I made a short video of my visit to the South West Photo Show, held in Exeter on Saturday.
You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJOCrehlmsI&t=9s
Here are a couple of images from the show.
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Some highlights from the South West Photo Show 2025 run by London Camera Exchange for the first time at the Corn Exchange in Exeter.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJOCrehlmsI&t=9s
Featuring Jack Lodge, Gavin Hoey and Ellie Rothnie.
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