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David Day - C3: Controlled Camera Chaos
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
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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
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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
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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.

Caroline Preece - Minimalism And Negative Space
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
Master simplicity—use minimalism and negative space to create striking, timeless photographs that command attention and elevate your art.
(Recording available for 14 days)
Explore what minimalism really means in photography and how it connects to its artistic roots. Caroline will guide you through the history of minimalist art, showing how the same principles transform photographic composition and storytelling.
See how leading photographers use light, form, and restraint to produce images with clarity and emotion. Understand the common traits that define minimalist work and how to apply them in your own creative process.
The talk also dives deep into negative space — how empty areas within the frame can amplify mood, meaning, and balance. You’ll learn to recognise when to subtract rather than add, and how to let simplicity speak volumes.
Caroline will share examples across genres, from landscape to portraiture, to show how minimalist thinking sharpens vision and strengthens impact. You’ll be inspired to see differently – and to do more with less.
Caroline Preece seriously discovered photography in 2013 and quickly developed a deep connection to its expressive power. Influenced by masters such as Michael Kenna and Henri Cartier-Bresson, her work blends simplicity with emotional depth. Her images have been recognised by the Minimalist Photographer of the Year, International Photography Awards, and Landscape Photographer of the Year, and published in FRAMES Magazine. Caroline is a respected judge within SCPF and EAF circuits and a regular speaker across UK camera clubs.

Adam Gibbs - Into The Woods: Photographing Trees And Woodlands
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00
Discover how to transform woodland chaos into your own striking, expressive photographs, using light, structure, and powerful composition.

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Explore the visual language of forests and learn how to identify scenes that communicate mood and depth.
Understand how light behaves within dense woodland and how to use it to reveal shape, texture, and atmosphere.
Learn practical methods for simplifying complex scenes so your compositions feel intentional and engaging.
Gain strategies for scouting locations, reading conditions, and working productively in ever-changing environments.
Adam Gibbs has been a professional photographer since 1991, working across fine art and commercial projects worldwide. His images have appeared in leading publications including BBC’s “Planet Earth,” Nature’s Best, Fine Gardening, and Outdoor Photographer. Since 2017 he has run a successful YouTube channel where he shares his love of the outdoors and photography. He has earned several awards, including recognition from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and the Epson Pano Awards. In 2018, Adam reached a career milestone by winning the coveted International Landscape Photographer of the Year award.

Sandra Dann - Sculpting Light & Atmosphere in Photoshop; Creative Techniques for Photographers and Digital Artists.
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00
Sculpt light to help you shape mood, guide the eye, and add atmosphere; use Photoshop to transform your images into Digital Art storytelling
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
See how lighting choices influence mood and depth, and why small refinements in post-processing often deliver striking visual impact.
Explore creative approaches to building atmosphere and the emotional pull of light, and explore your own creative voice.
Understand the thinking behind each technique so you can apply it purposefully across genres, whether you work in landscapes, portraits, composites, or digital art.
Sandra Dann is an Australian digital artist and educator known for her atmospheric composites and a deep love for visual storytelling. Her work has earned Gold and Silver awards, but what matters most to Sandra is the process itself – the experimenting, the learning, and the satisfaction of seeing an idea take shape.
Today she teaches Photoshop around the world, sharing practical techniques that reflect her years of experience in education, and is an Adobe Community Expert.

FREE Zoom Talk: James Ritson - Affinity Photo.
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00
Affinity Photo is now free. Learn powerful editing workflows and how to transform the way you can develop, refine, and enhance your images.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
MyPhotoClub is pleased to offer complimentary access to this Talk as one of our annual Festive Season gifts; to photographers worldwide.
Canva has acquired Affinity and now offers photo-editing for free.
James will share how to build an efficient basic RAW development workflow that gives you full control from the very first step.
Discover the advantages of working non-destructively with layers and masking to make more complex edits with confidence.
See advanced techniques including HDR merging, tone mapping, and statistical stacking for noise reduction and object removal.
Get an exclusive preview of new functionality planned for Affinity’s next free update.
James Ritson is a senior software developer at Affinity and a widely respected expert on Affinity Photo. He has authored numerous tutorials, developed learning resources, and taught photographers worldwide through workshops and online training.

FREE Zoom Talk: Mark Hemmings - Smartphone Photography.
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00
Capture striking, creative and technically excellent mobile photographs, from evocative travel moments to local, everyday scenes.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
MyPhotoClub is pleased to offer complimentary access to this Talk as one of our annual Festive Season gifts; to photographers worldwide.
Discover how to work confidently with light, composition and timing to create images that feel polished and intentional.
Learn practical methods for shooting when your DSLR or mirrorless camera isn’t to hand, and make the most of the camera you always carry.
See how Mark approaches travel photography around the world and apply his ideas to your own creative adventures, at home, or abroad.
Understand the strengths of mobile cameras so you can make quick decisions that will elevate your results.
Mark Hemmings is a professional travel, street, advertising and commercial photographer with over 25 years’ experience. He is the author of iPhone Photography for Dummies and Android Smartphone Photography for Dummies, and his work spans global assignments from around the world.

Janina Wilde - Seeing Architecture Differently: Creative Multiple Exposure Photography.
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00
See how architecture offers rhythm, structure, and repetition, making it a perfect subject for creative multiple exposure photography.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
In this inspiring talk, Janina shares how buildings can be transformed from solid, static forms into expressive, layered images full of movement and emotion.
Using both in-camera multiple exposure and post-processing techniques, she demonstrates how architectural details, textures, and patterns can be combined to create striking, abstract interpretations of the built environment.
Janina will take us through a day out in the city at this time of year – from kit she would take, places to look to go to, how techniques would change over the day – including finishing in the evening with Photoshop.
Enjoy a rich selection of images and behind-the-scenes insights, push your creativity and explore new ways of working.
Janina Wilde is an award-winning educator with over 25 years of experience in education and 7 years specialising in multiple exposure photography. Founder of Wilde Photography Academy which offers online courses and in-person workshops in the UK and abroad. A passionate and engaging speaker, Janina is known for inspiring photographers to see architecture – and creativity – in a whole new way.

Demiray Oral - Photographing the Icelandic Highlands.
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00
Improve your photography, whatever your favourite genre, from the image making of this multi-award-winning UK-based landscape photographer.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
Learn from the extensive time Demi has spent working deep in the interior of Iceland’s Highlands, a region many photographers admire but hesitate to explore.
Discover how to find meaningful foregrounds, control depth, and produce captivating compositions, when everything feels vast and distant.
See how to make stunning images that feel grounded and different to those usually produced.
Understand the importance of planning, and gathering reliable up to date information rather than relying on fragmented online advice.
Demiray Oral is a multi-award-winning UK-based landscape photographer specialising in remote and atmospheric environments. His work is shaped by long-term projects in Iceland, the Scottish Highlands, Madeira, and the Arctic. He runs workshops designed to help photographers create exceptional images through focused guidance, individual attention, and a clear, structured approach to seeing and composing in complex landscapes.

Margaret Soraya - Long Exposure Seascape Photography – From Capture to Print.
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how long exposures can transform the sea into expressive, atmospheric images, and make wonderful prints and photobooks.

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See how to produce evocative, painterly images of any coast, using long exposures to distil atmosphere, movement, and a strong sense of place.
Enjoy an in-depth talk exploring the creative process behind Margaret’s long exposure seascape photography; her work is shaped by the light, weather, and elemental power of the Isle of Harris.
Understand reading tides and weather patterns, choosing locations and composing with movement.
Margaret is known for making technical concepts easy to understand, removing jargon as a barrier for those who may feel intimidated by it.

Margaret Soraya’s lifelong love of the coast has led her to live and work in quiet coastal regions including the Welsh coast, Cornwall, the Scottish Highlands, and ultimately the Outer Hebrides. She is a professional wedding photographer, commissioned internationally, and her work has been featured in National Geographic Traveller, Rough Guides, Camera Craft, Professional Photographer, Outdoor Photography, and Scottish broadsheets. She runs photography workshops and retreats that encourage creativity, mindfulness, and wellbeing through time spent in the landscape. Margaret has recently completed the build of her new gallery on Harris, dedicated to her coastal work, which is due to open in 2026.

​Kaisa Sirén - Moving Stories: Creating Emotional Narratives with ICM.
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
Kaisa will share how Intentional Camera Movement can help turn long suppressed emotions and unseen feelings into striking images.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
See how Intentional Camera Movement can be used to build cohesive bodies of work, telling a story.
Understand how camera movement can create elements that initially were not in the scene and make some unseen things visible.
Kaisa will explain her work process, the technique of ICM, and how the images are created.
Enjoy several stories created with ICM images and video stories.
​Kaisa Sirén studied photo journalism in Canada. She lives in Rovaniemi, at the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, where she works as a freelance photographer and artist. Widely published, Kaisa has had several solo and group exhibitions in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, USA and Germany. Co-founder of ICMPhotomag Network Community and ICM Photo Academy, and teaches courses on ICM photography, both in person and on-line.

Donna Feledichuk - From Field to Frame: How an Award-Winning Wildlife Photograph Comes Together
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00
Discover how fieldcraft, light, and intention shape wildlife images, from decisions in the field to beautiful photographs that are greatly admired.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
Great wildlife photographs are built long before the shutter is pressed. Donna reveals how preparation, patience, and place come together to create award-winning images.
Understand fieldcraft in depth, learn how to read landscapes, understand animal behaviour, and recognise subtle cues that reveal where to be, and when, before lifting the camera.
Donna explains the role of light, showing how its quality, direction, and timing shape mood and meaning, and how small shifts in position or perspective can transform an ordinary encounter.
She shares her editing process, demonstrating how post-processing is used to simplify the frame, guide the viewer’s eye, and strengthen emotional impact without overworking the image.
Donna Feledichuk is an international award-winning wildlife photographer and educator with over three decades of photographic experience. Her work focuses on the wildlife and wild places of the Boreal Forest and beyond, and has been featured in BBC Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, and National Geographic (Español). Recognised among Canada’s Top 16 Wildlife Photographers, Donna has received awards and finalist placements in major international competitions including the World Nature Photography Awards, Nature Photographer of the Year, Nature’s Best Photography, and Travel Photographer of the Year. She is a member of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective and a regular columnist for Photo WILD Magazine, where she writes on wildlife conservation.

John Miskelly - Finding Your Vision
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00
Clarify your own photographic vision; move away from imitation and toward work that reflects your personal instincts and aesthetic choices.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
In this new presentation, John reflects on his past work, from early travel photography through landscape and long exposure, to more recent abstract images that often combine photography with other media.
Using his own development as a framework, he explores how a photographer’s vision evolves over time, through curiosity, experimentation, and reflection.
John focuses on the creative process, examining how ‘exploration’ and ‘play’ can help us in our creative growth.
Develop your personal style by experimenting with media and techniques and learn to trust your intuition over overthinking.
See the world around you in a unique way, that comes from your inner self, which will guide you to create work that builds confidence in your own creative choices.
John Miskelly : After an early photographic career at the BBC, John is now a professional landscape photographer and teacher. He’s a Fellow of the RPS, the British Institute of Professional Photography, a Canon Infinity International Ambassador and a LEE Filters ambassador.

Tony Worobiec – Working in Themes
2026-02-19 19:00 - 21:00
Discover how developing and sustaining photographic themes can help you create more coherent, ambitious, and meaningful bodies of work.

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Many photographers work image by image, often influenced by competition culture or the search for individual standout photographs.

Tony argues that the more you explore a particular subject the more “expert” you become, leading to deeper engagement and more rewarding results.

Thematic work encourages patience, observation, and a growing sense of authorship, helping photographers move from recording scenes to interpreting them.

Cohesive bodies of work are essential when working towards photographic distinctions, exhibitions, or publications. Individual images gain greater emotional and graphic impact when part of a larger whole.

Tony Worobiec is a highly experienced photographer and author of 18 books, with photography awards in the UK and internationally. His prints have been exhibited in London’s Barbican Gallery, Bradford’s Museum OF Photography, The Menier Gallery in London and The Fox Talbot Museum in Lacock. Dozens of his images have been used for book or album covers. He served as an assessor on the Royal Photographic Society’s Associate and Fellowship panels in Visual Arts and Landscape Photography.

Joe Houghton – 100 Ways AI Can Help… Photographers
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00
AI can help you plan and become inspired to shoot images, generate ideas, and plan photographic projects with renewed clarity and creativity

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)

This session takes a different direction from traditional photography talks. Rather than focusing on image critique or post-processing, the emphasis is on how emerging AI tools can support the creative process before you even pick up your camera.

Drawing on concepts from his book A Hundred Ways AI Can Help Photographers, Joe will explore how platforms such as ChatGPT and Gemini can assist with ideation, research, planning and creative problem-solving.

The talk is audience-led; participants will help choose the areas explored during the evening. Joe will demonstrate different AI tools to see where they take us in ideating shots, shoots, and ways to approach your photography.

The emphasis is not on replacing creativity, but on expanding it through thoughtful use of technology.

Joe Houghton is an accomplished photographer, author and Adobe Certified Expert. He is widely known for his engaging teaching style and has presented to photography clubs across the UK and Ireland. His recent work has focused on the practical use of artificial intelligence in teaching and creative practice, culminating in his book 100 Ways AI Can Help… Photographers, which explores how photographers can use AI tools to support and enhance their workflow.

Jet Lendon - Creative Smartphone Photography
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00
Take creative control of the camera in your pocket and produce thoughtful, expressive images using practical techniques you can apply now.

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See how to move beyond quick snapshots and make images comparable with any ‘proper’ camera.

Learn from step-by-step demonstration through the controls for you to manage exposure, focus and composition in real time, helping you make deliberate creative choices rather than relying on automation.

Explore how to recognise strong compositions in everyday situations and how to work with available light to create depth, atmosphere and visual impact.

Understand how small adjustments in viewpoint, timing and framing can transform an ordinary scene into something more expressive and creative.

The session will also include a practical editing demonstration using Snapseed, a powerful free app. Jet will explain how to refine colour, contrast and detail without over-processing, showing how thoughtful editing can strengthen mood and clarity while keeping your images natural and authentic.

You will see how the camera you always carry, can become a creative tool capable of producing polished, professional-looking photographs.

Jet Lendon is a photographer and educator who ran a successful photography business for 14 years before founding Jet Black Squares, an organisation dedicated to making photography accessible to all. JBS now leads smartphone photography workshops internationally. Her clients include Meta, Samsung, LinkedIn, Pinterest, KPMG and Vodafone, and she was invited to speak at the British Photography Awards smartphone competition.

Barb Kreutter – Woven Vision: A Textile Designer’s Journey Into Abstract Photography.
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00
Barb shares fresh ideas and inspiration to help you explore and discover new ways of photographing and creating your own abstract imagery.
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See and enjoy a selection of her photographic series, with the original images that act as starting points, and how they evolve into resolved abstract works.
Learn from a demonstration showing techniques to manipulate colour, and apply editing methods, that are often overlooked in traditional workflows.
Drawing on her background in textile design and weaving, Barb‘s expressive photographic images brilliantly evoke the texture, rhythm, and colour of woven fabrics.
Barb Kreutter began her creative career in textile design and weaving before moving into the computer industry in 1990, where she developed strong technical skills that later informed her photographic practice.
Deeply missing the creative process her search eventually led to the wonders of abstract photography.
Barb is a juried member of the Alberta Society of Artists and the Abstract’d Art Collective, and her work has been exhibited in group shows across Canada, the USA and the UK.

Tony North – The Art Of Macro
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
Discover how to approach macro photography; how thoughtful fieldcraft and creative judgement can transform subjects into compelling images.

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Tony shares his experience of photographing insects in the field, explaining how he approaches macro not simply as documentation, but as a creative and expressive art form.

Macro photography offers the opportunity to explore a world that often goes unnoticed, revealing intricate detail and behaviour at close quarters.

By understanding the full process – from initial vision through to final presentation – you will leave with a clearer sense of how to develop your own distinctive approach to macro work.

A central theme of the talk is seeing beyond surface detail. Light, depth of field and composition can be used to create mood and atmosphere, helping viewers engage emotionally with even the smallest subjects.

Tony North is a Manchester-based photographer specialising in macro photography. Since taking up photography in 2016, he has gained numerous awards and distinctions, including MPAGB and ABPE, and was overall winner of International Garden Photographer of the Year in 2023.

Jocelyn Horsfall - Impressions of Nature
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
Create painterly impressionistic images – see in-camera and post-processing techniques that transform flowers and foliage into fabulous art.
Discover how photography can become a unique expression of how you see the world.
Learn a variety of in-camera techniques including textured glass, soft focus, multiple exposure, and camera movement.
Understand how to combine a strong sense of colour with textural effects and abstraction to create images with fluid, organic appeal.
See post-processing methods that enhance your impressionistic vision, plus a few analogue embellishments.
Make images with genuine artistic merit by blending technical skill with creative expression and a distinctive aesthetic approach.
Jocelyn Horsfall ARPS is an award-winning photographic artist specialising in impressionistic images inspired by flowers, foliage and the natural world. Her painterly style combines a strong sense of colour with an interest in textural effects and abstraction to create images with a fluid, organic feel. Her many recent awards in the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition were much admired.

Catherine Karnow - Vietnam: The Enigma Of Destiny
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how to improve your Travel photography. Make meaningful images with a sense of place as Catherine shares her poignant, visual diary of destiny, connection, and profound human stories.
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Catherine is a great photographer, absolutely incredible at capturing real stories with her images. Whatever genre you prefer, you’ll learn and be inspired!

Explore Catherine’s remarkable photographs of Vietnam’s morphing society and landscape, through her personal visual diary.

Discover the astonishing and deeply moving stories of the people she photographed, including her unusual friendship with General Giap and his family.

Hear a story of love and connection with the Woman on the Train; and the legacies of the war.

Understand the sombre years of the early 90s, through to the New Vietnam’s most marked transformation.

Catherine Karnow is a Hong Kong-born National Geographic photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian, GEO, and many other publications. A central life project has been photographing Vietnam, building a body of work that is both deeply personal and historically resonant. She has documented Vietnamese families with her film A Terrible Legacy raising awareness and leading to real change. Catherine is frequently profiled in the Vietnamese press. She is also a passionate teacher who leads photography workshops in Italy, Provence, Romania, Vietnam-Cambodia, and India, offering intimate experiences that stand out for their depth and privileged access.

Paul Sanders - Finding Your Voice
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00
Discovering your personal photographic style is the eternal goal of most photographers; but how can you find it, recognise it, refine it?

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Learn to recognize style in your own work through Paul’s insights gained from looking at nearly 20,000 images daily during his years at The Times.
Explore how to find and develop your own voice, understanding where it starts and whether it truly ends.
Discover the evolution of how we see and connect with our subjects, to transition from technical skill to genuine artistic expression.
Paul’s own work is made in response to his emotional and spiritual reactions to the locations he visits, the choice of subjects, and reflects the sense of stillness and calm he feels whilst on location.
Paul Sanders is an English fine art photographer involved in professional photography for over 35 years, first as a black and white printer, then as a fashion photographer and former Picture Editor of The Times in London. Paul is the author of the bestselling Still, A Mindful Practice for Photographers and his work has been exhibited across the world.

Simon Baxter - Speaking For The Trees; A Story Of Childlike Wonder
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how connecting with the natural world, with your curiosity and emotion, can help you create more meaningful woodland photography.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
See how time spent enjoying the complexity, smells, and sounds of woodlands, can reshape your photography and way of seeing.
Through a renewed sense of curiosity, familiar woodland scenes can become sources of wonder and deeper meaning.
Simon reflects on key turning points that led him towards a slower, more intentional approach, reconnecting with landscapes and developing a more thoughtful creative process.
His passion is to explore, discover, experience and photograph the less obvious intimate scenes that are close to home.
Simon Baxter is a professional woodland photographer, educator, and printmaker based in North Yorkshire. He has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading woodland photographers and shares his process through his popular YouTube channel. His work has received awards in Outdoor Photographer of the Year and Landscape Photographer of the Year, and he continues to teach through workshops and online education.

Morag Paterson – Curious Conversations: The Hidden Life Of Forests (And Other Stories)
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00
Understand how curiosity, experimentation and collaboration can improve and develop your approach to photographing the natural world.

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Projects are magical – Morag shares how this project began through conversations and time spent working with a forester and a soil scientist.

This sparked a curiosity about what might be drifting through the forest atmosphere – spores, pollen, dust and other fragments of life – and how a photographer might begin to capture or respond to something so elusive.

Using a mixture of traditional photography and more playful techniques such as intentional camera movement (ICM), Morag began exploring ways of working with the images to take them beyond the forest ecosystem.

Consider the value of working without fixed outcome, how slowing down, embracing uncertainty and allowing space for experimentation can influence both the creative process and the photographer’s relationship with the landscape.

Morag Paterson is a Scottish photographer whose practice is driven by curiosity and experimentation. Her recent work exploring forest environments has been developed through interdisciplinary collaboration and has been recognised through selection for the Earth Photo Awards, with exhibitions shown at the Royal Geographical Society in London and touring nationally across Forestry England and National Trust sites.

Lisa Merrill – Expressionist Photography
2026-04-30 19:00 - 21:00
When is a blurry photo compelling? When you purposely create blur by moving your camera, zooming your lens, or both, during a long exposure.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
Discover how Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) embraces the power of play, flexes creative muscles, and leads to fascinating images.
I.C.M.,multiple exposure, photographing through glass and other in-camera techniques can help you move beyond literal representation to create expressive, evocative images.
By letting go of sharpness and literal detail, you can interpret scenes in a personal and imaginative way.
With inspiring examples from her worldwide assignments and adventures, Lisa will help you expand your visual toolbox and nourish your creativity!
Lisa Merrill and her husband John founded Seattle-based Merrill Images back in the days of film. Their work is used by travel destinations, outdoor adventure companies and non-profits, and featured in books and magazines around the world. The Merrills nurture photographic creativity through online coaching and workshops, small ship expeditions and international photo journeys.

James Kerwin - Photographing Heritage Architecture: Circumnavigating Cuba, Romania, Türkiye, Budapest and the Balkans.
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00
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A magical journey into the beauty of forsaken, dilapidated, or forgotten architectural wonders; learn from James’ 15 years behind a camera.
Be inspired by James’ story of life with a camera, his love for travel and hidden architecture.
See how his curiosity about various cuisines, textures, colours, and cultures motivated him to travel to new and evocative places around the world.
Learn from him describing and explaining many of his excellent images, the gear, his process, post-processing techniques, and much more.
He will share practical tips and tricks with the camera, looking at how to photograph urban scapes and get the best from them.
James Kerwin is a British professional photographer. In 2019 he decided to base himself permanently outside of the UK and started a photography adventure tour company, first in Tbilisi, Georgia, and then in Istanbul, Türkiye. In 2017 he won both the ND Awards and the Chromatic Colour Awards in the Architecture category. He was awarded second place in the International Photographer of the Year competition’s Architecture category in 2018. “Circle of Trust,” taken in Beirut, Lebanon, was shortlisted for the 2021 Architectural Photographer of the Year award. James’ books “Fabrica – A Journey Into Decay” and “Abandoned Lebanon” – were published by Jonglez, in the autumn of 2021.

Viveca Koh - iPhoneography to Fellowship: My Continuing Journey.
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00
Learn how mobile photography can shape your style, build stronger projects, and guide you towards a successful Fellowship distinctions panel.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
Discover how adopting the iPhone as a creative tool opened new possibilities for image-making and encouraged a fresh, more instinctive approach to photography.
See how a commissioned project to illustrate Star Blossom, a collection of poetry and prose, became a turning point in her development.
Understand the digital techniques she uses to build atmosphere and depth, including layering, textures, and double exposures. .
Viveca Koh is a self-taught fine art photographer whose work is inspired by abandoned spaces and the quiet beauty of overlooked objects. A double FRPS holder and Fellow of the Irish Photographic Federation, she is also an RPS Panel Member and assesses all three distinction levels for the Royal Photographic Society and is a member of Arena Photographers.

Celia Henderson – The Art of Flower Photography
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
Transform simple flower photographs into expressive, artistic images through thoughtful shooting techniques and creative post-processing.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
Flowers are one of the most accessible and rewarding photographic subjects, yet creating images with real impact requires more than simply recording what is in front of the lens.
Explore how to move beyond straightforward documentation and make soft, dreamy and ethereal interpretations, to sharp botanical studies.
Understand when colour, or a black and white approach suits, and how Photoshop image editing can enhance the final image.
Celia Henderson is an experienced IT lecturer and trainer who delivers workshops and professional training programmes in Microsoft applications, project management and Power BI. Combining her passion for teaching with her love of photography, she specialises in flower photography and enjoys helping others develop both their technical skills and creative confidence.

Robert Canis - Land, Sea and Sky: From Vistas to Intimate
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00
Master landscape photography; make beautiful individual photos or have meaningful projects close to home that transform images into compelling stories

(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)

Learn how to plan a shoot effectively for maximum impact, whether you’re working in familiar territory or exploring new locations.

Understand how to capture stunning vistas while recognising the often-overlooked details that elevate your photography.

See breathtaking images from Ireland’s wild coastline, the moorland of Dartmoor, the cobbled lanes of Prague and meadows of Italy.

Learn techniques that move beyond grand landscape clichés to create intimate, compelling images with genuine artistic merit.

Robert Canis has been photographing nature for more than 40 years. He leads workshops and overseas tours, yet the vast majority of his photography remains project-based and close to home – “best to get under the skin of a species or place”. Awarded in prestigious national and international competitions, including European Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the British Wildlife Photography Awards.
