Karen is the founder of Shutter Hub, providing opportunities, support, and networking for creative photographers worldwide. She is dedicated to creating fair access to photography and opening up opportunities for everyone.
Recognised by many as having democratised photography, Shutter Hub continues to champion the work of photographers, providing a platform for the development of ideas and careers. Karen founded Camera Amnesty, a project which ran for over a decade, supporting those affected by social injustices, including homelessness, displacement and poverty, through equipment, advice and the delivery of high-quality creative projects.
Karen launched the publishing house Shutter Hub Editions in 2021, giving photographers a route into print that might otherwise be out of reach, with titles held in international archives, including the collections of the British Library and Cambridge University. Karen also curates photography exhibitions internationally, speaks at industry events, jurors awards, and reviews portfolios with a number of partners including Vogue and FORMAT Festival.
In 2025 Karen removed Shutter Hub’s paid membership model and made the platform open-access and available at no cost to all photographers, furthering the global impact and paving the way for further community development. She sees the future of Shutter Hub in its community – a growing global movement, connecting photographers across continents, proving that photography belongs to everyone.
Shutter Hub was named in the 2026 NatWest SE100 Index, recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 most inspiring social businesses, delivering impact at scale and setting the standard for excellence.
For more information, including exhibition and publication opportunities, visit shutterhub.org.uk
