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SPE is the leading forum for fostering understanding of photography in all its forms and related media. SPE engages its worldwide membership and affiliated communities through a range of supportive platforms including conferences, events, and publications.

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Our Member's Pin-up Exhibition was so fun last year that we are doing it again. Share you work for inclusion in the slideshow!

https://forms.gle/wGzzm9E89VN5C5FAA

17.02.2026 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign up here for the 2026 Print and Exchange, to take place in person at the SPE National Conference in Atlanta. All are welcome to participate, but you must sign-up by Monday, March 2 using the form below.

https://forms.gle/reJju6vj7aUz15QA9

16.02.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2026 Freestyle Focus Forward recipient, Diana Noh!

Diana Noh is an interdisciplinary artist working with photography, fiber, and installation.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Atlanta! Link in Bio!

13.02.2026 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2026 Silver Gelatin Award recipient, Sant Khalsa!

Sant Khalsa is an artist, educator, curator and activist whose work develops from a mindful inquiry into complex environmental and societal issues. Her artworks are internationally exhibited, as well as collected.

11.02.2026 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to one of our 2026 Student Award recipients, Madison Emond!

"Rather than making images of the landscape, I make images with the landscape. "

Looking forward to seeing you all in Atlanta! Link in Bio!

09.02.2026 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to one of our 2026 Student Award recipients, Beihua Guo!

Looking forward to seeing you all in Atlanta! Link in Bio!

07.02.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to one of our 2026 Student Award recipients, Diana Sosnowska!

Looking forward to seeing you all in Atlanta! Link in Bio!

05.02.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to one of our 2026 Student Award recipients, Shannon Smith!

Looking forward to seeing you all in Atlanta! Link in Bio!

03.02.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to one of our 2026 Student Award recipients, Jiayi Liang!

Looking forward to seeing you all in Atlanta! Link in Bio!

01.02.2026 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re heading to Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, happening March 19–21 at the Courtland Grand Hotel!

Join us for the student presentation β€œCatalysts for Community: Kapwa and the Banana Tree."

31.01.2026 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re heading to Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference: Catalyst for Exchange, taking place March 19–21, 2026 at the Courtland Grand Hotel.

Sessions include β€œAn Unfixed Pilgrimage: Vulnerability, Kinship & Healing through Collaboration."

30.01.2026 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re heading to Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, happening March 19–21 at the Courtland Grand Hotel!

Join us for the student presentation β€œTwo Century Plants, Intertwined,” which explores themes of biodiversity loss and multispecies communication, presented by Alexis Hagestad.

29.01.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, taking place March 19–21 at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta.

One of this year’s featured individual presentations, β€œA Darktown Cakewalk,” will be presented by Montenez Lowery.

28.01.2026 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in Atlanta at the Courtland Grand Hotel for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference: Catalyst for Exchange, taking place March 19–21, 2026.

One of this year’s featured sessions, β€œLibraries and Archives: Catalysts or Cloisters for Photographic Education?”

27.01.2026 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re heading to Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference: Catalyst for Exchange, happening March 19–21!

Sessions include β€œPhotography as Invocation: Mysticism, Gender, and the Act of Self-Authorization."

23.01.2026 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re heading to Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, happening March 19–21 at the Courtland Grand Hotel!

Join student Delaney Hoffman for the artist talk β€œThe Image Is Broken: A Case for Object Integration,” examining a cyborgian method of image-making that bridges image and object.

22.01.2026 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, taking place March 19–21 at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta!

Workshops include β€œDesigning Accessible Pinhole Camera Kits Through Campus Collaboration,” led by Gwendolyn Davies.

21.01.2026 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re heading to Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, happening March 19–21 at the Courtland Grand Hotel!

Sessions include β€œExtant Erosions,” presented by Emma Ressell, which explores how ideas of nature are shaped through still lifes and remixed natural history archives.

20.01.2026 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in Atlanta at the Courtland Grand Hotel for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference: Catalyst for Exchange, taking place March 19–21, 2026!

One of this year’s featured sessions, β€œYour Administrator & You,” explores how to better work withβ€”and forβ€”your chair, director, or dean.

19.01.2026 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, taking place March 19–21 at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta!

One of this year’s featured sessions, β€œWe Wanted a Matriarchy,” by student Keeley Morgan, uses staged narratives to explore themes of intimacy, aging, and maternal bonds.

18.01.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference: Catalyst for Exchange, taking place March 19–21, 2026!

The conference will feature workshops like β€œLooking Together: Aperture On Sight Curriculum” led by Alice Proujansky.

17.01.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t forget to register for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference: Catalyst for Exchange in Atlanta!

Sit in on sessions led by individual presenters, including Andrew Lyman’s talk, β€œPrivate/Public: Discussing the ethics and nuance of portraying intimacy to a public audience.”

16.01.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SPE is accepting information from those interested signing books during ATL. Book Signing time slots are limited, and will take place in the SPE Exhibits Fair. If you are interested in sharing your work, please submit the interest form by January 31, 2026.

https://forms.gle/n2KGMyp6VoQXeHps7

15.01.2026 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SPE is accepting information forms from those interested in participating as a Career Mentor at the conference in March. Career Mentoring is offered to both students and professionals. Mentors are eligible for a partial conference rebate following the conference.

https://forms.gle/cWUwokrizXmKhJQ66

12.01.2026 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SPE Women's Caucus - Cast your vote for the 2026 Leadership Team!

Learn more about the candidates in the voting form!

https://forms.gle/3vzPWTBEVXuNHo9J8

11.01.2026 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for Entry! SPE's 2026 Members Exhibition
Submissions due: 1/30/2026
Juror: Maria Kelly, Assistant Curator of Photography at the High Museum of Art.
Location: SCAD - Atlanta
Exhibition Dates: March 16 - April 3, 2026

Learn More and Apply: https://loom.ly/s7y6Fbo

09.01.2026 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The DSI Monochrome Award will be given to a photographic educator who demonstrate excellence in black and white photography.

Learn More and Apply: https://loom.ly/YsI6J94

07.01.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, March 19–21, 2026, at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia!

The conference will feature the individual presentation β€œWhen the Dust Settles." The presentation will be delivered by Dominique Ellis.

30.12.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in Atlanta for the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, Catalyst for Exchange, taking place March 19–21, 2026!

The conference will feature the session β€œCamera-Making As Photographic Practice,” in which artists Chris Fraser, Madison Emond, and Rebecca Cummins.

29.12.2025 07:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You won’t want to miss the 2026 SPE Annual Conference, Catalyst for Exchange, taking place March 19–21, 2026, at the Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia!

The conference will feature the graduate student research presentation β€œNo Place but Here,” presented by Dillon Bryant.

28.12.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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