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4714929 Liz Sherriff An Invitation To Dream
CREDIT: Liz Sherriff

RPS Women in Photography

Our objective is to facilitate the celebration, education & collaboration of female & female-identifying photographers.

Celebrating Our Talented Members: A Creative Showcase
Explore a stunning collection of photographs from our talented WIP members, each reflecting their unique perspectives and artistic flair. Join us in celebrating the creativity that defines our vibrant community!

GET INVOLVED WITH THE APRIL ISSUE OF WE ARE MAGAZINE

Could your image grace the cover of the next WE ARE Magazine?

RPS Women in Photography members are invited to enter our April 2026 cover competition. Front or back cover placement, with runners-up featured inside. ✨📸

📅 Entries close 25 February 2026.

👉 Enter the competition

Share your favourite photobooks by women 📚

At WE ARE Magazine, we celebrate the diverse work of women photographers.

Recommend a photobook by a female or female-identifying photographer for our April 2026 issue. 📚

📅 Deadline: 13 March 2026.

👉 Share a photobook

What has photography taught you about life? 📷

We’re looking for thoughtful reflections for our recurring feature One Thing I Know — the insights that happen behind the lens. 

➡️ Submit your insight
Sanctuary Patricia Ruddle
CREDIT: Patricia Ruddle

Photography Challenge

In the Frame: What Sustains Me

At busy, demanding, and often uncertain times, photography can offer a way to pause, reflect, and reconnect. In the Frame: What Sustains Me is a gentle photography challenge inviting RPS Women in Photography members to create one considered image responding to a simple question: what sustains you right now?

We are delighted to offer a truly special prize for the photographer whose image is voted First Place by RPS Women in Photography members.

Image: Sanctuary by Patricia Ruddle

👉 Explore the challenge

WIP News

Catch up on the latest from RPS Women in Photography — projects, films, interviews, and more.

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CREDIT: Paula Rae Gibson

Events

Join inspiring, member and professional-led events celebrating women photographers. From talks to meet-ups and exhibition visits, it’s a great way to connect and share creativity. Got an idea? Let’s make it happen—get in touch!

Events
Sian Berry MP By Gabrielle Motola
CREDIT: Gabrielle Motola

The 40% Online Gallery

View the portraits submitted, so far!

Celebrating Women in Parliament

Look here!
4887050 Allie Crewe Arps Feathers Of Hope
CREDIT: Allie Crewe ARPS

Women in Photography Spotlight

Celebrating the work of women photographers, these are our stories...

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MOTHER by Lisa Jayne Cramer
CREDIT: Lisa Jayne Cramer

When Images Move

 

Discover Video Stories — short films and slideshows by members of RPS Women in Photography, bringing photography to life through motion, sound, and storytelling.

 

→ Watch the Video Stories
WE ARE September 2025

WE ARE Magazine

 

Our most recent edition (September 2025) brings together powerful work and thoughtful stories from over 20 women photographers, celebrating creativity, experience and perspective from across the RPS Women in Photography community.

 

🗞 read it here
5134276 Gabrielle Motola Hells Kitchen
CREDIT: Gabrielle Motola

WIP Competitions

The RPS Women in Photography Group runs competitions for both members and non-members.

In addition to current competitions, we have archived previous competitions here for continued viewing.

View here
Rebecca Williams Can You Read My Lips
CREDIT: Rebecca Williams

Share Your Photography News

Calling all RPS Women in Photography members!

Got an exhibition, award, publication, or milestone to shout about? RPS Women in Photography members — share your news!

Find out how
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WIP Team

The RPS Women in Photography Group aims to facilitate the celebration, education and collaboration of female and female-identifying photographers. 

We are not a genre. 

We are the discussion that drives a greater awareness of the importance of women photographers past, present and future.

Meet our Team of Volunteers
5540680 Trish Crawford Krista At The Quarry
CREDIT: Trish Crawford

Become a member

If you are not an RPS Women in Photography group member, we invite you to join our community of passionate photographers. By becoming a member, you can participate in exciting competitions, gain exposure through features in our prestigious WE ARE Magazine, and enjoy numerous other exclusive benefits. We extend a warm welcome to photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Join in
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CREDIT: Chloe Sastry

Start your distinctions journey today

 

Licentiate, is the first level of Distinction within the RPS carrying the postnominals LRPS. It is demanding but achievable for most photographers.

 

More about Licentiate