Amongst Quiet Trees - Exploring the quiet power of woodland photography with Michael Pilkington

Michael Pilkington reached out to share his expertise for photography and passion for learning with the Camversation Community. Michael's work is beautiful and I am really looking forward to his presentation!

About the Talk:

This is a richly illustrated presentation exploring the quiet beauty and expressive potential of woodland and tree photography. Michael Pilkington shares practical techniques for photographing trees and forests across seasons and locations, offering guidance on camera settings, compositional clarity, and working with natural light. From the tangled intricacy of ancient woods to the sculptural simplicity of winter trees, this talk reveals how to simplify complexity, create mood, and bring emotional depth to your woodland images, helping you move beyond documentation to a more personal, expressive photography.

About Michael:

Michael is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS), co-founder of the landscape photography workshop company aspect2i, and an educator, author, and brand ambassador for Benro, Kase Filters, and Shimoda Designs. His work focuses on quiet, atmospheric landscapes, and his approach emphasises patience, observation, and emotional connection with the natural world.

Rather than chasing dramatic scenes, Michael encourages a slower, more contemplative way of seeing - one rooted in presence, mood, and memory.

In his photography, Michael is drawn to subtle transitions: mist folding over trees, the hush of snowfall across open ground, or the rhythm of waves retreating from a shore. These fleeting moments are easily missed, but they hold emotional depth. His images are shaped not just by light and form, but by how a place feels — often favouring softness, silence, and stillness over bold colour or grand spectacle. For Michael, landscape photography is not simply about what we see, but about how we respond to the world around us.

Throughout his work as a photographer and educator, Michael shares the belief that technique is important, but not enough on its own. A thoughtful composition, careful exposure, or choice of filter only begins to matter once the photographer is truly paying attention. Whether in the field or the classroom, his message is consistent: photography begins with how we show up in the landscape - with quiet awareness, curiosity, and respect for the stories that lie in light, weather, and place.

See more of Michael's work below:

www.aspect2i.co.uk

www.michaelpilkingtonphotography.com

This talk will be recorded and made available for four weeks after the event