Reference Works is a major new photography commission in which four leading photographers will make visual responses to the current Central Library building and to the build, transition and relocation to the new Library of Birmingham.

Those photographers being Michael Collins, Brian Griffin, Andrew Lacon and Stuart Whipps

Some photographs from Keith Berry’s site on Pbase. Really nostalgic pictures from 60′s and 70′s plus some recent ones of mine. Worth taking a look at http://www.pbase.com/beppuu

There’s some crazy stuff on the rest of that YouTube channel.

In order to document these works 48 Sheets, BirminghamViewpoint and Birmingham Loves Photographers have teamed up to create a one off project that records this event that allows the photographers of Birmingham to capture it with their own style.

If you want to get involved then be quick, the deadline’s not far off. More info here.

Jack Adams is a photographer. On Saturday he was at the Dachsund UN, one of the weekend’s Fierce Festival events (and a very popular one by the sound of things – gutted I couldn’t make it).

He’s also got some prints for sale on Etsy and is on Flickr if you want to check out his stuff there.

Jack’s also the guy behind Birmingham street fashion blog Uber Brum. Here’s an interview with him about that from last year.

There are plenty more images on her website.

Another Birmingham photography project for your weekend enjoyment. Birmingham {Viewpoint} is run by a chap called Pete and it works like this:

On a monthly basis, a subject will be published on this blog for those taking part. They will then have a month to photograph this subject and email their photographs to the email address below or submit it via the Contact page. The idea of the project is to see the different ways different people view the same subject.

The subject could be a landmark – such as the BT Tower, the Mailbox, the Bullring or a specific area – such as the Jewellery Quarter, the canal system or one of the many beautiful parks in Birmingham. I am open to suggestions of subjects from participants during the project as well, especially if you have a favourite subject that is off the beaten track.

It’s good to see a shout out to the Birmingham Loves Photographers get-togethers at 6/8 Kafe for motivating and inspiring this project.

I also like this project’s name for the chance to use {urly bra{ckets – an oft-neglected key on my keyboard.

The A34 Stratford Road runs from near the centre of Birmingham to Stratford-Upon-Avon. This photo-blog is about the people who can be found between the Sparkbrook and Shirley areas.

The Stratford Road Project is a great photo-portrait thing from Rob Gilbert - definitely go check this one out.

It says here:

Yes, its official: Birmingham Instagram Group’s first Instameet will take place on Sunday 1st April in the Jewellery Quarter. More details soon. Coming?

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I’m running a couple of courses which I hope will become regular monthly things.

The first is Matt and Pete’s Photo School (see poster)

Here we’re combining an academic approach to photography with the the practical peer learning of a Flickrmeet. As well as hobbyists we’re also looking to help those who can use photography better in their businesses or as a personal development course.

Through a combination of group teaching, personal goal setting, one-to-one mentoring and peer learning, Matt and Pete can help you become a better photographer, whether it’s for photos of your family or as a valuable business tool.

The first class in on Sunday Feb 6th at The Victoria from 12-5pm. The usual cost is £60 per head but we’re doing an introductory offer of £25 for February.

The second is Social Media Group Therapy (see PDF poster).

This is run with the Moseley Exchange and is aimed at the self-employed and small businesses who are having issues with their online activity. “Group therapy” isn’t just a joke. I think people’s problems, once unpicked, can be best be answered by those facing the same situations.

Social Media Group Therapy avoids the snake oil and magic beans of fly-by-night “experts” with a structured environment of peer learning led by someone who understands the pros and cons of the online world.

This course is on Tuesday March 6th at the Moseley Exchange from 6-8pm and costs £25 per person (£20 for Exchange members).

The project was commissioned by Multistory. Martin was in Sandwell in 2010, he did Walsall last year and this year and next he’ll be in Wolverhampton and Dudley.

He’s also been doing some filming, including this from Teddy Gray’s Sweet Factory:

Established in 1826, Teddy Gray’s has always been a family owned and run business. Five generations have worked and contributed towards the business of keeping the traditional, hand-made methods of sweet making alive.