and investment in attending his presentations.

Recognized as one of the "10 Most Influential People in Photography" by Asian Photography magazine, Bergerson's passion for storytelling shines through in his engaging presentations.

Sephi Bergerson Speaking Topics

  • Photography as a Language: Crafting A Visual Narrative

    Format: Keynote Presentation Audience: General audience, Inspirational talk Duration: 20-30 Minutes

    Exploring photography beyond mere image-capturing, presenting it as a language with its own grammar and vocabulary. Sephi Bergerson shares personal experiences, emphasizing storytelling and conveying messages through images.

    Key points include:

    • Transformative moments during assignments, illustrating photography's power in challenging stereotypes.
    • The grammar and vocabulary of photography, akin to spoken language structures.
    • Practical advice for aspiring photographers, emphasizing engagement with the world and introspective questioning.
    • Encouragement to find unique perspectives in a saturated image landscape.
    • Audiences can benefit by gaining a deeper understanding of photography's narrative potential and practical guidance for self-expression through images.

  • Behind the Indian Veil: A Journey Through Weddings in India

    Format: Keynote Presentation Audience: General audience Duration: 60-90 Minutes

    Behind The Indian Veil chronicles award-winning photographer Sephi Bergerson’s extraordinary journey through uncharted wedding traditions in India. It reveals the differences and similarities in Indian wedding traditions, while seeking the common essence of this grand, colourful, fantastic celebration.

    After living in India for more than 17 years, almost seven of which spent working on this book project, Sephi has experienced, witnessed and documented a huge variety of Indian weddings. As he traveled the length and breadth of India, he was invited into sacred places and intimate moments normally inaccessible to outsiders, witnessing traditions buried so deep in the subconscious of the subcontinent that even people from India don’t necessarily know about them. This incredible array of stories he was able to capture reveals cultures, traditions, and legacies as complex and diverse as India herself.

    Behind The Indian Veil brings images and stories from a vast assortment of Indian communities: Tamil Brahmin, Bengali, Sikh, Hindu Punjabi, Hyderabadi Muslim, Rajput, Kashmiri Pandit, Ladakhi Buddhist, Goan Catholic, Syrian Christian, Zoroastrian Parsi, Dawoodi Bhora, and Kodava Coorg.

  • The Biggest Investment I Have Ever Made

    Format: Keynote Presentation with photos Audience: Inspirational journey, corporate, general audience Duration: 60 Minutes

    On February 2nd 2002, four bags in hand and only $14,000 in his account, Israeli born photographer Sephi Bergerson boarded a one-way flight to India with his young wife and their 10-months old baby girl, with no intention of ever going back. No one was waiting for them when they landed. No job or accommodation was arranged. The only person they knew in Delhi was the shopkeeper who had sold them the wedding Saree three years earlier. It was the bravest and stupidest thing they have ever done, but it worked out.

    Key Topics & Audience Takeaways

    • What is your definition of success?
    • When is the time to admit failure, and how do you know it is time to quit?
    • How to remain inspired and motivated when all odds are agains you?
    • Personal growth in the face of challenges
    • Bergerson's program is perfect for for groups seeking renewed creative energy and inspiration to improve any job performance.

  • Nobody Gives a Sh** About Your Award-Winning Images

    Format: Keynote Presentation Audience: Photographers, Wedding photographers, Wedding industry Duration: 60-90 Minutes

    Bergerson dismantles and reassembles the role and responsibility of a wedding photographer and the importance of a photograph in building memories. He also tackles the subject of wedding photo competitions and awards, and their impact on the industry.

    Key Topics & Audience Takeaways:

    • Tips to tap into your creativity and “escape” the noise
    • A deep understanding of a creative artist’s role in the wedding industry
    • How to collaborate properly with other vendors
    • How to remain inspired and motivated
    • Bergerson’s program is perfect for groups seeking renewed creative energy and inspiration to improve any job performance.

Sephi Bergerson Videos

  • SILK INSPIRE 2018
    Memories of SILK INSPIRE 2018 Festival in Bangalore

Sephi Bergerson Books

  • Behind The Indian Veil
    Behind The Indian Veil
  • Street Food of India: The 50 Greatest Indian Snacks - Complete with Recipes
    Street Food of India: The 50 Greatest Indian Snacks - Complete with Recipes

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  • What topics does Sephi Bergerson speak about?

    Sephi Bergerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Art, Authors, Culture, Literary, Photography, Virtual.
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Sephi Bergerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Photography as a Language: Crafting A Visual Narrative, Behind the Indian Veil: A Journey Through Weddings in India, The Biggest Investment I Have Ever Made and Nobody Gives a Sh** About Your Award-Winning Images. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sephi Bergerson for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Sephi Bergerson generally travels from India and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nancy Goldin, Dario Calmese, Smita Sharma, Angélica Dass and Sally Mann. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sephi Bergerson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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