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A Photography Competition for RPS Women in Photography
RPS Women in Photography group has partnered with ORWO Film for this project. You can use any Colour or B&W film stock you have available. You can enter up to five images as a series with a cohesive story that fits this theme.
Up to five scanned entries per category can be submitted to the relevant 'add image' lightbox below. Please include some narrative about your image/series (up to 200 words).
This project, deliberately wide in scope, allows for individual interpretation of the subject, making it a truly personal and expressive endeavour.
Participating entries will be featured on the RPS and ORWO websites and social media, with links to the photographer.
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If you are having trouble adding your images, contact Sue at wipchair@rps.org
Submission period: 1 November - 10 January 2025
Judge: Analogue photographer Ellen Rogers
Winner Announcement: 31 January 2025
Prize: The winning entries and two runners-up from each category will receive:
**Colour Catagory**
Winner: Pack of 10 x Wolfen NC400 Colour Film
Runners-up: Pack of 5 x Colour NC500 Film
**B&W Catagory**
Winner: Pack of 10 x Wolfen UN54 B&W Film
Runners-up: Pack of 5 x Wolfen NP100 B&W Film
Only WIP Members are eligible to participate in this competition.
About ORWO
Welcome to the Analogue Revolution!
ORWO is a 115 year old company and brand. Founded in Wolfen, in 1909, as an off-shoot of the AGFA film company ORWO is renowned for its cutting-edge range of black and white film products. The factory produces negative film for motion picture production, duplicating film, print film, sound recording film, and film leaders for the processing and distribution business. Read more.
The image above and header image: 1969 Soviet invasion of Prague series. Joseph Koudelka, credit: Magnum Photos.
Need help?
If you have questions about film photography or need assistance with film cameras, feel free to reach out to Christina Osborne. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the field, and she’d be more than happy to help you navigate any challenges you might encounter.
Email: wipexhibitions@rps.org
Join us
If you are not yet a member of Women in Photography, we encourage you to join us. By becoming a member, you will have the opportunity to participate in our competitions, showcase your photography in our members' spotlight series, and enjoy discounted ticket prices for our events. In addition, you'll be able to attend our exclusive member-only events for free, which can be very beneficial in getting to know our friendly and growing community.
We welcome all female & female-identifying photographers to join us.