Seiya Tanase

Hi! You may have seen me at some of the events this year, my name is Seiya and I am mostly out and about doing black and white street photography if I'm not inundated with essays to write (English Lit...). I am also the UK leader of a street photography project started in Tokyo.

I am standing for the position of Vice President as I would like to use my passion for photography to support the President and grow this society by increasing and diversifying our activities and our presence on campus. Aside from the regular lighting/darkroom workshops, this would mean more frequent photo walks and short trips (= photography + socialising!!), having (and going to) galleries, and connecting with the wider photography community, such as by organising events with other London universities. Exhibitions and zines are particularly exciting, as seeing your own work in print, and framed, is a totally different and much more exhilarating experience than seeing it digitally (A2 prints are amazing). Exhibitions are also great because both beginners and veterans can take part and share their work. 

Rough summary: photography is incredibly exciting, and whether you just started out or have been making photos for years, or whether you're a street photographer or an astronomy photographer, I will help make this a society which you can actively participate in and will love. Thanks for reading and please consider voting for me!