One of world's leading brands for flash lighting the Broncolor product line is the systems in professional photography, has booked to exhibit at the SWPP & BPPA London Convention and Photo Trade Show in January.

Broncolor joins other leading manufacturers exhibiting their photographic equipment at this huge event. Photographers from around the world are already booking to attend this high profile event.

Further information on the 2008 Convention can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

SWPP & BPPA 6 Bath St, Rhyl LL18 3EB
Tel 0044 1745 356935

The prestigious title of ‘UK Photographer of the Year’ for the SWPP & BPPA monthly image competition will receive an extra bonus this coming January, winning the all new Nikon D3.. The prize is currently valued around £3500

“Nikon has eclipsed the competition with the Nikon D3, a cutting edge camera that will change how professional photographers take pictures,” said Robert Cristina, Brand Manager, Nikon Professional Products, Europe. “The incredible speed, resolution and flexibility of the Nikon D3 will enable photographers to capture images under conditions previously thought impossible.” More details on this incredible camera can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/professional_imagemaker/news/nikon-d3.htm

Other top prizes for this competition are: Fuji’s S5 including Sigma’s 18 - 50mm F28 EX DC Macro (HSM), Nik Products, Fujifilm ASK2000, Sekonic Flash Gun L758D plus many many more….

There are also incredible prizes for international members, with a full list being published soon.

The Competition is open to all SWPP & BPPA members, with entries being submitted online and judged monthly.

Further competition details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/comps.htm

The awards will be presented at the SWPP & BPPA Awards Dinner being held at the January London Convention. Details: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

Membership details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/join.htm

No cash alternative will be given instead of this prize. We reserve the right to substitute any prize with a similar priced product if circumstances prevail.

Adding to the already huge list of exhibitors at the SWPP & BBPA Trade show and Convention in London next January are two well established photo trade vendors.

Digital Depot stockists of Digital Cameras, Memory Cards, Camcorders, Printers, Studio Lighting, Digital Cameras, Memory Cards, Camcorders, Printers, Studio Lighting

B & H stockists of Digital Cameras, Camcorders, TV's, Home Theater, DVD Players, Apple iPods, Camera Accessories. Authorized Dealer Canon, Sony, Nikon, Apple, Olympus, Panasonic, Kodak, JBL

The massive event is set to receive in excel of 7500 visitors from all four corners of the globe.

Trade show dates 18-20 January 2008

Further details can be found: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

Save on discounted photographic books from the SWPP.BIZ

More titles added this week!

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Photographers attending the glittering awards gala dinner at the SWPP & BPPA London Convention im January 2008 are in for a real treat.

Engaged to present awards of excellence for photographic achievement is top presenter Philippa Forrester

Philippa is a television presenter known for her wealth of experience on live television. She is most memorably known for Tomorrow’s World which she co-presented alongside Peter Snow for seven years, anchoring many live specials and outside broadcasts. She has degrees in both English and Environmental Sciences and is a published author of books and many articles.

The occasion will see over 50 awards presented to winners of the image competitions run throughout the year by the SWPP & BPPA plus winners of the prestigious 20 x 16 image competition Also winners will receive superb trade sponsored prizes.

Further information regarding the Awards Night can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/awards_night.htm

Information regarding the monthly image competition can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/comps.htm

The 20 x 16 competition details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/20x16.htm

January’s London Photographic Convention and Trade Show is proving a must do event for photographers and photographic suppliers. With attendee bookings rolling in in vast numbers each day and new exhibitors signing up.

Today’s additions to the exhibitor line up are:

Illuminatus
Software Cinema
Virtual Weddings Albums.com Ltd
GW Digital & Photo Ltd
Everleaf Ltd
Cameraworld

Other exhibitors can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/exhibitors.htm

Speaker bio’s and lecture details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/speakers/

SWPP & BPPA 21008 London Convention

by campos-davis @ 2007-03-18 - 18:06:14
I have worked as a photographer for more than thirty years and on numerous occasions I have been amazed that the person I have met and thought had attractive facial features appears un-photogenic in a photograph. Conversely with some of the groups I have photographed it has been the person I least remembered in the group who turns out to be most photogenic.

I have now embarked on a PhD to find out why this happens.

Part of this project has been to conduct a survey of portrait photographers.
I have now come to the conclusion that the same phenomenon happens to them, and that even experienced photographers sometimes fail to recognise a photogenic or non-photogenic subject in the flesh.

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SWPP & BPPA member looking for photographer

Due to expansion and opening a new studio in North Yorkshire

POSITION!

We are currently looking for a photographer to work from our Shipley, West Yorkshire studio base.
The job primarily involves photographing families, children and pets at our studios, but could also include some event and location photography.

The nature of this position will require regular weekend working, with occasional early starts or late finishes.

Initially part time self employed - future possibility of full time employed for the right person.

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The 2008 SWPP and BPPA Convention see a new line of photographic seminars ‘Extra Plus Masterclasses’ these masterclasses are proving to be popular and with limited space (10 delegates max per lecture) we urge all attendees wishing to go to a certain class’ to book immediately.

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SWPP & BPPA members are in for a real treat with the latest edition Professional Imagemaker. This edition is packed full of informative articles in this 144 page bumper edition.

Key articles in this edition are:

Convention Preview
Ron Pybus – Taking Photographs That Sell
DWF Tony Hewitt – Creativity and the Art of Being Different
Bill Bowman – How and old dog managed to learn new tricks!
Andreas Evzonas
Pete Prior - Bad Weather
Personal Work - Jorgen Brandt
Botanical Art Repro - Lukman Sinclair
Andrew Williams on Flowers
Epson XL 10000 Scanner
Soft Options82: Tactical Masking
Montizambert on Lighting
Lightroom Sean McCormack
So You Want To Write?
Event Photography - Mike Orr
Personal Work - Martin Grahame-Dunn
Paper Chase Sihl Paper1
Paper Chase Somerset Photo

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'I haven't got time to sort out my priorities' - that's the cry of so many pro-photographers submerged by the day-to-day demands of running a business.

Help is now at hand with a two day intensive business school run by leading pro organisation SWPP & BPPA

The photographic business school forms a major part in the 2008 London Convention, lecturers include:

Suzi & Williams Allen
Eileen Mason & Bill Johnson
Mitche Graf
Marilyn Sholin
Mark Nixon
Guy Mayer
Catherine Connor

Further details can be found at: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/speakers/

The SWPP & BPPA London Convention in January 2008 is scheduled to be an even bigger event than previous years. With more trade exhibitors, more seminars and more pre-registered attendees, then this event is not to be missed.

Already lined up are over 90 lecturers – six of whom are giving full day programmes

Clay Blackmore & Jane Connor-ziser - Anyone can be different ... learn to be exceptional
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/jane-and-clay.htm

Mark Cleghorn - PhotoShop CS3 For Photographers
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/cleghorn2.htm

Doug Gordon - Real Weddings, Real Situations. The Sexy Side of Today’s Wedding
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/doug-gordon.htm

David Beckstead - Enhancing Your Perception Abilities at Wedding Shoots
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/david_beckstead-fullday.htm

Ken Skulte - Wide Angle Vision
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/programmes/kensklute3.htm

These seminars are just part of the massive programme of events planned for January’s Convention
http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

Help is at hand

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30th Sep is the Irish Trade Show -2007
Red Cow – Dublin

Come and meet representatives from manufacturers and suppliers in the Trade Show

Free seminars

Speakers:

Podge Kelly

Tom Lee

John Henshall (Sponsored by HP)

Free Seminars and Trade Show for Pre-registered attendees

Further details: http://www.swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/dublin_show.htm

The Complete Guide to Professional Wedding Photography by Damian Lovegrove recently released has climbed to the 3rd spot in the www.swpp.biz online bookstore. This over a four week period and competing with books which have been on sale for 12 months and more.

So what is it about this book which has captured photographer’s imagination?

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As professional photographers we are in the business of providing power packed imagery and it is essential that we maximise our potential by crating customer awareness. The internet is by the most powerful tool for attracting new clients with the role of the Web changing day by day.

Online Exhibition.

An exciting new facility is now available on the SWPP & BPPA web site where members can display a portfolio of their images in two distinctive formats.

One option being a flipping book http://www.swpp.co.uk/image_exhibition/Brooks0008/ the other being a ‘mouse over’ display http://www.swpp.co.uk/image_exhibition/Cleghorn5686/

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Thw SWPP and BPPA mail room has been somewhat stretched this weekend busily packing 50000 invitations to the 2008 London Convention.

Europe’s most prolific and proactive organisation for Professional Photographers the SWPP & BPPA is set to hold the sixth annual convention at the Novotel West in Hammersmith, London from January 16th - 21st 2008. Anticipating over 7500 visitors this will be the largest convention for practicing and aspiring professional photographers in Europe.

Huge Trade show with over 200 companies represented, some of whom have chosen this opportunity to launch new products into the marketplace.

The seminar programme is a out-and-out ‘who’s who’ in the world of pro photography with lecturers drawn worldwide. Availability for places is at a premium with registrations being taken at an amazing rate. So to be there and be part of this photographic revolution, register online at www.swpp.co.uk or fill in the enclosed booking form and submit today.

Why book for the 2008 Convention now? For those who have attended our Conventions from the early days and have seen the phenomenal grown in attendance will realise that accommodation soon gets in short supply, so by registering now and make your reservation you can be assured that you will be in where the action is taking place. Advanced bookings also help us to provide attendees with sufficient seminars, workshops and masterclass places in order that every benefits.

http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/

Make a valuable addition to your library with our superb selection of photographic books. Many titles have been substantially reduced in price to give you the opportunity to share the knowledge of the leading authors in the photographic market.

These unique and authoritative books contain contributions from acknowledged world experts across a range imaging topics, which include: Digital Imaging, Nature. Fine Art, Weddings, Landscapes, Photoshop, Wildlife, Portraiture, Marketing and a great deal more.

See these reduced specials by visiting: http://swpp.biz/catalog/specials.php

To purchase books in currencies other than UK Stirling follow this link: http://swpp.biz/

Rob Sambrook asks:

Can anyone recommend a graphic designer for a rebrand project. This would include developing further a logo idea I have,and taking it through to designing the stationery as well. I am based in Essex but would appreciate all suggestions.

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Sara Wrote:

Make-up artist looking to work with a photographer for photographic work. Saralouiseyates@hotmail.co.uk

New spam:

Neil from Grosvenor Photography sent in an email with a new line of spam:

Hello there, my name is Brianna Clark and I work for UIJSS. I would like to talk with you at your earliest convenience. Is there a good time for me to contact you? If you could call me back my number is 07012 906445. My offic number is 0871 873 3038, however, I'm not in the offic this week, so it's best to get me on my mobile. I look forwards to speaking soon, All the best Brianna

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Over 36,000 images have been submitted to a major Photographic Competition called ‘OurLives’, supported by the Telegraph in association with Currys (www.currysourlives.co.uk) and new member Philip Stevens (www.philipstevensphotography.co.uk) is now in with a chance of winning a dream holiday. His picture ‘My Godson’ has been selected as a winner in the ‘ourpeople’ category and will now be judged by the world famous David Bailey who will select an ultimate winner in the competition on September 8th.

The Ourlives competition has been running for the last 13 weeks and has 5 categories: Our People, Our Places, Our Environment, Our Lives in Motion, Our Events. The wining entries are displayed in the Proud Gallery (www.proud.co.uk) until September 7th. Proud's central London gallery is on Buckingham Street, WC2N 6BP, and is open from 11am until 7pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 6pm on Sunday. Admission to the exhibition is free.

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