Hundreds of artworks will be on display across the city this month with the return of Chester Photo Festival.

Organised by founder and curator Dr Alexandru Modoi, alongside Dr Cian Quayle, the festival invites applicants to consider their personal experience and relationship with photography.

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, which attracted 15,000 visitors, the showcase will begin with a preview event on Friday 16 October at Senate House.

The work included in the festival is based on an open call, where anyone can submit their images for selection, printing and framing.

More than 200 works will be display, featuring works by 114 amateur and professional artists and photographers.

Following the preview event, there will be walk-in artists talks at Senate House on Saturday and Sunday, running from 11am to 4pm. A digital projection of the photographs will also be on show at Grosvenor Museum's Lecture Theatre during those same hours.

The festival will also be showcased at Chester Picturehouse, St John's Church and St Werburgh's Church until October 29.

Dr Alexandru Modoi said: "Rooted in photography's ability to explore memory, identity and personal experience.

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"The festival encourages people at all levels of experience to engage with photography as an accessible and democratic creative practice, using it to share stories, cultures, folklore and myths."

For more information on the opening times for Chester Photo Festival, visit: https://www.chesterphotofestival.com/.