SWPP & BPPA Mission Statement

The aims of the SWPP & BPPA are to encourage high professional standards and ethics in photography by providing continued training programmes that will benefit the experienced professional along with the newcomer to the business. Through it's publications it encourages the development and discussion about all aspects of the business of photography and promotes the interests of photographers.

To provide a focused assessment of photographic and allied products, which are of specific interest to those who earn money from their photography and to provide essential information on radical changes in photographic capture, manipulation and output.

To encourage newcomers to the profession by providing support and ongoing print assessments, qualifications and competitions, in order to encourage and inspire them to achieve their ultimate goals

The organisation prides itself on cultivating friendship and understanding among photographers from all corners of the globe by having alliances with other International based Associations.

The SWPP & BPPA, Europe's fastest growing independent photographic organisation and the DWF, the world's largest online forum for professional wedding photographers are entering a reciprocal membership agreement on a trial basis. Members of both bodies all over the world will be able to enjoy the advantages of a trial membership without commitment.

The SWPP 2008 Convention was an outstanding success,
we have 242 days to get ready for the 2009 convention - which starts on January 14, 2009

Photo Quote: Actually, I'm not all that interested in the subject of photography. Once the picture is in the box, I'm not all that interested in what happens next. Hunters, after all, aren't cooks. - Henri Cartier-Bresson