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![We were first introduced to Ioanna’s practice as part of a Metro Imaging partnership with the Royal Photographic Society and have since followed her path through the RCA and onto a PhD at Kingston University. To coincide with an exhibition opening in berlin as part of the PEP Photographic Exploration Project, we chatted to Ioanna […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ioanna-sakellaraki-01.jpg "Spotlight: Ioanna Sakellaraki")
![From all of us at Metro, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy and peaceful Christmas. 2020 is almost behind us (thankfully) and we look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year. We are closing at 3pm on Wednesday 23rd December, collections can still be arranged for up to 3pm […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Stocking-fillers-1024x768.jpg "Metro’s Christmas Turnaround Times")
![This year has been particularly challenging for us as a company and our commitment to mentorship and supporting the creative community has had to adapt to C-19 protocols. Though face to face and peer workshops have had to go on hold, we have still managed to remain connected to those on the programme via online […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/001.jpg "Spotlight: Hayleigh Longman")
![For six years Life Framer has been shining the spotlight on emerging photographers. They have a truly international membership with a regular programme of competitions, culminating in annual exhibitions in several countries. They attract a quality cohort of judges for their competitions and their Journal and feedback sessions also increases their ability to provide a […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Civilization-1st-Prize-Gajan-Balan-judge-Emma-Lewis-Tate-Modern.jpg "Spotlight: Life Framer")
![Somewhere in between is a collective of six artists who are all MA graduates from UAL Camberwell and their work crosses several imaging disciplines including printmaking; film and photography. They are a close knit group of like-minded people who regularly share their work on and offline. We turn the spotlight on them this week to […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Boglarka-Eliz-Varga-Glitched-1-Digital-File-6580-bytes-2020.jpg "Spotlight: Somewhere in Between")
![Founded by Christiane Monarchi, Photomonitor highlights lens-based artists at all levels of experience and practice, providing an important online perspective of their projects and vision. It is clear that the pandemic has isolated many and our ability to engage in person has meant that platforms such as Photomonitor have become even more invaluable and vital […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/0E3A0C79-B2AC-4EB6-9E78-FCA5F385D2FF.jpg "Spotlight: Christiane Monarchi, Photomonitor")
![Founded in 1987, LIP is a not-for-profit photography members group that with over three hundred members, promotes free thinking and active collaboration. This week sees the launch of its annual exhibition and series of talks and lectures and due to C-19 the majority of which has had to move online. We took some time to […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/image009.jpg "Spotlight: London Independent Photography")
![Metro Imaging is pleased to inform our customers that during the next four weeks of lockdown announced by the UK government, commencing on the 5th November, we will be continuing with a full service to all our customers. Following safeguarding guidance, orders will still be available for collection or delivery. Drop Off and Collection by […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/covid.jpg "Covid 19 Lockdown – We will be open")
![Metro Imaging has an established record for supporting education not only through its extensive Student Services offering but also through outreach and extended programmes of mentorship. Since 2006 we have been partnering with LCC and UAL and this year’s mentorship award winner Maite de Orbe is joins a long line of exceptional talent. This year […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Bleeding-suns.jpg "Spotlight: Maite de Orbe")
![The Photographic collective is a new initiative that was launched in June 2020 and is already making waves, most recently at the 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair in London. Can you tell us a bit about the collective’s mission statement and how important it was for you to be exhibiting at 1-54. The Photographic Collective was […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Maheder-H.jpg "Spotlight: The Photographic Collective")
![Hi-Noon Editions is a collective of established artists that have come together with a positive and uplifting message that champions the arts and promotes openness and a convivial approach to creativity. I took time out during these challenging times to chat with the team about the collective and its aims. The collective is made up […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Hi-Noon.jpg "Metro Spotlight – Hi-Noon")
![Studio Lenca is the working title for this year’s Brighton Photo Fringe Open SOLO award winner José Campos. The quality of submissions this year was very high and José is a worthy winner who uses a multi-disciplinary approach in his practice; incorporating photography, dance and audio visual performance. I took the opportunity to ask him […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/©-Studio-Lenca-“El-Historiante-cool”-from-Los-Historiantes-2019-768x1024.jpg "Spotlight: Studio Lenca / José Campos")
![I discovered Denis’s work whilst judging this years’ Brighton Photo Fringe SOLO competition and was struck by the beautiful compositions punctuated with challenging subjects including mental health; misogyny and domestic violence – through a rich palette of documentary; surrealism and staged settings I was taken by the complex nature of her practice. We have had […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/00_documentary_edmundo.jpg "Metro Spotlight – Denis Serrano")
![Metro Imaging has an established reputation for supporting graduates and since instigating our mentorship programme in 2005, we have supported hundreds of emerging creatives. This years RCA / Metro Imaging mentee is Eden Hawkins who has been able to continue to create work for both personal projects and industry clients even during these challenging times. […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMAGE1.jpg "Metro Spotlight – Eden Hawkins")
![Metro Imaging is delighted to be collaborating with Darklight which is an online platform selling small edition fine art print; curated for a new generation of collectors. Metro Imaging is producing archival prints and frames for the agency’s stable of artists, with exclusive access to works by photographers and visual artists incl. Kate Bellm, Jesse […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/jess_cochrane_still-life.jpg "Introducing Darklight")
![This summer, 11 members of 2020 Collective will showcase a collection of work, entitled ‘Adrift’, at Safehouse, Peckham. The 2020 Collective are a group of twenty photographers and artists, graduating this year from London College of Communication [University of the Arts London] who create and collaborate internationally. Some of their most recent work was shown at […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/adrifthrposter-724x1024.jpg "2020 Collective: Adrift at Safehouse")
![Metro Imaging have re-opened in compliance with the latest phase of the Government’s COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. We are taking great care to implement our services in a safe and practical way while ensuring our staff and clients health and safety is prioritised at all times. With this in mind we will be operating our […]](https://metroimaging.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/FullSizeRender1-745x1024.jpg "COVID-19: Metro Are Open")
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