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Call for photographic work to be included in a major photography exhibition at Turner Contemporary in Summer 2019

Val Williams and Karen Shepherdson are working with Turner Contemporary to curate a major new exhibition examining the relationship between photographers, photography and the British seaside from the 1850s to the present. The exhibition will take place at Turner Contemporary, Margate, in 2019 before going on national tour.As…See More

Jul 5

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Karen Shepherdson commented on Karen Shepherdson's event 'Conference - Beyond the View (New) Perspectives on Seaside Photography'

"Thank you very much Angela, we have many plans for the future so I do hope our paths will cross at some point."

Jun 6, 2014

Angela Kelly commented on Karen Shepherdson's event 'Conference - Beyond the View (New) Perspectives on Seaside Photography'

"This looks like a really interesting conference. Unfortunately I have a schedule conflict. Please keep me apprised of other conferences. "

Jun 5, 2014

Karen Shepherdson posted an event

Conference - Beyond the View (New) Perspectives on Seaside Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University

July 10, 2014 to July 11, 2014

We hope this might be of interest to you.The booking site for delegate places at the conference Beyond the View: (New) Perspectives on Seaside Photography is now live. Speakers will include Martin Parr; Audrey Linkman (author of both 'The Victorians: Photographic Portraits' and the more recent 'Photography and Death') and Brigitte Lardinois (Deputy Director of Photography and the Archive Research Centre). The Conference Responder will be Prof Val Williams.…See More

Mar 18, 2014

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Conference: Nostalgias / 8-10 November 2013

Nostalgias is a peer-reviewed conference which will explore the multiple concepts of nostalgia and how longing manifests itself within contemporary culture. It will examine, analyse and interpret the complexities of nostalgia and nostalgic sensibilities. Areas of exploration will include: photography, film, television, music,…See More

Sep 25, 2013

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Call for Papers: Nostalgias - Visualising Longing at The Winter Gardens, Margate, Kent, UK

November 9, 2013 at 6pm to November 10, 2013 at 7pm

A CFP for the two-day conference in the Winter Gardens Margate, UK November 9 - 10, 2013Opening evening reception November 8, 2013 Canterbury Christ Church University and The University of the Arts London Photography and the Archive Research Centre at the London College of Communication (PARC).Deadline for abstracts 15 June 2013www.nostalgias.info This peer-reviewed conference explores the multiple concepts of nostalgia and how longing manifests itself…See More

Apr 22, 2013

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Paul Godfrey commented on Karen Shepherdson's blog post SEAS Photography website goes live

"Congratulations Karen on getting the web sit up an running. Looking forward to seeing more images as they are added. Best wishes Paul."

Apr 4, 2013

Karen Shepherdson posted a blog post

SEAS Photography website goes live

SEAS Photography website is now chugging along...some 20000+ images to add... and some glitches to iron out. But if you've time do have a browse... SEAS Photography The South East Archive of Seaside Photography (SEAS Photography) was first established in 2012 with…See More

Apr 3, 2013

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Paul Godfrey commented on Karen Shepherdson's photo

Sunbeam 'Walkies' Seaside Photography

"It's good to see discussion about commercial seaside photography. The forgotten end of professional photographic work. These people were just earning a living at the time and it's good to see their contribution acknowledged. I hope those…"

Feb 24, 2013

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Feb 24, 2013

Karen Shepherdson replied to Gavin Maitland's discussion Seaside Tintypes:

"Hello Dear Gavin, I expect you have, but in case you haven't Colin Hardy writes a fine piece 'Sunny Snaps: Commercial Photography at the Water's Edge' in Art and Identity at the Water's Edge edited by Tricia Cusak. If not…"

Feb 24, 2013

Paul Godfrey left a comment for Karen Shepherdson

"Welcome to British photographic history. Hope you are well. Best wishes Paul."

Feb 23, 2013

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