Testimonials
Video Excerpts from Chris Noble’s presentation “The Creative Adventure”
The Creative Adventure, Inaugural Outdoor Photo Expo (sponsored by Photo District News at the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show), August 4, 2011, Salt Lake City, Utah
“I think what your talk brought most was a stillness amidst the craziness of the industry. I am switching from family portrait photography to environmental/conservation photography and your talk about being yourself definitely helped.”
—Jessica Riehl, attendee
“I really thought your presentation was outstanding and I think what made it so effective was how you blended inspirational ideas with information. The stories of your career were very interesting and I think all aspiring photographers like to hear about the personal experience of how others have achieved success in the field…you have lived a great life of adventure…”
—David Stoker, attendee
The Business of Outdoor Photography, Salt Lake Community College, March 10, 2010 Salt Lake City, Utah
“A Chris Noble presentation is not just another one of your ‘pretty pictures’ lectures – although there are certainly plenty of high quality and inspirational images to experience along the presentation’s journey. Mr. Noble gives a very inspiring and informative presentation, while keeping it down to earth, and approachable. His years of experience, miles of world travel, creative vision, and mindfulness approach to photographic assignments are shared in detail with a ‘real world’ and honest approach. His presentations will reach across the so-called categories of photography, offering an incisive photographic discourse and perspective for all. Chris openly shares his photographic experiences and knowledge with an honest and insightful approach into the aspects of business, vision, assignment and editorial based photography. I would highly recommend one of Mr. Noble’s presentations, not only to aspiring adventure photographers or artists, but also to the long-time photo vet of any photographic style who is looking for inspiration and wishing to gain knowledge and insight of a successful life in photography. And if an inspirational ‘pretty pictures’ presentation is all you’re looking for, Chris will not disappoint.”
-Terry Martin, Instructor
Salt Lake Community College
Visual Art & Design/Photo
“My name is Jesse Coss and I am a photographer in Salt Lake City. I attended your lecture and presentation today at the Community College. You did a great job and provided me with some very useful information. I have been shooting for a while now and have been trying to figure out where I want to take my photography. Just recently I have been shooting more of what I truly enjoy and remembered why I got into photography in the first place. Your lecture was timed perfectly to where I am at in my photography path–attempting to shoot what I actually want to shoot for a living. Thanks!
—Jesse Coss, Student
“Thank you for taking time to speak to the students of Salt Lake Community College. Your presentation was very enjoyable and extremely helpful to students who are preparing for a career in the visual and graphic arts field.”
—Vern Rawcliffe, staff Salt Lake Community College
The Adventure of Sustainability, The Mountaineers Club, Seattle Washington, May 7, 2010
“We gave Chris the topic of Sustainability: to discuss how he interprets it through his profession as a photographer. Not only did Chris have a variety of images to portray the topic, but used throught provoking quotes to inspire our members to protect the beautiful planet we were given. Chris also reminded everyone to take a minute to “let your soul catch up,” a quote that has since resonated with almost all the attendees. Not only did Chris’s speech captivate the audience with stories from his childhood and various adventures, but his images were breath taking.”
—Brooke Miller, Event Coordinator, The Mountaineers
“THANK YOU SOOOO much for the thought you put into your ‘MORE than a photo…’ presentation last Friday evening at the Seattle Mountaineers program! ”
—Mardi Rediske, attendee
Wilderness & Creativity, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, September 14, 2011, Salt Lake City, Utah
“Chris’s presentation was eloquent, moving and thoughtful. He wove strands from his personal life and experience as a professional photographer into a compelling call for action on behalf of conservation of wild places, and the creativity they inspire.”
—Deeda Seed, Associate Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA)
One of the world's leading adventure photographers, Chris Noble is also a writer and multi-media producer whose work celebrates the beauty of nature and inspires people to live healthier, more mindful, and sustainable lives. He's a veteran of over thirty expeditions ranging from Denali to Everest; the peaks of the Alps to the jungles of Borneo; from the Arctic to remote regions of Burma and Bhutan. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications, including Life, National Geographic, Newsweek, Orion, Outside, and Rolling Stone. Noble collaborates with environmental, conservation and aid organizations such as Round River Conservation Studies and Lily Yeh's Barefoot Artists, and he speaks on the topics of adventure, creativity, photography, and sustainability to audiences worldwide.