Toby speaks about saying yes to fear, uncertainty and opportunity, using real expedition and filmmaking stories as proof rather than just motivation. His talks blend lessons from projects in places such as Iceland, the Matterhorn, Nepal and Kyrgyzstan with practical mindset tools including comfort zone stretching, resilience, decision making under pressure, and creating luck through action. He also shares insights on storytelling in harsh environments and building a creative career with purpose, authenticity and community.
Get in touch to enquire about availability - toby@tobyroney.com
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"We were delighted to welcome Toby Roney to our recent careers fair, where he spoke about his work as a photographer and filmmaker specialising in adventure and expedition storytelling.
Toby immediately connected with his audience. His presentation balanced striking real-world experience with honest insight into the discipline, preparation and perseverance required to succeed in the creative industries. Students were fascinated by his stories from Iceland, the Alps and Kyrgyzstan, but equally appreciative of the practical guidance he offered on building skills, credibility and resilience. Throughout the event, Toby remained approachable and generous with his time, engaging in thoughtful conversations and answering questions with patience and candour. He encouraged students to remain curious, develop technical competence and be adaptable, which are all qualities that extend far beyond photography.
His visit was both inspiring and down to earth, and we are very grateful for the professionalism and enthusiasm he brought to the event."
- Toby Humphry, Head of Careers at King’s Ely
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"Having Toby speak at the October Cambridge Photography Show was a real highlight. He brought a brilliant mix of honesty, experience and energy, and the audience really connected with his stories from the field. His session was inspiring, practical and genuinely memorable, and we had great feedback afterwards. We would be very happy to have him back at Campkins again."
- Rhys Taylor, Event Coordinator at Campkins Cameras
