Talks by Paul Sanders
Paul Sanders is an experienced and sought after speaker, to date he has spoken to camera clubs and photography groups across the UK, Europe, Ireland, America, Canada and Scandinavia.
He has a candid and humorous approach to his personal story behind his career as a photographer and picture editor.
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“One of the most emotional and inspirational presentations I have ever heard”
Pictures on a Page
Starting with a historical look at the way The Times newspaper used images through to the way a modern news organisation covers the major stories around the world, Paul explains the daily stress and humour that are hidden behind the front pages of one of the most respected newspapers on the planet. As former Picture Editor of The Times Paul has a unique insight into what it takes to make it as a news photographer and offers thoughts on every thing from covering conflict to a Royal Wedding. This talk will open your eyes to what it really takes to have an image printed in a news paper.
90 minutes Projected Digital Images
Solace
Paul traces his career from fashion photographer to news photographer and picture editor before embarking on a journey of mindful landscape photography. His presentation reveals what motivates his thoughts and image making, how he links wellbeing to photography and the impact it has had on his life. A truly moving and inspirational presentation, covering landscape, architecture and portraits
90 minutes Projected Digital Images
The Soul of the Creator
Often we place our ego above the importance of our subject, forcing it to be something it is not. Paul’s presentation asks questions of our motivation as photographers and whether we show enough respect, gratitude and patience with our subject and with ourselves. Why do we make images? Is it for the personal validation afforded to some by social media or to find joy in the mundanity of our everyday. This is a very though provoking presentation delivered in an articulate and sensitive way.
90 minutes Projected Digital Images
The Poetry of Photography
The link between photography and poetry is one that is missed by many as we forget the experiential essence of being present to the subject. Paul explores his thoughts and ideas surrounding his own photographs and the way he inspired by poems rather than Google image searches. Believing that the experience of a single moment is what inspires someone to create, Paul offers his insight as to how writing and journalling about the experience of being on location is what shapes his images and thoughts about them.
60 minutes Projected Digital Images
Rediscovering Your Creative Mojo
Like many of us I lose my way creatively, it is an inevitability. During this presentation I explore the pressures that stop out creativity and how through a series of simple challenges we can start to reconnect with lost artistic seeing. This is a fun romp through some of Paul’s personal tricks to help him move forward when inspiration seems lost.
75 minutes Projected Digital Images
“thank you again for your inspirational talk”