Posted by Matthew McKenzie – Carer activist

A fantastic new opportunity from King’s College London is inviting unpaid carers and members of the public to capture these experiences through photography.

Free Online Photography Workshops

Whether you’ve never taken a photograph beyond snapping pictures on your phone or you already enjoy photography, these free online workshops are designed for everyone.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use your smartphone to take more meaningful photographs.
• Tell powerful stories through images.
• Build confidence in your creative skills.
• Prepare photographs for a public exhibition.

Workshop dates (BST):

• 📷 Workshop 1: Photography Fundamentals – Saturday 18 July, 11:00am–12:00pm
• 📖 Workshop 2: Storytelling – Saturday 25 July, 11:00am–12:00pm
• 🖼️ Workshop 3: Finalising Your Photographs & Stories – Saturday 1 August, 11:00am–12:00pm

The workshops are completely free, held online via Zoom, and no previous photography experience is needed.

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/photography-fundamentals-for-health-wellbeing-4854963

Showcase Your Experience

Participants will have the opportunity to submit their photographs to be displayed at the DUALITY: Journeys of Ageing and Multiple Long-Term Conditions community exhibition.

The exhibition celebrates the real-life experiences of people living with long-term health conditions, those who support them, and the communities around them.

Join the DUALITY Community Event

The exhibition forms part of a free community event taking place at Bush House, King’s College London.

Date: Tuesday 8 September
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm

Visitors can enjoy:

• A community photography exhibition.
• Conversations with people who have lived experience of long-term conditions.
• Information from local health and community organisations.
• A discussion about realistic ways to include exercise and wellbeing in everyday life.
• Complimentary refreshments.

The event is open to everyone, but registration is required as places are limited.

Interested?

If you’re an unpaid carer and would like to explore your creativity while helping raise awareness of the realities of caring and long-term health conditions, we encourage you to register for these free workshops.

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This opportunity is free, welcoming, and open to everyone, no photography experience required.