© Mieke Douglas
© Safa Basharat, Silver Winner 2025
For this special AOP Project there are no restrictions on what you can enter.
We simply want to see your most amazing work.
You can enter Stills, Moving Image and Innovation.
This AOP Project Award opens 1 June 2026 and closes on 20 July 2026.
Providing a chance for emerging photographers and image makers to be seen by leading commissioners and names within the photographic industry.
Open to AOP members and non-members alike, we want to showcase up-and-coming talent
Stills
A single image or series of images (2-5) can be entered.
Moving image
A piece of moving imagery up to 7 minutes in length, content is up to you but must demonstrate your understanding and skills within the medium. All entries in this category must reference whether the work is collaboration with another artist be it a director, editor, colour-grader, musician etc., or whether it’s the independent work of the photographer. You may wish to illustrate the creative use of technologies for example AR, VR, CGI or any other technique.
Innovation
An example of creative excellence that illustrates the clever use of technologies and innovation in the production of still images. This can be AR, VR, CGI or any other technique.
Entry Fees
(All prices include VAT @20%)
Members 1 June – 20 July 2026
Single – £10.00
Series – £20.00
Moving and Innovation – £10.00
Non-Members 1 June – 20 July 2026
Single – £15.00
Series – £30.00
Moving/Innovation – £15.00
Jack Eames is an award winning fashion led hair and beauty photographer and director with almost 20 years experience in the industry. The foundation of his approach is rooted in the understanding that connection and vibrancy must inform every piece of work.
Jack works across the UK and internationally for commercial and editorial projects, and has a strong passion for the work he does. His background in photojournalism provides his photography a sense of intimacy and understanding.
Jack’s photography is defined by its storytelling ability and sense of energetic stillness, drawing out the identity of the subject. In addition to commercial shoots, he works collaboratively with emerging talent to experiment and further develop his work’s progressive style.
Jack’s clients include brands such as Balmain, Babyliss Pro, Coca Cola, L’Oreal, Liberty of London, Tangle Teezer, Toni&Guy, Tresemme, Schwarzkopf, Saatchi & Saatchi, Vogue and Wella.
Website: www.jackeames.com
Instagram: @jackeamesphoto
I’ve been leading multi-disciplined creative teams for 10+ years, setting goals and communicating visions in large matrix organisations whilst working closely with content producers, marketeers, PR’s, talent, and agents. I’m currently Head of Photography at BUILDHOLLYWOOD, the street advertising specialist, building and managing a team of inhouse and freelance photography and videography talent. Before that I was Photography and Visuals Lead at Comic Relief, which involved commissioning, creative direction, production, art-directing and curating. I was Head of Creative – Photography at BBC Creative for many years, leading teams of creative producers and asset managers, and running a picture desk operation. I was a judge for the Sony World Photography Awards, giving talks and portfolio reviews in London and Tokyo. I’ve also judged for the Communication Arts, Feature Shoot and the AOP Awards. 2023-4 saw me curate 2 shows in 3 locations – Re-Rooted at Gallery@OXO in June, and again at the Amazon HQ, London in September. For World Mental Health Day 2023 I curated Take One a Day in Lincolnshire, which featured on BBC News and then had a two month run at the Usher Gallery in summer 2024. I mentor through Creative Access, UAL and Somerset House, do portfolio reviews for photographers through WISERN.com and consult with various organisations re their creative output alongside shoot production and creative direction. Clients include IBM, Paramount, Fresh Air, BBC, Bell&Spoke. Some of my personally-commissioned work, as well my team’s imagery, has won awards, found itself added to the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection, shown in the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize, and featured in Martin Parr’s 2019 Being Human NPG exhibition. In 2019 I co-curated and produced ‘Portraits’ – an exhibition of promotional photography at Elephant West Gallery in London.
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Kate started her career as a photo agent and producer working with esteemed high profile portrait and fashion photographers. After 10 years she moved over to the Advertising agency side as an art buyer working for many top 20 agencies and working across many different brands and high profile campaigns. Finally landing at Mother in 2017, Kate’s role as senior producer has helped to shape the print and social outputs of the agency to produce award winning creative work while actively championing up and coming artists.
Kate’s creative insights and great eye has enabled her to be at the forefront of advertising photography and a respected member of the industry both in terms of commissioning and mentoring creative talents.
London-based artist management agency, established in 2001. Representing Global Photographers & Directors. Karen Faurie Nicky Hamilton Will Hartley Matthew Joseph Shaw & Shaw Alexa Singer Established in 2001, Process is a London-based artist management agency proudly representing a roster of award-winning photographers and directors. Collaborating with a global network of industry contacts, we nurture our team of talented image-makers to produce innovative campaigns for an international client base.
BUILDHOLLYWOOD celebrates our cities, brimming with all sorts of people, lifestyles and culture. They believe the street is a space where emerging talent can share and be recognised alongside the best art, fashion, music and culture releases.
With over 30 years of experience in the cultural sector, they bring deep local knowledge to every street campaign to ensure it stands out. By developing street-level poster spaces in carefully curated locations across 13 cities UK-wide and international offerings, they place creativity at the heart of our cities.
Built on an art school mentality that dates back to their founder, they bring together three specialist agencies – JACK ARTS, JACK and DIABOLICAL – who specialise in their sectors to produce street level poster campaigns, creative billboards, hand painted murals, interactive installations, ambient and unique experiential campaigns to create authentic interactions with people on the street.
This combination of format, creativity and position is unique to BUILDHOLLYWOOD and is the reason why they work and collaborate with the most exciting brands, artists and creative institutions in the world, to inspire and make genuine connections with communities. BUILDHOLLYWOOD are the creative street advertising specialists.
@buildhollywood | buildhollywood.co.uk
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