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Sarah Howard - 'Capturing Mood And Atmosphere In Landscapes'
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Learn to harness weather, light, and colour; create emotional landscape images that tell a story and evoke powerful feelings in your viewers

Sarah will explore what truly creates ‘mood and atmosphere’ in our photographs and how to recognize these powerful elements in the field.

Learn what specific weather conditions and lighting scenarios provide the best opportunities for atmospheric images and practical techniques for working in these challenging situations.

Understand the crucial role that colour plays in establishing mood and how thoughtful colour choices can dramatically transform the emotional impact of your landscapes.

Discover storytelling techniques that elevate your work beyond simple documentation to create images that resonate with depth and feeling.

Sarah Howard is a professional landscape photographer based in the Cotswolds who launched her workshop company ‘Image Seen’ in 2010 to inspire and educate others.

She now runs workshops throughout the UK and internationally, sharing her passion for authentic, natural imagery that reflects the beauty of her surroundings.

Damien Lovegrove - 'Painting with Light: A Photographer's Evolution'
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Join Damien on a journey through 40 years of lighting mastery, from BBC studios to fine art portraiture inspired by Caravaggio and Hopper.

With 40 years of photographing people behind him, Damien will take you on a journey through his evolving vision and artistic development.
Discover how his early career as a BBC cameraman and lighting director laid the foundation for his distinctive approach to light and shadow.
Learn about the dramatic influences of master painters Caravaggio and Edward Hopper on his contemporary portrait style and aesthetic direction.
Damien will share how his understanding of light, shadow, and storytelling has evolved , shaping his unique creative perspective.
This talk combines technical insights with artistic inspiration, offering both practical lighting techniques and conceptual approaches to portraiture.
Expect an engaging and thought-provoking session filled with stunning imagery and creative takeaways you can apply to your own photography.
Damien is renowned for his ability to create dramatic, emotive portraits using carefully crafted lighting and thoughtful composition.
His work spans decades of evolution, from television production to becoming one of the UK’s most influential portrait photographers and educators.

Ruth Grindrod - 'Amazing Landscapes'
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s winter wonderland and Patagonia’s autumn splendour through Ruth’s captivating images and stories.

Learn as Ruth showcases the captivating landscapes of Iceland during winter and Patagonia, Chile, in autumn.

Discover extraordinary ice caves and experience the thrill of aerial perspectives captured from a small aircraft over some of Earth’s most dramatic terrain.

Ruth will share her processing techniques as she guides you through these remarkable locations, combining entertainment with practical insights.

This visual journey will transport you to glacier-carved valleys, towering mountains, and pristine wilderness areas rarely witnessed by most photographers.

Ruth Grindrod is an award-winning landscape photographer residing in Norfolk, United Kingdom, who has garnered national and international recognition.

Her exceptional work has earned numerous accolades, including victories in prestigious competitions such as Landscape Photographer of the Year and the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Ruth has also received recognition in the Black and White Spider Awards, the International Colour Awards, and was crowned the overall winner of the Scottish Nature Photography Awards in 2019, also taking home the coveted title for the Seascapes category.

Joe Houghton - 'Street Photography: My Personal Journey'
2025-05-15 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Join Joe as he shares his evolution as a street photographer, overcoming reticence, to developing his signature square-format, grungy style.

In this talk Joe takes you through his personal journey discovering Street Photography, discussing craft, kit and influences, and the creation of his book “Streets of Dublin.”

You’ll see a wealth of compelling images from his “Streets of Dublin” collection as Joe reveals the stories behind his most memorable captures.

Learn about Joe’s approach to equipment selection, his techniques for approaching people, and how he developed his distinctive visual signature.

Discover Joe’s workflow from initial capture to final edit, with practical tips you can apply to your own street photography regardless of your experience level.

Joe will share insights into creating a cohesive collection and the process of publishing his book, offering valuable guidance for photographers with similar aspirations.

Joe Houghton is a very accomplished photographer and an Adobe Certified Expert.

His engaging, entertaining presentation style has earned praise from photography clubs across the UK and Ireland, with members describing his talks as “inspiring,” “insightful,” and leaving audiences “enthused and inspired.”

Jet Lendon - '"Just" A Smartphone Camera? Think Again... Free Event
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Discover the creative potential you always have on you, as Jet reveals how to transform everyday smartphone snapshots into stunning images.

A FREE event to support Smartphone Photography, a gift from MyPhotoClub and Jet Black Squares.
Jet will show you how to get the best out of your smartphone camera with practical tips and techniques for creative photography.

She will screen-share her phone to Zoom, so you can see in real time exactly how to control exposure, compose compelling images, and edit them effectively.

Learn how to use Snapseed, one of the best – and free – editing apps available, to transform your smartphone captures into polished, professional-looking photos.

Jet will demonstrate how the camera you always have with you, can be used to create artistic, expressive images that rival those taken with expensive equipment.

Discover the story of how Jet transitioned from running her photography business of 14 years to founding Jet Black Squares with the mission to make photography accessible to everyone.

Learn about JBS Community Workshops CIC, which applies for grants to run workshops for social prescribing, those from low-income areas, and sign language safaris.

Jet now has people all over the world (the UK, SW France, Ireland and even New Zealand) running smartphone photography workshops (Smartphone Safaris).

Her impressive client list includes Meta, Samsung, LinkedIn, Pinterest, KPMG, and Vodafone, and she was invited as a speaker at last year’s British Photography Awards smartphone competition.

Gary Jones - 'The Mountains to the Sea'
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 14 days)

From rugged peaks to coastal shores, through the lens of a passionate wildlife photographer; discover the untamed beauty of Wales and beyond.
Explore the life and work of a professional wildlife photographer who has transformed a lifelong passion for the outdoors into a thriving career.

Discover stunning locations from the dramatic mountains of Snowdonia to the wild Scottish Highlands through Gary’s evocative wildlife imagery.

Learn about the specialised techniques of raptor photography with a particular focus on magnificent Ospreys (Gary’s favourite subject and a seasonal passion).

Experience the vital connection between conservation and wildlife photography, and how images can help raise awareness for protecting natural habitats.

Gary Jones is a professional wildlife photographer and guide, based in North Wales.
He delivers workshops throughout the UK and abroad, and presents to camera clubs, nature societies, and various other groups.
His impressive collaborations include work with Iolo Williams, Mike Dilger, and organisations such as Welsh Water, Cambrian Photography, Hawke Optics, Shimoda Design, Benro, and Muck Boots.

Stewart Wall - 'Projects, Zines & Photobooks'
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Explore the world of projects, zines, and photobooks with Stewart, whose career spans Fleet Street, to fine art, photography, and beyond.

Why are so many photographers drawn to projects, zines, and photobooks?

Whether you’re curious about starting one, or looking for fresh inspiration, this Talk will help you find answers.

Stewart will share a behind-the-scenes look at his own photographic projects and photobooks, as well as the collaborative zines he’s produced with groups of photographers on location.

Expect practical insights, inspiring stories, and plenty of ideas to spark your own creative journey, whether you’re just starting out, or ready to take your next book to print.

Learn from someone who helped shape the Royal Photographic Society’s Photobook Distinction, by writing the criteria and chairing both the Licentiate and Photobook panels.

Stewart Wall is an experienced photographer, educator, and photobook mentor.

He began as a full-time press photographer for the Brentwood Gazette while still at school in 1978, later returning to education in 2015 to complete a degree in Photography, a Master’s in Visual Communication, and a PGCE in teaching.

Stewart is a familiar face at the Royal Photographic Society, where he was awarded the Fenton Medal for outstanding service and made a lifetime member.

Tim Parkin - 'Landscape Photography and Book Publishing'
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Landscape photography, to an obsession with book publishing! – Tim offers creative and technical advice for successful landscapes & books.
Learn from Tim’s long and successful career in landscape photography, and how early encounters with photography books shaped his future.
When he started the excellent annual Natural Landscape Photography Awards, he had the opportunity to design and produce a book.
After colour and printing issues, Tim invested time refining the print preparation process, to establish what truly makes a difference in achieving exceptional print quality.
Through that work with photography book production, Tim has developed a deep understanding of what makes successful publications.
Tim will be open to questions on any related topic throughout the session.
Tim Parkin is founder of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, and editor of On Landscape magazine, now in its 328th issue.
The Awards showcase photographers who work within traditional bounds while expressing themselves creatively through truthful depiction of the natural world.
He has judged over twenty competitions, including UK’s Landscape Photographer of the Year and International Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Tim is also a consultant for Wildlife Photographer of the Year in rule development and image authenticity checking.

Jonathan Vaines - Master Photoshop
2025-06-19 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Demystify Photoshop – Jonathan will demonstrate the key features, showing how some simple edits can transform images and create real impact.

Photoshop is the world’s most popular and comprehensive photo-editing program.

Jonathan will run through some of the more complex processes, and you will learn ways to automate some of your workflow.

There are very few people who not only completely understand Photoshop, but can explain and demonstrate it, in a way that helps you adopt and use regularly.

One student said: “Jonathan is an excellent teacher, explaining concepts, tools and processes in detail, and in a completely understandable way.”

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the art world.

He is a self-employed Photographic Educator, teaching small groups and one-to-one, mostly on Adobe Photoshop.

Jonathan is a member of The London Salon of Photography, a Permajet sponsored lecturer and affiliated with several suppliers to the photographic community.

Lisa Merrill - 'Creative Smartphone Photography'
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Transform your Smartphone into a powerful creative tool; Lisa shares the key elements to make compelling images: light, design, and moment.

After this Talk, you’ll intentionally make (versus take) high impact photos with the camera ‘that’s always with you’.

You’ll learn about your phone’s powerful features including portrait mode, burst mode for action, and panorama mode for stunning landscapes.

Lisa will introduce you to apps and accessories that extend your phone’s capabilities and nourish your creativity.

She’ll also share practical tips to help you organise your photos and optimise your favourites.

Learn how to combine images into compelling visual stories to treasure and share with family, friends, colleagues and the world.

Take your Smartphone camera photography to new heights with pro photographer Lisa Merrill from the Seattle area, in the USA.

Lisa Merrill is a travel and social impact photographer who creates fantastic images which inspire action and strengthen communities.

She works in partnership with her husband John at Merrill Images: – They are inspiring educators who help nurture photographic creativity, leading online and in-person coaching, workshops and international photo adventures.

TJ Thorne - 'Cultivating Authenticity And Meaning In Your Photography'
2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

How to create photography that really resonates, through authentic self-expression and your experiences; aligning your creative vision with your personal story.

T.J. invites photographers to explore their creative journeys by reflecting on personal values, experiences, and beliefs.

Through storytelling and examples, you’ll see photography can be an intimate expression of who you are.

Themes of personal growth, resilience, and connection will inspire you to find your unique voice and make truly meaningful work.

You’ll leave with thoughtful exercises, reflective questions, and new perspectives to align your creative processes with your personal stories.

This is an opportunity to embrace vulnerability, redefine creative success, and reignite the passion that brought you to photography.

TJ Thorne is a US-based photographer whose lens captures profound beauty in life’s simplest moments.

Raised in rural Pennsylvania, TJ found his artistic home in Oregon over two decades ago in the diverse Pacific Northwest scenery.

As a self-taught artist, TJ cherishes experimentation and rule-breaking, with particular emphasis on water abstracts exploring the world’s gentle complexity.

Cherry Larcombe - 'Altered Reality'
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Transform ordinary into extraordinary with Cherry’s creative techniques – from Japanese Tataki-zome to stunning digital abstracts and beyond.

Develop your seeing eye to recognise photographic opportunities from everyday subjects like cobwebs and raindrops.

Use tissue paper and a light pad to create truly unique and beautiful abstracts that will surprise you and enthral viewers.

Have fun with twirling techniques that transform ordinary images into extraordinary artistic creations.

Use images already on your hard drive to create stunning symmetrical abstracts with simple but effective methods.

Explore ideas with the Warp Tool, both practical applications and artistic possibilities you may never have considered.

Learn about moving and adjusting opacity of layers to create gorgeous artistic backgrounds for your work.

Cherry Larcombe encourages you to see the world differently – recognising lines, shapes, colours, textures, shadows and highlights as potential images.

She has a deep passion for digital photography and has never lost her enthusiasm despite many years of image making.

She loves being in control of the whole process, from composing to post processing and printing the final photograph.

Cherry is a renowned Speaker and Competition Judge for UK photography clubs and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally.

Colin Westgate - 'Going Round In Circles'
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Discover how to develop your authentic photographic voice & emotional expression; Colin shares 65 years of experience, knowledge and advice.
Infuse your photographs with real emotion, moving beyond merely recording images, to capturing what your soul feels.
Explore techniques for processing your images. Understand the critical role of tonal control and contrast in expressing your unique vision.
Learn the influences that shaped Colin’s artistic path and gain practical insights to elevate your own photography, helping you see, interpret, and create with newfound depth.
Many compliments on previous Talks: – “Your obvious love for the place, and your wonderful ‘eye’ for a great composition, really shone through”
Colin Westgate’s photographic passion began over 65 years ago. Landscape photography remains his enduring love, driven by a commitment to processing images that express his deepest emotions.
Colin is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, Master of the International Federation of Photographic Art and Master of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. He is also a Member of the London Salon of Photography and has sat on the panels for the Royal Photographic Society’s Licentiateship distinctions, and for Associate & Fellowship in Photographic Printing. He has exhibited throughout the world, gaining many awards and has been a selector at a number of home and International exhibitions.

Mark Seymour - 'Wandering with Purpose: How to Shoot Travel & Street Like a Storyteller'
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

You’ll learn to capture powerful unscripted moments as Mark shares how to go beyond taking photos to seeing with real purpose and intention.

Join documentary photographer Mark Seymour for an inspiring deep dive into street and travel photography with soul.

See how techniques like layering, anticipation, and storytelling can create more meaningful, and visually rich imagery, whether you’re shooting in a bustling city or a remote village.

From light and composition to timing and emotion, every frame can tell a story if you slow down and connect with your surroundings.

This session is packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and honest insights to help you shoot more intentionally and creatively.

Perfect for photographers looking to elevate their candid work and develop their storytelling abilities.

You’ll leave with fresh inspiration and the tools to wander with purpose – and photograph with heart!

Mark Seymour is an award-winning documentary photographer whose work has been showcased in the National Portrait Gallery and commissioned by National Geographic.

His decades of experience span capturing unscripted moments across the globe, specializing in street and travel photography that tells compelling human stories.

Guy Edwardes - Creative Landscape Photography
2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Master creative landscape photography with Guy, who shares proven techniques from 30 years of professional shooting and two acclaimed books.

Improve your landscape photography now, by learning from the specific techniques Guy uses to capture impressive scenes both at home and abroad.

Enjoy a stunning selection of creative and atmospheric images taken around the world during his extensive travels.

See examples of how patience, timing, and technical skill combine to create truly memorable landscape images.

Discover how professional landscape photographers approach challenging lighting conditions and still make unique compositions.

Guy Edwardes is a professional landscape and nature photographer who has built an incredibly impressive portfolio of imagery from around the world. His work has been featured in numerous publications, and he supplies picture libraries and calendar publishers while regularly writing articles for the photographic press. Guy provides both artistic vision and practical knowledge gained from years of fieldwork worldwide.

Murray Livingston - Long Lens Landscapes
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording automatically, valid for 14 days)

Break free from wide angle obsession; master telephoto landscape photography techniques that make your images truly stand out from the crowd

Discover now: how, when, and why to use long lenses to capture compelling landscapes with impact.

Understand the all-important subject of perspective and how changing your lens choice completely transforms your photographic vision.

Enjoy how that more intimate view can emphasise patterns and form, to create beautiful compositions.

See examples from Murray’s extensive work across Scotland and South Africa; stunning images proving that photography can be ‘real art’.

Murray Livingston is a full-time professional nature and landscape photographer, educator, and workshop leader with more than 15 years of experience. Based most of the year in Scotland in a self-built campervan, Murray photographs all aspects of the landscape through long-term projects in Scotland and his home country of South Africa. He brings a deeply contemplative and introspective approach to photography, with interests in adventure and conservation that he strives to communicate through his teaching.

Janina Wilde - Getting Started With Multiple Exposure
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording automatically, valid for 14 days)

Unlock boundless creativity with multiple exposure photography – using both in-camera and Photoshop techniques to make your stunning images.

Get the knowledge and confidence to start creating your own unique multiple exposure images immediately after the session.

Understand both in-camera and out-of-camera multiple exposure methods to expand your creative toolkit dramatically.

Create pictures now, with 2 to 9 layers in-camera and many more in Photoshop for endless creative possibilities.

Enjoy stunning examples of what you can produce, so you can grab your camera, and give this exciting technique a go.

Learn the best way to start with multiple exposure photography, whether you’re a total beginner or have been experimenting for a while.

Discover why this genre offers such boundless creativity and why it’s become a passion for photographers worldwide.

Janina Wilde is a photography educator specialising in multiple exposure photography leading courses for Wilde Photography. She caters for total beginners to advanced creators in this genre and has presented at The Photography Show, the SheClicks community, and to many camera clubs. Janina’s passion for this technique is matched only by her enthusiasm for teaching others how to unlock their creative potential through multiple exposure photography.

Judy Hancock Holland - Minimalist Photography & Critiquing Photos: Yours And Others
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00
Master minimalist photography and effective critiquing skills now – learn to distil subjects to their essence and assess images like a pro.
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

This is a two subject Talk by one of MPC’s favourite tutors – don’t miss this!

Discover how to simplify your frame dramatically by including only elements that contribute to your story or theme.

Learn to see and photograph your subjects in ways you may never have considered before through minimalist techniques.

Master the art of critiquing your own images thoroughly, with systematic assessment techniques that will improve your photography.

Learn how to give helpful, constructive input to others, and how to receive and use feedback effectively for your personal growth.

You will receive a useful checklist after the presentation to guide your future image assessments and critiques.

Judy Hancock Holland is an award-winning photographer and lifelong educator whose work has been exhibited in Canada, the US, and Europe. While best known for her minimalist work, she enjoys macro, abstracts, and floral photography. Judy loves to coach and mentor others, sharing her expertise through her website JHHphoto.com and YouTube channel.

Michael Rung - Making the Image: From Visualization to Realization
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Bridge the gap between creative vision and final image – learn to translate what your mind’s eye sees into compelling photographs you love.

(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Discover how to recognize what first compels you to press the shutter and then bring that moment to life in your final edited version.

Learn to find the perfect moment and scene when working in the field, avoiding the disappointment of images that fall short of your vision.

Understand how to leverage different editing methods to realize your creative vision and convey your photo’s emotional core to viewers.

See how to recognize, and critique, your creative vision more consciously from initial composition through to final edit.

Michael Rung is a full-time nature and landscape photographer based in Fort Worth, Texas, whose focus has shifted from grand landscapes to intimate woodland scenes. After a 2015 business trip to Ireland sparked his photography passion, he’s developed expertise in both capture and printmaking, producing his prints in his home studio. With a deep background in coaching and development, Michael is passionate about sharing his knowledge through webinars, online sessions, and workshops.

Catherine Karnow - The Essence Of Photographing People
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Master the art of making powerful, emotional portraits with Catherine Karnow, the National Geographic photographer based in San Francisco and Provence.

Learn essential techniques for shooting candid images, street scenes, environmental portraits, and images of family and friends with genuine impact.

Now, discover the secret to creating stunning photographs of people by getting to know your subjects and connecting with them before you even pick up your camera.

Understand how your camera can help you connect with people around the world and create long-lasting, meaningful relationships through your work.

Gain surprising techniques that may have nothing to do with the camera at all, but are crucial to really capturing the essence of your subjects.

Catherine Karnow is a National Geographic photographer born in Hong Kong who has spent over 40 years capturing powerful human stories across the globe. A major focus of her work has been Vietnam, where she has documented the long-term effects of Agent Orange on families and children – work that has won awards and driven real change. Based in San Francisco and Provence, Catherine is also a passionate educator whose in-depth photo workshops in Vietnam, Cambodia, Romania, Provence, Puglia, and India are widely recognized for their creativity, depth, and mentorship.

Paulo Silva - From Graphic Arts To Landscape Photography
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Discover how graphic arts can transform landscape photography – learn Paulo’s unique approach to colour, composition and visual storytelling

Learn how design principles, cultural understanding and natural beauty intertwine to create compelling photographic compositions.

Explore the stunning natural landscapes of Portugal through Paulo’s lens as he shares his journey from Aveiro and Porto to locations across his travels.

Gain insights into developing your own unique photographic voice by blending artistic storytelling with technical excellence.

See how a minimalist aesthetic combined with poetic storytelling can elevate your landscape photography beyond simple documentation.

Paulo Silva is a professional photographer and educator based in northern Portugal with a background in graphic arts and printing. He graduated from the prestigious Portuguese Institute of Photography (IPF) where he refined his artistic vision and technical expertise. He has been leading workshops for over 10 years, sharing his experience with photographers of all levels from around the world.

Joshua Cripps - Lightroom: Masking Panel Secrets
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Unlock surgical precision editing in Lightroom – discover the hidden power of masking panels with techniques that will make your images sing
Now discover just how powerful masking in Lightroom has become, with simple techniques that give you excellent selection for your photo-editing.
Learn how to create realistic lighting brushes that add drama and depth to your landscape images with professional-level results.
Master techniques for enhancing and refining colours with precision, taking your colour grading skills to the next level.
Understand how to make the best possible sky selections for perfect exposure blending and dramatic sky enhancements.
Joshua Cripps is a renowned landscape photographer who has garnered worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking images of our planet’s wild places. His photos have been published by National Geographic, NASA, CNN, The Sun, and Nikon Global. Based in the Eastern Sierra since 2015, Josh grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and has been exploring the Range of Light for most of his life. He is one of today’s most sought-after photography educators, leading photo tours and speaking at conferences around the world.

Theo Bosboom - Flowerscapes
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00
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Experience a bug’s eye view of wildflowers – master wide-angle macro photography with revolutionary techniques and specialized equipment.

See what an ant sees when looking up through a field of flowers, using Theo’s groundbreaking photography approach.

Gain practical knowledge of the essential do’s and don’ts when making unique images that were previously impossible to achieve with traditional equipment.

Discover the specialized gear needed for this challenging but rewarding field of nature photography, including long, narrow, wide-angle macro lenses.

Learn techniques that will completely transform how you see and photograph flowers, opening up creative possibilities you never imagined.

Theo Bosboom is a passionate professional photographer from the Netherlands, specializing in nature and landscapes. His photographs are regularly published in renowned magazines such as National Geographic, BBC Wildlife and OnLandscape. Theo has won numerous awards including Wildlife Photographer of the Year and European Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He has published five photo books, including his latest, Flowerscapes: A Bug’s Eye View (2025).

Antje Meier - To Be A Mindful Photographer
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00
Add mindfulness to your photography practice – explore contemplative approaches to creating dreamlike, mystical images that stir emotions.

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Discover how to photograph ‘mindfully’ with your Nature, Architecture, and/or Travel photography.

Learn how ICM and multiple exposure techniques can be particularly suitable for developing your mindful photography and artistic vision.

See inspiring images that demonstrate the power of combining technical skills with contemplative awareness and emotional depth.

Antje Meier is a self-taught photography enthusiast and educator based in Volda, Norway. She moved from Germany to Norway in 2000 and draws inspiration from the mood of the ever-changing weather and light. Her work focuses on shapes, curves and colours in landscapes, human bodies and architecture, often using ICM and multiple exposure techniques. Antje’s work has been exhibited in Norway, Finland, Greece, Argentina and Puerto Rico, and she loves sharing her knowledge through talks and workshops.

Alister Benn - Understanding the Landscape: Finding Your Visual Compass
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00
Find your personal visual compass, beyond comparison and competition, and create images that embrace your curiosity, awareness, and intent

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Rediscover authentic creativity without rules and formulas – to create photographs that reflect your true self.

See the expressive forces that shape compelling photographs – luminosity, colour, contrast, geometry, and atmosphere

Explore a profound approach to photography that moves beyond technical tricks to show creativity, honesty, and genuine meaning in your work.

Understand how to challenge the culture of performance and external validation that dominates much of photography today.

Gain insights into creating work that feels deeply personal, authentic, and genuinely connected to the landscape you’re photographing.

Return to the joy of seeing, the intimacy of feeling, and the freedom of expression, that first drew you to photography.

Alister Benn is a renowned Scottish landscape photographer and educator living on the Isle of Lewis off the west coast of Scotland. He is known for his dramatic and evocative images of natural landscapes, often capturing the interplay of light and shadow in remote and rugged location. Alsiter also runs a YouTube channel, writes eBooks and offers workshops – to teach not just technical skills but also the artistic and philosophical dimensions of landscape photography.

Eugene Theron - Whispers in the Scream
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00
Create compelling imagery uniquely yours – explore how your influences, emotions and interests transform scenes into captivating stories.

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Understand how the environments you shoot in can profoundly influence your creative vision and the work you produce.

Learn how embracing diverse interests like geology, science fiction, and storytelling can lead to more compelling imagery and cohesive bodies of work.

Discover through Eugene’s self-reflection how his own creative process in landscape and nature photography has evolved and matured over time.

Eugene Theron is a landscape and nature photographer originally from South Africa, now living in north Wales. His photography is fuelled by an overactive imagination, love of nature and desire to explore. The dramatic landscapes of Wales, mountains and coast of Scotland and the vast open landscapes of southern Africa hold a special place in his work. He runs workshops and private mentoring sessions helping photographers with both the technical and creative side of photography.

David Day - C3: Controlled Camera Chaos
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

You can transform everyday objects into dreamlike art, using this ICM approach to create emotionally resonant images from simple materials.

Discover the latest evolution in indoor-based Intentional Camera Movement that orchestrates motion, light, and post-processing into visually arresting art.

Learn the expressive potential of camera motion as a tool for abstract image-making, starting with ICM fundamentals for those newer to the technique.

Understand the creative interplay between camera movement, scene manipulation, lighting design, and post-processing that produces powerful emotional impact.

See how ordinary materials like wire, leaves, twigs, plastic bags, and newsprint can be transformed into images rich with symbolism and dream resonance.

David Day trained as a pharmaceutical scientist, specializing in uncovering hidden connections—an analytical mindset that became the foundation for his photographic practice. His journey began in the 1990s capturing local scenery, evolving through infrared photography to his current focus on Intentional Camera Movement since 2020. David developed Controlled Camera Chaos (C3), a systematic studio-based approach that transforms everyday objects into emotionally resonant images. His work has led to three published books, multiple awards, and inclusion in juried exhibitions. He regularly speaks at art associations and camera clubs across the U.S. and Europe.

Jonathan Vaines - ME, Myself and Eye.
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
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Jonathan’s distinctive style and methods, combined with innovative post-processing techniques, reveal real beauty in unexpected places.

Discover Jonathan’s unique image interpretation where even paving slabs become compelling art, through creative vision and editing.

Learn to see the world in completely new ways as Jonathan shares his unique interpretation of everyday surroundings, to produce high-quality images with real artistic impact.

Understand how to develop your own personal style by approaching subjects with fresh eyes and creative post-processing techniques.

Get inspired with wall art possibilities as Jonathan demonstrates how his constantly developing projects bring a fresh perspective to his photography.

Jonathan Vaines is a self-employed Photographic Tutor who works with large organizations, small groups, photographic clubs and individuals. He teaches camera craft, post-processing methods, printing and creative thinking. Jonathan is an A panel national judge and circuit lecturer visiting over 100 clubs each season. He is a member of The London Salon of Photography and sponsored by several suppliers to the photographic world including Permajet, WEX Photo Video, Q-Image and DxO.

Rick Hulbert - The Lure of Luminance . . . Black & White
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Master the science behind black and white photography – discover why luminance is as crucial to photographers as musical tones to musicians.

See how understanding luminance transforms your ability to create powerful, emotionally resonant, black and white images from colour captures.

Gain insights from Rick’s background as a professional Architect and Urban Designer that bring unique perspectives to photographic composition and vision.

Learn approaches that appeal to all photographers regardless of experience level, from fundamental concepts to advanced artistic applications.

Explore ten traditional artistic reasons for employing black and white in your photography, then discover a compelling reason based on human vision science.

Rick Hulbert is a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and a Fellow of The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. His photography is informed by his background as a professional Architect and Urban Designer, and his teachings reflect knowledge of both the History of Two-Dimensional Arts and the Sciences of Human Vision. He has led multi-day photo workshops throughout Europe and North America and lectures at universities.

Viktoria Haack - Stuck? Good!
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Turn constraints into creative fuel! – discover how limitations in time, location, weather, and resources, can unlock your artistic potential
Learn to see personal restrictions as opportunities for greater creativity and artistic expression, instead of obstacles to overcome.
Understand how embracing limitations has accelerated Viktoria’s path toward greater artistic freedom and authentic expression.
Learn to tread lightly, observe deeply, and search out creative possibilities within whatever photographic situation you find yourself in.
Viktoria Haack is a globally published, multi-genre photographer and Nikon Canada ambassador who finds profound connection in the world around her. Originally from the UK, Viktoria has made British Columbia, Canada her home since 2007. With a background in fine art and anthropology, she brings a unique perspective to her photography. Her versatile work spans landscape, nature, portrait, wedding, editorial, stock and photography education. She regularly serves as a judge in leading international photography competitions and is an experienced speaker and educator who loves sharing her passion for photography with others.
