22/08/2026
Meet Nicola Parry: artist photographer, leader of Shutter Squad and our next workshop host. We caught up with Nicola to find out more about her and her practice:
*Tell us a little about you and what you create*
I am a photographer and I create work which is inspired by people and their relationships to the environments they spend time in. I use a range of camera techniques depending on what I want to convey. I use my digital images in a range of ways; sometimes manipulating them & sometimes printing on to different mediums.
*What do you love most about your creative practice?*
I love the immediacy of photography & also the fact that I can come back to an image taken years before and use this to create completely new work. I enjoy focusing in one theme, place or technique for an extended period to immerse myself within it. I particularly enjoy that mistakes in photography can lead to the most unexpected successes!
*What do you hope people experience when they try it?*
I hope people will enjoy immersing themselves in the environment through photography & that they will experience new ways of looking. I'd love it if participants left the session feeling excited to re-visit familiar places with their phone or camera without feeling pressure to achieve perfection.
*Who is this workshop perfect for?*
Anyone who loves to be outdoors spending time with warm, encouraging people & would like to capture some moments to remember. It will suit beginners who would like to learn a little more about developing their creativity or camera use as well as those who simply wish to get out into the local landscape & explore new ways to connect.
*What would you say to someone feeling a bit nervous about coming?*
There's absolutely no experience or technical knowledge required (although I can offer as little or as much advice as you would like). This is simply a chance to explore & enjoy a little creative time. There's no competition or judgement. This is for you!
*What’s something small that’s bringing you joy at the moment?*
At the moment, I have been enjoying the last flights of the swallows which are flocking & feeding in preparation for migration.
