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
New Events or Recent Projects
Wifie (Women In Focus In Edinburgh) is a collective for women who are interested in photography and would like to share their passion and ideas with other women. We would normally meet about once a month where we would take part in a workshop or visit an exhibition. Members would then be invited to create some of their own work in response to these events.
Thomas Joshua Cooper. The Worlds Edge This exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery was awesome and well worth a visit. The black & white images taken across the different continents and at the furthermost edges of these, where land meets sea, are powerful and thought provoking. While visiting the exhibition make time to read about his experiences as he trekked to many of the remote locations and faced numerous challenges. Following our visit members are invited to create their own images inspired by his work.
Wifie Challenge.
Choose a location, this can be your living room, your garden, a local park, your city etc... Then with a map establish the cardinal points, North, South, East & West and using a compass photograph the furthermost parts of your chosen location. These images could be details that you find in these locations or you can capture a wider look at what you find there. Alternatively you can stand in the centre / or some place in your chosen location and capture what you see, pointing North, South, East and West. Open to all members.
Wifie Challenge.
Choose a location, this can be your living room, your garden, a local park, your city etc... Then with a map establish the cardinal points, North, South, East & West and using a compass photograph the furthermost parts of your chosen location. These images could be details that you find in these locations or you can capture a wider look at what you find there. Alternatively you can stand in the centre / or some place in your chosen location and capture what you see, pointing North, South, East and West. Open to all members.
In Focus for a Better Future
COP26 Project
Wifie members have created a series of images for the Porty Lightbox to coincide with the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. Our planet, the earth is currently threatened by global warming so we chose to use the cardinal points; North, South, East and West and their associated elements; Earth, Fire, Air and Water for our installation. The Porty Lightbox is located approximately on a North South axis so it felt appropriate to develop our ideas along these lines.
The work will be on display from the 31st October until the 12th November when we plan to have a wee celebration event. The Porty Lightbox is located at the top of Bellfield Street. EH15 2AS.
To find out more about this community art space click on this link. https://portylightbox.wordpress.com/
Wifie members have created a series of images for the Porty Lightbox to coincide with the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. Our planet, the earth is currently threatened by global warming so we chose to use the cardinal points; North, South, East and West and their associated elements; Earth, Fire, Air and Water for our installation. The Porty Lightbox is located approximately on a North South axis so it felt appropriate to develop our ideas along these lines.
The work will be on display from the 31st October until the 12th November when we plan to have a wee celebration event. The Porty Lightbox is located at the top of Bellfield Street. EH15 2AS.
To find out more about this community art space click on this link. https://portylightbox.wordpress.com/
Here are some other photos taken on the theme, The Wonder of Nature.
Annual General Meeting
This year our AGM and annual picnic was at Saughton Park. Our photography challenge was to capture the following themes; Beauty of nature, Structure, Minimalism and Abstract. If you want to have a look at more images click here
In the Spotlight
This space is for members to share the photographs they have taken which reflect their interests and achievements in their chosen field of photography. It is also a chance for them to tell us a bit about their photographic journey. Wifie members have different interests and skills, which might not always suit the projects or assignments we are given so it's nice to celebrate the varied ideas and styles that each member brings to our group.
While we wait for the next member to showcase their photographs why not have a look at the images shared by previous Wifie members. Click on this link. In The Spotlight
Lockdown Assignments
While we are unable to meet up for workshops or to visit exhibitions Wifie members have been concentrating on building their camera skills by participating in 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 above? Why not have a look at some previous assignments Click here
Inspired by this small selection above? Why not have a look at some previous assignments Click here
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