Agenda

Join Karen for a tour of the Shutter Hub OPEN 2026 exhibition – an informal walk-through, offering an open conversation about the exhibition’s creative direction, the themes that emerged, and the process of shaping a large-scale photography show. Karen will share insights into the curatorial process, discussing how works were selected and how scale, sequence, and context influence how we experience images. Find out more and book here.

Karen will be hosting a small number of in-person portfolio review sessions as part of a programme of events at Cambridge University for the Shutter Hub OPEN exhibition and Cambridge Festival. Find out more and book here.

What does love look like? 100 images, connecting the dots between the letters of LOVE. Selected by Karen, DO YOU LIKE LOVE? is published by Shutter Hub Editions. Find out more and buy here.

Book an online portfolio review with Karen. This event is aimed at committed photographers with a developed and serious approach to their work. Recent graduates are welcome. Book here.

Karen will be selecting the winner of the Shutter Hub Format Portfolio Award at FORMAT 2026. Find out more about FORMAT International Photography Festival here.

A twenty minute interview with Karen, discussing her curational practice, social mission and ways of democratising photography. Karen joins Aaron Syposz for the Thursday Afternoon show on Cam FM. Listen to the interview on the Cam FM podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Join Karen and the team at Cambridge University for the launch of the Shutter Hub OPEN 2026 exhibition on Saturday 24 January 2026. Find out more and RSVP for the Private View here.

Featuring a curated selection of photographic publications from around the world, and running alongside the Shutter Hub OPEN 2026 at Cambridge University, the library will be open to all for the full duration of the exhibition – over 10 weeks – including two weeks as part of the famous Cambridge Festival. Find out more here.

Shutter Hub takes over four floors of Cambridge University’s ARB building, transforming the space and covering the walls with hundreds of images by photographers from around the world. The last two weeks of the exhibition will also feature as part of the Cambridge Festival. Find out more here.

Karen will be hosting a free drop-in session for photographers at Motorsport UK HQ – share your work, ask questions and get guidance, find out more about AUTO PHOTO, meet other members of the community, and help shape the future of AUTO PHOTO. The AUTO PHOTO Awards Top 100 touring exhibition will be showing on screen, and the newly-released AUTO PHOTO 04 photobook will be available. Find out more and book your tickets here.

AUTO PHOTO returns to Motorsport UK HQ at Bicester Motion to showcase an exclusive print exhibition of award winning and highly commended images from 2025. Find out more here and plan your visit.

Karen will join the jury at the 35th edition of Encontros da Imagem – International Photography and Visual Arts Festival in Braga, Portugal this September. Find out more here.

Founded by Karen and powered by Shutter Hub, AUTO PHOTO Awards celebrates the best in automotive photography, creating new connections between international communities and the photography and automotive industries. Find out more here.

Join The Women’s Chapter on 22 July at 10am (BST) for an Instagram Live with Karen Harvey MBE, founder of Toiletries Amnesty — the award-winning NGO tackling hygiene poverty and beauty industry waste. We’ll explore how her mission became a global movement, what it meant to be named a Future Icon, and how she balances activism with creative ventures across publishing and automotive design. Find out more here.

Damian Hall of The Voice Newspaper reports on AUTO PHOTO, revealing a platform for discovery, visibility and connection, for new talent, for those long overlooked, and for storytellers who deserve to be seen. Read the full feature online here.

Karen will be judging the 5th annual Shutter Hub YEARBOOK Awards alongside experts from Alamy, Der Greif, FORMAT, Magnum Photos, Newspaper Club. The work of all entering photographers will also be showcased in an online exhibition. Find out more here.

Karen joins Chris Mann on the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire news panel, discussing current affairs and the issues of the day. Listen again here.

Karen will be participating in the United Nations’ Sixth Global Climate and SDG Synergies Conference in Copenhagen. The conference is a platform to accelerate integrated climate and sustainable development actions, bringing together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to drive transformative solutions for a more sustainable future.

From Shampoo to Solidarity: How Toiletries Amnesty is Changing Lives. Hosted by Geeta Sidhu-Robb. From launching community-driven platforms to tackling ethical production and sustainable change, Karen is redefining what business with purpose really looks like. Listen here.

Karen will be judging Food Hero of the Year, for both Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, in the Velvet Food & Drink Awards. Find out more and nominate your favourite foodies here.

A six page feature from Deborah Nicholls-Lee for Sussex Life magazine, on (RETURN) TO THE SEA, the 300+ image year-long open-air exhibition on Worthing seafront, curated by Karen for Shutter Hub. Read the full feature here.

Karen will be selecting the winner of the Shutter Hub Format Portfolio Award at FORMAT 2025. Find out more about FORMAT International Photography Festival here.

Book an in-person portfolio review with Karen. This event is aimed at committed photographers with a developed and serious approach to their work. Recent graduates are welcome. Find out more here.

Karen has been selected as a participant of UN Women CSW69, the United Nation’s largest annual event on women’s rights. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) brings together advocates, leaders, and changemakers dedicated to advancing gender equality on a global scale.

Arts writer Rosalind Ormiston interviewed Karen for The Arbuturian, going behind the scenes on her portfolio of projects. Read the full feature online here.

Join Karen and the team at Cambridge University for the Shutter Hub Book & Zine Fair, as part of the Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition. Photographers and publishers from across the UK will present their publications, alongside the Shutter Hub Editions series of books. Find out more here.

In this bonus episode, Alex Johnston, General Manager at John Bell & Croyden is joined by Karen Harvey, Founder & Director of Toiletries Amnesty. They discussed how they first met, the impact of Toiletries Amnesty, and the new partnership with John Bell & Croyden. Watch here on Youtube, or listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Join Karen and the team at Cambridge University for the launch of the Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition on Saturday 18 January 2025. Find out more and RSVP for the Private View here.

Karen joins Chris Mann on the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire news panel, discussing current affairs and the issues of the day. Listen again here.

The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 will takeover four floors of the ARB building at Cambridge University, bringing together international photographers in a selected exhibition and promoting the future of photography through diverse and creative imagery. Join Karen and the Shutter Hub team for the launch event on 13 January 2025. Find out more here.

Karen joins Arun Verma on BBC Radio across the Midlands to talk about ending hygiene poverty and beauty industry waste, with a focus on considerate consumption and the sharing economy, through Toiletries Amnesty. Listen here (from 1:40 onwards).

Karen joins Sarah Gorrell on BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex to talk about ending hygiene poverty and beauty industry waste, with a focus on considerate consumption and the sharing economy, through Toiletries Amnesty. Listen here (from 1:40 onwards).

Velvet editor Alice Ryan, interviews Karen about Toiletries Amnesty and the mission to end hygiene poverty and beauty industry waste. Read the full article (pages 46/47) here.

Karen has been named in the 2025 Future Icon Power People list, alongside King Charles, Feargal Sharkey and David Attenborough. The list celebrates 50 visionary innovators who are actively shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and compassionate world. See the full list here.

AUTO PHOTO returns to Great Norther Classics for a year-long residency, showcasing an exclusive print exhibition of award winning and highly commended images, alongside the Top 100 digital exhibition.  Find out more here.

Join Karen and the AUTO PHOTO team for the launch of the AUTO PHOTO Awards 2024 exhibition, at Great Northern Classics, Derby, alongside UK Car Events for their final meet of the year. Find out more and book your free ticket here.

An ode to the ocean, something for the sea – (RETURN) TO THE SEA is the sequel to our exhibition in St Gilles Croix de Vie, France, taking over Worthing’s Seafront Gallery for a year, and showcasing the work of over 150 photographers from around the world. Find out more here.

Karen has joined the judging panel of Motorsport UK’s Young Media Awards 2024, rewarding the next generation of ambitious reporters working within the UK’s vibrant motorsport community. Find out more here.

Join Karen and the Shutter Hub team for the launch of (RETURN) TO THE SEA, a year-long exhibition on Worthing Seafront showcasing the work of 150 photographers from around the world. Find out more here.

Karen will be reviewing photography portfolios for World Photography Organisation as part of their collaboration with Shutter Hub. Find out more.

Founded by Karen and powered by Shutter Hub, AUTO PHOTO Awards celebrates the best in automotive photography, creating new connections between international communities and the photography and automotive industries. Find out more here.

Join us for an afternoon of drop-in photography portfolio reviews at Caffeine & Machine (The Bowl) with Karen Harvey, Founder and Creative Director of Shutter Hub and AUTO PHOTO. Find out more here.

AUTO PHOTO Awards 2023 Top 100 digital exhibition will be showing on screens across the Silverstone Festival site throughout the weekend. Karen will be available on Sunday to meet with anyone who’d like to find out more about the work we’re doing  Find out more.

Supported by AUTO PHOTO partners Adrian Flux Insurance and Influx Magazine, the AUTO PHOTO Awards 2023 Top 100 digital exhibition will be showing on screens across the Silverstone Festival site throughout the weekend. Find out more.

Country & Town House interviewed Karen on making it onto the King’s Birthday Honours list and receiving an MBE. The full feature is available to read online here.

Join Karen at the most famous weekend in motorsport to find out more about AUTO PHOTO and the work we’re doing to support photographers, build community and develop connections, Find out more here.

Join Karen as she hosts the AUTO PHOTO Awards exhibition launch at Great Northern Classics, Derby. Find out more and RSVP for free entry here.

Join Karen and the Shutter Hub team at this world-class art museum for an exclusive talk and tour of the exhibition, The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project, by Chief Curator of Art, Tania Moore, and Curator of Cultural Empowerment, Taf Makwabarara. Spaces are very limited, RSVP here.

Karen will be hosting an exclusive Photography Masterclass with FIA Girls on Track and AUTO PHOTO. This is a money-can’t-buy chance to get behind the scenes with BTCC at Thruxton and spend the day getting expert support, developing skills, and receiving opportunities to exhibit and get published. Join the GOT community and apply for your free space here.

AUTO PHOTO heads to Great Northern Classics for a six-month-long residency, showcasing the print exhibition of 2023 award winning images and the Top 100 digital exhibition. Find out more here. 

Karen will be hosting a free drop-in portfolio review session for photographers from 1pm at Motorsport UK HQ, as part of the Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble.The AUTO PHOTO Awards print exhibition will be open to view, alongside the Top 100 digital showcase. Find out more and book your tickets here.

Karen will be joining the C&M community at The Hill for the Lotus Yard Meet, representing AUTO PHOTO (and Norfolk!) and displaying her S2 Elise in the shop. Book your free tickets here.

Karen joins the C&M team for an evening of ‘Inside the Machine’, celebrating the launch of the second AUTO PHOTO book and showcasing the 2023 AUTO PHOTO Awards Top 100. Speaking to C&M founder Phil McGovern, and taking questions from the audience, Karen will share a deep dive into AUTO PHOTO and her work as a photographer, curator, consultant, and publisher. Book your free tickets here.

Photographers portfolio reviews with Karen Harvey at Exposure Photography Festival, Calgary, Alberta. Find out more here.

AUTO PHOTO returns to Motorsport UK HQ at Bicester Heritage to showcase an exclusive print exhibition of award winning and highly commended images from 2023. Booking is essential. Find out more here. Join Karen at the Scramble on 21 April where she’ll be hosting free photography portfolio review drop-in sessions.

Join Karen and the team at Cambridge University for the Shutter Hub Book & Zine Fair, as part of the Shutter Hub OPEN 23/24 exhibition launch. Many photographers and publishers will be there with their publications, there will be books from the Shutter Hub Editions series, as well as some interesting vintage and collectable photography books and zines. Find out more here.

The Shutter Hub OPEN 23/24 will takeover four floors of the ARB building at Cambridge University, bringing together international photographers in a selected exhibition and promoting the future of photography through diverse and creative imagery.  Join Karen and the Shutter Hub team for the launch event on 10 December 2023. Find out more here.

This year, in its 10th edition, Karen joins the jury for the Gomma Photography Grant, awarding astonishing photography. Find out more here.

An ode to the ocean, something for the sea – TO THE SEA is a year-long outdoor exhibition, in the beautiful seaside town of St Gilles Croix de Vie, showcasing the work of 120 photographers from around the world. Find out more here.

Karen joins the Vogue team for the Photo Vogue Festival portfolio reviews. Find out more here. Download Shutter Hub’s free Portfolio Review Guide for advice on how to make the most out of your portfolio review experience.

Karen will host an intimate gathering for photographers at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge. This beautiful house, once home to Tate curator Jim Ede is a masterpiece of curatorial juxtaposition. Fine art pieces (paintings, sculptures, ceramics) are exhibited equally alongside the art of nature (pebbles, shells, feathers and so on). Find out more and RSVP here.

Founded by Karen and powered by Shutter Hub, AUTO PHOTO Awards celebrates the best in automotive photography, creating new connections between international communities and the photography and automotive industries. Find out more here.

Karen will be competing in the 5th round of the Lotus Cup UK Speed Championship at Hethel. Find out more here.

Join Karen and the AUTO PHOTO team as they co-host a special Meet Up and British Sports & Performance Car Night, and celebrate 85 years of the world famous Ace Cafe London. Bring a car or a camera, or just come along for a great evening out. Find out more and RSVP here.

Karen is on the 2023 jury for Photolucida’s Critical Mass, an annual online program that makes connections within the photography community. Find out more here.

Join Karen and the team for a special Meet Up. Between 12.30 and 4pm, we’ll be taken on a guided tour of the Bicester Heritage site, stopping off for lunch, viewing the AUTO PHOTO Awards 2022 exhibition, checking out the AUTO PHOTO 01 book, and getting some time on the racing simulators too! It’s free to attend, but places are limited to 30 and booking is essential. Find out more and book here.

The AUTO PHOTO Awards 2022 exhibition will launch at Motorsport UK HQ during the Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage with a Meet Up (9am-2pm) As part of the Scramble display Karen will be bringing along her race-prepared Series 2 Lotus Elise. Booking is essential. Find out more here.

Book an in-person portfolio review with Karen. This event is aimed at committed photographers with a developed and serious approach to their work. Recent graduates are welcome. Book here.

Photographers portfolio reviews with Karen Harvey at Exposure Photography Festival, Calgary, Alberta. Find out more here.

Join Karen for the first Sunday Scramble of the year at Bicester Heritage where she will be hosting the AUTO PHOTO Awards Meet Up (and a showcase of the Top 100 images), with partners Motorsport UK. Find out more and book your tickets here.

Founded by Karen and powered by Shutter Hub, AUTO PHOTO Awards celebrates the best in automotive photography, creating new connections between international communities and the photography and automotive industries. Find out more here.

Karen will join the Vogue Italia team for the Photo Vogue Festival portfolio reviews, giving photographers the opportunity to have their portfolio freely reviewed by key industry experts – top international photo editors, publishers and curators. Find out more here. Download Shutter Hub’s free Portfolio Review Guide for advice on how to make the most out of your portfolio review experience.

Karen will be competing in the 7th round of the Lotus Cup UK Speed Championship at Curborough with the Aston Martin Owner’s Club. Find out more here.

Karen will be competing in the sixth round of the Lotus Cup UK Speed Championship at Hethel. Find out more here.

Karen is on the 2022 jury for Photolucida’s Critical Mass, an annual online program that makes connections within the photography community. Find out more here.

Karen will be speaking to guests of East Anglian Women in Business about circular economic thinking, developing communities and building sustainability into business. For more information contact [email protected]

Karen will be competing in the 4th round of the Lotus Cup UK Speed Championship at Snetterton. Find out more here.

Karen will be returning to the Lotus Cup UK Speed Championship and joining the third round competition in the Production Class at Cadwell Park. Find out more here.

A free online symposium, led by Karen and supporting Shutter Hub’s exhibition in France, featuring photographers talks, a panel discussion and Q&A session. Find out more about the speakers and event, and book your place here.

Showcasing almost 100 photographers, and over 200 images, Your Body Belongs to You brings together women and non-binary photographers from around the world in this selected exhibition in St Gilles Croix de Vie, France. Find out more here.

Book an online portfolio review with Karen. This event is aimed at committed photographers with a developed and serious approach to their work. Recent graduates are welcome. Book here.

Book an online portfolio review with Karen at New England Portfolio Reviews, Boston Massachusetts. Find out more and register here.

Professional Practice Q&A session with Karen for photography students at University of Salford, Manchester.

Postcards from Europe showcases several hundred photographic images from across the continent, curated from a call for response and collaboration, triggered by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and reflecting on Postcards from Great Britain, a large-scale project from Shutter Hub. Find out more here.

Supporting the Postcards from Europe exhibition will be a selection of around 200 images from Postcards from Great Britain, a large-scale project from Shutter Hub. Pop-up exhibitions were held in 19 locations across Europe, showcasing thousands of images, and this exhibition at Cambridge University will be the 20th and final exhibition in the series. Find out more here.

Karen will join the Vogue Italia team for the Photo Vogue Festival portfolio reviews, giving photographers the opportunity to have their portfolio freely reviewed by key industry experts – top international photo editors, publishers and curators. Find out more here.

Fabric Magazine interviewed Karen for a four page feature on her home. This characterful property is all about the backstory – from architecture to object. At Home With: Karen Harvey appeared in print in the October 2021 issue, and is also available to read online here. 

Virginia Orr from St Margarets House interviews Karen about the Shutter Hub OPEN 20/21 – find out more about the exhibition and gain an insight into the curation process, the thinking behind the format, and how Shutter Hub supports photographers through community, creativity and connections. Watch the interview here.

Karen is on the 2021 jury for Photolucida’s Critical Mass, an annual online program that makes connections within the photography community. Find out more here.

Exposure welcomes diverse and innovative submissions from Alberta-based emerging photographers and visual artists who incorporate, celebrate or challenge the photographic medium within their practice. Karen will be selecting an Emerging Photographer Award. Find out more here.

Karen joins the Breakfast Show to discuss recent news stories bringing awareness to hygiene poverty. Voice of Islam Radio Station, 7.30 – 8.15am (UK time) Listen again here.

Photographers portfolio reviews with Karen Harvey at Photographic Resource Center, Boston Massachusetts. Find out more here.

Book an online portfolio review with Karen. This event is aimed at committed photographers with a developed and serious approach to their work. Recent graduates are welcome. Book here.