This year’s London Convention has been described by many as a positive, uplifting and educational experience, with a mix of photographers and artists from over 50 countries, all gathered under one roof to enjoy the event. It had lively conversations and social experiences, linked together by the common International language of photography.

All in all a terrific event – thank you to the 14,000 attendees who came along.

Read the round-up: http://swpp.co.uk/convention/2011_roundup.htm

We have uploaded a selection of images from the event and you can browse them at:

http://swpp.co.uk/convention/show_pics_11/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Trade_Awards_Social_Gathering_2011/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Doug_Gordon_Fashion_Meets_Wedding_2011/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Damian_Underground_2011/
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/Awards_Night_2011/

If you have ever wanted to see how we manage to turn the Trade Show in to a glamorous Awards Night in just 4 hours, now is your chance!
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/breakdowncam.htm

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the winners for their outstanding achievement in this year competition.

Out of 18,000 images entered the competition was fierce and the overall winning images deserve the accolades they received.

Now in it's third year the Photographic Trade Awards have become very popular, not only with the trade but also with photographers who want to recognise the trade for excellent service and products from the photographic industry.

The results of the 2010 Photographic Trade Awards have been announced. You can view the winning companies here:
http://swpp.co.uk/convention/photographic_trade_awards_10/

Members Training Days - February 2011

15 February Neston - Michael Turner
16 February Flamingo Park Zoo, Yorkshire - John Denton
17 February Flamingo Park Zoo, Yorkshire - John Denton
22 February Bath - Marko Dutka
21 February Leicester - Michael Turner

Join today to take advantage of this exclusive benefit of membership!

For more information on the days please see: http://swpp.co.uk/seminar_files/members_training_days.htm 

The hardback coffee table book contains 120+ inspiring images of the top nominations & winners from the 2010 Photographer of the Year.

£25 inc 1st class post

Fill in the secure payment form stating 'Collection Book 2010'.
https://swpp.co.uk/secure/online_shop.htm

10 Reasons to Join The Societies

• Professional Imagemaker Magazine
• Online Photographic Forum
• Mentor Me Programme
• Reduced Insurance Rates
• Free Listing on our Website
• Monthly Image Competition
• Qualifications by Submission of Work
• Reduced Rate Merchant Service Facilities
• Trade Sponsored Promotions for Members
• Discounts on Annual Convention

Please use the secure form linked below to join The Societies: https://swpp.co.uk/secure/join.htm

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"The SWPP has been a fantastic research over the years, not only by running great seminars but their Mentor Me programme has help me achieve my LSWPP. I also need to mention the Professional Image Make it has got to be one of the best photography magazines around." - Gavin C

"As I’m pretty new to it I think the main reason to join was to feel part of a community of like-minded people. Also the ability to use the mentor me programme and enter some competitions. I’m looking forward to the forum and hoping it can answer some of the problems I come up against." - Rossie B

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