Making voices heard
There are stories to be shared through photography,
...and photography practice to be explored
through personal stories and feelings.
What's your story? Who are you?
Chester Photo Festival seeks to celebrate the democratisation of photography as an art. It enables photographers at all levels of experience to innovate through networking and create with exhibition spaces in Chester.
FREE Entries up to 5 images.
Deadline for early entries: 15 May 2026
We will ask you to pay a participation fee to cover your exhibiting costs only if your work is selected. Details here.
Call for papers open on 1 Dec 2025
Participants: Only if your work is selected or by invitation.
Deadline: 30 January 2026
The date, question, keynote speakers and other details (TBC) will soon be available via the Symposium page.
Ongoing from May 2024
For details and bookings, please go to: One-on-one or Workshop
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Developing existing or new collaborative projects aligned with Chester Photo Festival's vision, such as artist residencies, publishing, public events, podcasts, artist talks, and more.
Please contact us to discuss the details.
Submissions are open.
Please send your submission intent to a.modoi@chesterphotofestival.com
by 30 May 2026.
It is essential that your expertise is based on photography creative practice, in line with Chester Photo Festival’s vision and mission.
We are grateful for your support and contribution to our new journey, whether you contribute with logistical or practical support, academic partnership, or by making a donation.
Please contact us to discuss the details.
Chester Photo Festival is a brand-new annual photography festival in the UK, open to the public from 1st May 2024.