Photography talks
with Peter Merry
A variety of talks are available both in person and via Zoom for camera clubs, groups, u3a, seminars etc.
The talks are mostly street photography based; offering engaging entertainment, education and great stories.
Book a talk on its own, or combine it with a workshop to add tuition to entertainment.
Talks typically last for 2 hours (with time for a tea break and questions) and cost from £85 plus expenses.
Photo from the ongoing Speakers' Corner project (Hyde Park , London, December 2024)
Photography talks:
Photography talks for camera clubs, u3a and similar groups:
London Streets:
The Monopoly Project
A year long project visiting 40 Monopoly locations around London. The talk covers how the project was conceived and my approach to taking, editing and sequencing images.
It also explores some of the stories that unfolded during the project; from a drugs deal in the West End to why there was a Czech Army tank just off the Old Kent Road.
We look at the life of the project after the photography had finished, including exhibitions, talks, workshops and photobooks.
30 days, 10 Countries:
20 Photographs
How to make photographic sense of an extreme travel holiday? Spending a month travelling through Europe on the railways is not everyone's idea of fun. But for me it was a joy that was all the sweeter after multiple periods of lockdown and travel restrictions.
From disused industrial sites in Germany to the city walls of Dubrovnik each location has something special to offer. Join me as I strap on my rucksack and set off on an adventure!
Street Photography:
An Introduction
Being on the street with nothing but a camera, a few ideas and an open mind.
No better way to spend a day!
But many people are wary of street photography, worrying about confrontations, technique and the law... and that's before you stop to consider the ethics! But don't worry, with a little thought and consideration it can be great fun.
We will look at how street photography has developed and where it might be going next along with how best to approach the street with your camera.
Photography:
Moving Towards Projects
Many photographers excel in creating great single images which perform well in competitions. This talk looks beyond the single image and explores the opportunities and issues involved in moving towards project and collection based photography.
Projects bring great opprtunities for getting your work seen through exhibitions, talks and publication in magazines and on the web.
Photography:
Four Thoughts
An thought provoking discussion about how and why we take photographs.
Over time the thoughts change to include the new issues and ideas currently on my mind.
A few examples include:
1. Does classification help
your photography?
2. Does nature usually win
(over street)?
3. Photographers vs. musicians? Paul McCartney or Principal Violin at the LSO.
4. Developing as a photographer.
Moving forward without bying new kit.
