For numerous years, the renowned international photographer, Scott Trees, has captivated diverse audiences with speaking presentations rooted in his extraordinary encounters and fascinating connections across the globe. Having grown up in the show horse industry, Scott forged a successful career within the equestrian realm before expanding his expertise into various arenas of commercial and editorial photography.

Scott extends an array of educational, motivational, and inspirational presentations tailored to a wide spectrum of audiences, ranging from organizations and clubs to professionals, colleges, and schools. As an engaging and often humorous speaker, Scott establishes an emotional connection with his listeners, generously sharing the knowledge, experiences, and wisdom gleaned from the diverse undertakings of his life. The consistently positive feedback from attendees attests to the impact and resonance of Scott's presentations.

Educational Presentations

The Power of Emotion in Advertising

In today's visual and competitive marketplace, an image that captures attention is a critical component. In this presentation, The Power of Emotion in Advertising, Scott discusses how a photograph that connects with the viewing audience on an emotional level has a better chance of generating response and recognition for the product being promoted. Supported throughout by images that illustrate the key concepts he shares, this presentation guides participants through understanding how to capture and utilize emotional images in advertising.

The Business of Being A Creative

International photographer Scott Trees has lived the creative life that many people dream about; he has traveled the world to exotic locations, photographed a variety of subjects and got paid to do it. However, he understands that talent alone does not guarantee success; an awareness of the business aspects is essential to making photography or any creative business endeavor a full-time profession. In this presentation, Scott shares the relevant business lessons he has learned and changes he has made throughout his career. He is open about the challenges in his professional and personal life, mistakes he has made, competition, business and tax considerations, and accepting criticism. These are just a few of the many topics covered in this informative presentation relating to the business of being a creative.

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The Art of the Image in Advertising

Advertising has become a focal point within today's equine industry, presenting a challenge in the selection of images amidst a saturated visual landscape. However, it remains a pivotal element for achieving success. Leveraging his extensive experience collaborating with diverse commercial and individual clients, Scott provides valuable insights into the art of image selection for effective advertising. Throughout his career, Scott's captured images have not only elevated his clients' visibility but have also attracted new customers to their endeavors. Whether marketing a stallion's breeding, promoting a sale horse, or showcasing professional services, the chosen image must maximize its impact. The question arises: are you investing your resources wisely in strategically chosen images that enable your advertisements to shine amid the visual overload? This educational presentation aims to empower you with the knowledge to discern which types of images resonate in today's market and the reasons behind their effectiveness.

The Art of Seeing Light

Photography at its most basic is the act of capturing reflected light. For anyone wanting to improve their photographic results, an understanding and learning of how to “see” light is essential. It is the photographer’s paintbrush and mastering how to properly use light can take a mundane scene and make it exceptional. There are many sources of light, however the one to which all photographers have access is the natural light of the sun. International photographer Scott Trees has provided his talents throughout the world for a variety of clients and subjects and is noted for his dramatic use of natural lighting. In this presentation Scott shares decades of photographic experience in learning how to see and better utilize light regardless of the subject.

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Motivational and Inspirational Presentations

Because of Horses, A Photographic Journey of Lessons Learned

Scott has spent his entire lifetime involved with horses in one fashion or another and provides his professional services to a wide variety of international Equestrian and commercial clientele. Illustrated throughout by his stunning images, Scott shares the memorable events that have impacted his life and the lessons he has learned. Here is what Anne L. had to say:

“I was completely mesmerized by your presentation…your photos, the quality of your art, and the honesty of your conversation. You made me feel like I was an old friend and we were catching up…”

This presentation is an ideal fit for any organization looking to inspire their audience with a very moving and inspirational program.

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Tails and Trails

In this lighthearted presentation, Scott displays images of his interesting and unique journeys around the world as he shares “behind the scenes” stories of the images he displays. Often funny, sometimes poignant or thought provoking, and always entertaining, this program is a fascinating photographic journey of his vision and life.

Living a Life of Intentional Choice

As with all people, Scott has had to face many challenges, both professionally and personally, along his journey to success. Throughout “Living a Life of Intentional Choice” he speaks about dealing with life’s challenges and the effort it takes to get the intentional results you want in life. Scott shares some of his key life experiences, foremost being a cancer survivor, and how they impacted his life. Scott discusses his personal philosophy and specific tools and that can be used to help deal with the inevitable challenges and crises we encounter in life. As with his other presentations, many in his audience find the tools he mentions beneficial and unique. This presentation places more emphasis on the spoken word rather than on visual images.

What Others Are Saying About Scott's Presentations

"Your presentation was given to a packed house of students, alumni and even a handful of professionals that you have worked with in the past. The presentation was honest, lighthearted and colorful from experiences throughout your career. Possibly even more important though, you provided specific examples of things to do and not to do to break into the industry, this proved to be insightful to students and recent alumni. I didn't see a cell phone picked up throughout the entire event"

"We would welcome having you come back to speak with our students and found the event to be very beneficial!"

Stacy Said, Art Institute of Colorado

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"I was completely mesmerized by your presentation...your photos, the quality of your art, and the honesty of your conversation. You made me feel like I was an old friend..." ~ Anne L. on Because of Horses presentation

"The incredible photos you shared immediately captured our youth members and illustrated the pertinent insights you shared..." Katie Reynolds

"I want to thank you for the wonderful and compelling presentation you gave to our community last week. The residents, staff, and marketing guests thoroughly enjoyed the rich images and amazing stories. We hope to have you back again next year for another great event."

Eric Jensen, Sun Terrace Prosser

"I have received notes from attendees commenting on the impact you had personally and the effect of the art presented" Kent Mayfield

Previous Speaking Engagements:

Al Khamsa

Alberta Horse Conference

American Horse Publications

Arabian Horse Association

Art Institute of Colorado

Diablo Arabian Horse Association

Kentucky Horse Park, Gallery Feature as well

Lakestone Terrace

Morgan Horse Association

Pacific Resources

Pyramid Society, Egyptian Event

Region 9 Arabian Horse Association

Region 12 Arabian Horse Association

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

Sun Terrace Prosser

Trinity Terrace

References are available upon request.