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Public Speaking
conferences, private clubs, businessesUnbelievable to the shy teenage version of Alex, my career developed into me getting up in front of large audiences and learning to have fun in the process. 2006 began my journey into public speaking by teaching basic photography classes for Bedford Camera which later opened opportunities to speak at conferences and lead workshops. Sharing what I've learned over my lifetime is a great honor and something I never dreamed of as a child.
If you're looking for an engaging speaker for your next event,
A few Past conference and speaking appearances
PhotoExpo
2022 - Master of Ceremony and speaker: "Lens Choice: Focal Length Styles and Why" (Robinson Center, Little Rock, AR)
2021 - PhotoExpo Live Virtual Conference - Creative Composition
2019 - Master of Ceremony and and speaker: "A Grand Adventure: A discussion of the value of adventure and taking the leap" (Memphis, TN at Graceland)
2018 - Master of Ceremony and speaker: "Rivers Connect Us: A photo essay on the importance of rivers in our lives" (Memphis, TN at Graceland)
2017 - Emcee and Speaker: "The Sacred Valley- a photo essay on the Urabamba Valley of Peru"
2016 - Emcee and Speaker: "A Grand Adventure: A discussion of the value of adventure and taking the leap"
2015 - Emcee, assistant photo guide with Moose Peterson, and portfolio review coordinator
2014 - Speaker: Understanding Light: Landscapes
2013 - Speaker: "Must See Places to Photograph in the Ozarks"
Photocon
2014 - speaker - “Understanding Light: Landscapes”
2015 - speaker - “Living the Dream- Turn Beautiful Landscapes into Reality”
2016 - speaker - “Photographers Love Lightroom: Here’s Why!”
2018 - speaker - “Essential Lightroom Tips for All Skill Levels”
2019 - speaker - “Essential Lightroom Tips for All Skill Levels”
2020 *(pre-recorded, virtual conference) - “Essential Lightroom Workflow and Organization”
2021 - speaker/workshop leader - “Lens Choice: Focal Lengths, Styles, and Why”
2022 - speaker - "The Creative Eye" - two part event - One presentation and one live critique of participants
2023 - Master of Ceremony and speaker - "The Creative Eye" Part II
Mid America Photography Symposium (MAPSYM)
Speaker- 2013, 2015, 2019, 2023
2023 - Master of Ceremony and speaker: The Creative Eye
2019 - Speaker: "A Grand Adventure: A discussion of the value of adventure and taking the leap"
2015 - Speaker: "Photographers Love Lightroom and Here's Why"
2013 - Speaker: "Must See Places to Photograph in the Ozarks"
www.mapsym.org
Camera Clubs
Since 2007 I've been presenting to numerous camera clubs across 5 states and counting. If you're involved with a club and looking for a speaker, please reach out. I'm available for in-person and virtual (zoom) bookings.
EASTCON
Breakout session speaker 2016, 2018, 2022, and 2023
University Of Central Arkansas
2021 - Mentoring presentation for younger students about the collegiate journey and beyond.
2007 - Workshop leader - how to photograph your artwork with slide film.
Arkansas Farm Bureau Women's Conference
2022 - speaker, "Better Photos Made Simple"
EAST Initiative Seminar
2022 - speaker - Lens Choice and Creativity in Jonesboro, AR
Central Arkansas Iris Society
2022 - speaker - Better Photos Regardless of Camera Choice
UAMS - Teaching with Technology Symposium
2010 and 2013 Speaker
Becoming an Outdoors Women Conference - AGFC
2023 - Speaker: Better Photos with Any Type of Camera
https://www.agfc.com/education/becoming-an-outdoors-woman/
Northeast AR District Dental Society Conference
2020 - speaker: "Worth a Thousand Smiles" A discussion on the importance and technical aspects of videography and photography as both diagnostic and for marketing material in the industry.
Arkansas Jewelers Association
2009 speaker - Improving your Close Up Photography
Private clubs, organizations, and businesses (2006-Present)
From 2006-present I have been presenting to businesses and various organizations such as photo, garden, community, volunteer, and nature clubs. If you'd like a more detailed look at my experience, reach out and I can send additional info with references.