Samantha Ruth – Affiliate Member

The Print Project Group was formed, in 1999, by a group of independent photographers dedicated to creating and printing monochrome images. Last year (2024) marked the 25 year anniversary of the group and they celebrated it by producing a photo book containing images by all members. The Print Project Group currently consists of 20 members with two of the original founders still members of the group. The PPG has recently welcomed two new members in the last couple of years.

 

The aims and objectives of the group today have changed very little. They are to bring together people interested in monochrome images and to stimulate and encourage them in the art of photography. By doing so they hope to promote improvement in standards, both artistically and technically, and to provide enjoyment for all. Members’ interests vary with the group capturing different genres ranging from architecture, history, portraiture, still life, sport and street photography. 

 

 

The Print Project Group is affiliated to N&EMPF and through them, to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. However, it is probably worth stating that the group is not competitive and the work is not judged. Members of the group receive support and encouragement to pursue their own photographic goals. 

 

 

Meetings are held monthly in the winter months and twice in the summer. Attending members at each meeting produce work for constructive comment by all attendees. The group meet, usually on Saturday afternoons, at Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Road, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3HD. Exhibitions of members’ work are held about twice a year. The last exhibition was held at West Bridgford Library, in February 2025. Future exhibition plans are being scheduled for 2026.

 

 

 

The experience of members varies and membership includes two Fellows of the Royal Photographic Society as well as many far less experienced people. Most members use digital cameras and produce prints using inkjet printers. However, a couple of members continue to use film and an enlarger, to create silver prints, some are experimenting with mobile phones and we’ve even had prints shared that have been produced on a photocopier! Their aim is simply to produce interesting and stimulating monochrome images. 

To find out more about The Print Project Group visit – www.ThePrintProject.org

To see more of Samantha’s work visit – www.samantharuthfineart.co.uk