In celebration of the North East Street Photography Festival we're hosting an open conversation about the importance of street photography in documentary practice, from the AmberSide Collection and beyond.

We’ll look at how people make street photographs: the ethics, the techniques, and the many ways they share their work, from Instagram to zines, books and exhibitions.

We’ll also talk about what’s changing: the challenges of photographing in privatised spaces, growing restrictions, and how we can keep public photography public.

Join us to share ideas, experiences, and ways Side can support the work of street photographers in the North East.

About North East Street Photography Festival

Exhibition:

Dates: Monday 24th November - Friday 12th December 2025

Times: Monday - Friday, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm

Location: Newcastle Civic Centre Arches Gallery

Tickets: Admission Free

Featuring street photography from:

• Connor Anderson

• Juan Fitzgerald

• Laura Logozzo

• Sasha Mallo Tardiveau

• Hazel Plater

• Scott Smith

Plus 'pop up' print and zine stalls - more info to follow

Events:

• Café meet up - to chat informally, look at photobooks and 'show and tell' our own prints - Thursday 27th November 2025, 11am - 1pm - free - no booking required - at Newcastle Civic Centre Arches café

• Newcastle Christmas Market street photography walk - Sunday 7th December 2025, 3 - 5 pm - free - no booking required - meet outside Socíété café

• Group visits to this and other photo exhibitions in the region - more info to follow

The North East Street Photography Festival is supported by the North East Artists' Fund