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Travel

The Travel Group is very active and welcomes all RPS members. We enjoy hearing members' ideas, seeing new images in the galleries, learning from one another and meeting when possible.

All RPS members are welcome to join the Travel Group.

The Group was formed in 1990 to promote the enjoyment and understanding of travel photography: of trying to capture the spirit of places we visit and, through photography, sharing that spirit with others. The Group provides a forum where members can improve their knowledge and exchange views regarding travel photography and related issues.

The Group is at its liveliest and most effective when there is discussion involving a wide range of members.

 

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James Kerwin: Abandoned & Heritage Architecture

James has built a comprehensive portfolio that features some of the world's most fascinating places.

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James's journeys, in pursuit of new experiences, have been countless, and in 2019 he based himself permanently outside of the UK; starting a photography adventure tour company, first in Tbilisi, Georgia then Türkiye, at the beginning of 2022.

James's portfolio shows that travel is a key component of his photographic storytelling. His curiosity about various cuisines, textures, colours, and cultures inspires him to travel to some truly unique places.

James is based in Bakirkoy Istanbul

Website | www.jameskerwin.uk

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CREDIT: Paul Sansome

Laos and Cambodia 2026

Details of the Group's proposed visit to Laos and Cambodia.

Please email travelsecretary@rps.org  if you are interested in joining the travellers. 

A deposit will be required when the tour is confirmed.

Laos and Cambodia 2026
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The Life (and Death) of a Long Term Project

 

Janey Devine FRPS

A firm believer in the value of projects, for the last five years Janey has been working on a long term documentary project looking at some of the important issues affecting our city centres today. She describes some of the twists and turns and explains the reason behind the key decisions that have shaped the development of the project. Janey will also aim to show how similar approaches can be used in Travel photography.

View the recording
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CREDIT: Brian Houghton ARPS

Annual Competition Results 2025

Nat Coalson ARPS describes the criteria by which he assesses Travel Photography and explains the awards he has made for 2025.

He also announces the 'Best of the Best' from the 2024 monthly winners.

Congratulations to all!!

View the adjudications here
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CREDIT: Robert Evans

Travel Image of the Month

Entry now open for November competition. The RULES are at the top of the page.

October competition winners announced

September competition winners announced

2025 Winners

2024 Winners

2023 Winners

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CREDIT: Paul Sansome

Future Events from the Travel Group

 

 

New events and details added

Click here to book events

Future Travel Group Events
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Recent Events from the Travel Group

 

Follow this link to recordings of online talks and reports of some activities

 

 

Recent Travel Group Events
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CREDIT: Neil Harris

The Travel Group Team

 

 

Travel Group Team 2025

The benefits of joining the Travel Group

All RPS members are welcome to join the Travel Group.

The Group was formed in 1990 to promote the enjoyment and understanding of travel photography: of trying to capture the spirit of places we visit and, through photography, sharing that spirit with others. The Group provides a forum where members can improve their knowledge and exchange views regarding travel photography and related issues.

The Group is at its liveliest and most effective when there is discussion involving a wide range of members.

  1. Travel Log Each member of the Travel Group receives the group’s publication - Travel Log -twice a year.
  2. JRNY magazine digital subscription Every member of the Group is entitled to a complimentary digital subscription to JRNY
  3. Lively discussion Regular Share and Chat sessions online where members from all over the world share images and experiences
  4. Annual Event There is an Annual Event where wellknown photographers with recognised skills in Travel Photography are invited to speak.
  5. Specially organised photographic trips We believe shared experiences are important and a number of trips of differing durations are organised each year
  6. Online presentations The Group organizes a number of online presentations where Travel Photography professionals, Group members and othersshare their skills and experiences
  7. e-news The Travel Group e-news is published about six times a year with news of members' achievements and activities.
  8. Competitions All members are invited to participate in Group competitions
  9. Discounts Discounts from Permajet and Fotospeed have been negotiated for members who also benefit from discounts on the purchase of Bradt Travel Guides

You can join the Travel Group for just £15 per year as an add-on to your RPS subscription.

If you are a member of the RPS and wish to join the Travel Group, please click here and follow the below instructions: 

  • If you're not already logged in it will ask you to 
  • Select the Travel Group from the list that comes up
  • Click 'Add to Basket' on the right-hand side 
  • Check the basket, tick to agree the Terms and Conditions and click 'Pay Now'
  • Complete the payment process and then the Travel Group membership will be added to your account
  • You'll be able to see your group membership on your dashboard page when you log in