The Photojournalism Hub Calendar 2026 showcasing the incredible work of photojournalists and documentary photographers who have contributed to our mission.
I am incredibly pleased to present the fifth edition of Capturing Crisis photography and reporting magazine produced by the group of youths of the ‘Stories, Reporting Mag, Photography Course’ project. Responding to the cost of living crisis, the young photographers have produced photo stories and photographs covering topics that expose social justice issues as well as current social and environmental changes. In this issue, you will find photo stories documenting a community led urban space called ‘Meanwhile’ and street photography that in a candid manner seek to document the impact of the economic crisis. I am very proud for the commitment, talent and drive demonstrated by the young participants. Thankful for the support of West London NHS Trust and the National Lottery for the support in producing the ‘Capturing Crisis’ magazines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 2012 I retrained in horticulture at the Capel Manor site in Regent’s Park. After two years of study I set up my own garden maintenance business and continue to work.
I’ve been concerned about climate change for 20+ years and have been protesting about that and Making Poverty History since I was a teenager with Global Justice Now! It’s clear it’s the poorer countries who are suffering most from disasters such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes.
My ‘greening’ project relates to the trees planted in public spaces, which do several things to make life better. Trees are essential to human life, providing oxygen and purifying the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and filtering pollutants.
Straight away I noticed there were two young trees opposite Church Street library, with tree jackets that are meant to enable easier watering. However, I was horrified to find them regularly stuffed full of litter and detritus.
I tried to engage with one or two street cleaners and spoke to Muhammad Aziz, pictured. It’s quite easy to lift the tree jackets to expose the litter. In August I was able to speak to two Council staff with responsibility for Church Street market and I expressed my concerns.
I’d like to see Westminster Council being more proactive in caring better for the younger trees in particular. This summer we’ve experienced four heat waves and it should be obvious that these trees need regular watering. This is crucial during their early years in order for them to establish a good root system to ensure they survive and grow to maturity.
I’ve lived and worked in Westminster for over 40 years. A few weeks ago I spoke by phone to Curtis Fletcher, a Council representative and asked why the trees couldn’t be watered by those responsible for watering the hanging baskets. However, it appears that’s been outsourced to a private contractor.
I’d like to encourage residents who live on the ground floor where there are young street trees to lend a hand in watering them as well. We all know from the summer we’ve just experienced that the trees are still going to need our help in the years ahead.
Anne Hogben
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Seeing the Green
This series of six photographs explores some of the different ways that light falls and how those reflections and the shadows cast can transform or distort our perception of everyday objects in curious and unexpected ways.
The viewer is invited to slow down and pause and look again and notice how our ordinary everyday world can become something a bit strange and mysterious.
The images were captured on sunny mornings in the green spaces near the Church Street area of Westminster.
Although I’ve lived in London for more than 40 years I’m still a country girl at heart and happiest in places where I can commune with nature.
Grave yards, parks, canals and riversides have become a haven for wildlife, plants and trees who have set down their roots and adapted to urban living giving us all the opportunity to reconnect to the natural world in our everyday lives.
We walk through London’s green spaces every day. Parks, gardens, and tree-lined squares that feel like a breath of fresh air in the middle of the city. We stop to admire the flowers, we sit on the grass, we watch the leaves turn with the seasons.
But rarely do we ask ourselves: who made this possible?
Behind every well-kept lawn, every blossoming rose, every path free of weeds, there is a person. Someone who woke up early, who worked in the rain, who shaped the soil with patience and care.
These are the quiet heroes of our shared spaces. Their hands, often unnoticed, give us beauty, shade, and peace. They turn patches of land into living canvases, where we find rest, joy, and a sense of belonging.
This project is about them. About making their work visible. About showing the faces and the stories behind the gardens and parks we sometimes take for granted.
When you next walk through a park and feel the calm it brings, remember: it didn’t happen by chance. It happened because someone cared enough to tend it.
And today, it’s time we see them, not just the spaces they shape, but the people who give those spaces life.
Victoria Sanders
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Green is a very calming, natural, hopeful colour. However, rather than photographing vegetation in the local area, I chose to focus on other objects that display vivid flashes of green – items that define the locality or promote community or have a beneficial environmental impact.
The landmark Church Street Market sign welcomes visitors to this busy, vibrant, multicultural market. The giant childlike alphabet blocks centred on the letter ‘R’ are arranged like the answer to a crossword puzzle.
The library is ‘home’ to our project and an important community space. The textured approach wall features circles reminiscent of bubble wrap just waiting to be ‘squished’.
On nearby Gateforth Street, the Cockpit Theatre makes a bold turquoise statement, its columns march into the distance protecting the theatre-in-the-round within.
A psychedelic number 98 bus stands at the Church Street Market stop. The hybrid and zero-emission buses sport a distinctive livery promoting a greener city.
The Westminster Wheels community bike shop, painted in a cool shade, encompasses environmentally friendly transport, refurbishment, recycling and retraining.
A single photo of capsicum peppers represents the vast array of market produce, the solo green fruit in strong contrast to its red counterparts.
Maria Speller
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The Silent Decline of London’s Canals
The Paddington Arm and Regent’s Canal were once key trade routes, transporting coal and goods from across the country into London. With the arrival of the railway, the canals fell into decline until recent redevelopment transformed them into vital public spaces.
Today, these waterways provide accessible green areas for walking, cycling, and boating while supporting a wide range of wildlife. These restored canals now play a crucial role in urban wellbeing and biodiversity. However, pollution threatens to reverse this progress.
Bottles, wrappers, and discarded debris are frequently seen along the water’s edge. It not only degrades the canal’s appearance but also damages habitats and harms wildlife.
Although the Canal & River Trust and local volunteers work hard to maintain the area, the problem persists, largely due to public neglect. Clear signage is often ignored. If this continues, parts of the canal may become unpleasant and unsafe, losing the very qualities the redevelopment aimed to provide. Protecting these spaces is crucial, not just for the environment but for the communities who depend on them.
Seeing the Green Exhibition Opening: Thursday 2 October, 5pm to 8pm, Arbeit Gallery, 66 Church Street, London NW8 8EU. Exhibition dates: Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 October 2025, 12 to 5pm
Opening in Triangle Gallery on 2 October 2025, the ‘Seeing the Green’ exhibition showcases the work of participants of Seeing the Green photography project uncovering stories in and around Church Street green spaces. You are invited to visit the exhibition to the Opening between 17:00 and 8 pm on Thursday 2 October.RSVP HERE.
The Photojournalism Hub is delighted to present Seeing the Green photography exhibition. Over the past months, participants of the Seeing the Green photography project have explored stories and visuals around Westminster’s green spaces, with a special focus on the Church Street ward. Through photography workshops, walks, and field trips, participants connected with nature, communities, and local spaces to develop photographic stories now presented in this exhibition. As a viewer, you are invited on a journey into what is often unseen or forgotten to explore humanity through the simplicity of green spaces. The group’s observations reveal acts of generosity, community, and quiet contemplation, offering a new perspective on Church Street. This exhibition stands as both a personal and collective archive of the area and its people.
“The images created here remind us that even the smallest green spaces hold stories worth telling. They remind us of the importance of connection, community, and nature.” – Cinzia D’Ambrosi, Founder & Director, Photojournalism Hub.
The photographers of ‘Seeing the Green’ are: Anne Hogben, Carol Cooper, Laura Martin Laderas, Maria Speller, Mattei Muntiu, Ottavia Verziera, Roberta Mitchell, Victoria Sanders.
Seeing the Green is kindly supported by Community Priorities Programme, City of Westminster.
NOTES TO EDITOR About Photojournalism Hub Photojournalism Hub is a West London community interest company dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through documentary photography. We provide training, portfolio development, and opportunities for print publication and exhibitions. Our projects foster personal growth, social connections, and community cohesion while amplifying voices and creating pathways to employment and further education. www.photojournalismhub.org
About Arbeit Studios We take empty spaces – ranging from small 750sq ft buildings to vast 15,000sq ft warehouses – and transform them into studio spaces for artists, designers, makers, start-ups and small businesses – to inspire creativity, connect communities and power ideas. www.arbeit.org.uk
“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 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 monthat 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 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 is proud to present the latest magazine edition of documentary photography, photojournalism and writing showcasing the work from our photography workshop participants. In this issue we present photography responding to the theme of Sustainability. Participants captured stories of some volunteers and groups who work on projects to ensure sustainability and clean recycling. We also present projects documenting public demonstrations aimed at raising awareness of the danger of climate change. Furthermore, we present a behind the scene photography from our young participants engaged in interviewing local artists as part of the forthcoming Askew Road Arts Festival. And lastly but not least, we share some highlights from our work including photos from our photography exhibition at the Science Museum last June part of the Imperial College The Great Exhibition Road Festival and photos from the last In Focus event at Riverside Studios.
