Banner for the 20th Northumberland Manufacturers Association (NMA) annual conference in 2026 with logo, event details, and photos of diverse attendees at a manufacturing and photography conference.

Made Manufacturers Feel Seen at the NMA’s 20th Annual Conference

The Challenge

The NMA’s annual Manufacturing Conference had been captured by staff and volunteers with phones, leaving Darla Price and her team without the professional content needed to market to sponsors, celebrate attendees, or promote future events.

The Process

Orbit Creative photographed the full day: keynotes, panels, workshops, networking, and 200+ attendees. 169 photos and time-lapse videos, optimized for social and email, delivered within one week.

The Results

The NMA now has a professional photo content library for 2026 marketing and beyond. Photos were shared with directors, sponsors, speakers and attendees, many of whom passed them along internally and used them in their own LinkedIn posts and on their websites.


"Pro photography elevated the event and gave us marketing content for years to come, and it was a great way to make members and speakers feel seen and included."

- Darla Price, Executive Director | NMA

The people in the room

A smiling woman wearing a black hat and a light blue blazer, standing indoors at a professional event, with two people in the background.
A man with glasses and a beard in a conference room, wearing a name badge, shaking hands with another person.
Three people sitting at a round table during a conference or meeting, with name tags and documents in front of them, smiling at the camera. Behind them are other attendees seated at tables, and a blue RB logo banner is visible in the background.
Two women sitting at a table smiling for the camera, with a man in the background reading a book. The woman on the left wears pink glasses and a black sweater with white stitching, and has short gray hair. The woman on the right has long reddish hair and wears a black blazer over a patterned blouse, with a name tag that reads 'Kelly Silk'. There is a coffee cup and a small clear glass on the table.
Four people sitting at a round table during a conference or event, with name tags, coffee cups, and brochures, in a conference room.
People attending a conference seated at a table in a conference room with papers, glasses, and a coffee cup. Three individuals at the forefront are smiling at the camera; a woman with glasses on the left, a man with tattoos and glasses in the middle, and a bald man with glasses on the right. Background includes other attendees and conference materials.
Two women sitting at a conference table smiling at the camera. The woman on the left has long dark hair, wearing a light-colored blazer and a white top. The woman on the right has blonde hair, glasses, and is wearing a white cardigan over a dark shirt. Both are wearing name tags and are in a busy conference or seminar setting with other people in the background.
A young man wearing a red hoodie with 'Loyalist College' text, smiling at the camera. He has a name badge that reads 'Will Green' and 'Loyalist College'. The background shows an indoor gathering with several people in conversation.
A crowded conference room with people sitting at round tables, engaging in conversations, with a presentation screen and a blue and yellow banner on one side.

The Keynotes

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Morning Keynote:
Navigating the Legal Landscape in Manufacturing
with Artimes Ghahremani,
Labour & Employment Lawyer | Hicks Morley

Man in a light gray shirt, holding a microphone, gesturing with his left hand, standing in front of a sign that reads 'NMA' and other words related to education and network.

Afternoon Keynote:
Stress Management & Health Enhancement
with Jack Veitch,
Manager of Community Engagement & Education | Canadian Mental Health Association

A man with a gray beard and glasses sitting in a conference or seminar room, attentively listening, with other people partially visible in the background.
Woman with blonde hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing a black jacket, speaking into a microphone during a meeting or conference.
A man with a shaved head speaking into a microphone at a conference or meeting, with a woman and other attendees visible in the background and foreground.
A conference room filled with people sitting at round tables, raising their hands. A woman standing on the right side raises her hand and holds a phone. The background shows a poster with logos and a large image of a man wearing virtual reality goggles.
A group of diverse adults attending a conference or seminar, seated at round tables with white tablecloths, coffee cups, glasses, and table cards, attentively listening to a speaker in a conference room with beige walls and wooden accents.
People sitting at tables in a conference room, clapping during an event.

Ontario East Regional Framework Panel

Developing New Economic Strategies for Manufacturers and Trade

A middle-aged man with white hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, is speaking at a podium with a microphone. He appears to be in a formal setting, possibly giving a speech or presentation.
Three people sitting at a table, smiling at the camera during a meeting or event.
Two people engaged in conversation at a professional event, someone wearing a badge, indoors with blurred background.
Three smiling people sitting at a conference table with glasses of water and name tags. The man on the left has white hair and glasses, the woman in the middle has black hair, and the woman on the right has brown hair and glasses.

Moderator: Jay Amer, Executive Director | Ontario East Economic Development Commission
Panelists: Gillian Sheldon | NGen · TJ Flynn | Ontario East Economic Development Commission · Darshini Raghuram | Toronto Region Board of Trade

The Workshops

A woman with dark hair wearing a denim jacket and a maroon top is speaking at an indoor event. She is gesturing with her hands, and her expression is engaged. There is a wood-paneled wall and a light fixture in the background.

AI in Manufacturing:
Applying Privacy Rules with Confidence
Heather Cayouette, CEO & Founder |
Firefly Strategic Consulting

An older man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a light pink shirt, is standing at a podium giving a speech. He is holding a glass of water in his right hand and is gesturing with his left hand. There is a microphone in front of him and a name badge on his shirt. Behind him is a white projection screen and a brown wall.

Jerseys, Bubbleheads and Belonging:
Culture that Connects
Pat Doyle, CEO | Pat Doyle Consulting

A woman with gray hair speaking into a microphone during a presentation, standing in front of a banner with gears and the words 'Educate' and 'Work'; she is wearing a brown jacket and holding a remote control.
A man with short dark hair, glasses, wearing a gray shirt and black jacket, speaking into a microphone at an event. A banner behind him displays letters and logos.
Three individuals seated on a stage during a conference or panel discussion. A woman with long gray hair and a man with short dark hair and glasses are on the left, and a man with short dark hair and glasses is on the right, speaking while gesturing with his hand. A banner in the background has gears and conference-related text.

Smarter Manufacturing: Energy Conservation, Process Optimization & Environmental Compliance
Roslyn Miller | Cambium Inc.
Mats van Kleef | Enviro-Stewards
Christopher Brady-Stencell | Edgecomb Energy

Two men sitting at a table, focused on writing or filling out forms. One man has glasses and a checkered shirt, the other has a beard and a name badge, wearing a dark jacket.
Smiling woman with glasses and long blonde hair engaged in conversation, with window blinds in the background.
A group of people seated at a conference table, including a man with light hair and glasses taking notes, with glasses of water and papers in front of them.

Networking

A woman with gray hair, glasses, and wearing a red blazer and black polka dot blouse, talking to another woman with long curly red hair, in a conference or meeting room filled with other people
Several people are engaged in conversation at an indoor conference or event, with some standing and others seated. A man with a beard and a Sunspace badge is in focus, sitting at a table and talking to a woman with short curly hair.
Two men engaged in conversation at an indoor event, one wearing a patterned shirt and the other in a suit with a name tag, standing near a table with water bottles and coffee dispensers.

Thank you to our sponsors

Four professionals standing inside a conference room, smiling at the camera, with a large RBC logo sign between them. The group includes two men and two women, dressed in business attire. The room has a patterned carpet and a presentation screen in the background.
Conference display boards with sponsor logos and technical diagrams, set up in a hotel conference room.

The team behind the day

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"Pro photography elevated the event and gave us marketing content for years to come, and it was a great way to make members and speakers feel seen and included."

- Darla Price, Executive Director | NMA (Northumberland Manufacturers Association)

A man with a shaved head and beard looking at a laptop screen in a restaurant or banquet hall setting, with people dining in the background.
Two women smiling at the camera, wearing glasses, one with a name badge that reads Martika Cook, in a professional setting.

NMA - Northumberland Manufacturers Association
James Vivian, IT Services | Orono Design‍ ‍
Michelle Adamson, NMA Volunteer | CPS Wood Products
Martina Cook | NMA Office Administrator

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