The Power of Photography
When we first pick up a camera, our main aim is usually to master the settings and learn how to compose a photograph. Once these techniques have been mastered, many will settle into a comfort zone, following the same processes over and over again, but then they may find themselves becoming frustrated and end up in a creative rut.
There is so much more to discover about photography and this talk is a window into how we can tap into it.
In this talk Tom explores an extensive world of hidden powers and powerful techniques which we often take for granted. He also delves into the psychology of photography and tries to bridge the gap between photography as an enjoyable hobby and photography as an art of expression.
How to Constructively Critique Photos
Being able to critique photographs is a useful skill to have. Not only can we help others to improve and diversify their photography, we can also be more constructively analytical of our own work.
In this talk Tom outlines: what constitutes a 'critique,' what we can talk about during a photo analysis and how to make what we say, as constructive as possible. He also uses practical examples and invites members of the group to submit some of their own images to practice on.
How to Constructively Critique Photographs provides an insight into industry standards and helps people of all levels to be more analytical of what they see and how they perceive it.
2024/25 Talks Programme
02/09/24 - York Photographic Society - How to Constructively Critique Photographs
18/11/24 - Ripon Photographic Society - How to Constructively Critique Photographs
04/12/24 - Knaresborough Camera Club - How to Constructively Critique Photographs
30/01/25 - York Camera Club - The Power of Photography
24/02/25 - Wakefield Camera Club - The Power of Photography
04/03/25 - Malton Camera Club - How to Constructively Critique Photographs
17/06/25 - Leeds Photographic Society - The Power of Photography
06/08/25 - Rochdale Photographic Society - The Power of Photography
10/09/25 - Aireborough Camera Club - How to Constructively Critique Photographs
If you would like to book Tom to talk to your group or organisation, please contact him via the form on the Contact Me page.