Join us at the London Photo & Video Trade Show, for a sensational line-up of speakers, providing hours of free education and demos.
Some of the UK’s best photographers are scheduled to share their secrets to creating high-end photography, and brands ready to showcase the products and services that will put you ahead of the game in 2025.
10:30 – Charlie Kaufman – Know your worth and Fill your Studio Diary!
Calling All Studio Owners – Be inspired and motivated by veteran photographic sales and marketing expert, Charlie Kaufman FSWPP Hon.
Over the past 30 years Charlie’s innovative and dynamic marketing strategies have generated over £300M for British portrait photographers. In under an hour Charlie will literally throw a myriad of tips, ideas and ways to increase your sales, fill your studio diary and most importantly make you more money!
Proudly sponsored by Click Backdrops
11.30 – Ian Martindale – Testimonials & word of mouth referrals: on autopilot
Your clients are one of your most valuable marketing assets. Their satisfaction with your photography services can significantly impact your business growth, and their testimonials and referrals are key to attracting new clients. Join Ian from Light Blue as he shares a framework for effortlessly gathering testimonials and encouraging word-of-mouth referrals through the right tools and automation. Attendees will also receive complimentary templates and workflows discussed in the session to implement immediately.
Proudly sponsored by Light Blue Software
12.30 – Terry Donnelly – Sony Alpha, Continuous Innovations, Bringing a Radical Change.
Sony European Imaging Ambassador, Terry Donnelly will be working with a professional model, demonstrating and explaining some of the innovations in the Sony Alpha camera system. These innovations have transformed the way Terry works, allowing him to be more focussed on the creative process, while being confident the camera is handling more of the technical elements. Regardless of what genre of photography you shoot, these demonstrations have something for everyone.
13:30 – Anthony Highet – The Big Lie: Why ‘Complicated’ Shoots are just Simple Shoots in Disguise
I’ve built big-budget shoots from the same principles I use in my home studio. There’s no secret sauce, just simple techniques applied well. In this session, I’ll teach you how to see through the noise, apply the basics and focus on what really matters. Featuring a professional agency fashion model
Proudly sponsored by Creativity Hub Events
14.30 – Luke Davis
15.30 – Jakub Bors – The Evolution of Portraits: Creative Editing from Rembrandt to Aperty
Explore how the artistic foundations of portraiture, established in Rembrandt’s time, continue to shape today’s creative editing possibilities. Let’s look at the ever-evolving world of portrait photography, showcasing how modern technologies and tools like Aperty build upon timeless principles of light, composition, and storytelling. Discover how to blend classic techniques with cutting-edge innovations to create portraits that honor the past while embracing the future.
Sponsored by Skylum and Aperty
Live Stage Sponsors 2025
*Pre-register before 1 January 2025 for FREE and avoid the £10 entry fee to the Trade Show.
