Doubilet to appear at WildPhotos 2010

Renowned underwater photographer David Doubilet will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s WildPhotos 2010.

The nature and wildlife photography event promises to be as inspirational as ever with many of the world’s best nature photographers already confirmed for the two-day photography symposium held at the Royal Geographical Society, London on 22 and 23 October.

An impressive line up of international speakers includes Mark Carwardine, Danny Ellinger, Charlie Hamilton James, Stefano Unterthiner, and many more.

The keynote presentation at WildPhotos 2010 will be given by David Doubilet, one of underwater’s most influential photographers. Join him on a fascinating photographic journey through his career, covering his innovative ways to photograph marine subjects and his discovery that promoting awareness through photography can make a real difference for conservation.

Nothing irritates TV presenter, active conservationist and photographer Mark Carwardine more than unscrupulous wildlife photographers. As the digital revolution opens up a whole new world of possibilities Carwardine, along with Danny Ellinger director of the Dutch nature photo agency Foto Nature, will host a discussion on the question ‘Photographic deceit – how far is a step too far?’

Kathy Moran, senior editor at National Geographic magazine, has produced more than 160 stories for the magazine since 1990 and is always on the lookout for new contributors for its natural history inventory. Moran will join editors from BBC Wildlife and Outdoor Photography magazines in a forum on the future of photography in publishing.

Tim Laman has a reputation for bringing back shots of nearly impossible subjects including some of the most critically endangered birds in the world such as the Nuku Hiva Pigeon and the Visayan Wrinkled Hornbill of the Philippines. Laman will show what in-camera video can do for the photographer.

US photo-journalist Mark Leong will reveal some of his trade secrets; Italian Stefano Unterthiner will explain why it pays to fall in love with your subject and Danny Ellinger from the Netherlands will be looking at new technology and championing the importance of originality.

Fresh from his recent BBC series Halcyon River Diaries Charlie Hamilton James will share his technical tips for low light, high speed and under water.

The event will close with a series of unique behind the scenes presentations by winners of the 2010 Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition (winners names to be announced on 21 October).

Tickets and a full programme are now available at www.wildphotos.org.uk. A one-day ticket costs £110; two-day tickets are £180.