The Dark Room at Perth Art Gallery: The pre-digital age of photography and the Scottish photographers that paved the way

For 150 years before digital photography became commonplace, photographic images were captured by the action of light on chemicals. The materials and processes evolved over time each having their own unique aesthetic. Now an exhibition at Perth Art Gallery will explore the pre-digital age of photography and how different processes have changed the aesthetics of…

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Photographers in Aberdeen capture ‘the light in the dark’

Photographers in Aberdeen have been capturing ‘the light in the dark’ with this stunning exhibition. Sixty amateur photographers submitted more than 150 entries to the Light in the Dark competition which aimed to capture moments of joy in Aberdeen. A selection of the winning photographs are now on display in the Aberdeen Arts Centre foyer.…

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Scotland Through A Lens: Golden Hour with Phil Wilkinson

For Phil Wilkinson it’s all about the light of golden hour, that glorious period of the day shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the orange hues create picture perfect conditions.   I started taking an interest in photography as a teenager when I studied A-Level photography at college in Lincolnshire where I grew up.…

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Scotland Through A Lens: John Cuthbert’s winter wonders

John Cuthbert’s lifelong passion for photography may have begun as a child, but he still finds himself captivated by Scotland’s vast beauty.   My photographic journey began by admiring black and white printed images in old style photograph albums as a child way back in the late sixties. My father was a keen amateur photographer…

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Let there be light: The best of Scotland’s winter light fsetivals

Festivals across the country are bringing bright lights to the dark nights, and they make for top-notch photo opportunities. In our January magazine we shine the spotlight on some of our favourite pictures. From the rural woodlands of Beecraigs Country Park to the city trails of Aberdeen, Scotland’s light festivals are illuminating our long winter…

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