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Category: Community Photojournalism Projects
Knowing You
A free, participatory photography and videography project for refugees and asylum seekers living in Hammersmith & Fulham.
Are you a refugee, asylum seeker in Hammersmith & Fulham?
Would you like to learn photography and video, meet new people and explore creative ways of telling stories?
Join us: Here
Welcome to Knowing You, a free, hands-on documentary photography and videography project where you can learn from professional photojournalists, develop your creative skills, build a photography portfolio and tell stories that matter to you and your community.
Whether you are interested in photography, video, storytelling, or simply want to try something new, the project gives you the skills, support and freedom to explore your ideas and bring your unique perspective to life.
What the Project Includes
• Practical photography and videography workshops
• Learning photography, portraiture, video and documentary storytelling
• Building your own photography portfolio
• Learning from professional photographers and photojournalists
• Visits to galleries, exhibitions and other inspiring places
• Meeting and connecting with other people in the community
• The opportunity to take part in a public photography exhibition
No previous photography experience is needed. You do not need expensive equipment or your own camera.
The project is completely free, thanks to the support of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
How to join:
Book your place through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/knowing-you-tickets-1993594498812?aff=
or contact us directly:
Mob: 07960 940766
admin@photojournalismhub.org
Knowing You is supported by London Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
Our Habitat
Sloane Square – contractors laying down new paving stones ©Maria Speller
We are delighted to present the first edition of Local Lens Magazine, Our Habitat. This magazine is the result of a community-led project in which residents of London Hammersmith & Fulham borough became the reporters, photographers and visual storytellers of their own neighbourhood.
Through training, mentoring and collaborative editorial support, participants researched, photographed and wrote stories that matter to them, demonstrating that powerful journalism can be created by local people with lived experience.
People maintaining and planting in a historic garden, volunteering to preserve a
shared green space. West London, May,2026 © Daniela Guarino
The theme of this first issue, Our Habitat, emerged naturally from the participants’ interests. Their stories explore the environment in its broadest sense from green spaces and biodiversity to the places, communities and local issues that shape everyday life.
This is an incredibly rich first edition of the magazine, which you can read online directly on our website or pick up locally at the library, NHG offices in W3, and selected shops on Askew Road.
Place of our Sanctuary Food Bank, 84 Lillie Road, Fulham, London, SW6 1TL,
Phone: +442073815366 (ENGLISH), +447958232863 (ESPAÑOL)
Email: Admin@placeofsanctuary.org ©Michelle Conway
Local Lens is part of our wider vision to create a community newsroom, bringing together local reporting, documentary photography and visual storytelling produced by residents. Through this initiative, we are developing a platform for photo stories which focus on stories that matter to residents, training and supporting local residents, photographers and journalists, amplifying underrepresented voices, providing a space for connection and well-being, and investing in citizen-led photojournalism.
If you would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you! No previous experience is necessary. We provide the training, mentoring and editorial support needed to help participants research, report, write and photograph stories to a high professional standard. We warmly welcome new participants to join us.
To book a place and be involved, join us here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-lenses-tickets-1982170924594?aff=
LOCAL LENSES
Please book your place: HERE
Local Lenses invites residents of Hammersmith & Fulham to explore local stories and everyday life through the art of documentary photography.
Through photography and visual narrative workshops, mindfulness photography walks, cultural visits, and the collaborative production of photography magazines, participants will build creative skills while connecting with others in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
What to Expect:
Open to beginners and experienced photographers alike, Local Lenses provides a supportive space to learn about visual storytelling, discover local histories, and build confidence through creativity. Together, the group will co-produce two photography magazines to be shared both digitally and in print across the borough.
The sessions are gentle, practical, and focused on confidence-building, storytelling, and connection. No prior experience is required. We can provide a camera, and mobile phones are accepted.
The programme includes:
12 documentary photography workshops – twice a month
Mindfulness-inspired photography walks in green spaces
Befriending and educational activities
Production of two digital and in print photography magazines
Eligibility & Cost:
Thanks to the kind support of Notting Hill Genesis, these workshops are FREE to residents of Hammersmith & Fulham.
Meet your facilitators:
Sabrina Merolla is a press and documentary photographer, participatory photography facilitator and mixed media artist. Her work focuses on the multiple displacements and identities of the contemporary world from the perspective of human and nature rights. www.sabrinamerolla.co.uk Insta @sabrinamero
Cinzia D’Ambrosi is an investigative photojournalist, documentary photographer, curator and educator. She is the Founder and the Director of the Photojournalism Hub. Her work focuses on exposing social injustice and bridging frontline reporting with community action and advocacy. She is passionate about supporting marginalised voices to use photojournalism as a tool for systemic change. www.cinziadambrosi.com @cinziadambrosi
Thanks to the kind support of Notting Hill Genesis, Local Lenses is FREE and open to residents of Hammersmith & Fulham aged 50 and over.
To book a place: HERE
or email: admin@photojournalismhub.org
LENS ON A CENTURY
The Photojournalism Hub in partnership with the Sulgrave Youth Club is offering a unique free documentary photography and photojournalism course for young people as part of the celebrations marking Sulgrave Youth Club’s 100th anniversary.
The project is free for young people to join and it is part of the celebrations leading up to the 100th anniversary of the Sulgrave Youth Club.
We are looking for passionate local young people aged 16–30 who dream of building a career in media or the creative industries and want to gain hands-on experience in documentary photography, video, and sound recording.
The programme unfolds in three dynamic phases, offering
– Practical training in documentary photography and visual storytelling
– One-to-one mentorship
– Specialist sessions in exhibition curation and public presentation
Participants will be offered the opportunity to see their work published and showcased online, in print, and at the Sulgrave’s Centenary Exhibition!
By the end of the course, participants will have developed a strong portfolio, professional experience, and an enhanced CV opening doors to exciting pathways in photography, journalism, and the wider creative sector.
To book a place: HERE
November – January:
Photography and Video Workshops
January – June:
One to one mentorship with project review and presentation
Curatorial workshop (Date to be confirmed)
June – August
Exhibition and post exhibition involvement in the various aspects learning how to present and manage an exhibition. There will also be opportunities to be hired as photographers during the three days Sulgrave Centenary event in June 2026.
Facilitators
Workshops will be delivered by Cinzia D’Ambrosi, founder and director of Photojournalism Hub and an experienced photojournalist, with support from guest photographers and video professionals.
Why join?
This is your chance to gain professional level experience, build your creative skills, and be part of a large public event.
To join:
Email: admin@photojournalismhub.org
or https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lens-on-a-century-tickets-1719811405209
The project is kindly supported by the King Charles III Coronation Youth Fund:
Shadow Photography Project Coordinator ‘Lens on a Century’
Project: Lens on a Century – Documentary Photography Workshops & Exhibition
Organisation: Photojournalism Hub
Location: Sulgrave Youth Club, 287 Goldhawk Rd, London W12 8EULondon
Rate: £13 per hour
Eligibility: Young people aged 18–25
Contract: Freelance, project-based (flexible hours)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated young person to join the Photojournalism Hub as a Shadow Project Coordinator. This is a learning-focused role designed to support the delivery of ‘Lens on a Century’ photojournalism and documentary photography project, which includes documentary photography workshops and a public exhibition celebrating the Sulgrave Youth Club’s 100-year history and community impact. The successful candidate will shadow the Project Lead (Cinzia D’Ambrosi) and gain hands-on experience in coordinating and supporting a community-based photography project.
This role is particularly suitable for someone interested in photography, community engagement, or cultural production, and who would benefit from close mentoring and practical experience.
Key Responsibilities
Under guidance and supervision, the Shadow Project Coordinator will support:
The planning and delivery of documentary photography workshops
Assisting in coordinating activities with the participants of Lens on a Century project.
Basic project administration (emails, notes, timelines, documentation)
Assisting with evaluation and reflective learning from the project
Supporting exhibition preparation
What You will Gain
Direct mentoring from an experienced documentary photographer and project director
Practical experience in delivering a community-focused cultural project
Insight into exhibition production and public engagement
Skills in coordination, communication, and arts project delivery
A supportive environment that values lived experience, creativity, and learning
Who We are Looking For
Aged 18–25
Based in Hammersmith & Fulham
Interest in photography, arts or community projects
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
Reliable, organised
Desirable
An interest in documentary photography or visual storytellingLived experience of barriers to access in arts, culture, or educationWe particularly encourage applications from young people who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.
Support & Accessibility
We are committed to making this role accessible. Adjustments and support can be discussed to ensure the role is inclusive and responsive to individual needs.
How to Apply
To apply, please email us at admin@photojournalismhub.org with:
Your name, age, and your London postcode.
A few lines telling us why you would like to apply for this role and a CV.
We are much more interested in your interest, and motivation than in formal experience. There is no requirement to have worked on similar projects before.
Photojournalism Hub x William Morris Museum
“Me and My Community” is a documentary photography project celebrating residents aged 50 and over in Hammersmith & Fulham. Bringing together a diverse cohort of participants aged 50 to 89, the project provided a creative platform for regular collaboration, resulting in a collection of truly extraordinary photographic work.
Through their lenses, participants explored the concept of community—examining what it means on both a deeply personal and collective level.
The project culminated in a highly successful exhibition at the iconic William Morris Society in Hammersmith. The showcase drew enthusiastic crowds, vibrant community engagement, and widespread praise for its intimate, powerful portrayal of local life, marking a memorable and celebratory conclusion to the project.
Seeing the Green
Seeing the Green is a documentary photography project taking place at Church Street Library.
The project includes workshops that introduce participants to the foundations of visual storytelling and the development of personal photography projects. These sessions combine practical training with an exploration of visual narrative methodologies through theory and group activities.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn photography and photo storytelling while documenting green spaces in and around the borough of Westminster, with a focus on the Church Street ward.
The project offers two free workshops per month at Church Street Library and is free to local residents of Westminster.
The project includes:
Mindfulness-inspired field photography walks;
Photo documentation of the local area through the changes of the seasons;
Befriending activities and trips;
Contributing in a photography archive accessible to the wider community;
Showcasing your work in a photography exhibition;
The next dates are:
06/11/2025
20/11/2025
04/12/2025
11/12/2025
15/01/2026
29/01/2026
05/02/2026
26/02/2026
05/03/2026
26/03/2026
16/04/2026
23/04/2026
21/05/2026
04/06/2026
18/06/2026
02/07/2026
16/07/2026
To book a place: HERE
The project is run by the Photojournalism Hub CIC and Hammersmith Community Gardens Association charity and supported by Westminster City Council, and Community Priorities Programme.
Photojournalism Hub x Science Museum
Photojournalism Hub was delighted to partner with Imperial College London for The Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington.
As part of the festival, we presented Emerging, a captivating exhibition by our youth photography group, hosted at the Science Museum’s Smith Centre. It was a incredible experience for everyone involved, offering our young photographers a rare platform to display their work in a world-class historic institution and engage with thousands of festival visitors.
CAPTURING CRISIS
We are very pleased to present the second edition of Capturing Crisis photography and reporting magazine produced by the group of youths attending the ‘Stories, Reporting Mag, Photography Course’ course.
In this edition, you can find photo stories and articles that highlight and reflect on dramatic environmental changes in west London. Furthermore, the impact of living crisis on restaurants owned by minority groups, the life of a taxi driver, visual documentation of the world of teens crossing into adulthood and much more.
We would like to thank Hammersmith & Fulham Borough and the National Lottery for their support and to the young people for their commitment, talent and drive demonstrated.
Capturing Crisis is a youth documentary and photojournalism magazine. All features and photographs are created by participants of ‘Stories, Reporting Mag, Photography Course’.
The magazine provides the opportunity for youths who never had access to, to share their photography and photo stories to a large audience. Photojournalism Hub is committed to providing opportunities and support to youths, enabling equality in accessing opportunities for further education and work in the photo industry.
Capturing Crisis magazine is a testament of the great work and inspiring contribution of our youths.
The project is supported by the NHS west London trust, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Sobus and National Lottery Community Fund.
BECOME A PJH MEMBER
Consider becoming a member of the Photojournalism Hub and receive the benefits of free access to events, Photojournalism Hub resources, premier editorial content, portfolio reviews, photography exhibitions, discounts on our courses and training, whilst you will be supporting our work advocating, advancing social justice and human rights. If there were ever a time to join us, it is now. Support the Photojournalism Hub from as little as £1 every month. If you can, please consider supporting us with a regular amount each month. Thank you. Join us: HERE