In Conversation | with Léonie Hampton on Photography as a Tool for Therapy

Join us for an exclusive talk with acclaimed photographer Léonie Hampton as she shares insight on using self-portraiture and the power of photography as a therapeutic tool. 

Léonie is known for her deeply personal and evocative work, and during this talk, she will delve into her creative process and how she uses photography to navigate and express complex emotions.

Highlights of the talk:

• Insight into Léonie’s journey with self-portraiture, sharing personal stories and experiences
• Using photography as a therapeutic tool
• A look at techniques to help you look at photography as a way to navigate and express complex emotions

About Léonie Hampton

Léonie Hampton is a photographer and artist known for her intimate and evocative work. Through her work, she has made significant contributions to contemporary photography. Her project, “In the Shadow of Things,” delves into her family’s experience with her mother’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), blending photography, film, and sound to explore mental illness and family dynamics. Hampton co-founded Still Moving, a platform for creative collaborations, and teaches MA Documentary Photography at the London College of Communication. Her work has also been exhibited internationally, reflecting her deep engagement with personal and social themes.