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Elaine said: "I've just watched Gary's Zoom talk - probably the best talk I've seen this winter. Thanks again for the wonderful talk", March 2021
Gordon and Rena: "It was a very interesting talk, showing our lovely county from a different angle. We are now following Gary Holpin on Twitter as he said he posts a new photo each day!", March 2021
Pauline from a photographic club said "Your talk was very enjoyable with exquisite photographs", Sept 2021
Mid Devon Advertiser review of talk to The Devonshire Association, March 2021 (pdf document)
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Talk can be delivered in person via Zoom
Talks for WI, U3A & similar groups
I currently offer three talks for WI, U3A & similar groups. Standard price for a 45 minute talk is £55 (plus reasonable travel costs and parking if applicable)
1. 'A photographic journey around the amazing South WestCoast Path'; a 45 minute talk Illustrated with my photography of the beautiful Devon Coast, as well as video kindly provided by the South West Coast Path Association.
2. '50 Gems of South Devon'; a 45-minute talk based on my book (of the same name) which gives an overview of some of my favourite Devon locations and events, all illustrated with my photography.
3. 'How to take better photos with any camera'; a more interactive 45 minute talk which covers tips on composition & light that can help you progress from taking snaps to great photos with any camera.
Standard price for a 45 minute talk is £55 plus reasonable travel costs if applicable.
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Talk can be delivered in person or via Zoom
Talk for camera clubs
A 90 minute talk using my experience of walking the amazing South West Coast Path as a backdrop for a photographic tour of the coastline of the South West (with a little excursion onto Dartmoor too!). The talk explores some of the the best photographic locations that Devon has to offer and is illustrated with my photography and video clips kindly provided by the South West Coast Path Association. Standard price for a 90 minute talk is £75 (plus reasonable travel costs and parking if applicable.)
A review from Wellington & District Camera Club is here...
Talk schedule
12/04/21 Torquay (afternoon) WI
10/06/21 Dart Valley U3A
17/06/21 Reflex Camera Club, Bristol
14/09/21 Musbury & Whitford WI
27/09/21 Taunton Camera Club
19/10/21 Honiton WI
21/10/21 Lapford Ladies
26/10/21 Newton Abbot Camera Club
03/11/21 Silverton WI
04/11/21 Bradninch WI
19/01/22 Honiton U3A
10/02/22 Exmouth U3A
09/03/22 Coldridge WI
31/03/22 Kingsbridge & District Camera Club
17/05/22 Axe River WI
17/06/22 UPRAWS, Upottery
20/07/22 Cullompton WI
21/09/22 Brimley WI
22/09/22 Broadclyst WI
04/10/22 Parke WI
11/11/22 Devonshire Association (East Devon branch)
14/11/22 Exmouth WI
09/03/23 Woodbury WI
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