Ritchie Elder - MBP Student Awards 2025

Photo Frome - MBP Student Awards 2025

The BA (Hons) Professional Photography program is delighted to announce the success of student Ritchie Elder, who has been recognised as a finalist and runner-up in the prestigious Photo Frome MBP Student Awards 2025. Ritchie's compelling project entitled 'Dumbiedyke' involved a poignant revisit to his childhood memories within the Dumbiedykes housing estate.

This year's MBP Student Awards were part of the Photo Frome, which benefited from the expert judging panel comprising of 1000 Words Editor In Chief, Tim Clark; MPB Content Marketing Manager, Amy Moore; curator and writer, Pelumi Odubanjo; and Photo|Frome Student Awards 2023 winner, Amin Yousefi. The panel is chaired by Mick Yates, Photo|Frome’s lead curator.

Photo Frome: Website

Photo North Student Competition 2025

To add further success, Ritchie's project has also been selected in the finals of the Photo North student competition, which benefited from the expert judging panel comprising Carl Palmer and Jamie Honeywood (Channel 4 Senior Pictures Team), Anne McNeill (Impressions Gallery), Peter Dench and Sharon Price (Photo North Team), Simon Hill (President of The Royal Photographic Society), and acclaimed photographer and Nikon Ambassador Carolyn Mendelson.

The official announcement of the winner and runners-up, along with the prize presentation, will take place at lunchtime on Friday, April 11th, at The Carriageworks in Leeds. The presentation will be conducted by representatives from the Channel 4 Pictures Team, the Mayor of Leeds, and David Campbell, Managing Director of Alumno.

Best of luck Ritchie

Ritchie Elder: Website

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Photo North: Website

"The Dumbiedykes housing estate is uniquely situated beside the Old Town and the Scottish Parliament. Despite its prime location, the area has faced significant social and economic challenges over the years. My family roots and childhood memories in Dumbiedykes inspired me to return and document the area and its residents".