Preview - The Societies London Photo Convention 2023

The Societies London Photo Convention 2023 is nearly upon us, and we're excited to see you there!

If you are an aspiring professional photographer, this Convention and Trade Show is a must!

The 2023 Convention is a veritable feast of education, with three days of action packed programmes designed to help you put your imagery ahead of the game. The three-day Trade Show spanning Thursday 15th March to Saturday 20th March is a gathering of the who’s who in the photographic industry. As usual, The Flash Centre will be in attendance, eager to share our knowledge and the latest photography gear. 

What to expect from TFC at SWPP 2023

As is tradition, TFC's Simon and Brian will be providing support for a range of educational masterclasses and superclasses, where you can learn your craft and get hand on with the latest Elinchrom lighting.

For those of you that have witnessed the efforts of our SWPP "dream team" before, I'm sure you can confirm that every attendee will get the maximum out of any class or seminar, as long as Si & Bri are around!

Visit the TFC Stand & Save with Our SWPP Special Offers

Come and see us at our stand (number 70-71) where we'll have the latest and greatest photography gear from the likes of Elinchrom, Phottix, Tethertools, StellaPro, Calibrate and more... All with amazing savings.

Get hands out with the exciting new Elinchrom FIVE, try out the extremely versatile new Phottix G-Capsule softboxes, and pick our brains on tethering solutions, monitor calibrating and more. The TFC team are always on hand to help and support you grow your photography business.

The Flash Centre's offers will also be available on our website from the 15th March 2023: https://theflashcentre.com/collections/spring-sale-2023

The Societies Live Stage

Don’t miss out on the chance to start the year with inspiration from some of the world’s best photographers. Head on over to the live stage for a variety of educational talks full of useful tips and trips. The live stage is absolutely FREE for all show attendees, so make sure to take the trip, you won't be disappointed.

TFC's live stage top-picks are James Musselwhite and Emma Jane. Check out the schedule below and secure you spot at the front!

Thursday 16th March 2023

10.30 – Dominic Gurney & Vince Cater – Getting the most out of printing
11.30 – James Musselwhite – Six Short Stories
12:30 – Photographing professional dancers with LED lighting
13:30 – Terry Donnelly – From Beauty to Bedlam
14:30 – Maggie Robinson – Pricing for top package sales
15:30 – Charlie Kaufman FSWPP Hon – Filling your diary with bookings
16:15 – Ian Martindale – Four tips to help grow your business using the right tools

Friday 17th March 2023

10.30 – Dominic Gurney & Vince Cater – Getting the most out of printing
11.30 – Jade Keshia Gordon – Fashion photography through the eyes of JKG
12:30 – Rod Gammons – Creating impactful fashion imagery with LED lighting
13:30 – Hannah Couzens – I’m Never Shooting Mirrorless
14:30 – Emma Jane – Secrets to a successful newborn shoot
15:30 – Charlie Kaufman FSWPP Hon – Filling your diary with bookings
16:15 – Ian Martindale – How to get more photography clients

Saturday 18th March 2023

10.30 – Martin Sturgess – The Importance of Print for the Growth of your Business
11.30 – James Musselwhite – Six Short Stories
12:30 – Commercial beauty portraiture with LED lighting
13:30 – Ian Martindale – Four tips to help grow your business using the right tools
14:30 – Giulia Bigi – Social Media is Dead

Trade Show Opening Times

Thursday 16 March 2023 – 10:00–17:00
Friday 17 March 2023 – 10:00–17:00
Saturday 18 March 2023 – 10:00–16:00