2026 Industry Professional Panel
Stephen Karlisch - Panel Host
Website: stephenkarlisch.com
Instagram: @stephen_karlisch photo
LinkedIn: stephen-karlisch
Interiors Photographer with many years of experience and credits to his name. A lifelong shooter running his studio out of Dallas under the guidance and support of his wife Kristen, and nurturing a community of likeminded interior photographers through educational workshops and gatherings.
Lara Hallock - Editor Luxe
Instagram: @lara.hallock
Lara Hallock is the Texas regional editor forLUXEInteriors+Designmagazine, where shecovers luxury home design in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and beyond.Based in Austin, she’s dedicated the past 15 years to spotlighting the best of the best in designand lifestyle for national and regional publications.
Adam Fortner - Stylist
Instagram: @adamfortner
Adam has been a stylist for over 20 years, and previously worked on the editorial side for anational shelter magazine. He’s based in Austin but works throughout the United States for topdesigners and photographers. His work has been published consistently in publications aroundthe world.
Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey - Interior Designer
Instagram: @scw_interiors
Interior Designer for over 25yrs, back in Austin after many years on the east coast, and stillmanaging both markets. A graduate of the University of Texas, and Parsons School of Design,she also found time to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America and ran a cateringcompany for many years. She’s a highly recognized designer who believes a centered home isthe key to a rewarding life.