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How the Sisterhood Collective is connecting women photographers in Nottingham

Why do you think people are drawn to the Collective?Alecia: They want somewhere that's accessible, that feels safe and relaxed. We did ask people exactly what they wanted before we started it, so each session is catered to meeting the outputs and requests that they asked for. So, skill building, socialising, collaboration, working to creative prompts, things like that.
What makes you different from someone studying a photography course?Alecia: There's no grades, there's no pressure, there's no a...
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A semester in Notts: US photographer John Dean's snapshot of Nottingham in the 70s

Proudly referring to himself as a tourist, John tells me about how he immediately took to the streets, frequently exploring spaces like the Arboretum, Hyson Green, the Market Square and more, capturing black and white portraits of everyday Nottingham life.
“I found most people pretty approachable. Like the guy with the dog, I think his name was Joe and the dog’s name was Becky and I assume that next to him was his granddaughter. But I saw Joe on a few different occasions, and we talked about lot...

Film Review: Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth, released in May on Apple TV, follows two estranged siblings, Luke Purdue (John Krasinski) and Charlotte Purdue (Natalie Portman), on their quest to find the mystery of, well… the Fountain of Youth.
Luke is intelligent, he loves history, adventure and he’s got that Krasinski/Jim Halpert (maybe a little too Jim Halpert) charm. His sister Charlotte also enjoys adventure, although she’s lost herself during recent years due to juggling bringing up her son and a turbulent marriage w...