WDSA: Urban Photography & Wellbeing

Join us for this creative and wellbeing-focused event, delivered by the Wolverhampton & District Society of Architects (WDSA), part of RIBA West Midlands, in collaboration with artist and photographer Tom Hicks, as we explore the city through photography and shared reflection.
The Urban Photography and Wellbeing Project is a community-focused initiative designed to promote inclusivity, professional engagement, and mental wellbeing within the architectural community in Wolverhampton. It brings together RIBA members, non-members, students, and built environment professionals for a creative and reflective exploration of the city.
This is not a technical workshop. Instead, the focus is on observation, reflection, and creative response. Participants are encouraged to engage with the city using photography in whatever form suits them, with no prior experience required.
Wellbeing is central to the project. Architecture can be a demanding profession, and this initiative creates space for reflection, creativity, and peer connection. Through walking, observing and photographing, participants are encouraged to slow down and engage mindfully with their surroundings, while the social aspect helps strengthen local networks and reduce isolation.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner, student, or new to RIBA events, this offers an accessible and welcoming opportunity to engage with Wolverhampton’s built environment in a different and meaningful way.
Terms and Conditions
· A photographer will be at this event and the images may be used to publicise future RIBA London events. By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event.
· If RIBA has to postpone or cancel the event the booker is entitled to a full refund of the ticket price only.
· On entry to the event you agree to accept and abide by any venue rules.
· RIBA reserves the right to refuse admission to any ticket holder.· The details you provide will be used in line with the RIBA's GDPR obligations. For information on how we will handle your personal data please see our Privacy Policy.
· Where tickets are refunded, please note ticketing fees are non-refundable.
· By accepting an invitation or purchasing a ticket you have consented to being photographed, filmed or recorded as a visitor attending the event for all general purposes in relation to the event including without limitation, publicity and promotional purposes. You consent to us using your voice, name and/or likeness, without compensation, for exploitation in promotional and publicity materials, online, books, newspapers, newsletters, magazine articles and social marketing whenever we choose to do so, in perpetuity.

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