Themes for 25/26
Black and White (25th Sept – 30th Oct)
Black and white photography focuses on tone, contrast, light, and form—without the influence of colour. It encourages careful attention to composition, lighting, and subject matter to create mood, drama, or clarity.
Key elements to consider:
- Images must contain only shades of grey from black to white (no selective colour).
- Any subject is allowed, but it should be enhanced by the black and white treatment—not just converted from colour.
- Strong use of light, shadow, texture, shape, or emotion is encouraged.
- Both traditional and modern styles are welcome—ranging from full tonal ranges to high or low key, or even restricted tones.
Macro Theme (6th Nov – 4th Dec)
This theme is all about the details or everyday items from a different viewpoint.
Use a macro lens, extension tubes, magnifying filters, or minimum focusing distance and cropping to explore a world of magnification and close-up details.
Urban Portraiture (12th Feb – 5th March)
Urban portraiture combines portrait photography with elements of a town or city environment. It captures a person within an urban setting, using streets, buildings, signage, structures, or textures to enhance the mood or story of the portrait.
Key elements to consider:
- The subject must be the main focus of the image.
- The urban environment should support the narrative visually or thematically.
- The location can be indoors or outdoors, as long as it’s recognisably urban (e.g., cafes, subways, rooftops, alleyways).
- The image can be candid or posed.
- Use contrast, light, space, and interaction between subject and surroundings creatively.
Urban (12th Mar – 7th May)
Urban photography focuses on features and objects within built-up areas such as towns and cities. Think architecture, streetscapes, signage, and everyday urban life—your goal is to capture the essence and atmosphere of urban environments.
