British Institute of Professional Photography

Stand: F60
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



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