Benefits of Membership

Be part of the fastest growing worldwide association for pro photographers.

The SWPP & BPPA currently represents photographers who specialize in the following areas of expertise: Freelance, Photojournalists, Weddings, Portraits, Children, Animal, Equestrian, Digital, Commercial, Fashion & Glamour, Landscape, Nature, Sport, Medical, Scientific, Press, PR, Architectural, Industrial, Forensic, Natural History, Research, Lecturers, Digital imaging technicians, The Professional Imagemaker is the magazine of the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers and The British Professional Photographers Associates.

Seen as one of the most informative magazine in the photographic business. Magazine contents: Equipment Reviews, Digital Capture, Tutorials, Photographer Profiles, Techniques, Architectural Photography, Marketing Tips, Wedding & Portrait Tutorials, Industry News, High End Capture, Articles, Print Competition, Long Term Trials and Desk Top Publishing

Qualifications by submission of work.
Add prestige to your business with a British qualification and gain the letters LSWPP, LBPPA, ASWPP, ABPPA, CrSWPP, FSWPP or FBPPA
Recognition of qualifications from other photographic organizations
The Professional Imagemaker is the magazine
Seen as one of the most informative magazines in the photographic business. Magazine contents: Equipment Reviews, Digital Capture, Tutorials, Photographer Profiles, Techniques, Architectural Photography, Marketing Tips, Wedding & Portrait Tutorials, Industry News, High End Capture, Articles, Print Competition, Long Term Trials and Desk Top Publishing
Use of SWPP & BPPA logos
Members are encouraged to use the logo on web sites, business stationery, displays, adverts etc.
EUROPES largest 'all welcome' Annual Convention
One of the biggest and best events for the photographer.
Books & Tutorial CDs. Great resource if you are looking for information.
FREE SWPP & BPPA Web Site for members.
Our web site attracts many clients looking for photographers around the world.
FREE to enter monthly Print Competitions by email
Annual 20 x 16 Print Competition
Read what members say about the SWPP & BPPA
FREE Mentoring programme
Reduced Rate Merchant Service facilities. Put your business onto another plateau by accepting credit and debit cards.
Discounted display Advertising with Yellow Pages and Thomsons Directories. Get exposure for your business in these leading directories
Seminars & Road Shows with major trade involved throughout the UK & Ireland. Discounted seminar places to SWPP & BPPA members.
All risk equipment insurance, public liability and legal protection. Specially sourced insurance for photographers.
Low cost accountancy. Save money on your accountancy bill
Trade sponsored promotions for members
Discounts on thousands of products and services through logBuy

The SWPP/BPPA is always adding to this list of benefits so keep a look out for new developments!

Join today and receive one of three special offers. plus P+P

Receive the incredible Lastolite TriGrip Reflector for FREE plus P+P

TriGrip Reflectors The expanded range of TriGrip reflectors now come with a new moulded handle with securing strap, allowing even more accurate positioning of the reflector with one hand. This means that light can be directed to all those awkward spots e.g. under the chin and eyes without the need for stands or supports.

Your membership fee will be transacted today and you will receive your reflector within a few days plus your first 12 months membership

TriGrip Reflector Features

Hold reflector with just one hand.
Hold 2 reflectors, one in each hand.
New moulded handle with strap.
Allows accurate positioning.
Double sided.
Perfect for location work, as no stand is necessary.
Collapses to a third of original size.

Receive the incredible Giottos Monopod plus P+P

Use of a monopod is highly recommended for photographers seeking value for money and versatility. Monopods are specially designed for photographers on the move, for all styles of photography such as fashion or sports. With a monopod you can support heavy still and video cameras, make instant changes to angle and position in restricted spaces and capture that perfect moment first time. For use in mud or snow, the specially designed rubber foot accessory gives full support by spreading the load. Made primarily from aluminum alloy, the all-metal construction gives a feeling of solidity and confidence. Its surfaces are carefully polished twice, so its sections lock firmly and can be released quickly. Finally, the monopod is anodized to preserve the sheen of the original aluminum, or a pure black finish. It reflects the photographer's individuality; it catches the eye, and reflects its own special style.

UK: England N Ireland, Scotland and Wales Join Here!

*Tri Grip/Monopod offer not available to students, who pay a reduced fee of £30

International Application forms 'click here'

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The SWPP & BPPA currently represents photographers who specialize in the following areas of expertise:

Freelance, Photojournalists, Weddings, Portraits, Children, Animal, Equestrian, Digital, Commercial, Fashion & Glamour, Landscape, Nature, Sport, Medical, Scientific, Press, PR, Architectural, Industrial, Forensic, Natural History, Research, amongst others.

The SWPP & BPPA, Europe’s fastest growing independent photographic organisation.

Contact details:
SWPP & BPPA, 6 Bath St, Rhyl, LL18 3EB
Tel 01745 356935
International code (44) 07973 177079 or 07973 110526
info@swpp.co.uk

Photo Quote: We are only beginning to learn what to say in a photograph. The world we live in is a succession of fleeting moments, any one of which might say something significant. - Alfred Eisenstaedt