Cruise Ship Speakers & Instructors


	THE CRUISE SHIP ENRICHMENT AGENCY
	www.cruiseshipenrichment.net
	PHOTOGRAPHERS & PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTORS

home \| login

Click photo or name for full profile details. Approved registered cruise line users can also login to view contact details.

Click the VIDEO icon

alongside a profile (if available) to view a short video clip.


		Helen Avaient Motivational speaking \| iPhone Photography \| Author

Coming from:		Pottsville, NSW Australia

Enrichment speaker Helen has worked in a variety of jobs including the Government, remote mining sites in the Australian outback, travel journalist, photographer and success coach. Helen has been presenting motivational talks on cruise ships for over 15 years. Helen shares her story of how she became 70 kgs (150lb) lighter. As the author of “The List Book – how to organise your life in simple steps” she talks about how to make better use of your time, how to become organised, and get most of the things you want in life. As a photographer, Helen shares tips and tricks on how to take better photos with your iphone.


		Dr Graeme Chesters History of Peace & Conflict \| Photography

Coming from:		Carnforth, Lancashire UK

Dr Graeme Chesters is a former Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the Rotary Centre, University of Bradford, UK. The world's leading centre for the study of Peace and Conflict. Graeme was nominated for a Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and for a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Graeme is also a multi-award winning and internationally exhibited photographer whose work documenting the High Arctic and its peoples (Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard) led him to be invited as Artist in Residence at the Spitsbergen Artist Centre, on Svalbard in 2022.


		Julian Dismore Media and TV Production

Coming from:		Norwich Taverham, UK UK

Julian is an award winning TV Producer and after dinner speaker. He has directed over forty prime time series for broadcasters worldwide including Discovery, National Geographic, Animal Planet, BBC1, Netflix and Sky and has worked with many TV stars. Julian has travelled the world making hospital, police, sports and observational documentaries and has experienced many incredible adventures on the way. Julian is also an accomplished public speaker and cruise ship speaker and gives talks and quizzes about his 33 year career and amazing life experiences making TV.


		Kevin Elsby Ornithology, Wildlife & Natural History Wildlife Photography and Tour Guide. FRPS. University lecturer

Coming from:		Colby, Norfolk UK

Kevin is a full time General Medical Practitioner, but uses his spare time to travel and see wildlife. Over the years, he has travelled extensively and has a particular interest in the Wildlife and Environment of both the Arctic and Antarctic regions, and tropical rainforests. Kevin also has a Master's degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation and lectures on wildlife to a wide variety of organisations.


		Alan Feldman Photography & Smart Phone Technology Master Photographer, Photo Educator

Coming from:		Wimauma, Florida USA

For over 30 years and in over 30 countries Alan has taught photographic skills to professional and amateur photographers and has been a lecturer at many international photography conventions. He was especially honored to represent the USA at two World Congresses of Professional Photographers. Alan served on the Board of Directors of the International Photography Hall of Fame, is a past President of the Mid-Florida Professional Photographers and a Past District Governor of Rotary International. Alan's artistic portraiture has won many local, state, national, and international awards.


		James Fraser Photojournalist & Enrichment Speaker National Newspaper Photographer, Daily Telegraph/Sunday Times

Coming from:		New Romney, Kent UK

After a 30 year career in newspapers, James has vast experience of events, people and places to share with Cruise Line passengers, from the highs and lows of the Royal family, political campaigns of all hues, to the birth and rise of celebrity culture and experience of trouble spots including Northern Ireland and the Afghanistan conflict. Covering major elections since 1979 has given Jim a fascinating insight into the political world, photographing many prime ministers. Jim shows a huge range of images to give life to these stories.


		Tim Hodges Photography

Coming from:		Wargrave, Berks UK

Tim Hodges, Associate of the Royal Photographic Society, became a professional photographer after years of working in the corporate world. His break came when he was invited to the House of Lords to photograph Queen Elizabeth II for the 50th anniversary of her coronation. Since then, his talents have been used regularly by Parliament, (including more photography of the late Queen), The Mansion House and other iconic places, businesses and charities. As a qualified lecturer with a great sense of humour, Tim delivers lectures and workshops to help guests bring home memorable images.


		Lucy Holden Photographer \| Destinations Photography \| Media \| Performing Arts \| Destinations

Coming from:		Thetford, Norfolk UK

Lucy achieved a master photographer certificate in 1993, and is an accomplished cruise lecturer having worked for numerous cruise lines since 2002. She presents her lectures in a vibrant, fun style. Making use of the comedic side to her personality and performing arts training, she encourages audience participation, is easy on the ears, makes learning fun and brings a breath of fresh air to the lecture room.


		Paul Howard Photography Tutor & Enrichment Speaker B.F.P.

Coming from:		Fosters Booth, Northamptonshire UK

Whether guests use a mobile phone camera, or a semi professional camera, Paul has been helping improve their photography over more than a decade. He does this in a very down to earth, easy to understand way. With the use of Powerpoint displays or slide shows, Paul inspires the photographer’s eye and mind to look at the ports that they are to encounter in a more artistic angle. Over his 36 years as a photographer he relates his Press experience in other talks that are of general interest to those that are not so much "into" photography they include Royalty, Pop stars & Politicians.


		Lena Hyde Photography Education photography, mobile photography, portraiture

Coming from:		Alexandria, VA USA

For the past two decades, acclaimed professional photographer Lena Hyde has inspired audiences of all levels with her winning formula for creating beautiful images that tell unique stories. Frequently published and internationally exhibited, Lena speaks as a respected expert in the field of contemporary photography and she is the author of two best-selling photography books published by Random House. Lena’s aim is to share her vision of life as art, creating images to be treasured for generations.


		Roger Lee Photography Workshop Leader and Speaker LPSSA, APSSA

Coming from:		Craighall Park, Randburg, Gauteng South Africa

Roger Lee is a widely travelled, experienced photographer. He is passionate about showing cruise guests how photography can add so much to their cruise – both during the cruise and afterwards. His energetic style of talking to audiences without using notes, backed by high quality Powerpoint presentations of numerous colourful, illustrative and relevant images together with a display of A3+ printed images for discussion purposes, is extremely effective. He has a relaxed, informal manner and relates well to any audience. Guests enjoy having a topic that adds immediate value to their cruise.


		Richard Lovelock Wildlife, Nature & Photography

Coming from:		Uttoxeter, Staffordshire UK


Richard Lovelock is an award-winning professional photographer with a keen focus on marine life, especially whales and dolphins. With years of experience documenting marine ecosystems, he is deeply committed to raising awareness about the challenges they face and advocating for their protection through his role as an Ocean Conservationist with a leading UK charity.


		Dr Mei-Yan Lu History \| Photography \| Destination \| Education

Coming from:		San Jose, California USA

Dr. Mei-Yan Lu is an internationally recognized speaker and professor/instructor. She is trilingual (Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese and English). She is an Emeritus Professor at San Jose State University (SJSU) where she taught for 33 years. She was a tenured full Professor & Department Chair in the Department of Educational Leadership at SJSU. She has been invited as keynote speaker in many places such as Singapore, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United States, and Germany. Dr. Lu has received numerous teaching awards.


		Peter Maeck Alaska \| Mexico \| Writing \| Photography \| Poetry MFA/TEDx/Hot 100 Photographers Award/French teacher

Coming from:		Raleigh, North Carolina USA

Peter Maeck is a writer, speaker, teacher, and photographer. His Alaska presentations draw from the work of his grandfather Dr. William S. Cooper whose ecological studies in the Glacier Bay region led to his successful promotion of Glacier Bay National Park. His plays and dance scenarios, including for Pilobolus and MOMIX Dance Theatres, have been produced in New York City, Europe, and Africa. Peter has been a featured speaker at multiple TEDx events and international mental health conferences and has created training and motivational programs for corporations worldwide.


		Stephen Markeson FRPS Photojournalism International photojournalist,Media,Double Fellow Royal Phot.Soc.

Coming from:		Fifield, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire UK

Stephen Markeson was a leading photojournalist on the staff of pre-eminent national newspapers between 1963 and 1994 covering assignments that included war zones, international leaders, royalty, celebrities, travel, and stories of human interest. His career included working for The Daily Herald, The Sun, and was senior photojournalist for The Times and was present at many important historical events, producing iconic and memorable images. In 1990 he was awarded two Fellowships by The Royal Photographic Society one for Visual Journalism and the other for Portraiture. He has given talks at many literary festivals and is an established speaker on cruises.


		Paulette Mitchell Cookbook Author & Enrichment Speaker

Coming from:		Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Paulette Mitchell, the internationally-known author of 13 cookbooks, presents lectures featuring her photos from 130 countries. She explores off-the-beaten paths capturing destinations’ intrinsic allure in the elements of cultures and cuisines. She advises guests on insightful photo composition. Among her favorite subjects are the enigmatic faces of people. Paulette’s lectures offer firsthand advice on seeing the world as a traveler rather than as a tourist. She can also provide destination-specific Signature Menus, cooking demonstrations, and classes featuring cuisines of the ports.


		Bernie Raffe Photography Associate level with the MPA and SWPP

Coming from:		Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire UK

Bernie is an award winning portrait and (ex) wedding photographer, his entertaining and informative talks show guests how they can take more creative and dramatic photos, even with their smartphones. Photography is an art, and Bernie's talent lies in being able to educate and inspire without overloading the audience with too much technical jargon. He has a wonderful knack for explaining the subject in an entertaining and understandable way. Bernie has in excess of 30,000 (paid!) subscribers to his photography courses, and was voted by students as a top 10 instructor in 2014.


		Dr Param Sandhu Wildlife and Nature Photography

Coming from:		Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne UK

Param is a nature photographer with a special interest and passion for photographing tigers in the wild. Param, a trained medical doctor, has travelled extensively; including as far afield as the Galapagos Islands and Fiji. He has trekked to Everest Base Camp and up Kilimanjaro and he has documented the beauty of Ladakh in the Himalayas through his lens. An experienced and confident public speaker, Param's talks have been well-received and he is currently in demand to speak at various events in the UK and as a guest speaker on cruise ships.


		Anthony Smith Art \| Photography \| Natural History \| History MA, FLS

Coming from:		Zaandam, North Holland Netherlands

Anthony Smith is a globe-trotting sculptor with a background in zoology (Cambridge). He has sailed around the world on a tall ship, stood at the Geographic North Pole, hiked mountains in Antarctica, and travelled to more than 100 countries. His bronze statues have been commissioned by institutions including the Natural History Museum of London and Oxford University, and he designed a two-pound coin for the United Kingdom. He is also an award-winning photographer whose work has been commissioned by BBC Wildlife and appeared in National Geographic publications. He has spent more than 1000 days on ships and presents lectures on Art, Photography, History & Natural History.


		Dr Laureen Turner Health \| Wellness \| Photography \| Art

Coming from:		Livermore, California USA

Dr Laureen Turner brings a plethora of background and experience as a registered nurse, educator, researcher, and international speaker. Dr Turner is an engaging, enthusiastic, and humorous presenter who believes life’s lessons are best learned through humor. Her passions include empowering others to improve their health. Dr Turner is an avid photographer who has traveled the world and will deliver customized content based on the customer’s needs.


		Ian Wright Photography \| History \| Pop Stars \| Royalty The 60's Revolution

Coming from:		Reno, Nevada USA

Recently honored by the Royal Photographic Society, celebrity photographer, journalist, historian and speaker, Ian Wright began photographing celebrities in 1960. Aged 15, too young to drive, he bicycled to local venues photographing emerging artists of the swinging 60s, including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Jimi Hendrix, Animals and Searchers. Ian has photographed an amazing list of movie stars, politicians, movie stars and major world events. He was the lead photographer at Princess Diana’s wedding and his photograph of “The Kiss” on the balcony at Buckingham Palace was syndicated worldwide.