Guest Expert & Speaker

Bex
on
16 September 2024

Igniting audiences, inspiring creativity and helping businesses show up with confidence

Julie Christie, The Photographer’s Voice

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I Love Helping People Thrive

Whether I’m speaking to a room full of business owners about brand visibility, teaching photographers how to rediscover their creative spark, or sharing what I know about storytelling through images – I bring the same energy, warmth and genuine enthusiasm to every audience.

I’ve spoken at photography conferences, business workshops and networking events across the UK, and I’ve taught hundreds of photographers through my course on Click Photo School. I co-authored a No.1 bestselling business book. I founded and edited an international photography magazine. And I still get a little flutter of nerves before I step in front of an audience – which I think means I still care deeply about getting it right.

Topics I Can Speak On

​​For businesses and entrepreneurs:
Brand visibility and why showing up matters. How to inject your personality into your brand. Preparing for a storytelling photoshoot. Understanding the different types of brand photography and what your business actually needs.

For photographers:
Creativity, play and getting out of a rut. Colourful photography. Why brand photography is a brilliant business move. How to create interesting, story-led galleries that clients love. Building a passionate, sustainable photography business.

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Speaking & Presenting Experience

The Photographer’s Voice Annual Conference – Guest speaker and interactive workshop facilitator for Julie Christie’s conference for professional photographers in Manchester. I spoke about creative play, fun techniques and getting out of a rut – then took the group outside for a hands-on practical session with props and prisms.

Town Hall Tunbridge Wells – Brand Visibility Workshop for local business owners as part of their free workshop series.

Click Photo School – I’m an instructor for one of the world’s largest online photography education platforms, teaching Storytelling For Brands: The Art & Business of Brand Photography.

Phlock Photography Conference – Guest speaker and focus group contributor for Laura Wood’s photography community.

Be Brand Rich – Co-author of the No.1 bestselling business book helping brands become more visible.

Camera Chameleons Photography Retreats – Co-founder with Natalie Robinson, teaching creativity, reviewing portfolios and helping photographers find their direction and focus in business.

This Detailed Life Magazine – Founder, editor-in-chief and creative director of this international print photography magazine from 2020 to 2023, working with a team of 11 photographers worldwide.

Podcasts – Guest on Creative Warriors, Uckfield Business Podcast, Shared Shutter and more.

Published writing – Articles in Click, Dear Photographer, Hello Storyteller and more, covering details photography, movement and storytelling.

What Audiences Say

“Listening to your talk about being more playful with our photography really hit home. I’d clearly been carrying around a lot of heavy emotional stuff – and it was quite wonderful being given permission to try something new. It’s what I spend all my time trying to create for others, and forget to do for myself. Thank you for helping me recognise that.”
— Rachel

“I loved your talk – it definitely inspired me to get back to playing with my camera more like I used to, before all the marketing and admin tasks swallowed my creativity!”
— Katerina

“Bex is not only a gifted photographer with a unique eye but she is incredibly giving when it comes to sharing what she knows and what drives her photography. We are so proud to have her deliver a class at Phlock Live.”
— Laura Wood, Phlock Founder

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Book Me As Your Guest Expert

I’m available for photography conferences, business networking events, workshops, online events and podcast interviews. I’m based in Sussex and travel across the UK – and beyond if the brief is right!

If you’d like to discuss having me speak for your audience, I’d love to hear from you.

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About Bex

Hi, I’m Bex…brand photography expert, bestselling author and lover of all things colourful. I can help you turn your brand into something bold, beautiful and irresistibly attractive to your ideal clients.