Support comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a professional photographer with a work experience slot to fill, or a creative professional with advice or insights to share with the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

To register your interest in mentoring, facilitating a workshop, or being involved in one of our events such as a talk or panel discussion, complete our online form linked below.

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Work experience at The Photography Foundation

We aim to equip young adults aged 15-25 based in London who are furthest away from the creative job market with relevant, employment skills and exposure to career opportunities. We believe that work experience offers an important chance for young people to gain practical, hands-on insights into career options within the creative industries through a short placement with our organisation.

We are a small team, skilled at working with young people from diverse backgrounds who may find it challenging to access the creative industry. From operations to arts education to event management, our team has a wealth of experience and insight to share with your young people.

Who can do work experience with The Photography Foundation?

We work with schools, colleges, and organisations that work with diverse young people interested in creative careers. Our work experience opportunity is open to anyone aged 15-25 based in London, who may face barriers in accessing creative careers. We currently only accept placements by referral. Referral organisations are expected to ensure they liaise with us about the young person's expenses, accessibility, and safeguarding needs. 

Our placements can take place at any time of the year, with plenty of notice. As we are a small team we offer a maximum of a week ( four days), allowing us to provide the young person with a broad experience of life in a workplace, across all areas of the organisation.

If you’re interested in a work experience placement with us complete the short form linked below. 

Any questions about our offer can be sent to: info@thephotographyfoundation.org