inspire your audience with creative enrichment presentations

by lena hyde

Lena is a Beyond The Podium Speaker with Celebrity Cruises on their two newest ships: Ascent and Beyond.

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GET TO KNOW LENA

Lena Hyde is an internationally acclaimed photographer, author, and educator with 25+ years of experience inspiring audiences to see the world through the lens of art and storytelling. Celebrated for her warm, engaging presence and inspiring teaching style, Lena brings a rare blend of expertise, charm, and creative insight to every presentation she delivers.

She is the author of two best-selling photography books published by Random House, and her work has been featured in leading magazines, newspapers, and art books. Her imagery has appeared on Hallmark cards, been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, and is part of private collections across the globe.

Holding degrees in both Photography and Art History, Lena has taught thousands of students in more than 15 countries. Her enriching lectures make art and photography accessible, meaningful, and deeply enjoyable for guests of all ages and backgrounds.

What sets Lena apart is her ability to craft customized, visually captivating presentations on Photography and Art History that resonate with well-traveled, intellectually curious audiences. Her talks are polished, memorable, and consistently well-received—and her flexible travel schedule allows for last-minute availability when needed.

Lena is based in Old Town Alexandria, minutes from Washington, D.C.

PHOTOGRAPHY TOPICS

• Tell Unique Travel Stories with Photos
• Photographing the Story of Your Life
• 10 Steps to Taking Amazing Photos
• Create Professional-Looking Portraits with Your iPhone
• The Essential iPhone Photography Crash Course

ART & HISTORY TOPICS

• The Art of Travel: Journeys That Inspired Masterpieces
• The World’s Most Dazzling Museums: Behind the Velvet Ropes
• Bohemia and Beyond: Artists Who Rewrote the Rules
• The Rise of Indigenous Artists in Global Art History
• The Art of the Self-Portrait: From Rembrandt to the Selfie

* Custom-designed presentations are also available to create unforgettable, tailor-made enrichment experiences.

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PHOTOGRAPHY, ART & HISTORY PRESENTATIONS

designed to UPLIFT, ENGAGE & INSPIRE

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We enjoyed Lena's classes and were able to use the principles she taught immediately.

Her approach is inspiring, professional,
and highly entertaining.

— ELLIE & CHARLES, EAST SUSSEX U.K.

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Lena's presentations were one of the highlights of our transatlantic cruise with celebrity!

— ALLISON & ROBERT, TORONTO

Enrichment Presentations

2025 calendar

Washington DC •  Honolulu •  Miami •  Bermuda •  Azores • Canary Islands •  London • Tahiti • San Francisco •  Lisbon • Rome • Naples • Istanbul •  Create •  Mykonos • Santorini •  Rio De Janeiro •  Montevideo •  Buenes Aires • Tokyo

Lena is a true professional, with a keen eye for detail, visually gorgeous presentations, and the type of content you can feel proud to deliver to discerning audiences.

— Dr. Nichola Gutgold, Communication Expert and Author

Cruise ship photography and art history enrichment presentations.
Cruise ship photography and art history enrichment presentations.

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Lena is based in Old Town Alexandria, minutes from Washington DC, and is available for worldwide travel.

She looks forward to hearing from you!