My presentations combine my imagery with motivational storytelling, focusing on merging STEM with the arts, and inspiring audiences to connect with the ecosystems around them.

Contact me via email for your next event, club meeting, conference, or anything else! I’m experienced presenting both virtually and in person.

soren.goldsmith@gmail.com

Speaking Topics

Storytelling for Conservation

I will share my journey and expertise in using photography to protect ecosystems and inspire action. You’ll discover how your own photography can make a difference, learn the essentials of project design for impactful storytelling, and explore how to create images that resonate emotionally with audiences. This webinar will equip you with the tools and inspiration to tell compelling stories that drive conservation efforts.

Cameras That See What We Can’t: Photography and Engineering for Conservation

I will take you behind the scenes of my approach to nature photography, blending technology and creative storytelling to reveal the hidden wonders of our world. Learn the process of designing and deploying purpose-built tools to capture the unseen, from microscopic marine life to elusive urban animals, and create impactful visuals that inspire awe and action.

Exploration Engineering: Finding Where Art and STEM Intersects (For Students)

As a National Geographic Explorer and engineer, I build custom cameras to reveal hidden worlds in nature that are usually impossible to see. In this talk, I’ll share how science, technology, and creativity come together to capture wildlife in new ways and inspire conservation. Students will discover how blending STEM with art can open doors to innovation, storytelling, and real-world impact.