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.


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

www.nhg.org.uk

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

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.