Welcome to WIFIE
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;
Learn new skills in photography or extend existing skills
Meet up for workshops or to visit exhibitions
Participate in exhibitions and photography projects.
Use photography to explore issues relating to gender, power and social politics
To network with other women's projects across Scotland
Learn new skills in photography or extend existing skills
Meet up for workshops or to visit exhibitions
Participate in exhibitions and photography projects.
Use photography to explore issues relating to gender, power and social politics
To network with other women's projects across Scotland
Latest Updates.
April 19th. Visit to the exhibition at Street Level Gallery, Glasgow. This will be to view the exhibition by Simon Phipps, Brutal Scotland. All members welcome.
More information will be sent nearer the time.
More information will be sent nearer the time.
NEXT ASSIGNMENT. Mood / atmosphere
This is an excellent project to work with and requires a combination of the right kind of light, an appropriate exposure and the use of colour or monochrome to create the feel you want. As an example your moody image could explore the use of a direct light source with an exposure for a low key image or if you prefer a lighter mood, work with soft light alongside an exposure for a High Key image. Colour can also create a mood or atmosphere associated with a particular decade. You can set up studio or a still life or you can utilise natural elements such as mist, rain or fog to get some lovely atmospheric images. Below are three images from Molly to get you in the mood...
All members invited to take part. Deadline April 18th.
This is an excellent project to work with and requires a combination of the right kind of light, an appropriate exposure and the use of colour or monochrome to create the feel you want. As an example your moody image could explore the use of a direct light source with an exposure for a low key image or if you prefer a lighter mood, work with soft light alongside an exposure for a High Key image. Colour can also create a mood or atmosphere associated with a particular decade. You can set up studio or a still life or you can utilise natural elements such as mist, rain or fog to get some lovely atmospheric images. Below are three images from Molly to get you in the mood...
All members invited to take part. Deadline April 18th.
EXHIBITION for International Women's Day 2026.
Several Wifie members exhibited their photographs at Ocean Terminal in celebration of International Women's Day this year. This was our first exhibition in a while and the work on display covered a wide range of approaches. The exhibiting artists used the IWD theme, 'Give to Gain' as a starting point to explore how they would develop their own unique way of presenting their images for this exhibition. Have a look below at some of their amazing images and if you want to see more click on the image here.
Several Wifie members exhibited their photographs at Ocean Terminal in celebration of International Women's Day this year. This was our first exhibition in a while and the work on display covered a wide range of approaches. The exhibiting artists used the IWD theme, 'Give to Gain' as a starting point to explore how they would develop their own unique way of presenting their images for this exhibition. Have a look below at some of their amazing images and if you want to see more click on the image here.
For this exhibition Debs and Yvonne created abstract images. Debs inspiration came from what caught her eye around her. These lovely images represent her passion for both art and photography and here, she has cleverly combined these two elements. For Yvonne, her approach was different as she considered the theme for International Women's Day, 'Give to Gain' and the link this concept has to reciprocity. With this in mind Yvonne went on to create amazing images through the use of multiple exposure.
Margaret and Molly looked to nature and the world around us for their inspiration. Molly presented the beauty of trees and the importance they have to life whilst Margaret's inspiration was found in her passion for sunsets and the amazing power of the sun, which also gives so much to life on this planet.
Belinda and Maddy considered the theme on a more personal level and looked at the benefits from this perspective. For Belinda, as a 'blipper' she finds that her connection to an on line community, where sharing her images and commenting and appreciating the sharing by others creates positivity in her life. Maddy on the other hand highlighted the 'sisterhood' and significance that people and places or events have in her life and represented these in a collage of photos.
In the Spotlight.....call for participation.
Wifie members are invited to submit photographs for 'In the Spotlight'. This includes members who are new to Wifie and those who have been members for some time. Maybe you have already been part of 'In the Spotlight' but have new work you'd like to share.
This is a space to present your own style of photography, the images that you are passionate about and want to share with others. It's all about you and your creativity. Previous posts are still available to see. In The Spotlight
PREVIOUS WORKSHOP.
Image by Maddy
Port Seton. Colour, Shape and Composition.
Wifie Workshops offer members the chance to meet up and explore ideas together. This workshop was held at Port Seton and gave members a chance to explore the area and capture some amazing shots around this small harbour.
Wifie Workshops offer members the chance to meet up and explore ideas together. This workshop was held at Port Seton and gave members a chance to explore the area and capture some amazing shots around this small harbour.
Previous Assignments
Exploring different aspects of photography through assignments.
Wifie members are invited to take part in regular assignments as a way to extend their skills or to further develop skills that they already have. These assignments are suggested by different members of Wifie and will sometimes be linked to a workshop or another event that has been organised as part of our annual programme. Each image below will take you to a different assignment.
Wifie members are invited to take part in regular assignments as a way to extend their skills or to further develop skills that they already have. These assignments are suggested by different members of Wifie and will sometimes be linked to a workshop or another event that has been organised as part of our annual programme. Each image below will take you to a different assignment.
While we were unable to meet up for workshops or to visit exhibitions Wifie members have continued to build their camera skills by taking part on our regular assignments and using WhatsApp to share their photos. These assignments have included a variety of different topics from composition and negative space to the weather and shadows.
Inspired by this small selection below? Why not have a look at some previous assignments Click here
Inspired by this small selection below? Why not have a look at some previous assignments Click here
Lockdown Assignments
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