Colin Jones

Colin Jones is the CEO of The Societies of Photographers, having led the organisation for many years with a focus on supporting photographers, developing new opportunities for members and growing the organisation’s role within the photographic industry.

With a background in business, marketing, events and publishing rather than photography itself, Colin brings a different perspective to the industry. He oversees The Societies’ membership, competitions, qualifications, education, events and Professional Imagemaker magazine, as well as working closely with photographers, manufacturers, retailers and other industry partners.

Away from The Societies, Colin has a long-standing involvement with the RNLI and is an active musician and performer. He is passionate about supporting photographers at every stage of their careers and ensuring The Societies continues to provide practical, relevant and accessible opportunities for photographers to improve their photography and build their businesses.

Shimoda launch the all-new Action X v2 photography backpack

June 2, 2023 Colin Jones

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Photography News

Shimoda, The Adventure Photography brand, is launching the all-new Action X v2. The Action X has always been popular with...

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The Societies of Photographers prepares for Weston-Super-Mare, Reading and Coventry Photographic Roadshows

June 2, 2023 Colin Jones

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Blog, UK Photo Roadshows

The Societies of Photographers is pleased to announce 3 new photographic roadshows to be held in Weston-Super-Mare on the 20th June, Reading...

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Cambrian Photography Announce Photo + Optic Show 2023

May 19, 2023 Colin Jones

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Photography News

Cambrian Photography are delighted to announce that the Photo + Optic Show is back for 2023. Photo + Optic Show...

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Sony stand at the London Photo Trade Show

Sony confirm attendance for The Societies’ 2024 London Photo and Video Trade Show

May 18, 2023 Colin Jones

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Blog, London Photo Trade Show and Convention

Sony, a leading manufacturer of cameras and lenses have just announced they will be exhibiting at 2024 London Photo and Video...

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Wales & West Photography Show is back for 2023!

May 18, 2023 Colin Jones

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Photography News

Returning to the International Convention Centre Wales, Newport. The Wales & West Photography Show will take place between Thursday 15th...

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DxO announces Nik Collection 6, bringing upgrades to the premium suite of plugins that boosts the photo editing power of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop

May 16, 2023 Colin Jones

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Photography News

Nik Collection, the world’s favorite set of photo editing plugins, has been revamped for a fresh generation of creative photographers....

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The Residency of the North is back for 2023!

May 16, 2023 Colin Jones

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Photography News

Digitalab is please to confirm that The Residency of the North is back for 2023. The Residency will bring together...

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The Click Group Conference is back for 2023!

May 15, 2023 Colin Jones

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Photography News

Returning to The Ridgeway Centre, Milton Keynes, The Click Conference will take place on Monday 5th June 2023, and is...

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Tamaron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD Model B060

TAMRON announces compact, lightweight F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens

May 12, 2023 Colin Jones

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Photography News

TAMRON announces compact, lightweight F2.8 ultra wide-angle zoom lens for FUJIFILM X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Tamron, a leading manufacturer of...

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