Header photograph by Kate Stevenson.
reflect.
Welcome to Stirling Photography Festival - Reflect 2023. Throughout August we are excited to be hosting a programme of events and exhibitions that will echo with literal and abstract interpretations of this year’s theme. Looking back, looking forward and looking all around us for inspiration.
Follow us here and on social media for the programme reveal and details on our open call for submissions for this year’s digital exhibition and commemorative photo book.
Photo Book.
Every year the Stirling Photography Festival programme ends with the curation of a commemorative photo book, featuring photographs taken by members of our community with the festival theme in mind. This year’s theme was Reflect and like most previous years we received dozens of incredible photos from around the world in response to our theme.
Now the time has come to print and distribute the book and due to popular demand, we are offering a limited run for purchase. The book is estimated to be printed by the end of November and we invite anyone who is interested in purchasing a copy to click the button below and fill out the order form.
Some important things to know before ordering.
Price
The book costs £10.00 per copy, but you can order multiple copies.
Order Deadline
The deadline for ordering is midnight on Monday the 6th of November. Orders after this time cannot be fulfilled as our final quota will have been created.
Postage
We will be organising a handful of collection points in Stirling during November and December with our partner venues, including at the Tolbooth, the Barracks and the Macrobert Arts Centre. This is to save on postage costs and logistics. We will let you know pick up times and estimated postal dates once the book delivery date is confirmed by the printer. Please consider collecting in person if possible.
If you require postage then this will be an additional cost based on the rates below, set by Royal Mail for first class / overseas airmail. International postage may attract import taxes, which you will be liable to cover. These costs include postage and packaging.
UK
1 - 2 Copies £3.80 / 3 Copies £4.70
Europe
1 - 2 Copies £6.50
Australia
1 Copy £10.50 / 2 Copies £21.00
USA/Canada
1 Copy £9.00
Multiple copies will be sent individually
Please be aware international customers may be liable for taxes or duties applicable in your country at your own cost.
2023 Events Programme
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Mirror/Mirror Exhibition Reception
Opening Event
Thu 3 August at 6pm
Join us for our Mirror/Mirror Exhibition Reception, meet the artists, their curators from Street Level Photoworks and the Reflect 2023 team.
In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling
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The Light Around Us - a workshop on portraiture
Workshop
Fri 4th August at 10:30am
Explore the beauty of natural light in photography and experiment with the art of environmental portraiture with photographer John Patton.
In Person at the Barracks, Stirling
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Visualising the Invisible - Medieval Conflict in the 21st Century
Talk
Fri 4th August at 1pm
Researcher and documentary photographer Fraser Crichton will speak on, ‘what is the role of photography and visual journalism in a time of misinformation, disinformation and AI?’
In Person at the Barracks, Stirling
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Reflecting An Industrial Past
Talk
Fri 4th August at 3:15pm
A Talk, An Exhibition and a Bookshelf - revisit our industrial heritage through the powerful work of photographer and film maker Tom Astbury.
In Person at the Barracks, Stirling
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Artist Talk in Gallery : Spencer Dent
Talk
Sat 5th August at 10am
Meet Mirror/Mirror exhibiting artist Spencer Dent in the Tolbooth Gallery to talk about their work, their creative process and inspiration.
In Person at the Tolbooth, Stirling
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Tintype Portraits
Workshop
Sat 5th August at 10:30
A demonstration of tintype portraiture, just like the Victorians did in the 1850’s from life-long photographer Gregg McNeill.
In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling
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Zero is not Nothing
Talk
Sat 5 August, 12:30pm
Artist, researcher and lecturer David Grinly will deliver a talk to encourage reflection, and touching on political, philosophical and theological concepts which may broaden our immediate reactions to the questionable pleasures of AI images.
In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling
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Liquid Light
Workshop
Sat 5th August at 2:30pm
Get immersed in a psychedelic light show, create & photograph a unique experience together with Reflect 2023 exhibiting artist, June Barton.
In Person at the Tolbooth, Stirling
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Nature, Wildlife and Conservation
Workshop
Sun 6th August at 10:30am
A photography workshop with award winning wildlife photographer Clare Harte, hosted at the beautiful home of Argaty Red Kites , 10 miles from Stirling.
Argaty Red Kites, Doune
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What if?
Photowalk
Sun 6th August at 2pm
Learn of the major events in Stirling's history and the impact on its architectural heritage on this educational walk thru' the Old Town with local historian, Andy McEwan.
Starting at Cowane's Hospital, Stirling
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An Introduction to Equine Photography
Workshop
Thurs 10 August at 10am
A small group workshop led by equine photography enthusiast Anne Sproul in partnership with Equi-Power, central Scotland's riding for the disabled centre.
location to be determined
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Inspiration from the past
Talk
Tue 22 August at 7pm
Following the theme of reflection for this year’s festival two speakers from Scotland’s national heritage body will share their knowledge of our photographic heritage. Head of Archives Lesley Ferguson will explore the extensive and significant photographic archive held by Historic Environment Scotland and Director of Cultural Assets Dr David Mitchell will talk about the ‘tools of the trade’ - his favourite cameras and the stories behind them.
In Person at The Engine Shed, Stirling
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Reflect with Photo-painting
Workshop
Fri 25th August at 10am
Learn to practice mindfulness through photography and painting and develop creative techniques to support your wellbeing and mental health.
In person at the Barracks, Stirling
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Invisible Lives: Connection and Representation in “An Ordinary Eden”
Talk
Fri 25 August at 12:30pm
Margaret Mitchell will discuss her most recent work An Ordinary Eden which premiered earlier this year in a solo exhibition at Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow. Carried out over four years, Mitchell photographed people with lived experience of homelessness looking at issues around housing, home and belonging, reflecting on the experiences of the individuals involved, the stories shared and how society responds.
In Person at the Barracks, Stirling
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Photography as a Healing Mechanism
Talk
Fri 25 August at 2:15pm
An insight into the healing power of photography through 2 film projects by photographer and humanitarian champion Michael Carroll.
In person at the Barracks, Stirling
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Hand Held
Film Screening + Q&A
Fri 25th of August at 7:30 pm
This special fundraising screening of the documentary film ‘Hand Held’ and Q&A with Michael Carroll is in support of his foundation, ‘Romanian Children’s Relief.’
In person at the Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling
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Intentional Camera Movement
Photowalk
Sat 26 August at 9:30am
Learn the skills and techniques of ICM, and make abstract and creative interpretations of the beautiful campus at the University of Stirling with the instruction of recent graduate Rona Fraser.
Starting at the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling
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Ripple and Flow: Water and the Mirror Image
Workshop
Sat 26 August at 12pm
Join the Stirling Makar, Laura Fyfe for a contemplation of the world and our own self-image, as contained within the ever-changing watery sphere. A relaxed and fun writing experience, using nature and photography as stimuli.
Starting at the cafe bar at the Macrobert, University of Stirling
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Airthrey, a poetic journey
Photowalk
Sat 26 August at 2pm
Join University of Stirling's Artist in Residence Audrey Grant on a guided walk exploring the rich & complex history of the Airthrey estate.
Starting at the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling
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Photography and inner landscapes
Artist Talk
Sat 9th of September at 11am
Joanna Stawnicka, artist exhibiting in Mirror/Mirror will be in gallery to talk about her exhibits, her fascination with the human condition and how she interprets it in her photography.
In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling
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Photography and inner landscapes
Workshop
Sat 9th of September at 1pm
Explore & express the invisible aspects of the human condition in a workshop with one of this year's exhibiting artists, Joanna Stawnicka.
In person at the Tolbooth, Stirling
2023 Exhibitions
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Mirror/Mirror
Exhibition
28th Jul – 23rd Sep
Visiting Exhibition by Street Level Photoworks.
A newly curated collection of work from artists
June Barton, Spencer Dent and Joanna Stawnicka ,
exhibited at the Tolbooth in Stirling.
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Reflecting an Industrial Past
Exhibition
4th - 31st August
A collection of works Tom Astbury, documenting the industries that once thrived here in the central belt of Scotland. Displayed in the Barracks, Stirling.
