Why the Photography Village?

St Monans has a unique mix of aspects of photography, past and present :

We have the Jim Matthew Camera Collection, one of the largest ever amassed by one person, with a unique collection of Kodak Brownie models;

We have competition winning views, some now on display in prestigious galleries, that are a magnet for photographers from all over the world;

We have a notable place in the history of photography, with a treasure trove of images taken by William Easton and others;

Photography has a special place in the artistic life of the village and its community arts festival;

And not least, we saw the importance of linking these and recognising their collective value as a community asset.

Want to know more? Then read on, with these articles about Eastman, Easton, and our East Neuk Photography Village …

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Eastman Kodak

George Eastman’s Kodak Brownie cameras take pride of place in an amazing array of over three thousand cameras

A pioneer of photography who lived and worked in St Monans, part of our rich local photographic heritage.

Photographers travel from all over the world to the East Neuk fishing villages – and especially to St Monans. Find out why …