Revealing the Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 shortlist

Captivating stories and striking portraits that redefine the essence of Britain ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Announcing the Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 shortlist Image cover © Megan Jepson, Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 Shortlist We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the Portrait of Britain Vol. 6, set to captivate audiences with its powerful, diverse, and deeply compelling collection of portraits. This year's shortlist, comprising 200 remarkable photographs, is a testament to the resilience, strength, and unity that define the people of the United Kingdom. From the weathered face of a former coal miner in the Welsh heartland to the beaming smile of Britain's first Black and blind female barrister, these portraits embody the rich tapestry of stories that shape our nation. The selection resonates with a sense of stoicism and pride, celebrating the unsung heroes of our communities who have lived extraordinary lives. [Read more]( © Afolabi Aderopo, Portrait of Britain Vol.6 Shortlist © Afolabi Aderopo, Portrait of Britain Vol.6 Shortlist “It is in each other that we see ourselves and form our sense of place. Portrait of Britain captures the quirky, the mundane, the here and now of the extraordinary everyday in which we live. “ - Mick Moore - CEO, British Journal of Photography and Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 Judge © Naomi Wong, Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 Shortlist © Freya Najade, Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 Shortlist  The 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 photobook, published in collaboration with [Bluecoat Press]( sponsored by [JCDecaux]( now available for purchase with a 20% discount, meanwhile, the 100 winning images will be announced on 08 January 2024 and exhibited on JCDecaux screens across the country for a month. [VIEW THE SHORTLIST]( Special thanks to our partners: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [1854 Media Ltd, 244-254 Cambridge Heath Rd, Cambridge Heath, London, E2 9DA, United Kingdom Click here to update your email preferences]( [Click here to unsubscribe from all emails](