All the images in this exhibition have been taken within cities and towns. They are contemporary records of urban life, but they are also testament to mankind’s ingenuity in adapting to new and challenging environments. These photographs capture the challenges we face on a daily basis, as well as the lifestyle choices and aesthetic stimulation arising from high population density and cultural diversity. Each of our photographers has emphasised beautiful elements to capture and hold our attention, particularly when the subject...
Meridian RAW, an Exeter-based social enterprise, has announced its first exhibition to celebrate completing the first year of one its projects.
Meridian RAW is a not-for-profit social enterprise that uses photography as an empowerment tool for marginalised communities and socially excluded individuals. The exhibition will take place at the Glorious Art House on Fore Street from Sunday 18th January until Friday 30th January.
It is part of the Our Lives, Our Community, Our Voice community project which uses photography as a means of engagement, empowerment and training for...
On Tuesday 14 October, Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter will host two of the country’s top portrait photographers, who are joining forces for a masterclass on capturing natural light in environmental portraiture.
The event is being run by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP); an internationally recognised qualifying organisation with over 100 years of experience in qualifying and supporting photographers.
The well known UK & European portrait photographer, Bella West FBIPP, will lead the day by demonstrating how to achieve beautiful portraits of...
Six members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen have come together to respond in their own creative way to the plight of the bees and the inspirational example of the rooftop beehives on Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter.
Bees are under threat like never before. Six members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen have come together to respond in their own way to the current plight of bees. Inspired by the example of the rooftop beehives on Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter, they have made work in the fields of printmaking, photography, ceramics, textiles and jewellery. The exhibition seeks to engage interest in how we can all do a little bit to raise awareness of the importance of bees and how, by small acts such as choosing to grow bee-friendly plants in our gardens, we can contribute to the health of our own...
Location Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DS Dates 27th Aug – 31st Aug 2014 Open 10am – 3pm Daily Free Public Admission
Performance was conceived early in 2012 as British excitement grew in anticipation of hosting the Olympics. Local sporting events were photographed as communities played their part in preparing for the Games. Other photographers concentrated on artistic events, from dance and theatre to street performance and music. This exhibition highlights the transitory nature of action-orientated photography
Newton Abbot writer/director, Luke Jeffery, 22, has been commissioned to make his film Seeing Red by Exeter Phoenix as part of their Devon Short Film Commission scheme, and is currently auditioning actors and crew.
Set in the 1960s, the surreal comedy is about a straight-laced wedding photographer who is prescribed LSD in a misguided attempt to cure his colour blindness, and will be filmed in and around Exeter and Newton Abbot. The film willpremiere at the Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights film festival on December 12th.
Playing the role of photographer Drake Dalton is...
Inspired by the work of artist Marc Chagall and loving the fluid feel of his abstract paintings, Devon wedding photographer Rosie Anderson wanted to create something similar in a series of photographs.
She said: “As a wedding photographer I have an interest in capturing the unspoken connection between two people. It was instantly apparent to me that something about being underwater changed things and made that connection really intense, which was weird because there is absolutely nothing romantic about an underwater shoot!
What’s it like to face a hungry Polar Bear and its cubs as they emerge from their den?
Or to swim eye to eye with an enormous Southern Right Whale?
How does it feel to be stalked by Killer Whales in the Straits of Gibraltar?
Multi-award winning cameraman Doug Allan (Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Ocean Giants, Wild Cameramen at Work) presents an unforgettable evening of extraordinary animal adventures and unique wildlife film footage. Ask Doug questions about his encounters and travels, and discover what it’s like to be up close and personal with...
Saturday12 April, 9am-noon, in the Studio and Grounds at Poltimore House.
An opportunity to spend a morning with Philip Smith, the renowned garden photographer behind the International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition. A one hour talk will be followed by a practical demonstration of photography in our gardens. The talk will take place in the Studio, followed by afternoon tea or coffee served with a choice of cake (included in the price) before venturing out into the garden for a demonstration. Bring your own camera, as you will...
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