Camera Club Talks & Seminars

Camera Club Talks ● Camera Club Guest Speaker ● Photography Guest Speaker ● Zoom Camera Club Talks ● Zoom Guest Speaker

Dates Available

By appointment throughout 2026 and 2027. Please get in touch for availability.

Mobile: 07814 128 340
Whatsapp: 07814 128 340
Email: mathewbrowne@gmail.com

Due to the distances involved (and therefore, a prohibitive mileage cost) I rarely venture outside of south Wales to offer in-person camera talks. However, please be reassured that my Zoom presentations offer exactly the same content.

The Art of Travel Photography

PRESENTED BY PHOTOHOUND

As of 2026 this talk is now subsidised by PhotoHound, the website and app for travel photographers. Throughout 2026 and 2027 this talk is offered at £70 instead of the usual £90.

This is an abridged version of my travel photography workshop, covering the basics of the following topics

• How to find the best shooting locations
• Equipment
• Technique and settings
• Shooting in different environments and different styles
• Post-processing using Adobe Lightroom
• Image refinements using Luminar

My photography career began as a passionate amateur photographer taking the best photos I can while on holiday – to date I have visited over 80 countries. Now I teach others how to take stunning travel photos and my hobby has become my profession – I work with tourist boards as a freelance travel photographer, sell prints of my images, run photo tours and write photographic guides.

Duration

The talk typically runs 100-120 minutes. A supply of signed books can be brought with me for guests to purchase.

Fee
£70 via Zoom
£70 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)

London: A Modern City in Photographs

My second book was mainly photographed throughout 2019 and early 2020, finally published in 2023 by Amberley Books. My brief was to showcase modern life and the progression of architecture in London

This talk describes the creative, technical and logistical challenges I faced in producing the book – most notably Covid-19 which abruptly halted progress but also gave me a body of work which showcased the city on the cusp of the pandemic.

I display a selection of the photos to describe how the shot was taken, and the creative decisions I made in composition, execution and post-processing. This is not a mere “show and tell” of the best images – you will learn my entire workflow from start to finish of how some of the key images were achieved.

Duration

The talk typically runs 100-120 minutes. A supply of signed books can be brought with me for guests to purchase.

Fee
£90 via Zoom
£90 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)

Wales in Photographs

Over the course of one year, I travelled the length and breadth of Wales to capture my country at its magnificent best for my book “Wales in Photographs”, published by Amberley Books in the autumn of 2018.

This talk describes the creative, technical and logistical challenges I faced in producing the book. I also display a selection of the photos to describe how the shot was taken, and the creative decisions I made in composition, execution and post-processing. This is not a mere “show and tell” of the best images – you will learn my entire workflow from start to finish of how some of the key images were achieved.

Duration

The talk typically runs 100-120 minutes. A supply of signed books can be brought with me for guests to purchase.

Fee
£90 via Zoom
£90 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)

8Fireworks Photography

This talk is popular in September and October, giving camera club members inspiration for bonfire night photo shoots. This talk covers the basics of the following topics

• How to find the best shooting locations
• Equipment
• Technique and settings
• Shooting different types of fireworks
• Post-processing using Adobe Lightroom
• Image refinements using Luminar

Duration

The talk typically runs 90 minutes. 

Fee
£80 via Zoom
£80 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)

The Art of Award Winning Photography

As a photographer who has achieved some wins and runner up berths in many competitions, as well as being a judge for contests, I have 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 what 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

Duration

The talk typically runs 90 minutes.

Fee
£80 via Zoom
£80 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)

AN INTRODUCTION TO LUMINAR NEO

I am an educator and ambassador for Luminar Neo, which is editing software for Windows and Mac. Photographers love its ease of use and great results. The industry is increasingly growing frustrated with Adobe’s monopoly and rising prices, so now might be a great time to learn about this alternative product.

 The talk covers the following topics

• My background as a professional photographer
• Shooting techniques such as focus stacking and bracketing
• An overview of Luminar Neo and what it does
• Some live editing where I will take some photos from start to finish

Duration

The talk typically runs 90 minutes.

Fee
£80 via Zoom
£80 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)

Introduction to Astrophotography

Astrophotography is one of the most technically challenging but rewarding genres of photography.

This talk describes my complete workflow in planning, executing and post-processing images which combine the night sky with the beautiful landscapes of Wales. You will learn about how to shoot celestial objects such as:

• Meteor showers
• The Milky Way
• The International Space Station
• The Moon
• The Northern Lights

I will explain how best to achieve these images using entry-level equipment as well as describing what can be achieved with more specialist lenses.

Duration

The talk typically runs 100-120 minutes.

Fee
£90 via Zoom
£90 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)

Photographing Singapore

Learn more about this incredible city – a melting pot of Asian cultures and heritage. As one of the most densely populated cities in the world, traditional and colonial architecture often juxtaposes with gleaming skyscrapers of glass and steel. In my opinion it is the greatest city in the world for architectural and cityscape photography.

I’ve spent several weeks in the city scouting locations for my company PhotoHound. This talk showcases a selection of my best images of the city, along with a description of how these images are achieved. More than just a mere “show and tell”, I will explain in technical detail how I planned, executed and post-processed these images.

Along the way, I will also impart practical advice on visiting the city such as navigating public transport, food and drink recommendations, social norms and etiquette, and when to visit.

Whether you’re intending to visit Singapore or simply want to be inspired by imagery of a far-flung and exotic destination, I hope to leave your audience with a sense of wanderlust and wonder at Singapore’s iconic skyline.

Duration

The talk typically runs 90 minutes.

Fee
£80 via Zoom
£80 + mileage in person (within 90 minutes travel time of Carmarthen)