A grassroots network for women and women-identifying photographers in Nottingham.
The Sisterhood Collective is a growing community of women and women-identifying photographers who meet regularly in Nottingham to share photographic practices, network with peers, develop new or existing skills, and build creative confidence in a supportive environment.
Founded to address the systemic barriers faced by women in photography—including limited access to funding, mentorship, equipment, and exhibition opportunities—the Collective combines monthly gatherings with hands-on workshops, peer critique, and community-led publishing and exhibition projects.
We are proud to be part of Sequence – Nottingham Centre for Photography and Social Engagement, through which we continue to develop accessible, collaborative, and community-rooted programming.
The Sisterhood Collective is a growing community of women and women-identifying photographers who meet regularly in Nottingham to share photographic practices, network with peers, develop new or existing skills, and build creative confidence in a supportive environment.
Founded to address the systemic barriers faced by women in photography—including limited access to funding, mentorship, equipment, and exhibition opportunities—the Collective combines monthly gatherings with hands-on workshops, peer critique, and community-led publishing and exhibition projects.
We are proud to be part of Sequence – Nottingham Centre for Photography and Social Engagement, through which we continue to develop accessible, collaborative, and community-rooted programming.
Susana de Dios
Spanish-British photographer based in Nottingham, using self-portraiture to explore gender roles, immigration, sexuality, and gender identity. Susana’s work has been exhibited internationally and archived at institutions such as the V&A and the British Library. Supported by Arts Council England, she continues to use photography to challenge historical narratives and spark conversations about identity and representation. She is also one of the directors at Sequence, where she helps lead inclusive, community-rooted photographic initiatives.
Alecia Barnes
London-born, Nottingham-raised graduate in Photojournalism from the University of the Arts London, entrepreneur, and co-founder of LensFayre—a film photography store and community hub making photography accessible to all. Passionate about diversity in the industry, Alecia has worked on multiple community projects and events through Analogue Spotlight, championing underrepresented voices in the analogue photography world.
We are also lucky to be supported by local photographers Linnette Birnie and Priscilla Maurer, who help us facilitate the work that we do.
Our Vision
We aim to build an inclusive and inspiring space where women and women-identifying creatives can:
- Develop personal projects and a creative voice
- Access affordable opportunities for learning, sharing, and exhibiting work
- Build professional networks and supportive peer connections
- Experiment with alternative photographic processes
- Gain confidence through skill-sharing, mentoring, and public presentation
- Access affordable opportunities for learning, sharing, and exhibiting work
- Build professional networks and supportive peer connections
- Experiment with alternative photographic processes
- Gain confidence through skill-sharing, mentoring, and public presentation
Since relaunching in March 2025, The Sisterhood Collective has:
- Run sold-out social gatherings and workshops
- Supported over 30 local photographers
- Facilitated peer mentoring and skill exchange
- Generated strong demand for future training, exhibitions, and collaborative publishing
- Fostered a creative environment consistently described as “welcoming,” “inspiring,” and “everything a sisterhood should be”
- Supported over 30 local photographers
- Facilitated peer mentoring and skill exchange
- Generated strong demand for future training, exhibitions, and collaborative publishing
- Fostered a creative environment consistently described as “welcoming,” “inspiring,” and “everything a sisterhood should be”
“So friendly, really creative, driven. Excited to get creating with this group.”
“The energy in the room was very supportive. Great spirit.”