RPS Women in Photography

This competition provides a unique platform for RPS Women in Photography members to explore and showcase their creative talent in capturing the essence of spring. So, we encourage you to seize the opportunity, grab your camera, and show us how you see spring through your lens!

Women in Photography Exhibition at RPS House

Exhibition opening: 19 July 2024 TBC

This exhibition asks photographers to respond to a statement – “who dared to dream” – and seeks to bring together a variety of different photography styles and approaches from photographers at all levels of photographic practice.  

Find out more and how to submit: here

The RPS Women in Photography Magazine.

Titled WE ARE as an affirmation of women photographers and our place in the photographic world.  We are an integral element in the history and future of photography.  Open to interpretation, it does not try to define us.

The Women in Photography group is pleased to offer a series of member and professional-led events featuring women photographers who inspire and educate.  

Contact us, if you would like to run a member-led event

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

We would love to share more of the work our talented pool of members are producing. 

If you are a member of the RPS Women in Photography group and would like the opportunity to share your work on social media, as part of our Instagram Spotlight Series, then please email us for more information.

Maybe you have been working on a series, or would like to share your distinction panel……or maybe you have a selection of images you’d just love to share with the world! All genres and all abilities are welcome.

We want to celebrate our fantastic supportive community!

Connect with fellow WIP Photographers at member-led events.

Would you like to lead a photography day with like-minded Women in Photography group members? Whether this is a mindful photo walk in the city, a trip to a beautiful local spot to photograph the landscape, the trees, the bees close up on flowers, or a visit to a photography exhibition, the possibilities are endless.

We would love to hear from you, discuss your ideas, and organise it with you. Contact us for a chat to see how we can organise the event!

The Group focus is on the subject of Women in Photography, but we are not just for women.

If you are not already a WIP member, it might be advantageous to join and benefit from reduced ticket prices and our free member-only events.

We welcome all photographers. 

About the RPS Women in Photography Bursary

This bursary was made possible through the generous support of Karen Knorr, HonFRPS. It was to be awarded to a female or female-identifying graduate to assist in the development of a photo project. Projects could include photo essays, exhibitions, documentaries, etc. We received 149 applications from graduate students taking courses in photography or undertaking research in photography.

In addition to the £3,000 award, bursary recipient Mina Boromand received one-to-one mentoring from leading photography expert Zelda Cheatle.

In the Name of Light, I Imagine By Mina Boroman

The RPS Women in Photography Group's objective is 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.

The RPS Women in Photography Group run competitions for both members and non-members. In addition to current competitions, we have archived previous competitions here for continued viewing.