Photographic Business School 2026

Wednesday 14th January 2026

Kickstart Your Year With Inspiration and Action

Join us for Business School 2026—a full day of business growth, marketing insights, and motivation, delivered by some of the world’s most successful photographers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, this event is packed with actionable strategies to take your business to the next level.

Why Attend the Business School 2026?

Part of our annual Convention, the Business School has built a reputation as a powerhouse day of education. It’s designed to help photographers like you strengthen your business foundations and accelerate your growth with real-world, proven advice.

This year’s theme:
🎯 Business Development and Growth
⚡️ Creative Thinking + Strategic Action

Led by Gillian Devine—renowned motivational speaker and expert in building thriving photography businesses—you’ll also learn from a handpicked panel of successful professionals who’ve turned passion into profit.

Meet the Speakers

“Worth every penny, I would highly recommend investing in the business school, packed full of marketing and business knowledge”
– Julie Hollins

What You’ll Gain

✅ Achieve Your Business Goals
Learn how to set and exceed your professional objectives.

✅ Supercharge Your Marketing
Unlock powerful branding and promotion techniques to attract more clients.

✅ Streamline Your Workflow
Save time, stay organised, and make space for creativity and ‘you’ time.

✅ Boost Your Profit
Discover ways to increase your revenue with smart, scalable strategies.

 

✅ Master a Success Mindset
Cultivate a resilient, positive mindset that keeps you on track and thriving.

Schedule of classes

Tickets

🎟 £175
Members of The Society of Photographers receive 20% off (use your discount code at checkout)

What’s included:

• All sessions

• Sandwich-packed lunch (sandwich, salad, crisps, fruit, chocolate, and a drink)

• Networking opportunities with fellow photographers

Secure Your Spot Now

Spaces are limited—and this event sells out fast. Give your business the jump-start it deserves in 2026.

Book your tickets

What Others Say

“ Gill, you are the main reason I signed up for The Business School, and I found it very useful. Speakers were fantastic, and I would highly recommend to anyone. Very informative, useful, the full experience was absolutely amazing, thank you for that. “ 
– William Andrew

“Worth every penny, I would highly recommend investing in the business school, packed full of marketing and business knowledge”
– Julie Hollins

“Doing The Business School with The Societies was a really good idea. So much valuable information I learnt such a lot from it. The variety of speakers, the knowledge of the speakers, but also getting to speak with photographers from all over the place, different genres, different business’s. If you haven’t done it, then do it! I would highly recommend it. Oh my lord, go and book it , its one of the best things you can do for your photography business”
– Gabriele Swift.