An illustrated talk about all aspects of photographing modern architecture
My new talk Steel, Glass and Concrete is designed to entertain, inspire and inform anyone who is interested in the enormous photographic potential offered by modern buildings. 83% of the British population lives in towns and cities, meaning that it is a subject that almost all of us can pursue with ease and convenience.
This talk will explain the different approaches to photographing modern buildings, whether your interest is building portraits, decisive moments, abstracts or cityscapes.
Lasting approx 1.5 hours, my presentation covers:
> why modern buildings are an excellent subject for photography
> researching and planning; how to find your subjects and photograph them at the right time
> dealing with the challenges and restrictions of working in the city
> equipment and camera settings
> the importance of pre-visioning your final results
> my methods for post processing - with start-to-finish several worked examples
> discussion / questions and answers.
Lasting approx 1.5 hours, my presentation covers:
> why modern buildings are an excellent subject for photography
> researching and planning; how to find your subjects and photograph them at the right time
> dealing with the challenges and restrictions of working in the city
> equipment and camera settings
> the importance of pre-visioning your final results
> my methods for post processing - with start-to-finish several worked examples
> discussion / questions and answers.
The talk can be structured with a tea / comfort break in the middle.
The talk is illustrated with:
> many PDI images of my work and that of a few others
> a selection of prints
> one or two audio-visual presentations.
> many PDI images of my work and that of a few others
> a selection of prints
> one or two audio-visual presentations.
If you would like to arrange for me to talk at your club, please send me a message via my contact page.
What people have said about this talk:
"Your talk was superb - lots of stunning images, great insights and bucketloads of inspiration."
- Edward McCavana, Information Officer, Bangor & North Down Camera Club
- Laurie Campbell, Club Secretary, Catchlight Camera Club, Belfast
"You were a triumph!! Thank you so much for all your hard work - you were fantastic."- June Poston, President & Syllabus Secretary, Crosby Camera Club
"A delightful, instructive and inspirational talk" - Edward McCavana, Information Officer, Bangor & North Down Camera Club
"I thought it was a really good presentation - mind blowing!"
"An inspiring talk. Mark is a very engaging speaker with an easy to follow style."
"I thought the images were great and the section on processing was v interesting. I'm inspired to have a go!"
- Various members, Abingdon Camera Club
"An inspiring talk. Mark is a very engaging speaker with an easy to follow style."
"I thought the images were great and the section on processing was v interesting. I'm inspired to have a go!"
- Various members, Abingdon Camera Club
Previous and upcoming presentations of Steel, Glass and Concrete include:
- Northallerton Photographic Society (October 2025)
- Exeter Camera Club (May 2025)
- Lytham St Annes Photographic Society (April 2025)
- Kinross Camera Club (March 2025)
- Beacon Camera Club (February 2025)
- Frodsham Camera Club (February 2025)
- Royal Photographic Society (January 2025)
- Hoylake Photographic Society (January 2025)
- Whaley Bridge Camera Club (January 2025)
- Heswall Photographic Society (December 2024)
- Muswell Hill Photographic Society (November 2024)
- Lazonby Camera Club (November 2024)
- Berwick & District Camera Club (October 2024)
- Edinburgh Photographic Society (October 2024)
- Stafford Camera Club (September 2024)
- Catchlight Camera Club, Belfast (September 2024)
- Royal Photographic Society (February 2024)
- Abingdon Camera Club (January 2024)
- Bangor & North Down Camera Club (November 2023)
- Crosby Camera Club (September 2023)
