Joseph Ford is a fine art and commercial photographer, best known for shooting people in optical illusions. His personal projects have gone viral time and time again, featuring in titles as wide-ranging as Elle magazine, Vice, Wired and Fast Company, and has been interviewed by news organisations from CNN and BBC, to Australia's Morning Show.

AWS: Everything I know about taxidermy, clarity and the art of asking

The Aspiring Women Speakers are pleased to Emma Alexander as she presents Everything I know about taxidermy, clarity and the art of asking

Building a board is not just for big business. Whether you’re a microbusiness, freelancer or sailing the good ship PAYE, understanding who’s in your sphere of influence is key to growth at every stage. In this session you’ll learn how to identify your strength and weaknesses, and build you own personal board of advisors.

As the former Head of BBC Pictures and Creative Director of Photography at BBC Creative, Jason Baron knows a thing or two about what makes a standout portfolio. Join us as he shares his top tips for crafting a portfolio that not only sells your style but, crucially, creates impact with the decision-makers that matter most.

Business growth can feel like a monolith: overwhelming and unyielding. In this webinar, Emma breaks down the process of growth, whether launch or scale, into five simple pillars with tips and tricks to help you tackle each part of the process with ease.

When is a day rate not a day rate? When you're pricing your work in a way that truly reflects your value. In this Pro Masterclass, Emma Alexander will share:

Learn how to edit an absolute banger of a portfolio that not only looks amazing, but crucially converts.

Learn how to edit an absolute banger of a portfolio that not only looks amazing, but crucially converts.

An intro to NFTs, blockchain and Web3, and what these mean for artists, creators and the creative industry - with creative technologist and Web3 expert Ash Beech.

Hear Wisern cofounder, Emma Alexander, talk Accountability at this free bootcamp.

This half-day online event is open to all and offers guidance on some of the challenges women founders face.

During the event, you will benefit from sessions on how women-owned businesses can raise funds for their businesses, build mindset resilience, access the support and mentorship they need, and much more. We will also be joined by women founders who are making waves in their industries for a panel talk where they can answer your questions.

The bootcamp is open to all and offers guidance on women-owned businesses.

Join us on 8th March for a fireside chat to celebrate International Women's Day, by looking specifically at the relevance of midlife women: what we do, who we are and what we are capable of, specifically:

• Staying relevant in an ever-changing world.

• Owning your power and influence.

• Navigating your career past 45.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.

Our pals at Enterprise Nation are back again with the biggest start-up show of the new year.

Whether you’re an aspiring or existing entrepreneur, or freelancer looking to upskill StartUp 2022 is an absolute must. It’s your chance to not only discover everything you need to know about starting and growing a business, but also to connect with advisers and experts who’ll help take your enterprise to the next level.

Join Creative Director and Squarespace specialist, Ruby Lee, and learn how to sail into the new year like an absolute boss with a brand that truly speaks to your target clients. Brand Audit 101 is for any creative looking to up their game in 2022.

The creative portfolio. Your book. Arguably one of the most important marketing assets you will create, and yet so hard to get right.

In this 30 minute session, photography consultant and editor, Lu Bowan, shares her tips on how to create a portfolio that not only flows but, crucially, converts.

After 35 years working in, for and founding some of the biggest agencies in advertising, Dave Buonaguidi (AKA Real Hackney Dave) left adland with a bang and totally rebuilt his career as a printmaker and artist.

In this session, Dave shares his experiences of making the leap to making a living from art: the importance of building a brand, approaching your career with a commercial eye and always, always having fun.

Partnering with The Colour Balance. Breaking into commercial advertising can be tough: learn what creative commissioners are looking for, and how to stand out from the crowd.

Focusing on self-evaluation and positioning; targeted identification of clients and how to make first contact with impact, this session breaks the process down into a concise five-step guide, removing the overwhelm and giving you the confidence to move your business forwards.

They say you have 7 seconds to make a good impression when you meet someone, but how do you cut through the noise and stand out with email in this busy world. In this short, snappy lunchtime learning session, commercial photography expert and creative mentor, Emma Alexander, shares 5 simple steps to help you grab and hold the attention of those who matter most.

Navigating the creative seas can be a lonely journey sometimes, in this session solo-founder, producer and creative mentor, Emma Alexander, shares tools to help maintain inspiration and keep the creative fires burning when working alone.

A great mentor can rocket-boost your career, but finding one can sometimes feel like the holy grail. In this short, snappy lunchtime learning session, commercial photography expert and creative mentor, Emma Alexander, shares 5 simple steps to help you find (and secure!) the support you need to grow your business or creative practice.

Breaking into commercial advertising can be tough: learn what creative commissioners are looking for, and how to stand out from the crowd.

Focusing on self-evaluation and positioning; targeted identification of clients and how to make first contact with impact, this session breaks the process down into a concise five-step guide, removing the overwhelm and giving you the confidence to move your business forwards.

Navigating the entrepreneurial seas can be a lonely journey sometimes, in this session solo-founder, producer and creative mentor, Emma Alexander, shares tools to help maintain inspiration and keep the love alive when working alone.

Unsplash.com and a set of iPhone filters will only take you so far, so how do you create brand photography that really lands with your customers on a budget? Commercial photography expert and creative mentor, Emma Alexander, shares the secrets behind how commercial campaigns are brought to life so you leave with an understanding of how to prioritise budget and energy, and create a campaign that truly performs

It’s the email you’ve been waiting for: the client enquiry! But what happens next..? Specifically for new photographers, this session will walk you through the questions to ask and things to consider to ensure you convert enquiries to paying jobs.

Join Emma Alexander as guest speaker on The Creators Conversation, a Clubhouse room hosted by Jerri Jarmeh. Expect goal-setting, productivity and how to keep your mojo when you've worked and been on your own for so long. ⠀

Breaking into commercial advertising can be tough: learn what creative commissioners are looking for, and how to stand out from the crowd.

Focusing on self-evaluation and positioning; targeted identification of clients and how to make first contact with impact, this session breaks the process down into a concise five-step guide, removing the overwhelm and giving you the confidence to move your business forwards.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.