Meet the Trustees: Megan Ringrose

We’re delighted to introduce the people behind Photo Oxford and share more about the festival’s vision and ambitions. Megan Ringrose has been a trustee for the past two years, playing a key role in shaping and delivering the workshop programme while contributing to all areas of the festival.

Alongside her work with Photo Oxford, she is an accomplished photographer who explores and develops her own processes inspired by historic photographic techniques. Her practice draws inspiration from the early experiments and notes of John Herschel and William Henry Fox Talbot, especially their investigations into light-sensitive materials and botanical imagery. Building on these foundations, she specialises in plant-based photographic methods, reinterpreting these historic processes through a contemporary lens...

Introduce yourself and your background
Hi, I’m Megan Ringrose. I’ve been living in Oxfordshire since 1991, but my journey with photography began much earlier in Queensland, Australia. Back then, photography was an entirely analogue experience. I still fondly remember the quiet rhythm of running water in the darkroom and the glow of red-light spaces. I spent countless hours making silver-gelatin prints on my favourite Agfa paper—those early days really shaped my love for the medium.

In 2020, I completed an MA in Photography at Falmouth University. Since then, I’ve been developing an expanded photography practice, deeply inspired by the history and evolution of the art form.

When and why did you join Photo Oxford as a Trustee?
I joined Photo Oxford in 2024. For me, it’s a way to give back to the photographic community and help nurture a local network of people who share the same passion—all right here in my own backyard.

What do you find most rewarding about your role as a trustee?
The most rewarding moment is seeing the 2025 festival come to life after all the behind-the-scenes work. Watching it unfold and knowing you’ve played a part in making it happen is incredibly satisfying.

What would you say to anyone who wants to become a Trustee?
If you enjoy meeting new people and collaborating in a like-minded team, becoming a trustee is immensely rewarding. Every trustee brings their own expertise and energy to the table, and I’m constantly grateful for that. There’s a saying: “Many hands make light work,” and it really rings true for the work we do behind the scenes at Photo Oxford.

What are you looking forward to over the next year, leading up to the next festival?
Exciting things are happening! Photo Oxford recently launched a new event at Christ Church College in Oxford, giving attendees access to some truly precious photographic archives. I’m also looking forward to reconnecting with all our friends and patrons at the “one year to go” event in October.

Behind the scenes, I’m busy planning a series of workshops for the festival in October 2027—watch this space!