Telling Stories in Harsh Environments by Toby Roney - CPS 25 Talks

The Cambridge Photography Show is honoured to welcome Toby Roney as a keynote speaker in this year’s line-up. In Telling Stories in Harsh Environments, Toby brings us face-to-face with the extremes of expedition photography—from remote landscapes to once-in-a-lifetime moments captured on the edge. This is a flagship event—seats will go fast. Book now and don’t miss out.

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In this adrenaline-charged keynote, Toby Roney—acclaimed expedition photographer and filmmaker—shares what it’s really like to shoot in some of the most remote and demanding places on Earth. From ski tours across Icelandic ice caps to aerial volcano shoots in the Galápagos, Toby’s work blends creative storytelling with unshakable resilience.

Told with grit, honesty, and a good dose of humour, his stories offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at documenting world-first ascents, working with adaptive athletes, and navigating unpredictable, high-stakes environments—often far from help and even further from comfort.

🔥 What You’ll Experience:

• Real-world challenges of expedition photography and filmmaking
• Insights into shooting in extreme weather and remote terrain
• Kit and logistics breakdowns from the field
• Candid stories of failure, triumph, and human connection
• Lessons in grit, adaptability, and finding calm through the chaos

👋 About Toby:With a background in action sports and storytelling, Toby Roney has carved out a reputation for crafting rich, human-centred visual stories in some of the most inhospitable places on the planet. Whether climbing, skiing, or flying into volcanic craters, his lens finds moments of beauty, emotion, and raw reality—often under intense pressure.

If you’re drawn to the wild, inspired by human resilience, or simply want to understand what it takes to bring back images from the edge—this talk is your front-row seat.

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