In the inaugural year, the four-day festival transformed the Fairmont Battery Wharf into a photography mecca
 

The "Fresh Works" exhibit curated by Paula Tognarelli of The Griffin Museum and George Slade at The PRC highlighted local photography

 
Large-scale prints were installed on exterior windows and the Harbor Walk. Margeaux Walter’s “In Service" fixed to the water taxi
 
Panels included "The Future of Photobooks" with Stephen Mayes, Bruno Ceschel, Andy Adams, Mike Itkoff, Shane Lavalette and Alan Rapp
 

The launch drew attendence from local and international media, as well as renowned gallerists, publishers and arts professionals

 
Topping off the weekend of panel discussions and photography exhibitions, Flash Foward celebrated with Sangria on the waterfront