Talks

Robert is a much sought after public speaker having given well over 300 illustrated talks over the last 15 years to all manner of groups and societies throughout England.

He currently has 7 lectures in his portfolio each illustrated with slides. Robert can easily tailor his talk to fit in with the format of your evening or afternoon to last from 60 to 90 minutes, the latter with a mid-way break.

With his combination of enthusiasm, humour and energy, you can’t help but be inspired and uplifted.

Please contact Robert for more details regarding fees and availability

• Wildlife of the North Downs
• Kent woodlands through the seasons
• A nature photographer’s year
• Nature in close-up
• Field techniques in nature photography
• Flowers to fungi - the art of wild plant photography
• Bob’s best of the year
  

Testimonial letters

On behalf of the Clacton Camera Club a very BIG THANK YOU for coming all this way and giving your lecture and showing so much of your work. I think and hope you could tell by the atmosphere, chatter and enthusiasm of your audience what an excellent evening you gave us. I am sure we will be talking about you and your images for many weeks to come. The evening seemed to go all too quickly, and we have had many phone calls thanking us for the evening, an evening which you made special.
Jean Pain, Programme Secretary, Clacton Camera Club

Many thanks for coming along yesterday and speaking to the Croydon Group both in the afternoon and evening. Your talk on Wildlife of the North Downs went down very well and your photographs were superb. I understand we had a record turnout for both meetings! I hope you had a safe journey home and look forward to inviting you back at a future date.
Judith Dunworth, Indoor Meetings Organizer, RSPB Croydon Local Group

I would like to thank you very much for such an interesting talk entitled ‘Field Techniques in Nature Photography’ and I know members were impressed with the amount of information received on wildlife, as well as all the various tips on taking such wonderful photographs. I particularly like the hares! Many members were enthused about the evening and I was very pleased with the turnout – one of the best.
Margaret Rimmer, Secretary, EPIC (Eynsford Photographic Image Club)

Judging

Aside from giving talks, Robert is also available to judge photography competitions. Robert has extensive experience in shooting sport, photojournalism and architecture as well as his specialist areas, wildlife and landscape, and therefore has a broad knowledge of all fields of photography.

Robert himself was once a camera club member and so fully appreciates how important it is to be on one hand critical, but on the other, give constructive advice. He never forgets that there is very likely to be a budding photographer out there entering their first competition and what Robert does not want to do, is knock the confidence out of a promising individual. Something he himself has witnessed and, indeed, when much younger, was on the end of!

Testimonial letter

Hi, just wanted to say how inspirational your judging was at the club last night. It's been a long time since I witnessed a judge (at our club) not scared to say when a print wasn't quite up to scratch. If only that horse’s mouth was four inches above the stable door! How will we all learn and improve our skills if we are not criticised. What a breath of fresh air your comments were, real technical help and 'colourful ' advice which made me want to come home and do better! Thanks and good luck to you,
Jennifer, Gateway Camera Club Member