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. Have a look in the Workshops & Events tab to see examples of what members have done previously.
During lockdown, when we are unable to meet up we are encouraging members to reflect on their photographic practice and to continue developing creative responses by taking part with some on line assignments.
During lockdown, when we are unable to meet up we are encouraging members to reflect on their photographic practice and to continue developing creative responses by taking part with some on line assignments.
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 while waiting for the images from the Street Photography assignment. Click here
Inspired by this small selection above? Why not have a look at some previous assignments while waiting for the images from the Street Photography assignment. Click here
Assignment 14. Street Photography.
Street photography can be approached in different ways and it can include portraits or candid shots of people and also atmospheric street scenes capturing everyday life. Wifie members were invited to research the style and approach of famous photographers, like Oscar Marzarloni or Vivian Maier, and come up with their own images. Some of the photographers that inspired members were Saul Leiter, Joel Meyerowitz and Martin Parr. Have a look at the photos taken by various members.
Wifie members who still want to include their photos are still very welcome to send them in.
Street photography can be approached in different ways and it can include portraits or candid shots of people and also atmospheric street scenes capturing everyday life. Wifie members were invited to research the style and approach of famous photographers, like Oscar Marzarloni or Vivian Maier, and come up with their own images. Some of the photographers that inspired members were Saul Leiter, Joel Meyerowitz and Martin Parr. Have a look at the photos taken by various members.
Wifie members who still want to include their photos are still very welcome to send them in.
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.
Janice Gardner
I have always been passionate about photography and love clicking away whenever I can. We’ve travelled to many places, and I love having a record of where we’ve been and what we’ve seen. There’s always something new, something different, something refreshing ready to have its photo taken.
Also why not have a look at the images shared by previous Wifie members. Click on this link. In The Spotlight
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