Talks
Erin’s upcoming and recent appearances are detailed below. If you would like to have Erin speak at an event that you are organizing, please get in touch via the Contact page of this website. You can also hear Erin speak in a variety of podcast interviews. See the Interviews page of this website for a complete listing.
Watch Erin’s talk at the B&H Event Space on January 22, 2018 on YouTube:
Watch Erin’s talk in Penrith, England from November 20, 2016 on YouTube:
Upcoming Talks
Erin to Speak at KelbyOne Outdoor Photography Conference
May 18–19, 2021
LIVE ONLINE
I will be presenting “Exploration for Landscape Photography: Finding Your Photos” for the KelbyOne Outdoor Photography Conference. This conference includes an exciting cast of instructors and is offered entirely online as a live event!
Erin to Speak at Photo Voyager, a Floating Photography Conference in Antarctica
November December 10–22, 2021
Departure City: Ushuaia, Argentina
Prices: Starting at $9,305
Activity Level: Minimal. Optional short walks.
Max Number of Participants: 104
Professional Photographers: 11
Expedition Crew: 8
I am thrilled to announce one of the most exciting events that has come to photography in a long while: Photo Voyager. This trip is more than just an epic journey to Antarctica; it is also a floating photo festival, complete with educational and inspirational talks on board our cruise ship, as well as excursions with leading photographers working in a variety of photographic genres.
This event is unprecedented! You will have the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most remote, surreal, and beautiful environments with ten of the world’s leading photographers, and while enjoying the comfort of a state-of-the art cruise ship. From landscapes to wildlife to portraits…you will be fully immersed in a creative journey unlike any other.
You really need to see the amazing lineup of pro photographers, and be sure to feast your eyes on photos of our awesome ship!
Recent Talks
April 9–11, 2021
ONLINE!
Enjoy this conference without leaving home!
Please join me at the Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Global Photography Conference. Without leaving home, immerse yourself in photography inspiration and learning with three days of live presentations and 100+ interactive sessions, including panel discussions, tutorials, individual photo challenges and group image reviews. Learn online, face-to-face, from over 60 world-class professional photographers who love to teach.
• Connect, engage and energize your photography alongside the world’s best photographers.
• Out of Chicago LIVE! | April 9-11th, 2021 | Learn more and register at www.outofchicago.com.
Erin to Speak at The B&H Optic All Stars, Sponsored by Canon
November 22, 2020
3-4pm ET
Online Presentation
Trade Show Q&A at 4pm ET
I will be giving a free online presentation on Sunday, November 22. Join me LIVE at 3-4pm ET for “From Nature to Culture: How Landscape Photographs Tell Stories” and at 4pm ET for a Trade Show Q&A.
Erin to Present for the Palm Springs Photo Festival, Sponsored by Canon
September 23, 2020
10:00am PDT
Online Presentation
Connect 2020 | 15th Annual Palm Springs Photo Festival
I will be giving a free online presentation on Wednesday, September 23. Join me LIVE at 10:00am PDT for “Understanding Landscapes: Six Elements of Photographic Style“.
Erin to Present for the Kenmore Digital Photo Expo, Sponsored by Canon
November 6, 2020
4:00pm PDT
Online Presentation
I will be giving a free online presentation on Friday, November 6. Join me LIVE at 4:00pm PDT for “Think Outside: Creative Tools for Landscape Photography“.
Erin to Present at Out of Chicago In-Depth: A Live Online Photography Workshop Weekend
(Organized by Out of Chicago)
August 21–23, 2020
ONLINE!
Enjoy this event without leaving home!
This is a brand, new interactive format from Out of Chicago with new, unique classes that have never been taught before, including 30+ unique, advanced sessions from over 50 world-class photographers. Gain new perspectives as two instructors, not one, lead each immersive session and share with you their individual methods and practices on a favorite topic. Assignments will be given to get you out to shoot and return for an epic day of image reviews that highlight what you learned. To save $50, use the code BABNIK when you register.
Erin to Speak at Out of Chicago LIVE!: An Online Global Photography Conference
(Organized by Out of Chicago)
April 24–26, 2020
ONLINE!
Enjoy this conference without leaving home!
Please join me at the Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Global Photography Conference taking place April 24-26, 2020. Without leaving home, immerse yourself in photography inspiration and learning with three days of live presentations and 100+ interactive sessions, including panel discussions, tutorials, individual photo challenges and group image reviews. Learn online, face-to-face, from over 60 world-class professional photographers who love to teach.
Erin to Present for Canon at the PhotoPlus Expo in NYC
October 24–26, 2019
Canon Mainstage
PhotoPlus Expo
Javits Center, New York City
My schedule at this event includes:
• Thursday, October 24 (12:00–12:45pm): “Think Outside: Creative Tools for Landscape Photography” with Erin Babnik
• Friday, October 25 (4:00–4:45pm): Panel Discussion
• Saturday, October 26 (10:00am–10:45am): “Powerful Landscapes: The Fusion of Art and Craft” with Erin Babnik
Erin to Give Keynote Presentation at Photography Conference in the SF Bay Area
October 27, 2019
4:00–6:00pm
Marriott Pleasanton
11950 Dublin Canyon Rd,
Pleasanton, CA 94588
“Beyond Perfection: Balancing Artistry and Technique in Landscape Photography”
Technical virtuosity has the potential to elevate a photograph significantly, but pursuing perfection can also smother our creative fire or prevent us from creating a photo at all. In this keynote presentation, photographer Erin Babnik draws upon her background as an artist and an art educator to identify three realms of the creative process where focusing on technique can lead photographers astray. Embracing the belief that creativity is a messy place, Erin offers advice for balancing high standards of craftsmanship with the capricious nature of inspiration.
Erin to Speak at Landscape Photography Conference in Newport, Oregon
October 13–17, 2019
Out of Oregon
Landscape Photography Conference
An Out of Chicago Event
My schedule at this event includes:
• Giving a one-hour Talk to the entire conference
• Teaching a Post-Processing Seminar (space limited)
• Leading a Critique Session/Portfolio Review (space limited)
• Leading 3 Outdoor Landscape Photography Sessions (limit of 10 participants each)
Erin to Speak at Landscape Photography Symposium in Sedona, AZ
August 18–28, 2019
Sedona Photography Symposium
I’m excited to be able to share the news about an all-new landscape photography symposium based in Sedona, Arizona. The Sedona Photography Symposium will be a feast of events for anyone interested in landscape photography. There will be educational presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, and a panel discussion. Click through to learn more about the illustrious cast of presenters and the wonderful schedule of events.
My schedule at this event includes:
• Giving a 90-minute Talk
• Teaching a Break-Out Session on Composition
• Leading a Critique Session/Portfolio Review
• Leading 3 Outdoor Landscape Photography Sessions
• Participating in a Panel Discussion
Erin to Speak for Canon at the B&H Optic Conference in NYC
June 2–5, 2019
B&H Optic
Outdoor, Photo/Video, Travel Imaging Conference
NYC’s Premier Outdoor, Wildlife & Travel Photo/Video Conference
“Contemporary Approaches to Composition in Landscape Photography”
I’m excited to be speaking for Canon at this unique event in New York City. I will be presenting this talk from 2–3pm on June 2.
• Speaking from 2–3pm on June 2
• Canon Sunset Cruise on New York Harbor
Erin to Speak for Canon in Los Angeles Area
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
7-9pm
Canon Experience Center
123 Paularino Avenue,
Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
Free Registration.
“The Seven Virtues of a Creative Landscape Photographer”
Photographers who produce personally rewarding landscape images on a regular basis tend to have certain habits and values in common. In this presentation for Canon Live Learning, Erin Babnik summarizes these tendencies as seven “virtues” that any landscape photographer can nurture to facilitate the creative process. From curiosity to patience, these virtues address the entire range of concerns and practices that are important in creative development and in mastering the craft of landscape photography.
Erin to Speak at Landscape Photography Conference in Moab, Utah
October 5–9, 2018
Out of Moab
Landscape Photography Conference
An Out of Chicago Event
My schedule at this event includes:
• Giving a one-hour Talk to the entire conference
• Teaching a Post-Processing Seminar (space limited)
• Leading a Critique Session/Portfolio Review (space limited)
• Leading 3 Outdoor Landscape Photography Sessions (limit of 10 participants each)
Erin Brings New Talk to NYC for the Sierra Club
October 24, 2018, 6:30 pm
Metropolitan Opera Guild Learning Center
70 Lincoln Center Plaza 6th floor, Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center New York, NY 10023
$7 Donation to Benefit the Sierra Club
The Seven Virtues of a Creative Landscape Photographer
Photographers who produce personally rewarding landscape images on a regular basis tend to have certain habits and values in common. In this presentation, Erin Babnik summarizes these tendencies as seven “virtues” that any landscape photographer can nurture to facilitate the creative process. From curiosity to patience, these virtues address the entire range of concerns and practices that are important in creative development and in mastering the craft of landscape photography.
Erin’s Composition Talk Returns to the Bay Area
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
The Bay Area Photography and Exploration Society
Millbrae Library – Chetcuti Room
450 Poplar Avenue, Millbrae, California
7-9pm
Free Registration.
“Composition Now: Contemporary Approaches to a Timeless Art”
Composition is one of the most controversial topics in photography. Some critics deny that it is teachable, some even say that it is irrelevant in photography, and then there are people who maintain that composition is more important than light. In this highly unusual exploration of the topic, Erin Babnik discusses the art of composition with regards to its controversies, its ancient history, its evolving trends, and its ability to help generate meaning in an image. Erin’s points weave together historical, practical, and theoretical considerations with a focus on the art of composition in landscape photography. With its wide-ranging ideas, this talk will be of interest both to landscape photographers and to appreciators of the genre.
Erin to Speak at the B&H Event Space in New York City
Monday, January 22, 2018
B&H Event Space
New York City Superstore, Second Floor
420 9th Avenue
New York, NY
4-6pm
Seats available. Free Registration.
“Exploration for Landscape Photography: Finding Your Own Frontiers”
Given the great many landscape photographs that feature the same, familiar locations, it might seem as though those places are all that is worthwhile photographing in the world. The reality is that an astonishing variety of highly photogenic locations are never photographed, while others are teeming with photographers who may be unaware of their other options. In this talk, Erin Babnik shares a wealth of information drawn from her own experiences of pioneering new locations for landscape photography. The story begins with a look at creative soul-searching that can be a guiding light in choosing a fruitful direction. From there the discussion continues through the many research strategies and resources that can help to make a large world and distant places become more accessible and familiar. Finally, Erin offers advice for the ultimate creative process of seeing and responding once the boots hit the ground.
Erin to Speak for Canon in Los Angeles
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
7-9pm
Canon Experience Center
123 Paularino Avenue,
Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
Free Registration.
“Composition Now: Contemporary Approaches to a Timeless Art”
In this talk for Canon Live Learning, Erin Babnik will discuss the topic of composition with regards to its ancient history, its evolving trends, and its ability to help generate meaning in an image. Erin’s points weave together historical, practical, and theoretical considerations with a focus on the art of composition in landscape photography. With its wide-ranging ideas, this talk will be of interest both to landscape photographers and to appreciators of the genre.
Out of Acadia: An Unforgettable Landscape Photography Experience
(Organized by Out of Chicago)
October 1–5, 2017
Acadia National Park
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center
Bar Harbor, Maine
I am excited to share the news about a whole new idea in Landscape Photography events: Out of Acadia. I’m one of the speakers at this unique conference in Maine that goes beyond the talks to include outdoor photography sessions and indoor seminars. It’s a grand buffet of programs for anyone interested in landscape photography.
Here is what I will be doing at this unique landscape photography event:
• Giving a one-hour Talk to the entire conference
• Teaching a Post-Processing Seminar (space limited)
• Leading a Critique Session/Portfolio Review (space limited)
• Leading 3 Outdoor Landscape Photography Sessions (limit of 10 participants each
Erin to Speak for Canon in San Francisco
Thursday, May 11, 2017
7-9pm
Canon Creative Center
201 California Street,
San Francisco
Free admission.
“Composition Now: Contemporary Approaches to a Timeless Art”
In this talk for Canon Live Learning, Erin Babnik will discuss the topic of composition with regards to its ancient history, its evolving trends, and its ability to help generate meaning in an image. Erin’s points weave together historical, practical, and theoretical considerations with a focus on the art of composition in landscape photography. With its wide-ranging ideas, this talk will be of interest both to landscape photographers and to appreciators of the genre.
Erin to Speak in Berkeley, California
January 31st 2017
7:30pm
Northbrae Community Church Parlor Room
941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA
Drawing on her background in art history, Erin Babnik will discuss the topic of composition with regards to its constants throughout time, its evolving trends, and its ability to help generate meaning in an image. This presentation will offer practical advice and theoretical considerations that photographers can bring to bear on their photographs both in the field and during the development process.
A Meeting of Minds: A Dedicated Landscape Photography Conference
(Organized by OnLandscape Magazine)
November 18–20, 2016
Cumbria, England
“Life Lessons for Creative Expression”
Erin Babnik shares some powerful received wisdom and related personal experiences that she draws upon in order to stay focused on what matters most in the creative process: personal satisfaction. Framing her own challenges and rewards as examples, she presents the five ideas about creativity that most resonated with her as she progressed through the worlds of painting, graphic design, art history, archaeology, and mountaineering, all of which ultimately culminated in a full-time career as a landscape photographer.
Organized by OnLandscape Magazine, this three-day conference includes sidecar events such as a sit-down dinner with conference delegates and a series of “lightning talks”. Tickets are available now through the OnLandscape website.
Annual 4CS Photography Convention
October 6–9, 2016
Annual Convention of the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs
Newport, Oregon
Erin will be delivering the Keynote Speech and a program on composition at the Annual Convention of the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs, an umbrella organization governing 28 photography clubs in four US states and in one province of Canada. The convention will take place October 6–9, 2016 at the Embarcadero Resort Hotel in Newport, Oregon. This four-day convention includes a variety of programs, field trips, a banquet, and a vendor hall. Registration is open to the public and available through the Columbia Council website.
Keynote Speech
Getting Greater Personal Satisfaction From Your Photography
Photography can provide a whole range of rewards, but personal satisfaction is usually the one that first compels a person to practice the medium. The demands of competition, of social media, or of professional activity can do a lot to motivate a photographer and to spur creative growth, but such motivations can serve as distractions in the creative process if they loom too large within it. In this keynote presentation, photographer Erin Babnik shares some powerful received wisdom and related personal experiences that she draws upon in order to stay focused on what matters most: creating photographs that are personally rewarding and enjoying the process that makes them possible.
Program on Composition
Composition Now: Contemporary Approaches to a Timeless Art
Photographic composition involves much more than following rules or adhering to patterns. Although time-honored theories of aesthetics have a lot to offer photographers, composition is ultimately part of an organic unity that is unique to any single photograph. Drawing on her background in art history, Erin Babnik will discuss the topic of composition with regards to its constants throughout time, its evolving trends, and its ability to help generate meaning in an image. This presentation will offer practical advice and theoretical considerations that photographers can bring to bear on their photographs both in the field and during the development process.
