Public Speaking and Emceeing

Need an engaging and professional host for your event or conference?

Through her relatable, authentic manner Alex has enthralled audiences ranging from one thousand school children to packed theatres of professional business adults.

She has performed at the world’s second-largest annual arts festival (Adelaide Fringe), travelled the world to stand on stage at photography conferences and expos, and emceed charity events to help raise funds for rescue animals.

Alex can customise a presentation to meet any need and is available to speak for corporations, women’s groups, photography organisations and events, animal rescue functions, school groups, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure lovers. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact Alex to discuss your event or presentation requirements.

“I was at your presentation and I am so happy I went! You were amazing and made it so much fun. Thank you!”
Heather, USA
Heather, USA
“You were phenomenal! Thank you so much for the lessons and all of the laughs.”
Sandy, USA
Sandy, USA
“You were amazing! I loved the humour aspect and how you intertwined your photos into the presentation on the business side. Thank you so much!”
Shannon, USA
Shannon, USA
“You were wonderful, a breath of fresh air. Your slides were to the point, but with just enough humour to keep it interesting. Thank you for travelling so far to come speak to us.”
Dana, USA
Dana, USA
“Was just speaking to a rep from a print lab and she was telling me how she saw the most amazing presentation from a pet photographer at WPPI. Guess who? You!”
Ewan, Scotland
Ewan, Scotland
“It was a great class! Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. I took lots of notes and pictures!”
Charley, USA
Charley, USA
“Fantastic presentation! Thank you so much. I truly connected to all parts of it!”
Marcy, USA
Marcy, USA
“I loved it! It’s been my favourite presentation so far!”
Suz, USA
Suz, USA
“A great speaker and I needed to hear that information.”
Jade, USA
Jade, USA
"You were an absolutely brilliant MC. You encouraged people to donate, made people laugh and interacted with the audience so well. You have the gift of the gab and we raised so much money because of you!"
Sasha, Australia
Sasha, Australia
“A great, humour-infused business presentation by Alex Cearns of Houndstooth Studio.”
Christine, USA
Christine, USA
“Thanks for being here at WPPI. Loved your lecture!”
Fullyarauzed Photography, USA
Fullyarauzed Photography, USA
“Just got out of your Ducks in a Row Business Bootcamp talk at WPPI Vegas. Great job! Funny, entertaining and definitely informative.”
A Visual Hunter Photography, USA
A Visual Hunter Photography, USA
“Really enjoyed your business boot camp session!”
Li, USA
Li, USA
“I had never heard of you before, but I came out of your class a fan! I won't ever forget your name now.”
Brian, USA
Brian, USA
” I took your boot camp class and just wanted to say thanks for all the great info. I really enjoyed the class.”
Elizabeth, USA
Elizabeth, USA
"You were a superb MC yesterday. You were very professional and warm. It was thoroughly enjoyable as a result."
Marsha, Australia
Marsha, Australia
“Fantastic work! Your talk at WPPI was amazing and so helpful! I can’t wait to put your knowledge into practice!”
Chelsea, USA
Chelsea, USA
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Presentation Topics

  • Business Success in a Niche Market
  • Ducks in a Row Business Bootcamp
  • Mind Your Business
  • Force of Mind – Mental Strength in Business
  • The Magic of Photography
  • The Seven Factors for Better Animal Photography
  • Wildlife Photography
  • Travel Photography – Expectations vs Reality
  • Passion, Purpose and Giving Back: Leading a life you love
  • Being Your Authentic Self in Business
  • Alex’s Story: From law maker to image maker
  • Animals Are Joy: Ways Animals enrich our lives (shown through images and stories)
  • Taking Your Photography to the Next Level
  • Story Time: Sharing stories behind iconic images
  • Better Pet and Animal Photography
  • Studio Animal Portraiture
  • Post Production Live Seminars

Presentations (In person & online)

Finding Light & Backdrops Anywhere – Animal Image Makers Conference  Minnesota USA

Mind Your Business – Animal Image Makers Conference Minnesota USA

Keynote – Photograph is Magic – Animal Image Makers Conference Minnesota USA

Go Wild – Seven Factors for Better Animal Portraits – Samy’s Cameras Los Angeles USA 

Go Wild – Seven Factors for Better Animal Portraits – B&H Camera Superstore New York USA 

Portfolio Essentials – Judging Workshop for Photographers & Judges – Perth AU

Hair Of The Dog Conference – Force of Mind – Global

The Pet Photographers Club Virtual  Conference – Make Money While You Sleep With Passive Income Streams – Global

Emcee Photo Live Expo – Perth AU

In the Photo Biz Presentation – Perth AU

Photo Inspo Festival – The Magic of Photography – Perth AU

Emcee Free the Bears 27th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon – Perth AU

Emcee Free the Bears 26th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon – Perth AU

Kelby One Class –  How to Ignite Your Photography Business – Global

Kelby One Wildlife Conference – Florida USA – Global

The Pet Photographers Club Virtual Conference – Ducks In a Row Business Bootcamp – Global

PhotoPLUS Virtual Sessions – New York City USA – Global

Kenmore Camera Store – Online Conference & Webinar, Washington USA

Keynote – Precision Camera University (PCU) – Texas USA

Breakout Session – Precision Camera University (PCU) – Texas USA

Wedding Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) – Ducks in a Row Business Bootcamp, Las Vegas USA

Australian Institute of Professional Photography – Photographer Sessions, Perth AU

Australian Institute of Professional Photography – Decathlon, Perth AU

South West Visual Arts Spectacular – Bunbury AU

Animal Image Makers Conference – Business Bootcamp, Minneapolis USA

Animal Image Makers Conference – Keynote, Minneapolis USA

Adelaide Fringe Festival – From Law Maker to Image Maker  AU

Perth Fringe Festival – Perth AU

Samy’s Camera Store for Tamron USA – Los Angeles USA 

Keynote – Master Builders WA Women in Building and Construction (WINBAC) Annual Luncheon – Perth AU

Bali Nights Gala Dinner – Perth AU

Live seminars for Profoto / BenQ / Tamron – Golobal

Keynote – Event Industry Association Wisdom Wine and Waffle Luncheon – Perth AU

Keynote – Wild Women Luncheon – Perth AU

B&H Camera Superstore Event Space – New York City USA

St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls – Perth AU

Beehive Montessori School Upper Primary Students – Perth AU

Australian Photographic Society Conference (APSCON) – Bunbury AU

Celebrate Photography with the Fremantle Centre for Creative Photography – Fremantle AU

Photo Live Expo with Camera Electronic 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 – Perth AU

Homeless And Abused Animal Rescue Team (H.A.A.R.T.) Fur Ball – Perth AU

Brightside Farm Sanctuary Voices for Animals Gala – Hobart AU

Perth Advocates for the Earth’s Creating Change Barrister’s Forum – Perth AU

Australian Veterinary Association’s Women’s Veterinary Network – Perth AU

Free The Bears Gala Ball – Perth AU

Free The Bears 21st Birthday – Perth AU

Free The Bears 21st Birthday – Adelaide AU

Free The Bears Fundraising Event – Sydney AU

Free The Bears Fundraising Event – Adelaide AU

Free The Bears Volunteer Group – Perth AU

Glade Senior Citizens Centre – Fremantle AU

Photo Expose Western Australia – Perth AU

Camera Electronic Seminar for Tamron Lenses – Perth AU

HeART Speak Webinar  – Global

SanDISK & Australian Photography Magazine Webinar – Wondourous Wildlife & Workflows – Global

BenQ Webinar – Editing Animal Images – Globalmage Makers Conference

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