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RPS Yorkshire Region
Welcome to God’s Own Country.
We’re a region of breathtaking diversity and the largest county in the UK. Read on to discover what we do, how to contact us, and see our news and events.
Our region includes the high hills and glacial valleys of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its beautiful and rugged coastline stretches from the Humber Estuary to the Tees. We also have vibrant and exciting cities and towns. There are many historic sites and places including rivers, waterfalls and canals. Photographic opportunities abound!
We aim to provide and coordinate opportunities for photographers of all abilities and levels to enjoy their hobby, share, learn and develop skills in positive, supportive and enjoyable environments. Activities include:
- Arranging occasional events for members to obtain preliminary advice before submission to an RPS Advisory Day.
- Arranging and supporting formal Advisory Days in association with RPS Headquarters.
- Facilitating visits to areas of photographic interest along with a knowledgeable leader.
- Arranging occasional Zoom lectures, which provides an opportunity to hear from photographers working in Yorkshire. Members who have obtained distinctions may be invited to discuss their successful portfolios.
- Publicising the meetings in the Region that are organised by the Special Interest Groups.
- Publishing regular newsletters.
- Establishing ‘meet the Committee meetings’ on Zoom six times a year. One or more of your Committee members will be available to discuss any Regional issues that members wish to raise.
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GET IN TOUCH
See the committee page for contact emails for RPS Yorkshire Committee members. For general enquiries:
Latest News
New Projects Page
RPS Yorkshire Projects is a new space for collaborative photography projects and exhibitions developed across the region. It brings together work created through regional initiatives, shared through exhibitions and project activity across Yorkshire. New projects will be added as they go live.
RPS members are welcome to get involved in future projects.
Portrait of Bradford at Photo North
To celebrate Bradford City of Culture 2025, a team of photographers from the Yorkshire Region of the Royal Photographic Society created a series of pop-up street portraits to capture the diversity, energy and spirit of the city through its people. They met and photographed people who live and work in the city and who love to visit. Together the portraits tell a collective story of what makes Bradford unique and special. Selected works will be exhibited at PhotoNorth Festival, 13–15 March 2026 at The Carriageworks, Leeds, and later in Centenary Square, Bradford.
Photo Events in Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Halifax Photographic Society - Showcase
Discover the work of one of the region’s longest-established photography groups in this exhibition by Halifax Photographic Society.
Celebrating the art of photographic print in an increasingly digital world, the exhibition showcases a diverse collection of images created by Society members. From breathtaking landscapes and captivating wildlife to striking portraits, macro photography, still life, fine art, sport and analogue photography, the exhibition reflects the creativity, skill and individual perspectives of its photographers.
When: Saturday 10th October 2026 until Sunday 7th February 2027, weekdays 09:00 – 17:00, weekends 10:00 – 16:00
Where: Photography Gallery, D Mill 2nd Floor
Ian Beesley - Life Goes On
Life Goes On by Ian Beesley is showing in Gallery 2, Salt's Mill, Saltaire, until 2nd November 2026. Esteemed social documentary photographer Beesley, who was born in Bradford, will make some changes and additions to this exhibition of his life’s work during Bradford’s year as City of Culture. Life Goes On is open 10am-5pm, Wednesday to Sunday, admission free.
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