The Art of Seeing

Photography has never been so easy, nor has it ever been so hard.

While digital cameras and advanced smartphones can consistently deliver perfect exposures and pin-sharp focus, technology alone cannot create captivating and meaningful photographs. This illuminating talk from Benedict Brain, illustrated with photographs from a diverse body of work from his extensive global travels, will delve into the art of image-making with a camera. His approach centres on the artistic and philosophical reasons behind creating images rather than the technical details of how they are made.

Take a look at some of Benedict’s amazing work:

Who is Benedict Brain? The Art of Seeing

Benedict Brain is a UK-based photographer, award-winning journalist and author. He balances his personal practice with writing about photography and running photography workshops and enrichment programmes. He writes a monthly column called The Art of Seeing for Digital Camera magazine. His books You Will Be Able To Take Great Photos By The End of This Book and A Camera Bag Companion have been published in the UK, USA, Spain, Germany and Bulgaria. Benedict is often seen on the panels of prestigious photo competitions, and in 2020, he founded Potato Photographer of the Year. Benedict exhibits his work internationally and travels the world as a public speaker, talking about the art and craft of photography.