What's On in the World of Photography
EXHIBITIONS
Due to covid distancing restrictions, please check with galleries for their current opening times and whether advance booking is necessary.
The Natural History Museum. Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The NHM re opens on the 17th May, Covid allowing.
The fifty-sixth Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will immerse you in the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.Explore some of the world's richest habitats, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know some extraordinary species.Go deeper and discover the surprising - and often challenging - stories behind the images during a time of environmental crisis.
Each image has been selected by a panel of international experts and showcases some of the best wildlife photography in the world.
The exhibition encourages visitors to foster a personal connection with the world around them.
The fifty-sixth Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will immerse you in the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.Explore some of the world's richest habitats, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know some extraordinary species.Go deeper and discover the surprising - and often challenging - stories behind the images during a time of environmental crisis.
Each image has been selected by a panel of international experts and showcases some of the best wildlife photography in the world.
The exhibition encourages visitors to foster a personal connection with the world around them.
The Photographers' Gallery, London
This, the largest public photographic gallery in London, is dedicated to photography from the latest emerging talent to historical archives and established artists.
The Photographers' Gallery (TPG) was founded in London’s Covent Garden in 1971 as the first publicly funded gallery in the UK dedicated to the photographic medium. From the outset it has been instrumental in promoting photography’s value to the wider world and ensuring its position as one of our most significant artforms.
This, the largest public photographic gallery in London, is dedicated to photography from the latest emerging talent to historical archives and established artists.
The Photographers' Gallery (TPG) was founded in London’s Covent Garden in 1971 as the first publicly funded gallery in the UK dedicated to the photographic medium. From the outset it has been instrumental in promoting photography’s value to the wider world and ensuring its position as one of our most significant artforms.
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Royal Photographic Society
The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853 with the objective of making the art and science of photography more widely available. The international charitable organisation is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and understanding of photography and film, supporting photographers, and inspiring public engagement. The RPS is one of the world’s oldest photographic societies.
The RPS offers a diverse education programme which includes exhibitions, talks, workshops and symposia which are held at a world-class gallery and auditorium at Paintworks, Bristol, as well as at venues across the UK, internationally and online. Internationally-recognised qualifications such as Distinctions, set new challenges, enhance skills and stimulate creativity.
RPS membership is open to all, irrespective of knowledge or experience, and is an opportunity to join a unique community of over 11,000 photographers worldwide. Members enjoy a wealth of benefits including the chance to join like-minded photographers at special interest and regional groups.
The RPS Awards are an annual celebration of excellence and innovation in photography. The fifteen categories recognise those individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their fields, spanning art, science, education, film and publishing.
The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853 with the objective of making the art and science of photography more widely available. The international charitable organisation is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and understanding of photography and film, supporting photographers, and inspiring public engagement. The RPS is one of the world’s oldest photographic societies.
The RPS offers a diverse education programme which includes exhibitions, talks, workshops and symposia which are held at a world-class gallery and auditorium at Paintworks, Bristol, as well as at venues across the UK, internationally and online. Internationally-recognised qualifications such as Distinctions, set new challenges, enhance skills and stimulate creativity.
RPS membership is open to all, irrespective of knowledge or experience, and is an opportunity to join a unique community of over 11,000 photographers worldwide. Members enjoy a wealth of benefits including the chance to join like-minded photographers at special interest and regional groups.
The RPS Awards are an annual celebration of excellence and innovation in photography. The fifteen categories recognise those individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their fields, spanning art, science, education, film and publishing.
David Yarrow
David Yarrow was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966. He took up photography at an early age and as a 20-year-old found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City. On that day, David took the famous picture of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup and, as a result, was subsequently asked to cover the Olympics and numerous other sporting events. Many years later David established himself as a fine art photographer by documenting the natural world from new perspectives and the last nine years have been career defining.
David Yarrow was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966. He took up photography at an early age and as a 20-year-old found himself working as a photographer for The London Times on the pitch at the World Cup Final in Mexico City. On that day, David took the famous picture of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup and, as a result, was subsequently asked to cover the Olympics and numerous other sporting events. Many years later David established himself as a fine art photographer by documenting the natural world from new perspectives and the last nine years have been career defining.
Guy Edwardes
Guy has been an internationally acclaimed professional landscape and nature photographer for over 25 years. His career began straight after graduating from a Degree in photography, following various courses studying nature conservation. Guy’s passion is to capture the beauty of the natural world in the best light and the most atmospheric conditions possible.
Guy has been an internationally acclaimed professional landscape and nature photographer for over 25 years. His career began straight after graduating from a Degree in photography, following various courses studying nature conservation. Guy’s passion is to capture the beauty of the natural world in the best light and the most atmospheric conditions possible.
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