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.

Going behind the scenes of Seen.By.Zine with editor Maria Maza and some of the photographers who have taken part in a special issue celebrating NUFC's Cup victory.

Submit your project or research addressing how co-authored film and documentary photography can challenge artistic hierarchies and amplify marginalised and regional voices.

Read some of our feedback from our Community Workshop and newsletter survey.