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.
Attend an online event before 31 October to receive 20% off new membership. Learn more here.
Online activities | In-person activities | Distinctions Assessments | Special interest groups | In your area
Explore our series of online talks from the comfort of your own home wherever you are in the world.
The talks cover a wide range of photographic genres and feature exceptional speakers such as Jane Hilton HonFRPS, Joe Cornish HonFRPS and Chris Steele-Perkins HonFRPS.
Many talks are free to book.
Work with a tutor, follow a scheduled or on-demand tutorial, or attend a course or symposium from home.
Places fill up quickly. If you are interested in a sold out workshop, please email the event organiser so they can let you know if/when it is going to be run again.
View 'sold out' events here
Our Bristol gallery space is closed until 2021 but you may like to visit one of our exhibitions virtually in the interim.
International Photography Exhibition 162 celebrates photography from across the globe. Each year, the touring exhibition is selected from a worldwide open-call.
Sugar Paper Theories Bristol-based photographer Jack Latham, immersed himself in the most controversial murder investigation in Icelandic history.
The RPS Distinctions department manage a hugely successful and thriving range of events and activities. These include:
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 outdoor and indoor Covid compliant workshops at other venues.
Whether you wish to learn new skills or improve old ones our workshops offer a wide range of subjects. We also offer professional courses to help those going into commercial photography.
To browse additional workshops led by our volunteers please click here.
The RPS organises exhibitions in our Bristol gallery (closed until 2021). We also tour exhibitions and the current schedule can be found below.
IPE 162 Tour Dates:
Beverley Art Gallery, Beverley: 19 September - 16 November 2020
Oriel Art Gallery, Theatr Clwyd: 20 November 2020 - 16 January 2021
Join one of our Groups or Regions to enjoy the fresh air with fellow photographers.
There are day trips and weekend stays around the country to allow you to explore some of the very best hidden corners of the UK while sharing knowledge and experiences with others.
From beautiful Epping Forest to Shakespearean Stratford-upon-Avon or the majestic views of Scotland - there's something for everyone. Allow yourself to unwind and focus on your photography.
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
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
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
