Alec Watson

Alec gained a profound understanding on how we see after an emergency surgery for Glaucoma left him with compromised eyesight. Alec's brain slowly compensated for vision loss; his experience with neuroplasicity forever changed his model of how we see and perceive. With new insight in vision, Alec changed his focus and approach to visual media and branding. ​ Through the use of visual illusions, Alec opens with some fun and interactive science, teaching the audience the limitations of a viewer's ability to see and visualize. Understanding the limitations of what we see creates a foundation for effective visual communication. Knowing how we much we actually see on our mobile devices and screens, Alec shows how science and marketers are using technologies to analyze how consumers respond to visuals. The results are initially surprising, but easily understandable. ​ Moving into beautiful imagery and effective visual communication strategies, Alec leaves the audience with a complete

Imagine getting iPhone and Android camera lessons from a photographer and filmmaker that has created over a billion impressions for celebrities and fortune 500 companies! This is the ONE presentation where you don't have to put your phone away! ​ Alec LOVES teaching people how to take WAY better images on their mobile device. ​ Part presentation and part workshop, Alec will shoot live to the big screen to show you how every choice will net you a better image. ​ Almost all of the campaigns Alec films and photographs have a social media team capturing BTS and endorsements to promote the brand. With a full understanding of the importance of Social Media influence, Alec always helps out the social media teams with better lighting, angles and is always up for answering questions. One day, it occurred to him: "I should just show people how to do this." ​ Beginning to end: ​ Lighting! The MOST important ingredient of an image. Great light isn't just found in expensive lights - it's a