Talks
I offer talks about many aspects of photography, from the technical to the creative, so please contact me if you're interested in booking a talk for your camera club or organisation. I am passionate about helping others enjoy the natural world and learn to express their photographic ideas more effectively, so my talks are of an educational nature rather than being a slideshow with narration. Below are details of the talks I offer.
With over 15 years' experience using photoshop as a graphic designer and photographer I can also offer tuition for your camera club.
Image © Jason Bryant
Talk 1: Welcome to my Outdoor Office
The first talk I developed, this is a broad introduction to my world of landscape photography. I cover my backstory of learning photography and developing a business as a landscape photographer. I explain the kit I use and some of the tricks/tips I've learnt to take effective photographs using it. I also break down many of my most successful images, sharing the work-in-progress images that were part of the development of a final image.
Running time: 2 hours approx
Talk 2: Four Seasons in One Day
A virtual tour of the UK's four seasons, exploring how the light, landscape and weather of each season affect the kinds of images that can be taken. The talk touches on technical details behind my photographs, as well as practical advice on how to approach similar locations. I also include advice on using apps such as The Photographers' Ephemeris and Photopills.
Running time: 2 hours approx
Talk 3: Seeing Shapes
Composition is one of the hardest parts of landscape photography to master, yet it's also probably the easiest to practise at any time of day. This talk explores composition in a creative and flexible way than the traditional rules-based approach featured in popular literature and Youtube TOP TIPS videos. I discuss concepts such as gesture, echoes and ideas from graphic design that influence all forms of visual communication.
Running time: 2 hours approx
Talk 4: Work in Progress
Is it ever possible to say one has mastered a skill? I very much see my photography as a constant work in progress, learning from every photograph I take. Rather than show a polished and finished set of photographs, in this talk I show a mixture of failures and successes, and delve into the key lessons I have learnt from each.
Running time: 2 hours approx
Comments from camera clubs I've presented to:
“Just a line to say thanks once again for your excellent presentation last Wed. The members really enjoyed it, feeling that they had learned a lot. We really appreciated your honesty in describing how much thought and planning goes in to achieving your images and we admire your self-evaluative approach.” - Keynsham Photographic Society
“Thank you so much for the excellent talk you gave last night. It was very well received from the membership and it has been a while since I have seen the members so engrossed and interested in the speaker.” - Yeovil Camera Club
“Everybody I have spoken to at the Club was impressed by your pictures. We all learnt something from the evening and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves as well - one of the best evenings we have had for a long time.” - Sydenham Camera Club