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The festival for photography lovers and enthusiasts, with pop ups across the UK www.photonorthfestival.co.uk/festival

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I sent out a newsletter earlier today about my new work and the month ahead.
You can read it here…if you like :)

open.substack.com/pub/marcwils...

05.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
One year in and still raging!!

We’re thrilled to welcome WE ARE RAGING founders Grace & Sarah back to Photo North.

Join them Fri 13 March for an inspiring talk on their work, creative journey & the story behind WE ARE RAGING
#Leeds #PhotographyFestival #CreativeCommunity

27.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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RISE FOR BAYELSA by Arteh Odjidja
Join us at Photo North Festival for photography, talks, screenings & street food, spotlighting the human & environmental toll of oil spills in Bayelsa, Nigeria. 13-15th March
www.photonorthfestival.co.uk/festival

#RiseForBayelsa #PhotographyExhibition

26.02.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Portrait of Cricket by Tom Shaw πŸ“–πŸ
A celebration of everyday cricketers, summer days, and the joy of belonging.
Meet Tom at 12:30pm, Sunday 15 March at Photo North Festival for a talk and book signing.
#APortraitOfCricket #TomShaw #CricketCulture #PhotoNorthFestival #LeedsEvents

18.02.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where The Carneddau Meets The Sea by @abrahamsmike
A place of refuge, belonging, and powerful stories.
Meet Mike at Photo North Festival, 13–15 March. Come for a natter.
Link in bio
#Penmaenmawr #Carneddau #PhotoFestival #StoryOfPlace #WelshCoast

18.02.2026 11:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Photo North Festival | Leading UK Photography Exhibitions, Talks & Screenings Photography exhibitions, talks & screenings at the UK’s lively, welcoming festival. Explore artists, Live Lounge events, and a creative Market area.

πŸ“Έβœ¨ Join us at Photo North Festival in Leeds, 13–15 March! Celebrate stories, creativity & community through powerful photography. See the world differently, meet talented artists, and be inspired! #PhotoNorthFestival #Leeds #PhotographyIsArthttps://www.photonorthfestival.co.uk/festival

16.02.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you Wendy.
After less than 4 weeks, the 1st edition of my first zine, 'One night' is now sold out.

I will aim make a reprint in time for @photonorthfestival.bsky.social in March.

In the meantime, thank you all for your support.

12.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Christmas Treat from Sharon + Pete!

Stuck for a last min gift that doesn’t need wrapping?

We’ve got you covered - 20% off tickets until midnight tomor 19 Dec - PNF20 at checkout

Have a wonderful Xmas, see you at the Festival 13–15 March, Leeds

Pic @peterdench

18.12.2025 17:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING NEWS.BREAKING NEWS.BREAKING NEWS

Photo North Festival #7 is excited to be collaborating with Leeds International African Arts Festival…more details soon!

No Wahala! πŸ‘

#westafricanartsandculture #photography #photonorthfestival #leeds

14.11.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mike’s beautifully heartfelt series Where The Carneddau Meets The Sea coming to the next Photo North Festival.

@abrahamsmike

#Carneddau #mikeabrahams #photography #leeds #photonorthfestival

14.11.2025 15:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nablus, 2004, part of Smoke and Mirrors, reportage by Seamus Murphy

Exhibiting at Photo North Festival 13-15th March 2026.

Sponsored by @alumnogram

#nablus #westbank #seamusmurphy #photography #photonorthfestival

13.11.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Festival #7 The Carriageworks, Leeds, 13–15 March 2026!

We’re thrilled to announce exhibitor, Soulla Petrou, with Rewind, radiating the raw energy & spirit of a defining era in club culture.
#PhotoNorthFestival #PhotographyExhibition #UKMusicScene #ClubCulture #LeedsEvents

29.10.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Photo North and The Curators - Collaborating with the arts across the globe to curate exhibitions, festivals and develop events. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you have a creative project to share... Since 2018, the Photo North Festival Student Competition has played a significant role in the creative journeys of students, drawing participants from 85 universities across the UK. With over 2,000 ap...

Photo North Festival

National FREE student competition

ENTRIES NOW OPEN

THEME: JOY

Image: Ritchie Elder

photonorthfestival.co.uk/student-comp...

22.10.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Incongruous Wall - ALED RHYS HUGHES - The Northern Eye Photography Festival - Oct 2025, Colwyn Bay, Wales. β€” The Northern Eye Photography Festival 2025 This ΒΎ-mile-long wall was constructed in 1911 to expand the lake, providing power and water to the nearby aluminium works in Dolgarrog. However, looking at it today, it’s clear the wall was never stro...

New Exhibition added for October's Northern Eye Photo Festival:

THE INCONGRUOUS WALL by ALED RHYS HUGHES
On Nov 2 1925, after heavy rainfall, the reservoir wall collapsed, releasing millions of gallons of water & causing a major disaster in Dolgarrog.

www.northerneyefestival.co.uk/exhibition-2...

23.05.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PechaKucha What is PechaKucha? PechaKucha (Japanese forΒ chit-chat) is a simple storytelling format where yo...

Talk Photo presents PechaKucha

Join us - Next Saturday (10th May) - as either a presenter, or an audience member...

All details below:
www.orielcolwyn.org/en/Events/Ta...

02.05.2025 23:16 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Such lovely reviews for the new book.
"Marc creates a longing for what humans are about. Dignity, care, love and compassion... It is in stark contrast to today’s noise and creates a sense of what really matters...Deeply touching. Human to the core..."
Travelogue 2 - A thousand days of longing

22.04.2025 09:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Immensely proud of our finalists in the
Alumno Group Photo North #6 Student Photo Comp

WINNER @ritchie_elder - Dumbiedykes
RUNNERS UP debsparrphotographer - Everything But The Game
Rob Kirman- Pete

Pic @emma.valbret.photo

We had a blast!
Sharon @denchphoto

Thanks to all sponsors and supporters

16.04.2025 14:16 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I run this photogroup..
If you are near to Leeds @photonorthfestival.bsky.social is definitely worth a visit between tomorrow Friday 11-Sunday 13 April.

10.04.2025 20:48 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Sonya the Curator of Gallery 365 standing by photographs at the photonorth exhibition in Leeds

Sonya the Curator of Gallery 365 standing by photographs at the photonorth exhibition in Leeds

Photography by 365 members at photonorth in Leeds

Photography by 365 members at photonorth in Leeds

Photography by 365 members at photonorth in Leeds

Photography by 365 members at photonorth in Leeds

Photography by 365 members at photonorth in Leeds

Photography by 365 members at photonorth in Leeds

Today is Day 2 of @photonorthfestival.bsky.social

@gallery365.bsky.social is part of the exhibition . If you are near to Leeds , Come and see what this creative community get up to . Carriage works Leeds until Sunday. #gallery365 #photography #photonorthfestival

12.04.2025 08:49 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great weekend at @photonorthfestival.bsky.social
Brilliant audience for my talk yesterday, an exhibition of The Landscape is Yellow, the Sky is Blue with prints provided by @orielcolwyn.bsky.social and taking and selling my books all weekend
Lovely as ever to catch up with old friends and make new

12.04.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shifting Pixels offer 20% discount to ​followers of Photo North until 30/4

Email caroline@shiftingpixels.co.uk quote FELIX20

Post production, picture research, exhib scanning, complex architecture parallax puzzles, CMYK book conversions

#PhotographyPostProduction #PhotoEditing

08.04.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Any #Gallery365 folks heading to Leeds for this one? It would be great to arrange to meet up if you are.
#Gallery365in2025
@gallery365.bsky.social
Cheers, Steve πŸ‘

08.04.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 8 weeks to go to @photonorthfestival.bsky.social & an amazing line up of photographers...and me.
I'll be giving a talk on the Friday, exhibiting 'The Land is Yellow, the Sky is Blue' & selling my books in the Live Lounge.
Come listen, look & say hello!
www.photonorthfestival.co.uk/festival

13.02.2025 11:38 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We are exhibiting here. Hope to see you there .

22.03.2025 14:31 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't Miss Out: Exciting Talks / Screenings, Exhibitions, Q&A's with Artists . All Included in Your Ticket!

PHOTO NORTH FESTIVAL
11-13 APRIL
LEEDS

@johnbulmer @simonhillphotos.bsky.social
@weareraging @mariafalconer @paulhillphoto.bsky.social

#photonorthfestival #thenorth #leeds #photography

05.04.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today I'm also preparing for my trip to @photonorthfestival.bsky.social next week where I'll be giving a talk, exhibiting work from The Land is Yellow, the Sky is Blue and also showing and selling my books all weekend.
So booking accommodation, arranging parking, prepping talk, etc.

04.04.2025 09:38 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Photographic Life-359: 'Knowledge, Photo Knowledge and Not Getting Paid!' In episode 359 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garageΒ reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography. Dr.Grant Scott After fi

Listen to A Photographic Life-359: 'Knowledge, Photo Knowledge and Not Getting Paid!' by UnofPhoto on #SoundCloud
on.soundcloud.com/coYV8FVXGjtX...

26.03.2025 18:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PAUL BERRIFF - Exhibiting at @photonorthfestival.bsky.social
11 - 13 April
The Carriageworks
Leeds

Timeless photographs documenting the rise of rock legends like The Beatles & The Rolling Stones

Meet Paul
Talk. screening, Q&A
Sun 13 April 2pm

#RockLegends #PaulBerriff #photonorth

26.03.2025 12:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The North Revisited
Simon Hill HonFRPS!

A year-long project honouring John Bulmer’s iconic 60/ 70s photos of northern England. Hill revisits these communities, capturing their evolving identities

Catch Simon & John in conv Sat April 12 1:30
Photo North Festival, Leeds

#photography

25.03.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0