I talk about my life up to the point when I made the decision to turn professional and since doing so. This covers my journey, with discussions of the lessons learnt and an insight into my world.

Equipment Needed: Projector and Screen, 1 x power socket.

We cover my journey in Landscape photography. It’s not all about the landscapes, although they play a big part, but also the equipment used (and the progression of equipment) plus the psyche behind finding locations and organising a shoot.

Equipment Needed: Projector and Screen, 1 x power socket.

What’s involved in being a commercial photographer? What are the genres of commercial photography? What makes a good commercial photographer? These are some of the questions answered within this talk, along with how photography acts as an important part of marketing within your client’s business.

Equipment Needed: Projector and Screen, 1 x power socket.

Introduction about me and samples of my work. Talk about the different flash models and modifiers I will then do a live demonstration, with a mannequin that I have and with the available projector; I can make it appear in real-time on the screen. This way I can do a practical demonstration where everyone can see instant results.

The second half will then allow people to practice on each other and use my equipment as well. If they wish to bring their camera and flash, they are more than welcome to and I can go around helping people or just help them with the setup on my camera.

Equipment Needed: Projector and Screen, 1 x power socket.
Interaction: Members are encouraged to bring their camera and speed-light.

The first part of this talk revolves around phone photography (specifically iPhones as that is what I use but it is also applicable to other makes as well). I go through features of the phone to make sure you get the best of using a phone for photography as the leaps and bounds in technology have made these devices a formidable camera for the modern photographer. Please note this is not a talk on how to take photographs but how to make the most of the tools you have.

The seconds part is all about flash photography; specifically, speed lights. It starts with an introduction about me and samples of my work. I talk about the different flash models and modifiers I will then do a live demonstration, with a mannequin that I have and with the available projector; I can make it appear in real-time on the screen. This way I can do a practical demonstration where everyone can see instant results.

Equipment Needed: Projector and Screen, 1 x power socket.

In this workshop, we will cover every aspect of Lightroom Classic for a general understanding from workflow to printing including all the great features of the development module.

Equipment Needed: Projector and Screen, 1 x power socket.

Have you ever wondered what goes through a judges mind? Now I can’t speak for every judge as there are some pretty weird minds out there 😬 but I will run through my thought process when I judge your images and show you examples (good and bad) of what I mean using my photographs (so I don’t upset anyone).

Equipment Needed: Projector and Screen, 2 x power socket.

There is nothing worse than critiquing your fellow member’s photograph for them never to speak to you again or even worse, not telling them the truth.

This session is designed as a mock judging night where I will score images and advise on what could be done to improve (if indeed there is anything) before it is entered into a real competition. Interaction is encouraged in which people can argue their points across about an image (which they never get to do with a real competition).

This can either be dpi or prints.

Equipment Needed: No extra equipment from me, just what is needed for your normal judging evening.

Judging of DPI or Prints using your clubs scoring system.

MCPF trained.

Judging is dependant on location and not available everywhere.

Judging of DPI’s using your clubs virtual sytem (i.e. zoom, etc).

MCPF trained.

Judging is available everywhere.