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AOP Starting Out – 2024

AOP + Free Range, Truman Brewery

Talks & Folio Reviews for Photography Course students & graduates.

Established in the early 1980s, the AOP Student Awards recognise and highlight the emerging photographic talent that exists in further education institutions across the UK. We pride ourselves on nurturing talented photographers throughout their career and many previous AOP Student Awards winners have gone on to become discovery winners as assisting photographers and then as professional photographers in our prestigious AOP Photography Awards.

The AOP Starting Out Conference offers photography graduates and students the opportunity to experience the professional working side of the industry. With the support of leading photographers and names within the industry, these sessions will provide practical knowledge and insights for you to start your photography career. Covering all the business basics including invoicing to licensing and contracts, as well as practical advice for those considering starting out as an Assistant Photographer. 

We will also be running free portfolio review sessions and providing a healthy dose of inspiration with a range of reviewers from amongst our Accredited Photographer members and other industry representatives.  

Our Student Award 2024 finalists will be exhibited throughout the Free Range Show and we look forward to announcing our Gold and Silver category winners as well as our Best in Show winner on Thursday 20 June 2024 live at the Free Range Private View.

Join us in the AOP x Free Range Talk Space for what promises to be an exciting programme

This is your chance to see the work of finalists in the AOP 2024 Student Awards Showcase @ Free Range

 

All Starting Out sessions are Free but must be booked in advance (limited places apply).

Registration Opens:
Monday 3rd June 2024

Scan QR Codes on posters by the AOP Student Awards display

Student Awards Showcase Location:
Free Range Hub, F BLOCK G5 (far side)

The Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR

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AOP Starting Out - Getting Your Career Started

Practical Talks and Inspiring sessions to help you begin your professional photography career

PROMOTE

AOP Student Awards Finalists

Come along and visit our 2023 AOP Student Awards Exhibition to see outstanding work from students studying photography at Higher and FE level on courses throughout the UK. Winners - including Best in Show who will receive a fantastic prize package from Fujifilm UK announced on Friday 23 June 2023.

INSPIRE

FREE Portfolio Reviews by AOP Photographers, Agents & Commissioners

AOP members represented the best of commercial and professional photographers. Come and hear them speak about their routes to the industry and advice for you starting out.

AOP Starting Out 2024 Programme

Friday 21 June 2024

Book to attend our essential ‘free’ Starting Out workshops, focused on next steps in your professional career

Starting Your Photography Business 101

11:00 – 12:00

As part of our Best Practice series, join AOP Chair Hamish Crooks and AOP Business and Legal Adviser, and AOP Accredited Photographer Nick Dunmur to discover and understand the practical basics you will need to start your photography business and career.

Once students have graduated it can seem daunting taking those first steps into the professional world. In this session you’ll get real insight about the industry and how to make the transition from a commercial perspective.

From invoicing to licensing and contracts, getting your foundations in place frees you up to create and succeed.

 

 

Panel

Session Panel:

Hamish Crooks, AOP Independent Director and Chair / Nick Dunmur, AOP Business and Legal Adviser and Accredited Photographer (Further details in Event listing)

Getting Into Assisting to Launch Your Career

12:30 – 13:30

You need a myriad of skills when taking your first steps into the industry, both in relation to technical and soft skills. Assisting is a great way to obtain this all-round experience by assisting a range of different photographers and be paid for work you love doing. 

As industry experts in their field, join AOP Accredited Photographer member and non executive AOP Board Director and Adam Shaw, Sarah Hogan, AOP Accredited Photographer member, and guests, as they share their professional insights and experience either being an or working with assistants, and why they see it as the perfect route into the industry.

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Session Panel:

Sharon Hogan - Accredited Photographer / Adam Shaw - Accredited Photographer / Ira Giorgetti - Assisting Photographer Member

Unlock Your Photography Career Potential with Capture One

14:00 – 15:00

Join Capture One for a live demonstration and workshop.

Presented by David Grover, Global Manager of Product Training at Capture One.

Join us for an informative learning experience with Capture One, the premier editing and workflow software used by top photographers and studios worldwide.

Discover how mastering Capture One delivers ultimate image quality, streamlines collaborative workflows, and most importantly, helps you elevate your career in the photographic industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out and succeed—start your Capture One journey today.

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Presented by

David Grover, Global Manager of Product Training at Capture One

Book a portfolio review session to discuss your work and practice with professional and award winning photographers, commissioners and agents.

Saturday 22 June 2024

Sunday 23 June 2024

Portfolio Reviews

FREE –  But Booking is Essential!

Saturday 22 June
11:30 – 13:30

Book a portfolio review session to discuss your work and practice with professional and award winning photographers, commissioners and agents.

Sessions last approximately 15 minutes and MUST be booked in advance.

Today’s session includes:

Reviewers

Francis Augusto, AOP Accredited Photographer / Jason Baron, Photography Consultant formerly BBC and Comic Relief / Jillian Edelstein, AOP Accredited Photographer / Liam Arthur, AOP Accredited Photographer / Michael Leckie, AOP Accredited Photographer / Nick David, AOP Accredited Photographer / Soulla Petrou, AOP Accredited Photographer and more...

Today's Reviewers include:

Details to follow

Portfolio Reviews

FREE –  But Booking is Essential!

Sunday 23 June
11:30 – 13:30

Book a portfolio review session to discuss your work and practice with professional and award winning photographers, commissioners and agents.

Sessions last approximately 15 minutes and MUST be booked in advance.

Today’s session includes:

Reviewers

Frankie Turner, AOP Accredited Photographer / Hat Margolies, Agent, Lucid Representation / Frances Leahy, Photo Agent - Wyatt Clark & Jones / Louise Turner, Agent - Flock / Mark Harrison, AOP Accredited Photographer / Nick Ballon, AOP Accredited Photographer / Pete Muller, AOP Accredited Photographer and more...

Today's Reviewers include:

Details to follow

AOP Photography Awards

The AOP Photography Awards are known as the ‘Oscars’ of the photography world. They celebrate excellence in the creative photography and image-making industry.
This is your chance to be seen by leading commissioners and names within the photographic industry.
Check out our 39th AOP Awards FINALISTS and WINNERS