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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
photoILKLEY
Now in its second edition, photoILKLEY is a photography festival celebrating photography as a powerful tool for storytelling, reflection, connection and inclusion. This year's theme, HUMAN:NATURE, explores the relationship between people, and between people and the natural world through the work of 13 photographers and the winners of the Young Photographer Competition.
Taking place across 8 locations in Ilkley, the festival invites visitors to discover thought-provoking exhibitions in galleries, community spaces and everyday places throughout the town.
Explore the full programme on Instagram or visit www.photoilkley.com.
Analogue 10 - RPS Analogue Group Exhibition
The Analogue Special Interest Group of the Royal Photographic Society is one of the fastest growing parts of the RPS and the largest formal group dedicated to Analogue (film, darkroom and alternative processes) in the UK. This exhibition shows this dynamic group’s work and showcases the qualities of traditional photography techniques that many photographers are now either returning to from digital or discovering for the first time.
For anyone wanting to see first-hand and understand the attraction of Analogue processes then this exhibition is a must for them, but also of great interest to other photographers and the general public.
When: Saturday 18th April until Sunday 2nd August, 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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