Steve Smith – Social Documentary & Street Photographer

On Thursday 7th November SPS members and guests will have a unique opportunity to see and hear about the work of master street photographer Steve Smith FRPS.

Steve, born London, now resides in the picturesque Chilterns. However, as a social documentary and street photographer, Steve is most drawn to urban environments, with a particular focus on capturing the essence of Cuban culture. His evocative monochrome prints, created from both film and digital capture, have earned him Fellowships in Visual Arts and Travel from the Royal Photographic Society (RPS).

In 2011, Steve won the prestigious AOP Open Awards and was a prize winner in the RPS 2010 Print International. His work has been widely published in esteemed publications such as the Sunday Times Magazine, The Independent on Sunday, Advanced Photographer, and the new RPS Journal. With solo exhibitions across Cuba, Scotland, and London, together with his work been acquired for the permanent collection of Las Parrandas de Remedios. Additionally, his artwork of found images  have been showcased at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition.

An active contributor to the photographic community, Steve has served on the RPS Visual Art, Creative & Pictorial, and Documentary Panels, as well as on the Fellowship Board. He is also a member of the London Salon and Arena Photographers. Embracing various photographic mediums, he completed a state-of-the-art darkroom during the lockdown, where he continues to explore innovative silver printing techniques.

So plenty to look forward to and be inspired by.

This week’s talk is part of a series of FREE ‘taster’ sessions for local Sandwell community residents and workers (non SPS members or regular guests). If interested do login or better still come along to the live presentation at the clubhouse. Full details below.

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM and on the new stream system for those not able to attend.

For information go to our Streaming page HERE