British Institute of Professional Photography

Stand: F60
Associations, Communities & Charities
Cover image - British Institute of Professional Photography
On 28 March 1901 one hundred photographers assembled at a hotel in Fleet Street, and unanimously formed ‘The Professional Photographers’ Association’. Branches were formed in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Hull and Liverpool. By 1907 the membership stood at 757. Since then the numbers have pulsed up and down along with the times and there have been three name changes before settling with the British Institute of Professional Photography.

With more of our members now fulfilling multiple roles on client jobs, including videography, drone work and advanced retouching, the purpose of the institute was re-written. The Institute evolved once again into its shortened name, The BIPP, embracing its international membership fully across 31 different countries.

The story is not yet fully written, and there is much more to see from our heritage archives too. Why not learn more about us?


Join us to learn more about The BIPP, meet some of the team, our mentors, qualifications team and judges.  We've got a schedule of talks and demonstrations planned - please see our social media for the daily schedule.  We have a special sign-up offer for new members who'd like to join The BIPP at The Photography & Video Show 2026. 

Available on stand F60 with The BIPP: 

  • 1:1's with the Photographer's Mentor, and BIPP President, Jeff Brown.
  • Portfolio Reviews with The BIPP - from judges, our qualifications team and experienced mentors
  • Social Media Advice with BIPP Ambassador, Khandie Rees



Sessions brought to you by this exhibitor:

The secret to dynamic dog portraits
14 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Storytelling at volume - a documentary approach to live performance photography
14 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
What makes a food photograph stand out and sell
14 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Banging headshots when you're starting out (without expensive kit)
14 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
From photographer to creative producer: monetising modern creative value
15 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
A journey to paid motorsports photographer
15 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Secrets of studio photography
15 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Luxury on a budget: high-impact portraits from basic materials
15 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Storytelling at volume - a documentary approach to live performance photography
16 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
An introduction to underwater photography
16 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Stop begging for likes: why viral doesn't pay your mortgage
16 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Brand perception in wedding photography: from pricing pressure to premium positioning
16 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
BIPP 'jam'
16 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
A growth mindset: in photography and education
17 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
The secret to dynamic dog portraits
17 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
Creating the ice queen (demonstration)
17 March 2026
British Institute of Professional Photography (Stand F60)
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