This is an image based fun lecture, consisting of approximately 60 to 70 images, the talk last about 50 to 70 mins depending on how good the audience are at determining the song, just say what you see.
All the songs are well known and performed by several different artists, it is not a competition it?s just for fun and entertainment.
No photographic or musical knowledge is required it?s all just for fun; hopefully my images will allow you to guess the right song. If the person or persons who guess the correct title they can if that wish sing it, but it?s not compulsory.
DECADES OF PHOTOGRAPHY 1899 to 1933 (Part 1)
This lecture is photography based, and comprises of 85 images with a short narrative on each image.
It takes you from 1899 through to 1933; most of the photographs shown are important events in history and most images show recognisable figures. The lecture is to provoke your memory and show how certain events and people dramatically change our history.
No photographic knowledge is required. There will be a part 2 depending how part 1 is received.
THE CAMERA DOES LIE
This talk is a fun lecture where the audience will be asked if the image on the screen is a real photograph or a manufactured photo i.e. Photoshopped. It consists of 90 to a 100 images and lasts about 80 mins, or I can make it shorter if required. You do not have to be a photographer to enjoy this talk itÂ’s just for fun.
PEOPLE AND NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
This talk is about some of the different people I have photographed over the years, ranging from homeless people to some interesting portraits. Also included are night time images I have taken and manipulated. This talk consists of 80 to 90 images and lasts about 60 to 70 mins, or I can make it longer if required. You do not have to be a photographer to enjoy this talk.
PHOTOGRAPHING CITIES AND OTHER DESTINATIONS
The lecture is designed to help people improve their photography when on holiday, what to look for, where to stand, what to include in the shot, etc. It covers different cities and other holiday locations. This talk consists of 80 to 90 images and lasts about 60 to 70 mins, or I can make it longer if required. You do not have to be a photographer to enjoy this talk.
PHOTOGRAPHING PLANTS
This lecture is aimed at people who love photographing flowers, grasses and other types of plants. I will show how to improve your plant photography. No photographic knowledge is required for this talk. This talk consists of 60 to 70 images and lasts about 60 mins, or I can make it longer if required. You do not have to be a photographer to enjoy this talk.
IMPROVING YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS
The lecture is designed to show people how and what to photograph when on holiday, such as what to look for, looking for patterns and colours to remind you of where you were, what to include and exclude. No photographic knowledge is required for this talk. This talk consists of 60 to 70 images and lasts about 60 mins, or I can make it longer if required. You do not have to be a photographer to enjoy this talk.
UNDERSTANDING HOW YOUR CAMERA WORKS
The lecture is designed to show people what the different buttons on their cameras are for, and how to use them. Also I will try to explain some of the basic principles of photography. Some knowledge or interest of photography would be beneficial but not essential. This talk consists of 20 to 25 images that are text based and lasts about 60 mins, or I can make it longer if required.
PHOTO QUIZ
This fun quiz is about the audience guessing what the distorted, mixed up images are, they are all house hold items that are seen or used by most people. This talk consists of 60 to 70 images and lasts about 60 mins and it just for fun.
HOW TO CONSTRUCT A PICTURE
Using Photoshop I will show how the use of post processing programs can greatly improve and enhance your current photographs, I will demonstrate the basics for how Photoshop works.
No photographic knowledge or understanding of Photoshop is required but some familiarity would be a benefit. The lecture will be projected onto the screen via my laptop.
