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Fashion Photography: The Look and the Lens with Tim Walker and Nadine Ijewere
One-day course
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Join us as we explore the history, craft and cultural impact of fashion photography. We are excited to announce that today’s most influential voices in contemporary fashion photography will be joining our study day for exclusive live talks and Q&A sessions. Tim Walker, celebrated for his fantastical, elaborate and imaginative work and Nadine Ijewere, renowned for her colourful, dynamic imagery and new definitions of beauty and representation within fashion, will share their unique perspectives and experiences.
Walker will be in conversation with Susanna Brown, curator and writer, and IB Kamara, editor-in-chief of Dazed magazine and creative director of Off-White.
Ijewere will be joined by Frances von Hofmannsthal, editor of Luncheon magazine, and Nathan Klein, stylist and fashion editor of Family Style magazine.
> Prefer the flexibility of online? Book now for Fashion Photography: The Look and the Lens (online)
Please note, the study day will not be recorded.
Course leaders
Lydia Caston and Lisa Springer
Lydia Caston is Project Curator at the V&A specialising in photography and fashion. She was one of the curators of Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection. Lisa Springer is International Programmes Curator at the V&A, London, leading global projects and exhibitions including Horst: Photographer of Style.
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Course overview
Step behind the scenes of the fashion image in this one-day course and explore the history and evolving practice of fashion photography. From early fashion magazines to today’s bold innovations, discover how the look - and the lens - have shaped style and visual culture. Hear from curators, photographers and leading creatives redefining the field today.
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Being up close with treasured objects from the V&A's collections brings your learning to life. Get precious time with incredible exemplars, as well as with our expert tutors and your fellow learners.
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One-day course: Fashion Photography: The Look and the Lens with Tim Walker and Nadine Ijewere
31 October 2025
£100.00
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Header image: Simone wears fashion by Venet, photograph by Melvin Sokolsky, River Seine, Paris, American Harper's Bazaar, March 1963. Museum no. PH.732-1987. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London