I am available for virtual or in person speaking engagements for photography groups and camera clubs.

Talks can be bespoke. Please get in touch to enquire. 

Webinars 1.5 hours plus questions  £70 

In person talks 1.5 hrs plus questions and can include a practical demonstration from £90 (plus travel if outside of the Manchester area)

Elevate your portrait skills... Covering all aspects of portrait photography from posing, lighting, styling and editing, through to how to put people at ease and shooting more creative, conceptual work. Using Emma's skills as an award winning Professional Portrait Photographer & Educator, this talk is packed with practical tips and tricks for portrait photographers, from a section on photographing children on location through to more advanced studio lighting set ups with models. The talk includes examples of her own work for both Emma Finch Photography and Belle Privé Photography.

Following on from Portraits with Impact, Powerful Portraits goes deeper into creating impactful portraits including how to get the best from your subject, working with character models, emotion and story telling in images. Using Emma's skills as an award winning Professional Portrait Photographer & Educator, this talk is packed with practical tips and tricks for portrait photographers, touching on lighting, styling, composition and editing. This talk will help you elevate your portraiture.

Elevate your female portrait skills... Covering all aspects of portrait photography from flattering posing, lighting, styling and editing, through to how to put women at ease and finding your unique style. Using Emma's skills as an award winning Professional Portrait Photographer & Educator, this talk is packed with practical tips and tricks for portrait photographers.

A detailed look into how to become a Boudoir Photographer including feminine posing, styling, lighting and putting clients at ease (and everything in between) including examples of award winning images.

Covering how to work with natural light & settings to achieve relaxed, timeless images of children, covering styling, posing (by age), prompts, how to find the best locations, put children at ease and shooting through the seasons. Includes examples of my award winning images for Emma Finch Photography.

Beyond Beauty: Empowering Women through Photography

Explore the powerful impact photography can have on empowering your female clients. This talk will cover the psychology behind why women book photoshoots, the transformative effect it can have and most importantly the tools, tips, tricks, lighting and posing to make women look the best they possibly can in front of the camera. This talk will also explore how many women, such as cancer survivors, use a photoshoot almost as a form of therapy to boost self confidence and be able to love themselves again.

Timeless Glamour: The Art of the Hollywood Portrait

Uncover the secrets of lighting and composition that defined the classic and captivating Hollywood portrait. this talk unravels the art of dramatic lighting set ups and elegant posing to create glamorous, timeless portraits with a cinematic edge. Touching on the history of portraiture during the Golden Age of Hollywood, I will demonstrate how modern photographers can draw inspiration from the iconic images of the past, elevating their work by crafting more unique images. Transform your approach to portraiture in this exploration of the Hollywood's portrait.

(Bookable from March 2025)