talks & lectures

current talks

The Power of Photography
Tom has been delivering this talk for over 10 years and it is the one the above quote refers to.
In this talk he uncovers a series of photography powers, many take for granted or don't even know about. Through his engaging analogies, plenty of pictorial examples and inspirational quotes, Tom enlightens us with a more thoughtful approach to image making.

How to Constructively Critique Photographs
Tom added this talk to his repertoire in 2024, providing advice on how to look at photos analytically.
In this talk Tom provides a '4 element critique framework' to provide a platform on which to build a constructive critique. He also provides some practical examples and encourages group critiques on some of his own photographs!

Annual Christmas Lecture
Since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Tom has shared an online lecture on the lead up to Christmas on a variety of interesting topics.
In the past topics have included: 'what makes a photograph good?' 'What can we learn from the greats of photography?' What have I learnt about photography this year?' The lecture takes place on the second Friday of December each year and is free to book, so watch out for it on the latest schedule.
forthcoming talks
Tuesday 3rd January 2026 - How to Constructively Critique Photos - Masham Photography Group
Tuesday 17th February 2026 - How to Constructively Critique Photos - Batley Camera Club
Wednesday 21st October 2026 - How to Constructively Critique Photos - Rochdale Photographic Society