RAI members explored new approaches to photography at a workshop held by Timothy Soar at dMFK’s Fitzrovia studio.
Alasdair Ben Dixon tells the group how he opted to approach the challenging of photographing the space. Photograph by Yen Min Ting.
RAI members honed their photography skills at a free-to-attend photography workshop with leading architectural photographer Timothy Soar held on June 3rd at Downstairs at dMFK, a studio/product gallery/events venue developed by dMFK in the basement of their Fitzrovia studio.
The workshop was attended by Alasdair Ben Dixon from Collective Works, Sana Tabassum from Coffey Architects, Collette Raine from PAD Studio, Jess Beaumont from Hawkins\Brown, Peter Hanson from van Heyningen and Haward, Mario Vieira from Scott Brownrigg, Daniel Leon from Square Feet Architects, Frederico Schilling from Flair Studio and Kieran Knott, Yen Min Ting, Victoria Chenais and Rafi from dMFK.
Photographs taken by Alasdair Ben Dixon during the workshop. Focussing on the theme of Giving Comfort, he homed in on those elements of the space – from air-conditioning units to cushions – that make it a comfortable place to work.
Designed to encourage RAI members to develop a coherent visual language for their work as an integral part of the design process, the workshops place an emphasis on community, discussion and shared principles, creating an open and constructive environment in which participants are able to test ideas and refine their approach. Numbers are strictly limited to ensure that each attendee can contribute meaningfully and gain clear, practical value from subsequent feedback.
Rafi, Jess Beaumont and Victoria Chenais photographed by Yen Min Ting.
Sana Tabassum and Kieran Knott photographed by Yen Min Ting.
Further dates have been scheduled throughout the year with a diverse range of locations designed to attract a wide range of RAI members.
Upcoming dates
- Wednesday 29th July, Marine Court, St Leonard’s-on-Sea, East Sussex, 10am-1pm
- Thursday 10th September, Thetford Forest, Norfolk, 10am-1pm
- Tuesday 29th September at Collective Works, Unit 5.06, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road London N1 3QP, 2pm-5pm
- Sunday 6th December, Harry CJ Wix, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 10am-1pm
Photographs taken by Sana Tabassum exploring the different aspects of dMFK’s studio space.
Attendance is free to RAI members but places are strictly limited so booking is essential.
Email Lorna Soar at lorna@lornasoar.co.uk to book your place.
Read Timothy Soar’s thoughts on what to expect from the workshops and what they set out to achieve.
