Photography & Video show 2024



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As photography was part of my art and design background when I studied in Hereford and Northampton, I wanted to catch up on what I needed to know as I haven't done much camera photography since the pandemic.

Presentations

A presentation by Kim Grant on how she was developing a series of YouTube videos based on her passions including outdoor scenic and nature photography. Despite that she was not comfortable appearing on a video camera, she explained how her life had changed and became a major YouTube influencer within 7 years. Kim is encouraging anyone who is an introvert should not feel discouraged and should give it a go.

One major reason why I was attracted to attend was to do with a series of presentation talks on using images and video social media to improve influences.

I attended a presentation on this particular subject from Gavin Hoey assisted by model Chloe on transferring professional photography to video reels with tips and guidelines to increase social media engagement and audience by focusing on quality rather than Quantity.
Had a nice chat with both Gavin and Chloe before & after their presentations.



Meeting people
As well as attending the presentation and receiving some advice from the different stands, I also had an opportunity to meet some great people. One of the people was an inspiring person for Birmingham. Lattie Lovett-Dunn one of the models of the event. She is also a broadcaster and social media influencer and has followed her social media journeys and work along with her husband who is also a model.

I also met initially with Simone Stocks, an event Model who appeared throughout the day in a specially themed outfit in front of a flower garden display stand & studio. Had a brief chat and she advised me to embrace photography again.



Summary

The importance of Photography is still strong, even though many people fear the potential obstacles such as mobile photography and Artificial Intelligence. Living in the background of Art & Design, attending this event reminds me that I need to incorporate photography into my art & design projects and as filming and a lot more.



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Notice to editors

Keith Mckenzie
Keith is an awareness campaigner, a creative designer (Graphic design and digital art) and a salsa dancing participant

With a background in Art & Design (including Graphic Design & Digital art) and a participant in music-related film documentaries, events & record label project King Of the Beats including filming and behind the scene preparations.

Keith was educated at Hereford College of the Arts, the University of Northampton, Birmingham City University and Google's Digital Garage. Since 2000, he has developed over twenty years in providing awareness projects, campaigns and activities with the Awareness brand Plus Value Awareness along with Differences Originals. Also are involved with salsa classes in the local community as an assistant. Also have participated in major dancing conventions twice a year at Birmingham's NEC for Birmingham Latinmotion and London's ManboCity.

In 2022, Keith become a featured community participant for Birmingham who became part of special projects and campaigns to promote a positive legacy beyond hosting the commonwealth games