PhotoHastings

11/06/2026

📖 Sophie De-Roe has published a well researched handbook to underwater portraiture.

It's now online and ready to view and purchase from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Underwater-Portraits-Sheets-Beginners/dp/B0GXVWDRRP?crid=1F6DLVIMT3L6Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vp__x7ynyJBbKDi1lfBfS7xp-kMvpvYCAVeELMmyYOwTulYhoCmXHF-X7KHJyzZODEBDce8FgUHfg7Dd9NNsqA.yf4O-LkG0Jao4qPO9IDri-NIqqxH7WvfolzBnGgmlKo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+art+of+underwater+portraits&qid=1778054402&sprefix=the+art+of+underwater+portrait

Underwater portraiture is one of the most striking - and misunderstood - areas of photography. Beautiful, unpredictable, and technically demanding, it sits at the intersection of art, science, and safety.

In this practical and honest guide, underwater portrait photographer Sophie De-Roe draws on over a decade of experience to demystify the process and make this unique discipline more accessible.

From breathwork and buoyancy to lighting, equipment, and editing, this book breaks down the core principles that underpin successful underwater images - without gatekeeping or unnecessary jargon. It also addresses the realities often left unsaid: the costs, the risks, the common mistakes, and how to avoid wasting time and money learning the hard way.

Find more of Sophie's work online: https://www.instagram.com/spiritandwildphotography

09/06/2026

* St Leonards, Saturday Photo Walk with Jon Allen & Kodak *

5 days to book your place!

Not far off your LAST CHANCE to get tickets for Jon's film photo walk in St Leonards on Saturday June 27th with Analogue Wonderland.
It starts at 2pm on the seafront and finishes at 5pm with a meet up with the Hastings group, somewhere near the pier.

There are three ticket types available: £10 gets you a spot on the walk. £20 gets you a roll of film and development (which is cheaper than they would cost separately). £40 gets you a simple point and shoot camera as well (or, if you ask me nicely, I can lend you one of my random collection of cameras!).

Ticket link - available until Sunday June 14th.
https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/products/st-leonards-big-film-photowalk-2026-ticket

For questions? please contact Jon via Instagram where you will also find examples of his work:
https://www.instagram.com/jonallenphotos/

21/04/2026

15/04/2026

18/03/2026

Rod Morris says, "I am thrilled to be asked to give a talk about my work at the London Independent Photographers AGM on Saturday 21st March in London. I will be showing some original vintage silver gelatin prints as well as some new work."

🎉

04/02/2026

'The shot that got me a police beating: Rod Morris’s best photograph'

Rod Morris in The Guardian Newspaper


An article was published in the about one of Rod Morris' images from his still film series in La Paz ,Bolivia. In the article he is interviewed by Chris Broughton about the backstory to the picture and his time in South America .
Make sure to check it out !

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jan/21/rod-morris-best-photograph-police-beating

04/02/2026

Exhibition openings this Friday and Saturday - All welcome!

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Gary Willis .snaps

''Introducing my upcoming solo exhibition - "...and other stories..."

On throughout February at the Stables Theatre Art Gallery, The Bourne, Old Town Hastings.
A big thank you to gallery custodian for the opportunity.

If every picture tells a story, what is the story or narrative behind these photographs?
Presenting 12 with an 'unreliable' narrative.
A whole month to pop down for a look and make up your own mind what stories the images suggest - just don't be swayed by by interpretations!
And an invite to write your own.''

Exhibition is free and open from 2-Feb - 28-Feb.
Meet me, the artist, Saturday 7-Feb 11am-1pm.

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Liquid Assets & Unseen
By Sophie De-Roe


''From 4th February, I will be exhibiting Liquid Assets and Unseen in a month-long solo exhibition at Cake Room on Robertson Street in Hastings.

I’m anticipating a strong response to the show, given the café’s well-earned reputation for showcasing high-quality work by local artists, and I’d like to extend a sincere thank you to Caroline for offering me the slot.

This exhibition feels like a meaningful way to begin 2026. It will be my first solo show outside of Photo Hastings, and being invited to exhibit in such a beautiful, thoughtfully curated space is genuinely an honour. That said, it also feels like a perfect fit.''

Exhibition details:

Cake Room

30 Robertson Street, Hastings
TN34 1HT

Opening hours:
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am–4pm

Exhibition dates:
4th February – 1st March 2026

Private View:
6th February, 6pm–8pm

01/11/2025

Richard Butchins at '15 years' Unit 2

01/11/2025

Last day Sunday!

24/10/2025

OPEN EVENING TONIGHT
& you're invited!

Just to remind those who are out and about this evening that there is an opening event at Electro Studios (Seaside Road, St Leonards), for both 'Un-break' and 'Take 5' photographic exhibitions. Everyone is welcome 6-9pm. Both exhibitions are only on for the 3 days over this weekend.

Tues 21 - 26/10 (1 weekend)
Fri 24 – Sun 26 Oct, 11am to 5pm
Electro Studios Project Space, St Leonards on Sea
Opening event Friday 24 : 6-9pm



Take 5

Stories fully expressed in only 5 frames

Artists
Derek Cottrell
Anne Lydiat
Cliff Crawford
Frank Francis
Gary Willis .snaps
Giles Stokoe
Imogen Bloor
Jude Montague
Lauris Morgan-Griffiths
Louise Whitham
Mango Collins
Neale Willis
Rod Morris
Sophie De-Roe