JP’s captivating presentations have enthralled over 250 camera clubs, societies, and camera gear brands. With a distinctive blend of storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights, philosophical musings, and actionable advice, his talks always start conversations.
“Our members were on the edge of their seats for the entire time!`` Hillsborough Photo Society
I’m taking bookings for my latest photography talk: The Charro, and the Unexpected Rewards of a Long Term Photography Project.
The Charro has a fascinating mythology that inspired me throughout this 5 year project. I spent months, deep in Charro Country, getting to know the people, their traditions… and being taught some cool rope tricks.
Great storytelling will help an audience connect emotionally to your images.
Long term photography projects help you learn the art at a deeper level.
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fantastic photography, well planned out and well delivered!
I would just like to say how we thoroughly enjoyed last night's talk from you. Apart from the fantastic photography, it was full of tips and things I will definitely keep in mind next time I am out with my camera, and also questioning what am I trying to say and what will the person viewing the image take from it? So thank you for such an interesting evening, well planned out and delivered, and we will forgive you for saying how hot it was over there, as we were all wrapped up in our community hall!
Une excellente conférence!
Nous avons assisté à une excellente conférence de JP Stones. JP nous a fait évolué dans la compréhension de la narration visuelle en photographie. Ses commentaires étaient justes, pertinents et ses photos magnifiques! Je veux aussi remercier JP pour sa générosité et aussi de nous avoir si bien aidé à passer à un autre niveau! Tout ça, dans un excellent français! Merci encore!
Every screen remained live until the end – not one dropout!
Thank you for your excellent talk. It was very well received. Every screen remained live until the end - not one dropout! Our members commented on the impact created by your storytelling approach to photography.....clearly the message is getting through!
A very interesting and thought provoking talk last night.
Thank you for a very interesting and thought provoking talk last night. Your presentation went down well with members who were very enthusiastic about it. We all have to think now how we can tell a story with an image and scour Amazon for smoke machines!
We came away with a better idea of how to tell stories.
JP gave us an energetic and informative presentation. His theme of "intentional photography" was something we hadn't seen before and was quite refreshing. I particularly appreciated the critique of his own work with the hope that we might learn a thing or two. We all came away with a better idea of how to tell stories with a simple picture.
I found your talk both engaging and inspirational.
I would also like to personally add my thanks for last night. I found your talk both engaging and inspirational, and the photography was excellent. Thanks once again.
Interesting, fantastic, and inspirational!
Thank you for last night. The presentation was interesting, the pictures were fantastic, and the thought process was inspirational. We are still talking about it tonight and looking how we can plan and move things forward incorporating what we have learnt!
Unlike anything we have had before!
Such a great presentation! It is unlike anything we have had before. Many of the points are applicable to the various genres of photography in which the members engage. Thank you!
Cool presentation and great insights. I really enjoyed the talk.
Cool presentation and great insights. I really enjoyed the talk.
JP presented us with some fantastic images
JP presented us with some fantastic images each telling a story in their own way. JP explained how he creates images that tell a whole story from beginning to end. In his 90 minute talk he explained how he works with narrartives & how they work with creating lighting, composition & the mood for his images. This will help us think about the story when creating our own images.
A passionate and inspiring photographer!
A passionate and inspiring photographer, JP gave our audience plenty to think about and was an excellent start to the new year for us!
Wow! That was the best presentation I’ve seen in a long time.
JP. Wow! That was the best presentation I’ve seen in a long time. Your images are absolutely brilliant! The use of the word “story” in the context of photography has always troubled me. But the way you explained things, it really gave me a much better understanding of the term and how to go about visually communicating it. Thank you so much for the presentation. I have a limited number of living photographers that I call my favorites and I have now added your name to that list.
Very striking and well curated images!
Thank you very much for your talk. It was very enjoyable and informative with some very striking and well curated images. The portrait, documentary and street photographers amongst us will have picked up many tips. I will certainly think more about the intention behind my photos to help make them more powerful.
Extremely interesting
Your talk on 'Storytelling for Photographers' was well-received by our members and extremely interesting from a Mexican cultural perspective, it was also very valuable in terms of lighting techniques, use of smoke and and model-management. Thank you!
Blown away by your photos!
Thank you JP. That was an exceptional presentation. Very informative. Blown away by your photos! Really Fabulous. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your presentation. It was fascinating.
Thank you for your presentation. It was fascinating to see the work that goes into your image. Thanks for taking the time to explain the methodology used behind creating your work, as well as your reasons for capturing these unique images of an ancient culture that is preserved in this modern time.
JP demonstrated a different way of looking at things, for which we are grateful.
We really enjoyed seeing how JP constructed his images to express stories. The resulting portraits are superb! JP demonstrated a different way of looking at things, for which we are grateful
So many positive comments from our club!
It was great - so many positive comments from our club. Its talks like yours that make us bless the invention and use of zoom.
Best talk I’ve seen since I’ve been at the club!
I've been a member for about 5 years and this event was by far the most interesting and engaging. A view shared by many of the members and attendees. It was informative, practical and educational. The message of intent was striking and the progression of JPs photographs through the use of intent was remarkable. JP presented mistakes and provided solutions based on what the intention should be. It was a different mindset, which I could see the audience taking notes on. Even our more seasoned members. We enjoyed the story telling and the journey you have been on to bring to light the cultures of Mexico. Your passion and enthusiasm are an inspiration!
It was a truly unique learning experience!
JP did a fantastic job describing the path he has been on to develop his photographic style and how it has evolved over time to the present. The images he shares exhibit the care and thought he puts into his photography and telling a story in one photo. It was a truly unique learning experience for me and for most of our photography club. JP was able to explain his unique vision and how other photographers can adopt or adapt it to fit into their future work. I have notes from the presentation that I am sure will help me on my photographic journey.
The talk was professional, very enjoyable and invaluable!
It was a pleasure for our club to host JP Stones and his presentation on Storytelling for Photographers. It was great hearing JP’s perspective on storytelling and his intent behind his work. JP’s willingness to explain his thought process, showing examples of both his brilliant images as well as mistakes he has made was a real eye opener. The talk was presented in a professional way, was very enjoyable and our members found it invaluable.
Our members are still talking about this talk!
Haslemere Camera Club members thoroughly enjoyed an inspiring evening via Zoom with JP Stones in which he took us through his recent professional development – how he recognised the need to develop a new photographic philosophy, the steps he took to perfect his new approach and how he applied this to theatrical, sporting and cultural portraiture, creating a clear and compelling narrative in each case. Our members are still talking about this talk - a great success!
Your work is mesmerizing!
You just finished giving a presentation on zoom to a few photography clubs, I was part of that zoom meeting and I just wanted to say thank you! Your work is mesmerizing! I've been feeling very stuck with my photography lately and your presentation was full of some great information and inspiration for me personally.
A winning blend!
JP's work is so cinematic each image is a feast for the eyes. He spoke full of enthusiasm for photography, explaining narratives and the thought process into how to tell stories with your images. I found JP's talk really inspirational and it was one of the best ones we've have had. I look forward to trying some of his storytelling ideas in the studio next season. He was really engaged with the audience and answered questions throughout the talk, I really learnt a lot. The chat box was full of compliments 'Beautiful pic' 'Epic' 'Stunning' and so on. I would happily recommend JP Stones to any club.
Brilliant & very easy to listen to.
Thank you so much for your presentation to our club. It was very interesting & thought provoking. Your delivery kept our attention the whole way through. Some of our speakers are very knowledgeable but aren’t able to articulate in a particularly captivating way. You on the other hand were brilliant & very easy to listen to.
Thought provoking and inspirational.
Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation this evening. Everyone present found it thought provoking and inspirational. I could tell by people’s expressions that they really enjoyed it. I for one found myself thinking of ways to start setting up some storytelling shots. We look forward to welcoming you back again!
We highly recommend this talk!
Thank you for the presentation. We all thought it was a great learning lesson about Intentions and Lighting and Storytelling in photography. We highly recommend it to anyone or group that wants to increase their "narrative" abilities!
The talk was very enjoyable!
The talk was very enjoyable. It was great hearing JP’s perspective on storytelling in photography and seeing how he has approached it in his career. JP was engaging and informative and had an evident passion and talent for photography. I look forward to seeing how I can apply his ideas shown into my own photography. Thanks again for everything!
Our members were inspired to get out and try your intentional approach!
Excellent presentation! The club really loved it. Many of our members were inspired to get out and try your intentional approach to visual storytelling!
I would highly recommend JP Stones for a presentation!
We had JP Stones present to us via zoom one night which was great! Our members thoroughly enjoyed his presentation, his background stories and loved seeing the behind-the-scenes of his images. JP was very open to any questions and presented very well. I would highly recommend JP Stones for a presentation!
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ABOUT JP STONES
“I started my Cultural Photography Workshops because I was frustrated at not being able to create the travel photos I wanted to. Candid photos are fine, but I wanted my portraits to show the personality and history of the people I was photographing.”
“A great portrait is a blend of multiple factors: the model, the environment, the lighting, and the composition. But as a tourist you can’t control many of these factors. I wanted to change that, bringing tourists and local communities together, in a harmonious way. The more we learn about someone else’s culture, the more we’re likely to embrace and respect it. As a foreigner in Mexico, that idea means a lot to me.”
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