Our latest MySide blog introduces Payam Akramipour, an Iranian photographer whose work explores the realities of life in Kermanshah and beyond with honesty and depth.

Tell us what you think about documentary photography today and what you'd like to see from documentary projects in the future.

We spoke with Phyllis Christopher to reflect on the politics of visibility, the trust at the heart of her practice and why photographing our communities with care and intention matters more than ever.

We asked Newcastle based photographer Hazel Plater to give us some behind-the-scenes access and stories from four of her most recent projects.

Answering questions from our community about Side & The AmberSide Collection

Exploring MySide submissions which ask: "who am I, and how do I show that?"

Read our interview with photographer Daragh Drake as we deep dive into their MySide submission: documenting the Gaelic Games.

This Father's Day we take a closer look at Peter Fryer's complex and intimate project "Fathers", 1998-2000.

Explore two unforgettable day trips, where Year 4 & 5 pupils from New York Primary School uncovered local stories, captured striking images, and saw their community heritage in a bold new light.

Our Curatorial Assistant, Frances Campbell, takes a dive into the collection and explores a series of photographs documenting the Appleby Horse Fair.