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New Highland Print Studio photography exhibition puts 'Wise Guys' in the frame


By Imogen James

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The Wise Guys in the studio. Picture: Evija Laivina
The Wise Guys in the studio. Picture: Evija Laivina

An ongoing project run by the Highland Print Studio brought together a group of men over 50 who shared a passion for photography.

The men meet up regularly to learn more about photography and to try out their skills.

Evija took the Wise Guys out to do photography exercises in the city centre. Picture: Evija Laivina
Evija took the Wise Guys out to do photography exercises in the city centre. Picture: Evija Laivina

Their first photography exhibition will open on December 2 at the Highland Print Studio based in Inverness.

Since August, the men have worked with photographer Evija Laivina to learn new photography techniques and to take on challenges such as taking photos of the same item in different settings.

Ms Laivina is an artist in residence with the Highland Culture Collective.

She said: “I’ve been very fortunate to meet Wise Guys and have them as my first photography students. I want to thank them for being so positive, friendly and I can’t wait to continue our photo adventure.”

Howard Spenceley and Terry Henderson. Picture: Evija Laivina
Howard Spenceley and Terry Henderson. Picture: Evija Laivina

The Wise Guys group was initially set up in 2011 to combat feelings of lonlieness in older men and to allow them to continue to meet people and engage in art.

Richard Niven Castro. Picture: Evija Laivina
Richard Niven Castro. Picture: Evija Laivina

Alison McMenemy, director of Highland Print Studio said: “It has been a pleasure to watch our Wise Guys progress over the years. Wise Guys have been great ambassadors, appearing on radio and telly, to promote men behaving creatively!

"I’m thoroughly enjoying watching them rise to this new creative challenge that Evija is setting them.”


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