Welcome to WIFIE
Copyright Belinda Burch
Wifie is an independent photography group for women living in and around Edinburgh. Members of Wifie meet to participate in workshops and visit exhibitions. During these informal meetings the group are able to discuss ideas or explore the issues raised by the work of other artists as well as being able to share knowledge, ideas and experiences within the group.
Wifie provides women with an opportunity to;
Wifie provides women with an opportunity to;
- Learn new skills in photography or extend existing skills
- Participate in exhibitions
- To use photography to explore issues relating to gender, power and social politics
- To look at issues which perpetuate exclusion
- To network with other women's projects across Scotland
New opportunities and recent events...
UPDATE: During this period of social isolating due to the COVID-19 outbreak Wifie will not be meeting up for any workshops or to visit exhibitions. We do plan to continue being creative and building our photography skills and will be putting our images on the website.
Wifie Assignment 3.
In this assignment we looked at High Key and Low Key photography. This provided us with the chance to explore the use of light combined with exposure to change the feel of an image. By using exposure and light together you can create a new palette to your photographic images. One where the tones and colours can be rich and dark or, at the other end of the spectrum be full of light tones with pastel hues.
In this assignment we looked at High Key and Low Key photography. This provided us with the chance to explore the use of light combined with exposure to change the feel of an image. By using exposure and light together you can create a new palette to your photographic images. One where the tones and colours can be rich and dark or, at the other end of the spectrum be full of light tones with pastel hues.
Wifie Assignment 2.
This assignment was on aspect ratio again but this time looking at 16:9 and thinking about the composition and use of negative space. We can all happily click away taking photos but we don't stop to think about the important elements that make up the overall image. With this exercise we were encouraged to think about this and see how the 'negative' space impacts on the feel of the image, how it can bring more meaning to the positive element of the image or how it can bring harmony between the active and still spaces in the photograph.
This assignment was on aspect ratio again but this time looking at 16:9 and thinking about the composition and use of negative space. We can all happily click away taking photos but we don't stop to think about the important elements that make up the overall image. With this exercise we were encouraged to think about this and see how the 'negative' space impacts on the feel of the image, how it can bring more meaning to the positive element of the image or how it can bring harmony between the active and still spaces in the photograph.
Wifie Assignment 1.
During this time we have decided to stay active and continue exploring our creativity with the limitations and need to stay indoors and / or with limited time outdoors. Our first assignment was on Aspect Ratio, setting our cameras to a ratio 1:1. We then had to take 4 square photos and combine them into one square. This was a fun exercise and the results are amazing, showing diversity and creativity within the constraints we had.
During this time we have decided to stay active and continue exploring our creativity with the limitations and need to stay indoors and / or with limited time outdoors. Our first assignment was on Aspect Ratio, setting our cameras to a ratio 1:1. We then had to take 4 square photos and combine them into one square. This was a fun exercise and the results are amazing, showing diversity and creativity within the constraints we had.
Wifie Workshop. Febraury 2020
Wifie members were invited to come along to this session to explore how the exposure triangle works. We had a few sets arranged so that we could make the session a practical one and really get to grips with the camera settings. To see notes from this click here.
Wifie members were then invited to send in their own 'Still Life' images using exposure compensation and light to create the images that they were looking for.If you haven't sent in your images yet, please do so. In the meantime here are a few to inspire.
Wifie members were invited to come along to this session to explore how the exposure triangle works. We had a few sets arranged so that we could make the session a practical one and really get to grips with the camera settings. To see notes from this click here.
Wifie members were then invited to send in their own 'Still Life' images using exposure compensation and light to create the images that they were looking for.If you haven't sent in your images yet, please do so. In the meantime here are a few to inspire.
In The Spotlight
At WIFIE we believe that photography is for everyone, no matter your taste, age, ability or experience. We don't all have to like the same things and we all experience photographs differently. In this section we showcase individual members to dig into what they love about photography and allow them to share some of their favourite photographs.
At WIFIE we believe that photography is for everyone, no matter your taste, age, ability or experience. We don't all have to like the same things and we all experience photographs differently. In this section we showcase individual members to dig into what they love about photography and allow them to share some of their favourite photographs.
Margaret Munro
I was given my first camera when I was about 11 years old. It was a kodak Brownie 127 and I still have it. Since then I have been interested in photography. I have various film cameras, which I loved, but now use a digital camera and my phone. My particular loves are nature in all its forms and the wonderful ever-changing light we have in Scotland, particularly in the north-west, as can be seen from my photographs. I hoped Wifie would help me learn about 'proper' photography, which it is. Everyone is very helpful and supportive and technical terms are explained in easy to understand ways. I enjoy being part of the group, while discovering ways in which to improve my photographic skills.
I was given my first camera when I was about 11 years old. It was a kodak Brownie 127 and I still have it. Since then I have been interested in photography. I have various film cameras, which I loved, but now use a digital camera and my phone. My particular loves are nature in all its forms and the wonderful ever-changing light we have in Scotland, particularly in the north-west, as can be seen from my photographs. I hoped Wifie would help me learn about 'proper' photography, which it is. Everyone is very helpful and supportive and technical terms are explained in easy to understand ways. I enjoy being part of the group, while discovering ways in which to improve my photographic skills.
Capturing the Light in Scotland
Nature in the wild and in local parks
The Kelpies.
Why not... check out some of the other pages in our website. You can find what other members have done for 'In the Spotlight' or take a look at the work in our 'Members Gallery'. Members Gallery
Darkroom facilities
The darkroom that we were setting up at the Arts Complex is no longer available. We will be continuing to try and source darkroom facilities for the future to run workshops and offer traditional printing opportunities. Please get in touch with Wifie if you know of any community darkrooms that we could access. Thank you.
