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Summit Photo 2026
As always, an inspiring and insightful few days at Summit Photo 2026 held at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London. We urge any of you with an interest in photography to look at attending next year's world-class event. This year, we participated in a roundtable with photographers who need no introduction, James Balog, Mandy Barker, discussing how photography actually effects change in practice. What does it mean to persevere and keep making work when the subject
Ian Dawson
4 days ago2 min read


Where Photography Meets Purpose: Summit Photo Returns
The image that changes minds. The photograph that shifts policy. These are the questions at the heart of Summit Photo — the Royal Geographical Society's annual event dedicated to the transformative power of visual storytelling.
Ian Dawson
May 32 min read


The Shackleton Medal
We are honoured to be advising on this year’s judging committee for the Shackleton Medal for the Protection of the Polar Regions, established by Shackleton.
Ian Dawson
Apr 301 min read


Sue Flood Awarded OBE for Services to Photography, Science and Conservation
A sincere congratulations to business partner Sue who has been awarded an OBE in recognition of her outstanding contribution to photography, conservation and public engagement with the natural world in the King's New Years honours list for 2026.
Ian Dawson
Dec 30, 20252 min read


A Happy & Peaceful Christmas
Dear Friends, this Christmas, Midnight Sun has chosen to do things a little differently. Instead of sending traditional Christmas cards, we’ve made a donation to the World Land Trust , supporting their vital work to protect some of the planet’s most threatened habitats and wildlife. The World Land Trust works with trusted conservation partners around the world to save endangered ecosystems, permanently protect land, and help wildlife thrive — supported by a global community
Ian Dawson
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Antarctic Photography Workshop
Our Second Event Supporting the UKAHT We’re pleased to announce our second event in support of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) — an online Antarctic Photography Workshop taking place on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, from 18:00 to 19:15 GMT . Our live, interactive session will share our experience of working in some of the world’s most challenging and inspiring environments. Together, we’ll explore practical approaches to photographing in extreme conditions, and how thes
Ian Dawson
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Supporting Antarctic Heritage Through Photography
Each year the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) produces a calendar that brings the magic of the far south into homes around the...
Ian Dawson
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Summit Photo 2025 at the RGS
In September, we have the honour of speaking at the inaugural Summit Photo 2025 conference at the Royal Geographical Society, London,...
Ian Dawson
Jul 2, 20251 min read


More Than a Safari: A Long-Term Commitment to Conservation and Community in South Luangwa
For many years, we have returned season after season to the South Luangwa Valley in Zambia — not simply to witness its remarkable...
Ian Dawson
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Where Light Lingers: A Journey Through Scotland’s Western Isles with Midnight Sun
The Emma Jane & Puffins at Lunga There are few places in the world where light feels so intimately tied to the land as it does in the...
Ian Dawson
Jun 30, 20252 min read
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