27th & 28th May 2023 at the Royal Photographic Society in Bristol
Join us and Eye for the Light at the Royal Photographic Society for a hugely informative and enjoyable weekend of inspired photography talks and panel discussions, portfolio reviews and seminars, plus an opportunity to meet some of the most engaging photographers working across travel, expedition, documentary, photojournalism, wildlife and conservation subjects.
Join Eye for the Light for 15% discount
We’ll be talking about everything from landscape and aerial photography, wildlife and conservation, documentary, adventure and expeditions, travel, photographing cultures, responsible photography and sustainability, photography from Daguerrotype to digital, collecting prints, digital manipulation/AI and how much is too much, plus panel discussions and portfolio reviews. There’s something for everyone and an international line up of speakers, plus a chance to meet and chat with them too. Don’t miss it… book a place now!
Ticket prices:
- Single day £65
- Weekend pass £105
- One-to-one portfolio review £25
DISCOUNTS for RPS members (10%) and Eye for the Light members (15%).
SPECIAL BONUS: All ticket holders will receive:
- 10% discount on buying or selling photographic equipment with MPB
- 40% discount code for their first order with Genesis Imaging, to be used on professional photographic printing, mounting and framing services
- 30% discount code for Radiant Photo imaging software
The Programme:
Saturday 27th May | ||||
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10.00 | Travel Photography – creating impactful images from around the world Elia Locardi | |||
10.55 | Adventure & expedition photography Martin Hartley | Portfolio reviews (reserve) | ||
11.50 | Tea/coffee | Portfolio reviews | ||
12.05 | From Daguerreotype to Digital Deborah Ireland | |||
13.00 | LUNCH | |||
13.50 | Eye level & above – landscape & drone photography Marek Biegalski | |||
14.25 | Panel discussion on travel, landscape, environment & responsible photography Marek Biegalski, Martin Hartley, Diana Jarvis & Chris Coe | |||
15.25 | Tea/coffee | Portfolio reviews | ||
15.45 | Collecting photography Colin Finlay | |||
16.30 | In-camera vs digital manipulation explained Elia Locardi & Chris Coe | |||
17.30 | Meet the Photographers Join all the speakers for a chat | |||
18.30 | Close |
Sunday 28th May | | |||
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10.00 | Photographing people – cultural & social photography Trevor Cole | | ||
10.40 | Panel discussion on respecting people & cultures through responsible photography Trevor Cole, Diana Jarvis & Chris Coe | Portfolio reviews (reserve session) | ||
11.40 | Tea/coffee | Portfolio reviews | ||
12.00 | Out of conflict – documenting Ukraine & its people Kiran Ridley | Portfolio reviews | ||
13.00 | LUNCH | |||
14.00 | Winning photo competitions Chris Coe, Colin Finlay, Matjaz Krivic & Kiran Ridley | | ||
15.00 | Tea/coffee | Portfolio reviews | ||
15.20 | Wildlife & nature – can photography save the planet Doug Allan | | ||
16.00 | Panel discussion on wildlife & nature photography, conservation & sustainability Doug Allan, Diana Jarvis & Colin Finlay | | ||
17.00 | Meet the Photographers Join all the speakers for a chat | | ||
18.00 | Close | |
Doors open each day from 09:00. Lunch is not provided but there are local supermarkets and cafes close by. The RPS has hot drinks available. Tickets are non-refundable.
Location (click on the map for directions)

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