The RPS Women in Photography community is made up of an extraordinary range of voices, perspectives and practices — each shaped by individual experience, curiosity and creativity.
This space is here to celebrate our members and the work they do. From emerging photographers to established practitioners, from personal projects to socially engaged practice, these spotlights offer a glimpse into the many ways photography is being explored across our community.
At its heart, Women in Photography is about connection, collaboration and shared experience — creating opportunities for members to be seen, heard and supported at every stage of their journey.
Each feature is a chance to discover the stories behind the images, the thinking behind the work, and the people who make this group what it is.
Rachel Nixon is a British-Canadian fine art photographer and former journalist based in Vancouver. Working across conceptual and narrative forms, she explores themes of heritage, womanhood, grief and memory. Her work is exhibited internationally, and in 2025 she was a finalist for the Sony Alpha Female Award. A graduate of the VanArts photography programme, Rachel previously worked for the BBC and CBC. She is also editor of WE ARE Magazine, Rachel plays a key role in shaping and sharing the voices of women in photography.
Kat Mahale’s photographic practice explores how photography can deepen understanding of identity, representation and lived experience. Her collaborative approach to portraiture centres on trust, presence and being seen on one’s own terms. Alongside her own work, she facilitates projects exploring memory and narrative. Kat is a volunteer with RPS Women in Photography and is currently inviting participants for her project, WOMEN.
Gabrielle Motola grew up between the United States and Canada, later living in France, the United Kingdom and Iceland, shaping her interest in how people connect across cultures. Her work explores intimacy, identity and perception, informed by psychology and a background in cinema. Her books include An Equal Difference (2016) and Elūl (2025). She is co-director of the Photobook Club Collective and works as a specialist adviser supporting artists’ sustainable practices.
Allie Crewe is a UK-based photographer exploring change, memory and identity through collaborative portraiture. Her work draws on personal histories, uncovering women’s stories through portraiture, staged images and still life. She holds an MFA in Photography and is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. A multiple Portrait of Britain and Humanity award winner, her work is widely exhibited and published, with commissions including Arts Council England, the NHS and The Science Gallery London.
Jayne Odell FRPS is Co-founder and Director of a successful Suffolk-based graphic design company which she has run for over 25 years. A passionate black-and-white photographer, her work has been widely published and exhibited. She holds two Fellowships from The Royal Photographic Society in the Documentary and Applied genres and has judged competitions and given talks across the UK. Jayne is also a Distinctions Panel Assessor, One2One Advisor and active member of The RPS Women in Photography and Documentary groups.
Be featured on Meet our Members
Meet our Members is a space to showcase the breadth of work across the RPS Women in Photography community.
If you’d like to be featured, we’d love to include you.
Please send:
• a square profile image (1:1 format — approx. 1200 x 1200px)
• up to 75 words about your photographic practice
• a link to your photography
Send to: wipchair@rps.org
