A new photography exhibition has opened in Stockroom, with the theme 'Local / Connection'.

It's been curated by the Amoeba Photography Network - a group of photographers from beginner to professional level.

They regularly meet in Stockroom to share and develop new work, as part of a community where anyone is welcome and can get involved.  

This latest exhibition features 20 photographers from across Greater Manchester who are in the network, including students, recent graduates and industry professionals with national or international recognition. 

As Stockport evolves, this exhibition 'tells a story of connection, creation and collective activity.'  

Running until 19 April, the exhibition is free to attend and invites the community to come together, celebrate creativity, and experience the collaborative energy that makes Stockport such a great place to live. 

Across the exhibition, the group made intentional decisions such as keeping all images to the same size and the same frame, to make sure every photographer has an equal platform and presence. 

Speaking at the Preview night, Sandra Clare, who is an Amoeba photographer said, "Every photo is a brief of somebody leaving their front door and noticing something nobody else did." 

Sandra's work is a result of spending two and a half years walking and documenting above, below and beside the M60. "Stockport is connected to Greater Manchester but also disconnected from itself because of this big piece of tarmac (M60)", she said. 

"I walked into Stockroom feeling like a fraudster with a smartphone, and left feeling like a photographer." - Sandra Clare, Amoeba photographer 

Sandra ended up with 2,000 photographs and presented the best one to the exhibition. 

Each photographer has their own interpretation of what Local/Connection means to them, and it shows in their work. The brief was intentionally left open, so it could be interpreted in many ways. 

Along with the exhibition, Amoeba are also hosting a range of free events between now and April such as Photo walks, networking events and making your own camera strap. 

'Local/Connection' is free to attend and open in Stockroom until the 19th April.   

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