Sponsored by MPB
Making Your Mark In Professional Photography
This in-person event sponsored by MPB is intended as an informal event designed to elevate and support photographers of colour & those from diverse backgrounds by offering practical insights and advice on developing their career in professional photography.
Hosted by AOP Chair Hamish Crooks and CEO Isabelle Doran, the event will feature a panel discussion on the Art of Networking with AOP special guests including AOP Accredited Photographer Francis Augusto and others, followed by 1:1 portfolio reviews with professional photographers, agents and commissioners, and also an opportunity to socialise with peers and industry figures.
Art of Networking
Developing your network and connecting with the right people can be problematic. Where do you start when it comes to growing your network and connecting with Agents, Art Buyers, Producers and other industry contacts? What stops you from making contact with the right people that get what you do, understand your process and will champion your work and career?
Our Panel includes: Francis Augusto – AOP Accredited Photographer; Kirby Partington – Senior Producer, Studio Pi; Samia Ashraf – Business Development at Peter Bailey
Portfolio Reviews
Showing your work is crucial for feedback and for getting your name out there. We encourage all photographers to do this as much as they can – as such we are delighted to bring together the following panel of experts to provide folio reviews for our audience
Our Reviewers include:
Social
Following both the talk and while awaiting your turn for folio reviews, there will be time for networking with light refreshments provided.
AGENDA
4:40PM Arrival – Doors Open
4:45PM – 5:00PM Introductions AOP Chair & CEO
5:00PM – 6:00PM AOP Panel discussion on the ‘Art of Networking’ with AOP invited panellists (3 + moderator)
6:00PM – 6:20PM Break
6:30Pm – 8:20PM Portfolio reviews with select group of agents & commissioners (6-8) + social
8:25PM Close
The Colourful AOP group has been established to address the issue of diversity and equality within the photography sector. Made up of AOP members they have a dedicated forum and the objectives of the group are as follows:
Read more here: https://www.the-aop.org/information/colourful-aop
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