Max Ferguson - Being a photographer

Talking about his own career, Max discussed his journey since graduation of how his photographic profession has progressed and changed compared to what he initially intended upon.

Max Ferguson is a photographer, writer and curator. He is the Founder of Oval Press, the Founding Editor of Splash & Grab Magazine, and the Photo Editor of Granta Magazine. He was previously the Director of Photography of Port Magazine and a freelance Photo Editor at the Financial Times Weekend Magazine. He is a lecturer on the BA & MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography courses at the London College of Communication and a regular visiting lecturer on various photography programmes across the UK.

A big part of what Max had to say about his practice and advice for those moving into the industry was that collaboration is so vital and should be treasured by practitioners. A number of the artists that Ferguson has collaborated with are from existing friendships that date back to his days at university and even preceding . Friendships in the industry through supporting one another can bring great work to pass.

Community and networking is more than just one instance, it’s about flourishing relationships and connecting to be more successful together.