{"id":2973,"date":"2023-02-01T09:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/?page_id=2973"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:37:59","slug":"live-stage-thursday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/free-demos-and-seminars\/live-stage-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Stage – Thursday 15th January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Live Stage - Thursday 15th January 2026<\/h2>\n \n (Free* Trade Show Ticket required for entry)<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/section>\n
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Join us at the London Photo & Video Trade Show for a sensational line-up of speakers, providing hours of free education and live demos. Some of the UK’s best photographers — alongside leading brands — will share insight, inspiration and practical advice to keep you ahead in 2026.<\/div>\n

← Back to Free Demos and Seminars <\/a> <\/p>\n

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10:30<\/div>\n
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\"Terry<\/p>\n
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WILDLIFE presentation – Wild Focus, Wildlife Photography with the Sony Alpha Cameras<\/h3>\n
Terry Donnelly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Terry Donnelly’s Wild Focus presentation dives into the world of wildlife photography, showcasing the incredible potential of Sony Alpha cameras. With years of experience capturing stunning wildlife imagery, Terry will explore the techniques, gear, and settings that elevate the art of wildlife photography. Learn how to capture the raw beauty and intricate details of animals in their natural habitats, while understanding the powerful features of the Sony Alpha system that allow photographers to push their creative boundaries. Whether you’re an aspiring wildlife photographer or a seasoned pro, this session promises to inspire and equip you with valuable insights to enhance your craft.<\/div>\n
Proudly sponsored by \"Sony\" <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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11:30<\/div>\n
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\"Fabrizia<\/p>\n
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Eyewitness – Saving Human Memory Before It’s Too Late<\/h3>\n
Fabrizia Costa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Digital life has created a silent epidemic: memories are disappearing. Despite taking more photos than any generation before, we’re leaving behind almost no tangible record of our lives. <\/p>\n

Eyewitness is a not-for-profit movement dedicated to preserving real human stories through physical photographs — and photographers have a crucial role to play.<\/p><\/div>\n

Learn more at www.eye-witness.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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12:30<\/div>\n
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\"Gavin<\/p>\n
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GFX Challenge Grant Award Project — “If The Land Could Speak”<\/h3>\n
Gavin Maxwell<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Exploring our relationship with the natural world through photography and film, this project is inspired by the growing global movement around the “Rights of Nature”. Gavin’s work portrays landscapes as living entities with memory, emotion and voice.<\/div>\n
Proudly sponsored by \"Fujifilm\" <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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13:30<\/div>\n
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\"Laurie<\/p>\n
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Meet the Canon EOS R6 Mark III & Unleash Your Passion<\/h3>\n
Laurie Claxton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Discover how the EOS R6 Mark III empowers creators with exceptional detail, lightning-fast performance and creative versatility — whatever you shoot.<\/div>\n
Proudly sponsored by \"Canon\" <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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14:30<\/div>\n
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\"Angela<\/p>\n
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What Is Intellectual Property (IP)?<\/h3>\n
Angela Jackson — Intellectual Property Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Learn how intellectual property — from copyright to trademarks — can add real value to your business, and how to protect your work both in the UK and overseas.<\/div>\n
Proudly sponsored by \"IPO\" <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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15:30<\/div>\n
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\"Brendan<\/p>\n
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How To Fix 2026<\/h3>\n
Brendan Taylor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Most photographers don’t have a talent problem — but many are still not making the money they deserve. They find themselves stuck in familiar cycles, hearing the same advice, repeating the same patterns, and wondering why nothing ever changes. Stories like “people won’t spend in my area”, “there’s too much cheap competition”, or “bookings just aren’t what they used to be” become accepted as facts, quietly holding photographers back from real progress. <\/p>\n

In this straight-talk session, Brendan Taylor challenges the beliefs that keep photographers underpricing, overworking, and relying on hope instead of strategy. You’ll discover why being busy doesn’t equal being profitable, the real reasons photographers struggle with pricing, and a simple framework to turn more enquiries into genuine income. Brendan also explores why building leverage — and leaning into AI rather than ignoring it — will be critical for growth in 2026. This talk isn’t about comfort; it’s about clarity. And if 2026 is going to be different, something has to change.<\/p><\/div>\n

Proudly sponsored by \"IPO\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Live Stage Sponsors 2026<\/h3>\n
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\"Sony<\/a> <\/span>\"Canon<\/a>  <\/span>\"fujifilm\"<\/a>
\"Intellectual<\/a>\"Light<\/strong><\/a>\"TogPod\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
* Pre-register before 12 January 2026 for FREE and avoid the £10 Trade Show entry fee.
More Free Demos and Seminars<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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