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?
The 2nd Edition of the Chester Photo Festival is expected to take place on 15-28 October 2026 (TBC).
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 participation:
Entries open on 1 November 2025
Participants: Only if your work is selected or by invitation.
Deadline: 15 December 2025
The theme and other details (TBC) will 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 28 February 2025.
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.