First Impressions: Portfolio Review London

Be prepared to make your best First Impression at this unique portfolio review with Magnum photographers.

First Impressions will provide keen amateurs and emerging professionals wishing to take the next logical step in their careers with an honest evaluation and critical analysis of their photographic work. Reviews will be 20 minutes each with a 5-minute changeover period. Each participant will be reviewed by 3 different Magnum photographers and you will be able to state your preference of reviewer in the application process (review organisers reserve the right to allocate the times of each session). Please note that whilst we will do our utmost to accommodate each request, we cannot guarantee your selected reviewers. Magnum photographers will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so the sooner you apply, the higher your chances of being granted your primary choice of reviewers.

First Impressions is run in conjunction with The Photographers’ Gallery and will be held at their new premises in Ramillies Street. Located just off Oxford Street, The Photographers’ Gallery is centrally located with easy access to Soho, Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus. A variety of books and film screenings will be available during waiting time. The Café will supply complimentary refreshments and will provide participants with a relaxed environment to meet new friends and engage with each others work.

We want to provide individuals with the very best value for money. This opportunity should be considered as an investment in your career and is aimed at photographers who feel they are prepared for the realities of the marketplace. This event is not aimed at beginners; we highly recommend that emerging photographers have published or exhibited their work at least once, or that keen amateur photographers have been seriously involved with photography for a minimum of 3 years. Photography/arts based students and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

To obtain the very best experience, please prepare for your portfolio review as follows:
Bring no more than 25 photographic prints, or images on your laptop. This could consist of one long essay, single pictures or a combination of the two. We recommend where possible that you provide a body of work on which you have spent significant time.
Be prepared to ask specific questions in order to get the most out of your reviews. We will be looking for a tight edit, something that represents you as a photographer, and hope to see personal vision and a unique visual perspective.

The Photographers' Gallery founded in 1971, is the first independent gallery in Britain devoted to photography. It now has a reputation as the UK's primary venue for contemporary photography and a pioneer in exhibiting, educating and engaging people with photography.

The Gallery plans to expand its role as a leader in the promotion of photography by embarking on a bold new campaign to ensure the future of photography in the UK. This will culminate in a new building in central London, providing the home that is appropriate for the demands and expectations of its audience. Visit:www.photonet.org.uk to find out more.

The Photographers’ Gallery and Magnum Photos are collaborating to produce a diverse range of events and activity from Sunday 21st to Friday 26th June.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday 12th June at 6.00pm GMT
Registration is limited and on a first come, first served basis.
By applying you are committing to attend the event.

Price: £135 plus VAT
Payment must be received by 8th June to fully confirm your place For queries contact: fionar@magnumphotos.co.uk