Jimmy Nelson
Keynote Speaker: Renowned Photographer, Cultural Preservationist, Award-Winning Author
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Jimmy Nelson Biography
Jimmy Nelson's dream is to visually unite indigenous cultures in their natural environment and place them on the highest stage of respect. He photographs the people in a romantic and stylized way, placing them on the highest possible platform of respect. He hopes that through his work indigenous cultures will gain a better understanding of their authenticity and the important role they play in the future of the world. This personal artistic documentation is a way to spark love for the indigenous people and celebrate human diversity and beauty.
People are always central to his work. Days, weeks or even months are invested in building mutual trust so that both parties are able to build a deep connection. This is achieved by displaying boundless curiosity and admiration for the people he photographs. His artistic presentation is very thoughtful with the aim of honoring the beauty of the indigenous cultures and their connection to the essence of what it means to be human. Jimmy Nelson's art offers a new perspective on how powerful, rich and inspiring Indigenous cultures are. For him they are the living example of how to live in harmony with yourself, the other and the Earth.
In addition to his photographic endeavors, Nelson has become a prominent cultural keynote speaker, focusing on unity and innovation within organizations through understanding diverse cultures. His keynotes often explore how ancient cultural wisdom can address modern challenges and enhance leadership and collaboration in corporate settings. He has been featured at prestigious platforms, including TEDx events, and his contributions to photography and cultural preservation have been recognized with several accolades, including a Webby Award for his interactive book and app. In 2016, he launched the Jimmy Nelson Foundation to further promote cultural diversity and global connections. Nelson continues to travel and photograph, sharing his work at international museums and leading photographic art galleries, and engaging audiences at various international conferences.
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Jimmy Nelson Speaking Topics
Jimmy Nelson has been photographing indigenous cultures all his life, but during the recent global restrictions, he began to realize that you don't have to travel far to the ends of the world to discover exceptional human beauty. With this in mind, Jimmy started making art closer to home, resulting in his latest project “Between the Sea and the Sky” about the Netherlands, his most personal work to date.
Why is identity so important? How do you find your identity? What is the message you want to communicate with your work and how are you going to achieve it? In his lecture, Jimmy personally takes you to the ultimate search for self.
Jimmy Nelson aims to share the diversity of humanity with the world. We are all unique but at the same time the same. His dream is to connect people with a sense of respect for themselves and each other and the natural world.
In today's society, almost every company is working to be more inclusive and to implement more diversity within the organization. Diversity not only poses challenges, but also offers opportunities. It is important to harness the power of diversity. Diverse teams are more innovative because they think from different angles. What can you do yourself, as an individual, employee or CEO, to achieve this goal? Together with Jimmy you will explore the boundaries and tackle this adventure! The horizon is infinite and offers new perspectives.
What is the message Jimmy is trying to convey with his project and what did he have to do to achieve that goal? What is the ultimate ART of his message?
What has Jimmy encountered during his travels and meetings with different cultures? Why is vulnerability and modesty so important? Jimmy will tell you how awareness of your own behavior can influence your connection in a positive way.
How do you bring people into synergy for 'the perfect picture' and does this even exist? Jimmy tells visually that it's not about the photo, but that the connection and richness of the journey itself is the ultimate destination.
All these questions and more will be answered during his exciting lecture where Jimmy gives you a compelling insight into his world. By being creative and groundbreaking, Jimmy often surprises himself with new insights during his own lectures. By interactively involving the audience, he ensures that this is not just a lecture, but an enriching experience!
The recent pandemic has changed our lives, including in the workplace. By working remotely, we as people have literally started to live more distantly. We feel less connection with our colleagues whom we have seen more online than in real life in recent years. The new trend of online communication using ever evolving technology is only increasing. The Metaverse is right around the corner. Jimmy wants to wake us up to the implications of this and the importance of always keeping one foot in the Human-verse.
Jimmy knows better than anyone the importance of connection. Connecting is essential for gaining trust and building a meaningful relationship, not only with another person, but also with yourself. Until you understand yourself you cannot make a valuable connection with anyone else. What can we learn from him to reconnect with ourselves and our fellow man, and maintain that deeper connection?
How do I book Jimmy Nelson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jimmy Nelson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jimmy Nelson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jimmy Nelson or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Jimmy Nelson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jimmy Nelson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jimmy Nelson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Jimmy Nelson speak about?
Jimmy Nelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Photography, Author, Non-Profit and Economy.
Where does Jimmy Nelson travel from?
Jimmy Nelson generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jimmy Nelson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jimmy Nelson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jimmy Nelson for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jimmy Nelson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Jimmy Nelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art & Design, Photography and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jimmy Nelson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jimmy Nelson generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lynsey Addario, Lorna Simpson and Trevor Paglen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jimmy Nelson for an upcoming event.
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Jimmy Nelson Speaking Topics
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Looking for Your Identity
Jimmy Nelson has been photographing indigenous cultures all his life, but during the recent global restrictions, he began to realize that you don't have to travel far to the ends of the world to discover exceptional human beauty. With this in mind, Jimmy started making art closer to home, resulting in his latest project “Between the Sea and the Sky” about the Netherlands, his most personal work to date.
Why is identity so important? How do you find your identity? What is the message you want to communicate with your work and how are you going to achieve it? In his lecture, Jimmy personally takes you to the ultimate search for self.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Jimmy Nelson aims to share the diversity of humanity with the world. We are all unique but at the same time the same. His dream is to connect people with a sense of respect for themselves and each other and the natural world.
In today's society, almost every company is working to be more inclusive and to implement more diversity within the organization. Diversity not only poses challenges, but also offers opportunities. It is important to harness the power of diversity. Diverse teams are more innovative because they think from different angles. What can you do yourself, as an individual, employee or CEO, to achieve this goal? Together with Jimmy you will explore the boundaries and tackle this adventure! The horizon is infinite and offers new perspectives.
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Jimmy’s Message
What is the message Jimmy is trying to convey with his project and what did he have to do to achieve that goal? What is the ultimate ART of his message?
What has Jimmy encountered during his travels and meetings with different cultures? Why is vulnerability and modesty so important? Jimmy will tell you how awareness of your own behavior can influence your connection in a positive way.
How do you bring people into synergy for 'the perfect picture' and does this even exist? Jimmy tells visually that it's not about the photo, but that the connection and richness of the journey itself is the ultimate destination.
All these questions and more will be answered during his exciting lecture where Jimmy gives you a compelling insight into his world. By being creative and groundbreaking, Jimmy often surprises himself with new insights during his own lectures. By interactively involving the audience, he ensures that this is not just a lecture, but an enriching experience!
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Connection
The recent pandemic has changed our lives, including in the workplace. By working remotely, we as people have literally started to live more distantly. We feel less connection with our colleagues whom we have seen more online than in real life in recent years. The new trend of online communication using ever evolving technology is only increasing. The Metaverse is right around the corner. Jimmy wants to wake us up to the implications of this and the importance of always keeping one foot in the Human-verse.
Jimmy knows better than anyone the importance of connection. Connecting is essential for gaining trust and building a meaningful relationship, not only with another person, but also with yourself. Until you understand yourself you cannot make a valuable connection with anyone else. What can we learn from him to reconnect with ourselves and our fellow man, and maintain that deeper connection?
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How do I book Jimmy Nelson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jimmy Nelson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jimmy Nelson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jimmy Nelson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jimmy Nelson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jimmy Nelson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jimmy Nelson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jimmy Nelson speak about?
Jimmy Nelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Photography, Author, Non-Profit and Economy. -
Where does Jimmy Nelson travel from?
Jimmy Nelson generally travels from Amsterdam, Netherlands and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jimmy Nelson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jimmy Nelson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jimmy Nelson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jimmy Nelson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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