Speaking
Lee is passionate about sharing his mental health and adventure journeys and vision as a fine art photographer, both in person and virtually. With ten years of professional photography experience and more than 25 years in the corporate world—from frontline roles to senior leadership—Lee brings a unique combination of creative perspective, life experience, and storytelling to his presentations.
Lee’s talks go beyond photography. He shares the stories, experiences, curiosity, and connection with nature that inspire his work, and support his mental health. Making his presentations engaging and accessible for audiences with little or no photography experience. Lee’s goal is not simply to show photographs, but to invite people behind the images—to explore how experiences shape our perspective, how curiosity can change the way we see the world, and how nature can create moments of connection and meaning that are very beneficial for our mental health.
Lee’s primary speaking topics are outlined below.
From Numbers to Visual Narratives
Through storytelling of exploration and adventure, captivating images and some humour, Lee will share his journey from financial statements to fine art and adventure. His aim is to emphasize the importance of discovering your own version of Mountain Therapy Days and connecting with nature to help overcome mental health challenges.
Length 45 to 120 minutes
Catered to non photographers in corporations and organizations interested in the power of art and connection with nature when it comes to mental health.
An Artist’s Adventures and Misadventures in the Mountains
Listening to the ice crunch as I dig my crampons into the ice, my mind wanders for just a second. When my attention returns to the moment, I find myself quickly sliding down the face of the steep ice face on Little Athabasca Glacier. A jerk of the rope and I come to an abrupt stop. Without hesitation, I get up and start to climb up the face. I reach my guide, he asks if I am ok, I say yes, we have a bit of a laugh and on we go to our target, Boundary Peak.
Lee brings the Canadian Rockies to life through personal story of mental health and how his adventures and the bold visual narratives emerged from his story. Lee shares what draws him into the mountains, the moments that capture his curiosity, and the experiences that inspire his photographic work and help him manage his mental health challenges. Each presentation is thoughtfully tailored to its audience, creating an engaging and personal experience that invites viewers to slow down and see the natural world through Lee’s eyes.
Length 45 to 120 minutes
Catered to non photographers in corporations and organizations interested in the power of art and connection with nature when it comes to mental health.
Rocky Roads
Driving along one of Lee’s favourite roads in the Canadian Rockies, Kris and Lee are scouting lakes for wild ice skating adventures. They stop along the road to check out a lake, but unfortunately, the conditions are no longer suitable for skating. As they look up, they notice that the moon is on a path toward the summit of Old Goat Mountain. They race back to the truck, grab their gear, and set up along the lakeshore to capture this moment.
Lee shares personal stories from his journeys along some of his favourite roads in the Canadian Rockies, pairing them with striking visual narratives and behind-the-scenes stories of how the these journeys support his mental health. Lee explores what draws him to a particular place or moment, the curiosity that sparks an image, and the experiences that shape his mental health and vision as a fine art photographer. Each presentation is tailored to its audience, encouraging participants to slow down and discover the stories waiting to be found along their own journeys.
Length 45 to 120 minutes
Catered to non photographers in corporations and organizations interested in the power of art and connection with nature when it comes to mental health.
Prior Speaking Engagements
Lee has shared his stories with audiences ranging from photographers to people simply curious about nature, adventure and the stories behind the images. Lee’s presentations have been delivered at international, national, regional and local events, including the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Calgary, the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts, the Professional Photographers of Canada, various photo summits, and a global photo club
Lee has shared his stories both in person and virtually through Zoom. For a complete list of speaking engagements, please download my CV.
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