Rhys•Campbell
Scotland-based Visual Artist & Photographer
Rhys Campbell, a Youth Worker and Visual Arts Worker living in the Scottish Highlands around Easter-ross.
Rhys is an Analogue and Digital Photographer, who works in the landscape, focusing on the small details and stories that the land can tell us.
Rhys is also a commercial Photographer and Artist with 10 years of experience working with people to tell their stories.
Most Recent Exhibitions
DEFENCE AGAINST THE SINGLE IMAGE
Runs from 14th September – 1st October 2025 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. The exhibition offers a quiet challenge to the convention of photographic series, highlighting instead the power and presence of the single image to hold meaning within itself.
ANALOGUE 11
EXPRESSION THROUGH ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY
Please come along to see Analogue 11, A exhibition Showing 19th Sep - 17th Oct at ELEVEN41 gallery in Kingussie.
This exhibition is a analogue only show involving 11 different photographers, all showcasing different work, techniques and approaches to analogue photography.
My Journey
I'm Rhys Campbell, a Youth Worker and Visual Arts Worker based in the Scottish Highlands, specifically around Easter-Ross. I'm an Analogue and Digital Photographer, deeply invested in capturing the intricate details and stories hidden within the landscape. With over 10 years of experience, I also work commercially, collaborating with individuals to bring their unique narratives to life through photography and art.
My journey into visual arts began straight out of school, within Youth Work, where I started experimenting with digital photography, filmmaking, and live projection working with young people. This early experience ignited a passion for creative expression and collaborative learning.
My freelance career took an unexpected turn when I humorously called the Eden Court Theatre box office, asking for a 'Groger' – eventually connecting with Graeme Roger. My initial aim was just to borrow a camera for an amateur production. Yet, one camera, three days, and a completed film later, I was offered a Freelance Assistant role at Eden Court, teaching film classes to young people. This was a pivotal moment, solidifying my path in the arts.
The COVID-19 pandemic, like for many, forced a refocusing of energy. Photography on my daily walks became a profound passion, leading me to join The Inverness Darkroom soon after the lockdowns lifted. I'm now proud to sit on their committee, contributing to the vibrant local photography scene. Additionally, I'm an active member of two independent photography collectives, “LVII” and “Scottish Photographers Northern Cell,” both of which foster rich conversations about photographic practice and the broader Scottish photography landscape.