University News Last updated 06 December 2012
A former lecturer from Birmingham City University has been awarded a prestigious photography award in honour of his contribution to the industry.
Ray Spence, from Warwick, was awarded The Royal Photographic Society’s Fenton Medal. The coveted award, usually presented to only a few people each year, recognises those individuals who have made a significant contribution to the art and science of photography and to the work of The Royal Photographic Society (RPS).
Ray has specialised in Fine Art Monochrome printing and alternative printing processes for the past thirty years and lectured on the BA Photography course at Birmingham City University’s School of Visual Communication, until his retirement earlier this year.
Much published in photographic journals, Ray has published many books including ‘Beyond Monochrome’, ‘Digital Photo Artist’ and ‘Black and White Photography in the Digital Age’. His work is held in many private collections in the UK and the USA and the Permanent Collection of the RPS.
Ray was presented with his award by the President of the RPS, Roy Robertson, at an awards ceremony at the Royal Society in London.
He said: "I was very proud to be recognised for the way I have helped to promote the art and science of photography over the past 30 years. It is especially rewarding to be recognised by your peers and to join such exalted company in the awards."