AOP at The Photo & Video Show 2025

Visit Us at Stand F158 to meet the AOP team AND for your chance to enter the MPB.com Leica Q2 Giveaway!

AOP Programme

Come along and say hi as over the 4 days of the show members of the team and AOP board along with representatives from Williamson Carson will be on hand to host a variety of activities including; 

  • Pre-Approval sessions for those looking to join as Accredited Photographer members – with 25% discount only available to Stand visitors for the duration of the show
  • Professional Insurance Surgery sessions
  • Taking part in panel discussions in AI
  • Meet with professional peers

 

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And  MPB is giving visitors to The Photography Show the chance to win a Leica Q2. Scan their QR code on our stand to complete a short survey before 23:59 GMT on Tuesday 11 March to be entered into the prize draw.

Get Pre Approved for AOP Membership

Interested in joining the AOP as an Accredited Photographer? 

We will be offering Pre-Approval* sessions for photographers looking to join the AOP at our highest [professional level. If you can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of professional practice we will fast track your subsequent application all for a one off 25% discount on your annual membership fee.

See our daily programme below for session times and book your slot.

You must be able to provide access to your portfolio – online is fine. 

[*Any additional requirements will be advised on the day.]

This offer is available only on the AOP Stand F158 for the duration of the Show

Saturday 8 March 2025

AOP Accredited Photographer membership – Pre Approval* session

Nick Dunmur and Kate Abbey will be on hand between 11 – 3pm to review your portfolio.

[Booking slots have been estimated at 30 minutes as Sessions may last anywhere from 15-30 minutes.  If you are unable to secure a timeslot, ask the team on the AOP Stand as we may still be able to fit you in on the day.]

Sunday 9 March 2025

AOP Accredited Photographer membership – Pre Approval* session

Isabelle Doran and Chantel King will be on hand between 11 – 3pm to review your portfolio.

[Booking slots have been estimated at 30 minutes as Sessions may last anywhere from 15-30 minutes.  If you are unable to secure a timeslot, ask the team on the AOP Stand as we may still be able to fit you in on the day.]

Monday 10 March 2025

Times – tbc  AOP Accredited Photographer membership – Pre Approval* session 

11 – 3pm  Professional Insurance Surgeries with Williamson Carson

AOP Stand No. F158

Are you covered when things go wrong? Matt Kingdom and Molly Brunsden from specialist creative insurers Williamson Carson will be on hand to chat all things insurance.

12:00 – 13:00  Panel: AI – the good, the bad and the ugly

Fundamentals Stage

AI – Artificial Intelligence or Automated Information? Our panel will discuss the impact of AI now and in the future – the potential upsides and danger

https://www.photographyshow.com/whats-on/fundamentals-stage

Brought to you by the AOP and Capture One

Tuesday 11 March 2025

Times – tbc  AOP Accredited Photographer membership – Pre Approval* session 

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