Our Story
How we were founded
The Photography Foundation was created in 2019 by two friends, Dom and Mikael. With Mike's entrepreneurial background and Dom's extensive experience in the photography industry, they recognised the importance of merging their skills and dedication to making photography and the industry more accessible and representative.
Establishing our charity
In 2019, they received the keys to the Shoreditch studio and began putting a team together while kitting out the new space. By the summer of 2020, the TPF team had five members of staff on board and welcomed its first cohort of trainees.
Finding a new home
Throughout 2021, the team continued to grow, welcoming more new members of staff and more sets of trainees. In early 2022, the Foundation made the decision to begin a new chapter and relocate from our beloved Shoreditch studio to the Design District in North Greenwich, a new permanent home for creatives south of the river.
Growth in the community
Since September 2022, we have delivered a diverse range of workshops, talks, and events while steadily growing our cohort of trainees. We have also expanded into delivering outreach workshops to other organisations, including Youth Groups and other charities. Our goal is to keep expanding and to forge partnerships with like-minded organisations and individuals.
what we do
We create pathways into photography careers and the wider creative industries by providing quality education, opportunity, and a supportive community.
how we do it
Building on our successful training programme for 18 - 25 year olds, we deliver a rich mix of experiences that go beyond the classroom - from practical workshops to real-world opportunities.
Meet the alumni
We have 54 amazing photographers who have graduated from our training programme. Learn more about their journeys and portfolios.