Barbara Leatham

Introduction:

With two decades of experience as a photographer, Barbara Leatham is expert at helping individuals and businesses make an impact and look their best. Guided by the belief that good photography enables authenticity to shine through, Barbara takes time to understand her clients and their objectives, bringing out the best in even the most reluctant of models and challenging of subject-matter.

She is now also helping business-owners take better pictures themselves, with her Business Lens programme, and is an enthusiastic educator around creativity and visual literacy.

Expertise & Impact:

Five years as a photographer in the military prepared Barbara to tackle any subject matter and she is unfazed by the unexpected or complex. Two decades behind the lens in a wide variety of environments, along with her unwavering dedication to and passion for her craft, has resulted in Barbara becoming an expert photographer of people, situations and things, building the confidence and maximising the impact of the people she works with, whether that’s with her photography or by helping them improve their own.

Speaking Style:

Barbara is a warm, and relational speaker who is quick to build a rapport with her audience and engage them with her natural and open storytelling ability. She is keen to make photography more accessible for individuals and businesses by demystifying the process of creating flattering and useful images; and she relishes the challenge of moving an audience from uncertainty to confident understanding.

Signature Topics:

  • Photography;
  • Learning photography;
  • Image-making for business owners;
  • Capturing challenging subject-matter.

Perfect For:

  • Business expos;
  • Creative seminars;
  • Women in business events.

Career Highlights:

“I am grateful for the longevity of my career and that I have had the opportunity to capture amazing people and subject-matter with my camera. That people continue to trust me to do this is an enormous privilege.”

Key Message:

 “Everyone deserves to feel proud of how they, their business or their product is shown. The right photography will make you feel proud every day.” 

Impact Story:

“As a female entrepreneur, Barbara is a fabulous ambassador. She offers immense support to others along with guidance and advice which is very much valued. She is excellent at networking with people from a variety of business backgrounds; and introducing and formulating openings for other businesses. Her enthusiasm and support for others is exceptional.”