Saturday, February 5, 2023 – Photo of the Day – Cruising The Pacific Ocean

THE SPEAKER SERIES – BENEDICT BRAIN

THE ART OF SEEING

Benedict Brain is a UK-based photographer, journalist, and author. He balances his personal practice with writing about photography and running photography workshops and enrichment programs.

He is an award-winning journalist and writes a monthly column called The Art of Seeing. His first book, You Will Be Able to Take Great Photos By the End of this Book was published by Ilex Press (Octopus Publishing) in March 2023.

Benedict is often seen on the judging panel of prestigious photo competitions and in 2020 he founded Potato Photographer of the Year. Benedict travels internationally as a public speaker talking about the art and craft of photography and sits on the Royal Photographic Society’s Licentiate distinctions panel.

THE SPEAKER SERIES – TERRY BISHOP

THE GREAT PACIFIC EXPLORERS – JAMES COOK

A man of endurance.

Terry Bishop was raised and educated in the west of England. For 35 years he was a psychiatric nurse, a child protection social worker, and a senior manager in Youth Justice and Child Care.

Terry has led groups of walkers/explorers across many of the battlefields of Europe and has explored historic sites in the USA, Africa, and beyond. He has trekked the foothills of the Himalayas, ventured across the Namib Desert, and driven relief supplies from England to Belarus post-Chornobyl.

A real-life Troubadour, he seeks to inform and entertain, incorporating humor, music, and song. Terry is also an accomplished folk musician and has produced two films on social issues.

He and his wife Julie share their time when not cruising between homes in Rochester, England, and Andalusia, Southern Spain.

COMEDIAN – PHIL TAG

Deemed by New York Magazine as “hands-down hilarious”.

This New York-based comedian, writer, and actor is definitely proving that versatility is a valuable trait in the business. As a stand-up comic for well over a decade, Phil headlines both comedy clubs and universities throughout the country and internationally. He performs at corporate events, has been the master of ceremonies for an array of award banquets, and also had the honor of performing for The Kennedys at a “Best Buddies” charity function. Phil has also made numerous television appearances including Showtime, A&E, NBC’s Friday Night Videos, and most recently made his second appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. And yes, no stand-up career would be complete without the mandatory Star Search appearance… and for the record, Phil was the final comedy champion before the show’s demise, forcing him to retain the title for all eternity! What a business!