One conversation
can change everything.
There are moments in every creative journey when we need space to pause, reflect and think more clearly.
Perhaps you're beginning a new project and don't know where to start. Perhaps you're deep in the work and feeling stuck. Perhaps you're preparing a grant application, editing a body of work, considering a photobook or questioning where your practice is heading next.
Sunday Coffee Hour is a monthly opportunity to step away from the noise and spend one focused hour in conversation with Laura.
No presentations. No formalities. Just a thoughtful, honest exchange centred on your work, your questions and your ambitions.
Bring photographs, ideas, doubts, plans, unfinished thoughts or works in progress. Together, we'll explore where you are and where you might go next.
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How It Works
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Participants are invited to send:
Up to 30 images (optional)
A short project statement
A brief outline, set of questions on what they would like to discuss
Materials should be submitted at least 48 hours before the session.
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A one-hour online conversation via Google Meet.
The session is informal, focused and shaped around your specific needs. Sessions are recorded and shared with participants later.
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You will receive a short written summary outlining:
Key discussion points
Suggestions and recommendations
Next steps to consider
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Format: Online via Google Meet
Duration: 60 minutes
When: First Sunday of every month
Fee: £200
Availability: Limited places available each month
Who It Is For
Sunday Coffee Hour is for photographers, visual storytellers and creative practitioners seeking clarity, direction or thoughtful feedback on their work.
Whether you're beginning a new project, navigating a transition, editing a body of work or considering your next steps, these conversations are designed to help you move forward with intention.
Ready to Book?
A focused one-hour conversation designed to help you gain clarity, direction and momentum in your creative practice. Many longer mentoring relationships begin with a Sunday Coffee Hour conversation.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday 5 July 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
Only five sessions are available each month. Additional dates will be released throughout the year.
About Laura
Laura El-Tantawy is a British-Egyptian documentary photographer, bookmaker and educator whose work has been exhibited and published internationally. A recipient of the Eugene Smith Award, Prix Virginia and PHMuseum Women's Grant, she has spent more than two decades teaching, mentoring and supporting photographers around the world.
“Laura is incredibly perceptive, both visually and for what lies behind the photograph. As a mentor, she leads from behind and helps you uncover your voice and your story.”
Bob Farese, Jr., mentored through the making & publication of his first book