A space to promote Birmingham & West Midlands based photographers of all styles, both amateur and professional. We produce lectures, workshops and projects for fellow camera lovers to connect with others and improve their skills
Monthly archive June, 2012
Photos from Street Photography Workshop 2/6/12

Photos from Street Photography Workshop 2/6/12

Here are some of the photos taken on our first Street Photography Workshop with Martin Pickard held on 2/6/12. Thanks to all the attendees and Martin for leading a great session. We will be announcing the next session soon, so keep an eye out for more details. Darren Rye Nick Hynan  Dan Gallagher  Pete Sloan Ross Jukes...
Solihull College HND Photography Exhibition 22-26 June

Solihull College HND Photography Exhibition 22-26 June

Students from Solihull College’s HND Photography course will be doing an exhibition of their work at The Custard Factory from 22nd to 26th June.
BIAD Graduate Shows 2012 and Private View

BIAD Graduate Shows 2012 and Private View

The Birmingham Institute of Art and Design are having their degree shows and some of it will look to include photography. It’ll run from the 12h-17th June with the private view listed below on the 13th. For more info head here For some more info on degree shows check out Created in Birmingham’s post.
'East Meets West' Exhibition and Screening - 15 June 2012

‘East Meets West’ Exhibition and Screening – 15 June 2012

Information from http://light-house.co.uk Light House collaborated with FORMAT Photography Festival and Derby QUAD to showcase some of the best emerging photographers and filmmakers from the East and West Midlands. Selected by a panel of judges, East Meets West features nine photographers and five filmmakers whose work fit the selected theme. From a documentary exploring strong...
'RAW - Goes Public' Sandwell College HND/C exhibition at The Public

‘RAW – Goes Public’ Sandwell College HND/C exhibition at The Public

Below are the details of the students of the HND/C Photography course at Sandwell College. This will take place at The Public in West Bromwich from 13th June to 24th June 2012. There are some really talented local photographers taking part in this, some of which who’s work have already been nominated for prizes, so...
'Magnum Sport: Icons and the Everyday' Exhibition 16/7-9/9 2012

‘Magnum Sport: Icons and the Everyday’ Exhibition 16/7-9/9 2012

Information from Magnumsportbirmingham.tumblr.com Premiered in Birmingham, Magnum Sport brings 70 photographs by 40 internationally acclaimed photographers from the celebrated agency, Magnum Photos onto the streets of Colmore Business District. The exhibition, located over two sites in Snow Hill Plaza and the new Church Street Square, is presented through the collaborative efforts of Colmore Business District, the...
"Photography, the Archive and the City" A Series of Conversations by Birmingham Photography and Archive Research Group

“Photography, the Archive and the City” A Series of Conversations by Birmingham Photography and Archive Research Group

This is a very exciting series of photographic events coming up for Birmingham. Here is some of the info: “The imminent move of the city’s photographic archive to a new purpose-built facility provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the complex interrelationship between photography, the archive and the city. It is with this in mind,...
'A Picture of Smethwick' Exhibition by Ken Harrison 2-28 July 2012

‘A Picture of Smethwick’ Exhibition by Ken Harrison 2-28 July 2012

Some of you will know Ken Harrison from our excellent film developing workshops, well he is doing an exhibition of his photos of Smethwick’s listed buildings. The show runs from 3rd to 28th July 2012 at Smethwick Heritage Centre. Check out more info here Check out Ken’s site here
Photos from 'Photographing Movement' with Richard Battye

Photos from ‘Photographing Movement’ with Richard Battye

On Wednesday 30th May we had our first tutorial session, with Richard Battye giving a talk and leading a photoshoot on ‘Photographing Movement’. We were fortunate enough to have Birmingham Royal Ballet’s dancers’ Matthew Lawrence and Callie Roberts performing for Richard in a converted space in the Mailbox, lent to us by EC Arts. Keep an eye...