Julie Ritson MBE is a former BBC News camerawoman with 36 years' experience covering global conflicts, including the Russian/Chechyna conflict, Afghanistan post 9/11, the 2003 Iraq invasion and the Ukraine War.
A specialist in frontline reporting and military embeds, she also trained the next generation of camera crews.
Awarded an MBE in 2026, she was the first female broadcast news camerawoman to receive this honour.
View sample lecture clips on Youtube links below
Cruise Ship Lecture - Titles and Descriptions
Behind the Lens - From Wall Street to the Kremlin
Listen as BBC News Camerawoman Julie recounts what it was like moving from the BBC Business News bureau in New York to covering the Russian war in Chechnya and filming inside the Kremlin.
Dangerous Places - Filming in Afghanistan post 9/11
Find out what it’s like working as a BBC News camerawoman in Afghanistan during the war against the Taliban after 9/11.
Dangerous Places - Filming in a War Zone
Find out what it was like to film BBC News reports in hostile environments around the world including Gaza, Iraq and Ukraine.
My Memorable Moments
Listen as BBC News Camerawoman Julie Ritson recalls her most memorable experiences, from interviewing a President to filming in freezing temperatures.
Smartphone Photography Workshop
Learn how to take great photographs of your travels using just your Smartphone.
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Smartphone Video Filming Workshop
Learn how to record great videos of your travels using just your Smartphone.
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Optional:
Q&A with Julie Ritson MBE: Ask your questions and hear more stories and insights from Julie’s remarkable career covering the News in some of the world’s toughest environments.
New Titles for 2027:
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History of Photojournalism in Ten Photographs
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Broadcast TV News through the Decades
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