If you’re at Wales & West on Saturday 20 June, here are the Clickheads picks to plan around.

Full event calendar: Clickheads community events. Discussion thread: who’s going?.

Main Stage

• 09:00 – 09:45 BST — Simple Portrait Lighting… with a Twist — Gavin Hoey
• 10:00 – 10:45 BST — From Stills to Motion: A Wildlife Filmmaker’s Guide — Roxy Hemadani
• 11:00 – 11:45 BST — The Art of Touring Content — Adamross Williams
• 12:00 – 12:45 BST — Through Their Lens — Gary Williamson
• 13:00 – 13:45 BST — Wildlife photography & videography ~ Capturing Nature’s wonders with hybrid shooting — Ellie Rothnie (20 Jun)

Creator Stage

• 10:40 – 11:10 BST — The Hidden World in Your Garden — Stewart Wood
• 11:40 – 12:10 BST — Khandie Rees
• 13:40 – 14:10 BST — Courtney Victoria
• 13:40 – 14:10 BST — From Stills to Stories: How Photographers Can Make the Move to Video — Ellis Reed
• 14:40 – 15:10 BST — Business First: Why Great Photographers Need a Solid Business — Emma

Going to any of these? Reply in the discussion thread with the session you’re aiming for — it’ll help us see who’s around for a Clickheads meet-up.

If you’re at Wales & West on Friday 19 June, here are the Clickheads picks to plan around.

Full event calendar: Clickheads community events. Discussion thread: who’s going?.

Main Stage

• 09:00 – 09:45 BST — Light Is Everything — Sam Nash
• 10:00 – 10:45 BST — Substance over Style - Standing out with the basics — Gary Hill
• 11:00 – 11:45 BST — Working with Wildlife — Tesni Ward
• 12:00 – 12:45 BST — Using Cameras and Nature to Create Art — Paul Browning
• 13:00 – 13:45 BST — Wildlife photography & videography ~ Capturing Nature’s wonders with hybrid shooting — Ellie Rothnie (19 Jun)
• 14:00 – 14:45 BST — Extraordinary Everyday — Imogen Forte (19 Jun)

Creator Stage

• 09:40 – 10:10 BST — Comfort is Holding You Back — Tom Wilkins
• 10:40 – 11:10 BST — Powerful Portraits — Emma Finch
• 11:40 – 12:10 BST — Inside Automotive Photography: Style, Shoots & Social Media — Macauley Rawbone
• 12:40 – 13:10 BST — LinkedIn for Photographers: From Portfolio to Profit — Anthony Milner
• 13:40 – 14:10 BST — The Power of Being Unapologetically You in Wedding Photography — Yakaly Di Roma
• 14:40 – 15:10 BST — From Hobbyist to Leading Professional Creative: Turning Your Passion into a Full-Time Income — Craig Evans

Going to any of these? Reply in the discussion thread with the session you’re aiming for — it’ll help us see who’s around for a Clickheads meet-up.

If you’re at Wales & West on Thursday 18 June, here are the Clickheads picks to plan around.

Full event calendar: Clickheads community events. Discussion thread: who’s going?.

Main Stage

• 09:00 – 09:45 BST — Beyond the Street: The Texture Triangle — Annalaura Pretaroli
• 10:00 – 10:45 BST — How To Achieve The Perfect Print — Nigel Thomas
• 11:00 – 11:45 BST — Creative Direction for Music Visuals: From Press Shots to Music Videos — Bruno Murari
• 12:00 – 12:45 BST — Capturing the Essence of Life Through a Lens — Diana Kenyeres
• 13:00 – 13:45 BST — More Than Moments: My Approach to Photographing Weddings — Rebecca Carpenter
• 14:00 – 14:45 BST — Extraordinary Everyday — Imogen Forte (18 Jun)

Creator Stage

• 09:40 – 10:10 BST — From Swim Coach to Swimming Photographer: Capturing the Sport Above and Below the Surface — Mickaël Malaper
• 10:40 – 11:10 BST — Luxury Without the Studio: Creating High End Maternity Anywhere — Abigail and Kristie
• 11:40 – 12:10 BST — How To Help Save A Species With A Camera — Natalie Clements
• 12:40 – 13:10 BST — Fine art printing — Tim Jones
• 13:40 – 14:10 BST — Getting started with 35mm film — Geriant Roberts
• 14:40 – 15:10 BST — A Journey of Resilience- from the Photography Show to Award-Winning Photographer — Zofia Barcz

Going to any of these? Reply in the discussion thread with the session you’re aiming for — it’ll help us see who’s around for a Clickheads meet-up.

If you’re heading to Wales & West, here’s a quick Clickheads guide to the sessions worth checking out by interest — useful if you only have one day, or you want to plan around the talks rather than wander the show floor.

The full Clickheads event calendar is here: community events. The running discussion thread is here: who’s going?

If you’re interested in Wildlife

• Beyond the Street: The Texture Triangle — Annalaura Pretaroli (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 09:00)
• How To Help Save A Species With A Camera — Natalie Clements (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 11:40)
• A Journey of Resilience- from the Photography Show to Award-Winning Photographer — Zofia Barcz (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 14:40)
• Working with Wildlife — Tesni Ward (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 11:00)
• Using Cameras and Nature to Create Art — Paul Browning (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 12:00)

If you’re interested in Wedding

• More Than Moments: My Approach to Photographing Weddings — Rebecca Carpenter (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 13:00)
• Getting started with 35mm film — Geriant Roberts (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 13:40)
• The Power of Being Unapologetically You in Wedding Photography — Yakaly Di Roma (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 13:40)

If you’re interested in Portrait

• Beyond the Street: The Texture Triangle — Annalaura Pretaroli (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 09:00)
• From Swim Coach to Swimming Photographer: Capturing the Sport Above and Below the Surface — Mickaël Malaper (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 09:40)
• Luxury Without the Studio: Creating High End Maternity Anywhere — Abigail and Kristie (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 10:40)
• Capturing the Essence of Life Through a Lens — Diana Kenyeres (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 12:00)
• More Than Moments: My Approach to Photographing Weddings — Rebecca Carpenter (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 13:00)

If you’re interested in Film

• How To Help Save A Species With A Camera — Natalie Clements (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 11:40)
• Getting started with 35mm film — Geriant Roberts (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 13:40)
• Extraordinary Everyday — Imogen Forte (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 14:00)
• Extraordinary Everyday — Imogen Forte (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 14:00)
• From Stills to Motion: A Wildlife Filmmaker’s Guide — Roxy Hemadani (Main Stage, Sat 20 Jun, 10:00)

If you’re interested in Printing

• How To Achieve The Perfect Print — Nigel Thomas (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 10:00)
• Fine art printing — Tim Jones (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 12:40)

If you’re interested in Business

• More Than Moments: My Approach to Photographing Weddings — Rebecca Carpenter (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 13:00)
• Light Is Everything — Sam Nash (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 09:00)
• Comfort is Holding You Back — Tom Wilkins (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 09:40)
• LinkedIn for Photographers: From Portfolio to Profit — Anthony Milner (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 12:40)
• The Power of Being Unapologetically You in Wedding Photography — Yakaly Di Roma (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 13:40)

If you’re interested in YouTube / Content Creation

• Creative Direction for Music Visuals: From Press Shots to Music Videos — Bruno Murari (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 11:00)
• How To Help Save A Species With A Camera — Natalie Clements (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 11:40)
• A Journey of Resilience- from the Photography Show to Award-Winning Photographer — Zofia Barcz (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 14:40)
• Comfort is Holding You Back — Tom Wilkins (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 09:40)
• Inside Automotive Photography: Style, Shoots & Social Media — Macauley Rawbone (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 11:40)

If you’re interested in Automotive

• Beyond the Street: The Texture Triangle — Annalaura Pretaroli (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 09:00)
• A Journey of Resilience- from the Photography Show to Award-Winning Photographer — Zofia Barcz (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 14:40)
• Inside Automotive Photography: Style, Shoots & Social Media — Macauley Rawbone (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 11:40)
• Using Cameras and Nature to Create Art — Paul Browning (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 12:00)
• From Hobbyist to Leading Professional Creative: Turning Your Passion into a Full-Time Income — Craig Evans (Creator Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 14:40)

If you’re interested in Fine Art

• Beyond the Street: The Texture Triangle — Annalaura Pretaroli (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 09:00)
• Creative Direction for Music Visuals: From Press Shots to Music Videos — Bruno Murari (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 11:00)
• Capturing the Essence of Life Through a Lens — Diana Kenyeres (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 12:00)
• Fine art printing — Tim Jones (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 12:40)
• Getting started with 35mm film — Geriant Roberts (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 13:40)

If you’re interested in Outdoor / Adventure

• From Swim Coach to Swimming Photographer: Capturing the Sport Above and Below the Surface — Mickaël Malaper (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 09:40)
• Using Cameras and Nature to Create Art — Paul Browning (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 12:00)
• The Hidden World in Your Garden — Stewart Wood (Creator Stage, Sat 20 Jun, 10:40)
• The Art of Touring Content — Adamross Williams (Main Stage, Sat 20 Jun, 11:00)

If you’re interested in Street / Documentary

• Capturing the Essence of Life Through a Lens — Diana Kenyeres (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 12:00)
• Extraordinary Everyday — Imogen Forte (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 14:00)
• Extraordinary Everyday — Imogen Forte (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 14:00)

If you’re interested in Lighting

• How To Achieve The Perfect Print — Nigel Thomas (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 10:00)
• Luxury Without the Studio: Creating High End Maternity Anywhere — Abigail and Kristie (Creator Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 10:40)
• More Than Moments: My Approach to Photographing Weddings — Rebecca Carpenter (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 13:00)
• Light Is Everything — Sam Nash (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 09:00)
• Substance over Style - Standing out with the basics — Gary Hill (Main Stage, Fri 19 Jun, 10:00)

If you’re interested in Music

• Creative Direction for Music Visuals: From Press Shots to Music Videos — Bruno Murari (Main Stage, Thu 18 Jun, 11:00)

Going to one of these? Drop a comment in the discussion thread with the session you’re most likely to catch — it’ll help us spot who’s around for a small Clickheads meet-up.

The Wales & West Photography Show 2026 collection is now up on Eventbrite. It looks useful for photographers, filmmakers and hybrid shooters around Wales and the west who want practical sessions rather than just a trade-show wander.

Dates: 18–20 June 2026
Main event: listed as free
Masterclasses: check each Eventbrite session for current availability.

I’m keeping the Clickheads Events calendar in step with this Eventbrite collection, so this thread can stay as the discussion hub for anyone thinking of going.

Thursday 18 June 2026

• Wales & West Photography Show 2026 Main Event Tickets — Thu 18 Jun, 10:00.
• Fashion & Portrait Photography Masterclass with Sam Nash — Thu 18 Jun, 11:00.
• Canine Photography Masterclass with Abbie Kyte — Thu 18 Jun, 11:00.
• Automotive Portraits Masterclass With Gary Hill — Thu 18 Jun, 12:30.
• Macro Photography for Beginners With Stewart Wood — Thu 18 Jun, 13:00.
• Luxury Without the Studio: Live Maternity Photowalk with Abigail & Kristie — Thu 18 Jun, 13:00.
• Wedding Content Workshop Hosted by Iconic Faces Collective — Thu 18 Jun, 14:00.

Friday 19 June 2026

• Print Masterclass with Nigel Thomas — Fri 19 Jun, 10:00.
• Canine Photography Masterclass with Abbie Kyte — Fri 19 Jun, 11:00.
• Fashion & Portrait Photography Masterclass with Sam Nash — Fri 19 Jun, 11:00.

Saturday 20 June 2026

• From Photo to Print - What Really Matters with Keith Cooper — Sat 20 Jun, 10:00.
• Fashion & Portrait Photography Masterclass with Sam Nash — Sat 20 Jun, 11:00.
• Macro Photography for Beginners With Stewart Wood — Sat 20 Jun, 13:00.
• Canine Photography Masterclass with Abbie Kyte — Sat 20 Jun, 14:00.

If you’re thinking of going, which day or session would you pick? Could be a good excuse for a small CLICKheads meet-up around one of the talks.

Images from the Wales & West Photography Show website:

Wales & West Photography Show logo

If you love photography, video, gear, learning, or just being around other creative people, this is one for the diary.

The Wales & West Photography Show returns from 18–20 June 2026 at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport.

Watch the Wales & West Photography Show video:
https://video.wixstatic.com/video/febbbe_21217df48fd247ee8017490ce221d662/1080p/mp4/file.mp4

Wales & West Photography Show event image

It is billed as Wales’ largest free photo and video show, bringing together photographers, videographers, educators, brands, retailers, workshops, seminars, live demos, and plenty of opportunities to pick up ideas for your next shoot.

What to expect:

• Free seminars from photography and video professionals
• Free and paid workshops covering practical creative skills
• Hands-on demos and the chance to try gear in person
• Photography and video brands under one roof
• Show offers through Camera Centre UK, the official retail partner
• A chance to meet other photographers from across Wales and the West

Wales & West Photography Show event image

Whether you are just getting started, building your confidence, upgrading your kit, or looking for fresh inspiration, it should be a brilliant few days for the ClickHeads community.

Event details:

📍 International Convention Centre Wales, Newport
📅 18–20 June 2026
🎟️ Free entry
🔗 Book / find out more: https://www.waleswestphoto.com

Who from ClickHeads is planning to go?

Drop a comment below — it would be great to see a few familiar faces there.