THE PHOTOGRAPHERS LOUNGE: A CRUCIAL HUB FOR UK PHOTOGRAPHERS
The Photographers Lounge, based on the Dorset coast, was set up over a year ago by photographer, Kate Cross, and is already established as one of the country's foremost galleries dedicated to photography. By exhibiting both established artists and emerging talent, the gallery aims to promote photography and photographers, as well as act as a hub for information and networking.

OPEN SHUTTER: MAKE AN EXHIBITION OF YOURSELF...
Open Shutter is a photography competition which provides a unique opportunity for photographers of any experience to have their work exhibited and for sale in a dedicated gallery. Every six months, an independent, well-respected panel will choose three winning photographers to have their work exhibited and for sale in a month-long exhibition at the Photographers Lounge, as well as continuing exposure on the gallery's website. Each bi-annual competition has a deadline in order to view the entries and choose the winners for each exhibition, but as soon as one deadline is reached, the next competition starts, allowing entry at any time during the year.

ESTABLISHED PHOTOGRAPHERS & EMERGING TALENT
In its relatively short lifespan,The Photographers Lounge has rapidly become synonymous with the promotion of photography as an art form, and its growing reputation has meant that it is now a must-visit gallery for art-lovers and photographers alike. In its first year it has helped promote several emerging photographers, as well as establish itself as an exhibition space for established talent. Richard Heeps, the internationally-acclaimed photographer, is a permanent member of the Photographers Lounge portfolio, as well as an Open Shutter panelist.

"I have been impressed with the Photographers Lounge dynamism and enthusiasm from the word go," commented Richard. "As a photographer looking to get as much exposure as possible, they have continually supported and promoted my work, and I'm happy that they are now a permanent outlet for my work. I think the Open Shutter is a great concept, because I know how much they will be behind the chosen photographers."

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