Photography
Birmingham photographer on mission to challenge negative male body stereotypes
Staff Reporter
February 22, 2020 | 09:03 pm
A Birmingham photographer has launched a project to make everyday men feel good about their bodies. In a bid to make men feel more confident in front of the camera and…
Photojournalist to lead photography skills workshop for migrants and refugees to share their stories
Staff Reporter
July 26, 2019 | 01:03 pm
One of the West Midland’s few black female photojournalists is to lead a special photography skills workshop in Wolverhampton next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share their…
Brummie photographer launches new exhibition exploring gender identity
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019 | 06:00 pm
A Birmingham photographer's work exploring the city's gender-bending culture is being exhibited at the Birmingham LGBT Centre, as part of their Pride programme of activities. Birmingham artist Nick Hynan, who…
REVIEW: The Photography Show 2019
Ranjit Dhillon
March 20, 2019 | 10:00 am
The UK’s biggest photo and video event of the year, The Photography Show, at Birmingham’s NEC was a must visit for any level of photographer looking for inspiration. With over…
Birmingham’s ‘fierce’ media women unite for representation in male-dominated industry
Fahima Khatun
March 8, 2019 | 12:30 pm
The BBC has been celebrating women in the media for a special public event to coincide with International Women's Day. Fierce Women, a day-long event with masterclasses, top tips, and Q&A…
5 photos of Birmingham on the warmest February in 20 years
Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019 | 06:00 pm
It's suddenly become an unusually warm winter. The warmest February recorded since 1998. The UK has seen record-breaking February weather, with temperatures reaching up to 20°C in some parts of…
Chinese Labour Corps: Exhibition marks the forgotten men of the First World War
Rangzeb Hussain
February 6, 2019 | 01:00 pm
The Chinese Community Centre-Birmingham is commemorating the forgotten men of World War I - the Chinese Labour Corps – in an exhibition being held to coincide with Chinese New Year. A…
New Brum street art highlights the jailing of photojournalist Shahidul Alam in Bangladesh
Rangzeb Hussain
December 24, 2018 | 01:37 pm
Birmingham street artist Mohammed Ali, also known as 'Aerosol Arabic', brings an international message of injustice via street art of jailed Bengali photojournalist Shahidul Alam to Coventry Road in Small…
IN PICTURES: Khalifah Ilyas strips for Movember to raise awareness of men’s health issues [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018 | 06:30 pm
MO BROS from across Birmingham have got their kit off this month to raise awareness for Movember, and joining them is fitness model, wrestling coach and charity worker Khalifah Ilyas. As part…
IN PICTURES: Aaron ‘Thaitan’ Turner strips for Movember to raise awareness of men’s health issues [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018 | 06:10 pm
MO BROS from across Birmingham have got their kit off this month to raise awareness for Movember, and joining them is cosplay enthusiast and Thai boxer Aaron 'Thaitan' Turner. As part of the charity month,…