Breakout Speaker: NANPA Summit 2025

www.jonholloway.com
jon holloway has built a reputation as an image maker. He believes in the power of an image to inspire thought and raise awareness about global issues that affect us all. His work is dynamic and relatable, appealing to a broad audience. holloway is sincere, compassionate, loves the earth, and can be serious at times but also has a lighthearted side and enjoys having fun.
holloway is based in the charming town of Greenwood, South Carolina, but he loves to travel and explore. His professional career as a photographer has taken him worldwide, where he has put together photographic exhibits that showcase his artistic vision. His notable works include exhibits on South Carolina, India, South Africa, Cuba, Gates of the Arctic, 500 Years: Native America, Spirit, Solitude, and Nature’s Rhythm. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and collected by private and corporate clients, museums, and galleries.
His work has also been featured in publications such as National Geographic, America 24/7, South Carolina 24/7, Daybreak 2000, Bronze, Silver, Gold, M.I.L.K, and the Palmetto Portrait Project. holloway is also a tenured Professor of Photography at Lander University. He believes it is essential to share global issues with others and bring them to the forefront, locally and internationally. He often takes students on travel experiences and to national workshops, including the NANPA summit and SPE conferences.
“Throughout my career, I have experimented with capturing the splendor and beauty forged from building connections between the human spirit and our universe – a visual statement designed to communicate my belief that we, as soulful beings, are made to share ourselves and with our universe. We are all part of a whole, and by sharing ourselves, we nurture and strengthen our light and those we influence. Too often in our society, we neglect the importance of creating meaningful connections with the world around us. These images represent our primal need to connect with the universe and the nourishment, strength, and faith produced from these actions that are true to our hearts. When we share our spark with the universe, however brief, we experience an overwhelming joy and appreciation for the beauty and majesty of life.”
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Saturday, May 17 / 3:30pm – 4:45pm / Breakout Room – TBA
South Carolina, my home, spans 32,000 square miles from the coast to the mountains, offering breathtaking beauty that has inspired photographers, poets, scientists, philosophers, and citizens alike.
Being a small part of the natural world is an irreplaceable experience. However, environmental challenges and population growth jeopardize our natural world daily. Our natural resources have been the foundation of our livelihood, providing us with food, water, recreation, and shelter. The complex relationship between humans and the environment will define our future, and we must make every effort to protect it.
We must value and protect our sacred spaces if we want a future worth safeguarding. My project will center on the unique landscapes of South Carolina and the challenges stemming from population growth and limited resources.
