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Discover exhibitions, events and learning opportunities organised by the RPS and our supportive team of worldwide volunteers

Explore our new series of online workshops, free live talks and Distinction Assessments. RPS Gallery in Bristol is temporarily closed. Events taking place later this year are bookable now, and we look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen.

We are pleased to offer a 20% discount on all new memberships until the end of September, alongside three months free membership for existing members until the end of August. Find out how to redeem here. 

Online workshops | Talks and films | Exhibitions | Workshops | Distinctions | Special interest groups | In your area

Online learning

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CREDIT: © Nigel Wilson

Study at home

Learning online allows you to enjoy working with a tutor or following an on-demand tutorial in the comfort of your own home.

Places are limited in these classes and they always fill up quickly. If you are interested in a workshop that is already fully booked, please email the event organiser so they can let you know if/when it is going to be run again.

New activities will be added regularly.

View 'sold out' events here

Browse and book

Talks and films

At RPS House in Bristol, you can experience a range of curated talks and leading films at our 101 seater auditorium. While temporarily closed, explore our series of online talks below. To view our additional volunteer led talks click here.

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CREDIT: Glenys Garnett

Online talks

Talk by Guy Edwardes: 8 August (free-£2)

Talk by John Bolloten: 12 August (free)

Talk by Stewart Wall ARPS: 14 August (free-£2)

Talk by Trevor James ARPS: 29 August (free-£2)

Talk by Tony Worobiec: 5 September (free-£2)

Talk by Ian Bateman FRPS: 5 September (free-£2)

Talk by Rick Whitacre: 15 September (free)

Talk by Martin Patten: 22 September (£5-£8)

German Chapter talk (in German): 23 September (free)

RPS South Wales Region & Penllergare Trust Symposium: 26 September (free-£2)

Talk by Jenifer Bunnett: 21 October (tickets on sale 1 September)

Don't Press Print - the collodion process: online conference: 1 and 2 October (tickets on sale 15 August)

Watch our recent Distinctions talks season here

Workshops

We hold offer a range of workshops to help develop and improve your photography. To view our additional volunteer led workshops click here.

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CREDIT: Simon Ellingworth

Learn

Due to the current uncertainty with the coronavirus, we will not be running any workshops at RPS House until further notice. However, we will be running online, outdoor and indoor Covid compliant workshops at other venues. Please see the links below to view.

Whether you wish to learn new skills or improve old ones our workshops offer a wide range of subjects covering all areas of image making from photo taking and editing, to the experimental and creative. We also offer professional courses to help those going into commercial photography.

For online workshops click here

For outdoor and indoor Covid compliant workshops click here

Distinctions

The RPS offers internationally recognized qualifications. Learn more about our qualifications and Distinctions here.

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CREDIT: Mark Godfrey LRPS

Licentiate (LRPS) Assessments

Submit your portfolio to be appraised by our specialist assessors.

Assessment Days are held throughout the year. Follow the link below to view a list of all our coming dates. 

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CREDIT: Martin Till ARPS

Associate (ARPS) Assessments

Submit your portfolio to be appraised by our specialist assessors.

Assessment Days are held throughout the year. Follow the link below to view a list of all our coming dates. 

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CREDIT: Ria Mishaal Cooke Snaddon FRPS

Fellowship (FRPS) Assessments

Submit your portfolio to be appraised by our specialist assessors.

Assessment Days are held throughout the year. Follow the link below to view a list of all our coming dates. 

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Exhibitions

Due to Covid-19, our gallery at RPS House in Bristol is currently closed. Details of future exhibitions will be added below for both the Bristol gallery and our partner touring venues as soon as we have them. Our volunteer led exhibitions can be viewed here.

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CREDIT: Cody Cobb

International Photography Exhibition 162

On tour until January 2021 - dates to be added soon

The 162nd edition of the International Photography Exhibition features work from 43 international photographers. Selected from a worldwide open call by some of the most influential people in photography today, this year’s exhibition is enthused with storytelling, reflecting the concerns of the modern world. Spirituality, family, identity, and inclusion are some of the powerful narratives explored.

 

Learn more
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CREDIT: David Spears ASIS FRPS

Science Photographer of the Year

Open for entries in mid-September 2020

Science Photographer of the Year brings together eye-catching images that show science being done, show how photography helps science or how science impacts upon our daily lives.

The competition is open to everyone, without regard to age or photographic experience. There are just two categories - for photographers under the age of 18 and for those aged 18 and over.

To be notified when entry is open, please send a reminder request to the Exhibitions Department

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CREDIT: Catherine Hyland

International Photography Exhibition 163

Open for entries in October 2020

The RPS International Photography Exhibition celebrates photography from across the globe. Each year the touring exhibition is selected from a worldwide open-call, encouraging submissions from international photographers of all levels. Alongside the opportunity to exhibit, £4,000 is awarded to support future photographic projects.

To be notified when entry is open, please send a reminder request to the Exhibitions Department

 

Join a Group

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CREDIT: Fern Nuttall ARPS

Focus your interests

Many members choose to join one or more of our specialist Groups which concentrate more closely on particular areas of photography and imaging. All members are welcome to join any or all Groups.

Click the links below to see events being held by our Groups:

Analogue · Archaeology & Heritage · Audio Visual · Contemporary · Creative Eye · Digital Imaging · Documentary · Historical · Imaging Science · Landscape · Medical · Nature · Travel · Visual Art · Women in Photography

In your area

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CREDIT: Stewart Wall ARPS

UK Regional

The RPS has a number of Regional groups across the UK. Led by a fantastic teams of volunteers, they offer support for your photography, friendship, events and activities.

Click the links below to see events being held in your local region:

Central · East Anglia · East Midlands · London · North Wales · North West · Northern · Northern Ireland · Scotland · South East · South Wales · South West · Southern · Thames Valley · Western · Yorkshire

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CREDIT: Chris Renk

International

The RPS has Chapter groups across the world. Whether you are living in the area or would like to attend events while on holiday, our Chapter members would love to welcome you.

Click the links below to see events being held by your Chapter:

Benelux · Eire · Germany · Sri Lanka · Switzerland