inspire your audience with creative enrichment presentations
by lena hyde
now booking FALL 2026-2027
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 & ART PRESENTATIONS
designed to UPLIFT, ENGAGE & INSPIRE
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
ART & HISTORY TOPICS
• Creative Flex: Miami’s Art Scene
• The Caribbean Aesthetic: Why Island Style Always Wins
• Latin Pop Art Explosion: From Frida’s Legacy to Instagram Icons
• Carnival Couture: Costumes, Craft & Caribbean Creativity
• The Art of Travel: Journeys That Inspired Masterpieces
• 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
Lena Hyde brings the insight of a museum curator, the style of a storyteller, and the sensibility of someone who knows you’re on vacation.
— Max Becker, Entertainment Coordinator, Celebrity Cruises
meet lena
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
2026 calendar
Washington DC • Miami • New York • London • Tokyo • Cartagena • Lisbon • Porto • Barcelona • Ibiza
Intro for the first in a series of lectures on Caribbean and South American Art:
“Tonight’s talk will leave you feeling a little smarter, a little more enlightened, and a little more curious than you expected. You’re about to take a fast, visual journey through Latin pop art — from iconic figures like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, to contemporary artists whose work lives just as comfortably on city walls and Instagram feeds as they do in major museums.
This isn’t an art history lecture. It’s a story about how images travel — through streets, cultures, politics, and now, our phones. It’s about color, humor, speed, rebellion, and how artists from South America and the Caribbean reshaped pop art long before it was trending.”
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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!
