Author: Andrew Mason

Completing a photography project is one thing. Getting people to see it is another. Here is a simple plan that will help you create projects that people want to see.

Evan Skuthorpe is a London-based photographer principally interested in recording the banal and mundane nature of the urban environment and the familiar and intrinsic qualities of life within. Evan recently completed his BA (Hons) Photography with 1st Class Honours. He self-publishes his work and has launched a successful Kickstarter photobook – ‘Petticoat Lane’. He photographs in analogue using 35mm and medium format film.

www.evanskuthorpe.com

www.instagram.com/evanskuthorpe/

Anila Hussain has been passionate about photography for the past few years. She is self taught, though has attended several workshops and always brings creativity to her photoshoots.

Anila captures everything from street, events, moments, portraits, ballet and architecture. She loves bringing out the personalities of her portraits.

Photography is a never ending journey that brings her nothing but hope, joy and satisfaction.

anilah@rocketmail.com

https://www.akhussainphotography.com

https://facebook.com/www.akhussainphotography.com

Recent winner of the Belle France 2018 photography competition, his work has also been exhibited at The New Art Exchange, Nottingham, which is the largest gallery in the UK dedicated to culturally diverse contemporary visual arts.

Mervyn has a MA in Photography, he is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and a photography educator.
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“I’m not a premeditative photographer, I use the digital negatives as a starting point to create images which are aesthetically pleasing to me and hopefully to the Viewer”.

Imagine chatting to a photography friend who recently sold a print for £350. You congratulate her only to find our that it was the fourth print she has sold this month. Brilliant for your friend, but you ask yourself why she is having so much success when you take equally good photos and you’ve never sold a thing? It’s probably because you didn’t build your reputation as a photographer.

Have you ever wondered why some photographers get to spend the winter shooting fashion in Cape Town, while the majority stay at home battling the beast from the east?

As part of the 2019 London Photo Show, we will dedicate a space to a collaborative project called 'Portrait of London'.

This exhibit could feature a photo taken by....

you.

The Portrait Of London exhibit aims to be a snapshot of life in London during September 2019, and will be shown at the London Photo Show at the Bargehouse Gallery in October.

We want to show portraits of people who are part of London. The heroes, the unknown, the famous, the icons, the everyday people, the characters, plus everyone else.

12 July saw the opening night of the London Photo Show Competition Exhibition at 5th Base. We had over 50 exhibitors, many of whom came along to the private view evening for a few drinks, networking and a generally fun, photography related evening in East London.

The quality of the shortlist was the highest we’ve ever had, and the following people were shortlisted and. Some photographers had more that one image in the shortlist, so there are less than 15 names in the list.

Shortlisted photographers were:

Got yourself a photography exhibition? Here are some tips to make it a success:

Consider Your Images
A photography exhibition is all about your images. Nearly anything can be displayed, but depending on the gallery it may be wise to make sure every photo is suitable for a general audience and is non-offensive.

Think about the space. Are the walls aged with painted brick and cracked plaster?. Or is it a more clinical space. There are may different types of gallery and venue. Which of your prints works best in that space?

If your space is large or small, don’t overcrowd it with too many prints. And don’t have too few prints. Usually one or two rows of prints works best. The number of images you want to display will determine which size of space you book to display them in.

Consider making the images suitable for the venue, or booking a venue that is suitable for your images. A Cafe by Kew Gardens will probably suit different images that a small gallery in Shoreditch. And the audiences will differ too.

Choose How To Print
Most people choose to display framed prints or print onto dibond (a hard material that is directly printed onto). Both of these formats work well and can be hung easily on the walls. Consider the cost of printing. If budget is tight, you can just make prints which can be attached to the walls with bulldog clips.

Work On A Project Or Theme
The exhibits that work best usually have a theme, tell a story or are part of a project. It’s good to have something which ties your images together, whether it’s a style, a subject or a place. A good question to ask yourself when looking at your potential exhibit is “What are these photos about?”. If you can answer that relatively easily then you probably have a good set of photos to exhibit.

Work Out Logistics
If you have an exhibition space, you will need to account for the time it takes to install your work. Don’t underestimate how long this can take and it’s better to finish before time, rather than not on time! Plan what tools you need to take, and who will help you. What times can you get access to do your installation?

Some questions to ask of the venue include: Does the exhibition space have a hanging system and how does this work, or can you put nails in the wall? Who is responsible for filling holes and painting after you take down you prints? Where can you store the boxes you transported your prints in? Do you need to book extra days for installation and de-installation? Who do you know who can help you install?
Also think about who will be on site during the exhibition. Will it be you?

Get People To See Your Exhibition
The success of any exhibition rests on people seeing your photos. Invite your own network and let them know that you’re exhibiting. Print flyers and posters to display in local cafes etc. Make sure you’re listed on all of the listing sited for things to do. Arrange a private view with drinks! Invite groups and associations that may be interested in your subject or project.

Be Prepared For Feedback
This may, or may not, be the first time that you’ve had images on the walls with lots of people looking at them. It’s quite interesting to stand on the other side of the room from your display and watch people look at your photos, see which ones they point to, and try hear what they say to their friends. You can also stand next to your prints and talk to visitors about your work. If you take this approach it can be a really rewarding experience as you the photographer greet people and they listen to you talk about your photography.

Enjoy The Experience
Everyone who takes part in an exhibition gets a huge buzz from doing it and a sense of pride and satisfaction. Make sure you organise a private view, soak up the atmosphere and take part in your own opening party. READ MORE…

Do you have some engaging or interesting photos sitting on your hard drive? Sick of no-one ever seeing them, or getting disheartened with posting them on Instagram in the hope of getting a few likes? Maybe it’s time to bring your images into the real world and put some prints on the walls where people can really see what you do.

It can be pretty daunting to figure out what to do. There is no preset method for getting a display up, so you’ve got a real challenge on your hands sometimes.

We’re going to be taking a look at a few options to get your photos set up in an exhibition.

The London Photo Show Competition, March 2019, was won by Rajesh Satankar with his beautiful and spiritual image. Congratulations to Rajesh, pictured below with his winning photo:

Images from the opening night of the London Photo Show Competition, March 2019 edition.

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