The Association of Photographers was first formed in 1968 as the Association of Fashion and Advertising Photographers and is one of the most prestigious professional photographers’ associations in the world.
Here’s our latest focus.
Traveling to Oakland, California, London-based directors Nick David and Jack Flynn connect with the cowboys and cowgirls of The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo to make a short documentary.
Spanning both photographic stills and short form film, recognising outstanding work in digital retouching and post-production.
Launching 8 March 2023
AOP f22 Community & Connection is a collaborative project celebrating new work from f22 members on the them of community & connection and all it entails.
Human Elephant Conflict: A project by Jonathan Browning. Images taken in Central North Sri Lanka where the situation is the most precarious. Captions, info and interviews available on request.
Kate Peters – 40 Years of Women at St John’s College, Cambridge
AOP 360° – Looking Ahead to 2023 with Darren Sital-Singh of Studio Pi.
“There’s been a lot of discussion, and some progression, around diverse representation in media, and quite rightly so, however my hope for 2023 is that the same desire for change is applied to diverse representation behind the camera.”
We all know that to carry out commercial photography or filming, a permission or permit is required for anywhere that is not your own private garden!
The location is a critical part of every image for several reasons…
John Alflatt shares a Guide to Sending Out a Location Brief
John Alflatt has been working in photography for many years having started out as a photographic assistant, transitioned through shooting while picking up a few AOP awards along the way before moving into locations and production over twenty years ago. Here he shares some of the work he has done with AOP members.
Managing FX Risk in the Creative Sector with Currency UK.
The UK’s Creative Industries are recovering fast in a post covid world, however, there are still challenges most businesses within this sector will face when it comes to managing international projects.
Big Sky by Ryan Edy.
A personal project studying the art of form, colour & light.
© Simon Winnall
Join us for another session brought to you by the AOP Sustainability Working Group following on from the successful inaugural in person event held in September 2023
The Association of Photographers is a membership organisation dedicated to promoting, protecting and educating photographers of all levels – from those starting out, to experienced professionals, and everyone in between.
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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.
Enter our 39th AOP Awards…
