This issue features interesting projects from a wide range of photographers on a diverse range of topics. It is really good to see and share the work of others, especially in-depth bodies of work. If you have something you think is of interest, please get in touch with the Editor.
This issue features interesting projects from a wide range of photographers on a diverse range of topics. It is really good to see and share the work of others, especially in-depth bodies of work. If you have something you think is of interest, please get in touch with the Editor.
We also feature a number of successful distinctions in the Documentary genre, and we plan to showcase more of these as they become available as we know this is of interest to many members.
To support those wishing to pursue a distinction, we are looking to host some talks where members show their successful panels followed by a Q&A session. We have teamed up with both the Contemporary Group and the Peer-to-Peer Group who act as self-help for those considering a Fellowship. If you are interested in these P2P meetings then please get in touch.
Our Documentary Photographer of the Year Exhibition is in the later stages of its tour with exhibitions in Inverness, Chatelherault House near Glasgow and then, finally, Chippenham. All are on the RPS What’s On page, just filter for ‘documentary’. We are beginning to think about the next DPOTY in 2023. We would like to do something similar, with opportunities for Members, Students and an Open category, and to put on a touring exhibition again. Maybe with the focus more on the exhibition than the competition per se?
Our Engagement Talk series is about to restart with two talks confirmed and others in the booking and preparation stage. First up we have Barry Lewis - he worked as a freelance photographer, covering international stories for magazines and newspapers as well as working on over twenty books. Then we have Colin Wilkinson, the founder of Bluecoat Press, a book publisher that has featured the work of many important UK documentary photographers. It is rare that Colin gives talks, so do not miss this one!!
We are looking to build on our ‘Telling Stories’ series by developing a new workshop focused on helping those working on a live project. This would probably be an online session followed by an in-person event. We are still gauging interest, so please let us know if this is something that would appeal.
However, the only way we can put any of these events on is through our volunteers and Regional Sub-Groups. If you would like to be more involved in the world of Documentary Photography then please get in touch and lend your support to one of these activities.
Documentary Photography published by the Royal Photographic Society - Documentary Group. Photography which communicates a clear narrative through visual literacy.
Cover photo: Simon Street FRPS
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Documentary Photography published by the Royal Photographic Society - Documentary Group. Photography which communicates a clear narrative through visual literacy.