‘The Art of Award Winning Photography’

As a photographer who has achieved some wins and runner up awards in many competitions, as well as being a judge for contests, Mathew has a keen insight into the psychology of what makes a good competition entry. This talk is not merely a ‘show and tell’ of acclaimed images and boastful back-patting. It is instead a brutally honest appraisal of what works and what doesn’t work in the world of photography awards, often self-deprecating and always honest.

Whether you want to improve your chances of success at club level or want to throw your hat in the ring for international awards, this talk will help you take some steps towards your goal.

The talk covers the following topics:

• Practical guidance on finding the right images to enter
• Understanding judges
• How to find the best shooting locations
• Storytelling in photography
• Post-processing
• Case studies of past successes as well as past failures.