The first London Street Photography Festival will take place in Kingʼs Cross, London from 7-17 July with exhibitions throughout July and satellite events across the city.

Highlights include:

Vivian Maier Exhibition: The first UK exhibition of the most talked about photography phenomenon in recent months. A Chicago-based nanny who took thousands of street photographs which have only recently come to light.

Nils Jorgensen and Nick Turpin: A joint show by two In Public photographers combining street photography from the UK and France, at London’s gateway to Europe - St Pancras International.

Group Show: Contemporary London Street Photography Featuring up and coming photographers and previously unseen work by more established names working in London.

London to Paris: Street Photography Workshop with Nick Turpin: Join Nick on a weekend workshop to Paris where you’ll learn how to improve your street photography at the hands of one of Britain’s top street photographers. The workshop will include travel to Paris on the Eurostar and one night’s accommodation.

Mass Participation Event: An all-day event encouraging the public to take to the streets, and produce photos in response to an exhibition at the British Library. The Street Photography Review: Street Photography meets X-Factor. Have your work critiqued in an intimate group session by a panel of experts. All work will be projected and the best photos judged and awarded prizes live on stage. Street photography workshops and photo-walks for all levels at venues including the National Portrait Gallery, V&A and around the East End of London.

For more information and to enter the International Street Photography Awards check out the LSPF site here

The festival is run by Shoot Experience a not-for-profit Community Interest Company.