{"id":2978,"date":"2023-02-01T09:55:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T09:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/?page_id=2978"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T13:39:44","slug":"live-stage-saturday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/free-demos-and-seminars\/live-stage-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Stage &#8211; Saturday 17th January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- samplepage -->\n<section class=\"sample_page ef-fe-element\" id=\"ui-id-2-1675245292703128\" >\n    <section class=\"hero hero_inner\"   style=\"background-image: url( ); \"  >\n\n        <!-- hero__layout -->\n        <div class=\"hero__layout\">\n\n            <!-- site__centered -->\n            <div class=\"site__centered\">\n\n                <!-- time-schedule -->\n                <div class=\"time-schedule\">\n\n                    <!-- site__title -->\n                                            <h2 class=\"site__title site__title_inner site__title_inner-small\" style=\"color:  ;\" >Live Stage - Saturday 17th January 2026<\/h2>\n                                        <!-- \/site__title -->\n                                            <span class=\"hero__subtitle\" style=\"color:  ;\" >(Free* Trade Show Ticket required for entry)<\/span>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <!-- \/time-schedule -->\n\n            <\/div>\n            <!-- \/site__centered -->\n\n        <\/div>\n        <!-- \/hero__layout -->\n\n    <\/section>\n    <div class=\"content\" style=\"background-color:  ;\">\n        <div class=\"site__centered\" >\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"live-stage-wrapper\"><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-stage-hero\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MCN3346-1024x406.jpg\" alt=\"Free photography seminars\" \/><\/div>\n<p><!-- INTRO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"live-stage-intro\">Join us at the London Photo &amp; Video Trade Show for a sensational line-up of speakers, providing hours of free education and demos. <\/p>\n<p>Some of the UK&rsquo;s best photographers &mdash; alongside leading brands &mdash; will share insight, inspiration and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the game in 2026.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"live-stage-back\" href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/free-demos-and-seminars\/\"> &larr; Back to Free Demos and Seminars <\/a> <!-- 10:30 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stage-card\">\n<div class=\"stage-time\">10:30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"stage-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Terry-Donnelly.jpg\" alt=\"Terry Donnelly\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"stage-title\">SPORT presentation &#8211; Speed Precision Power, Sports Shooting with the Sony Alpha Cameras<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stage-speaker\">Terry Donnelly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-description\">In Speed, Precision, Power, Terry Donnelly takes you through the dynamic world of sports photography using the Sony Alpha cameras. This presentation will highlight the essential techniques for capturing fast-paced action with precision and clarity, focusing on the powerful features of Sony Alpha cameras that enable photographers to freeze the most thrilling moments in sports. Terry will share his expert approach to working with motion, light, and timing, as well as the gear settings that ensure sharp, high-quality images even in the most challenging conditions. Whether you&rsquo;re shooting at a stadium or a local match, this session will equip you with the skills to capture the energy and intensity of sports photography.<\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-sponsor\">Proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/sony-europe-bv\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sony.jpg\" alt=\"Sony\" \/> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 11:30 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stage-card\">\n<div class=\"stage-time\">11:30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"stage-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Ian-Martindale-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ian Martindale\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"stage-title\">Nurturing Leads: Turning Enquiries into Paid Clients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stage-speaker\">Ian Martindale &mdash; Light Blue Software<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-description\">One of the biggest challenges photographers face is converting enquiries into confirmed bookings. In this practical session, Ian from Light Blue shares actionable strategies that really make a difference. <\/p>\n<p><strong>You&rsquo;ll learn how to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respond efficiently and follow up effectively<\/li>\n<li>Build trust and rapport with potential clients<\/li>\n<li>Make the booking process simple and seamless<\/li>\n<li>Save time and reduce administrative stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Packed with practical tips, quick wins, and real-world examples you can implement immediately to turn more enquiries into paid clients.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-sponsor\">Proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/light-blue-software\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Light-Blue-1-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"Light Blue Software\" \/> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 12:30 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stage-card\">\n<div class=\"stage-time\">12:30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"stage-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rebecca-Douglas-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Douglas\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"stage-title\">Minimalist Kit, Maximum Magic: Exploring Liminal Spaces<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stage-speaker\">Rebecca Douglas<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-description\">Join acclaimed photographer Rebecca Douglas as she reveals how working with a minimalist kit can unlock powerful creative freedom. <\/p>\n<p>Exploring the beauty of liminal spaces &mdash; the in-between, often overlooked places &mdash; Rebecca shares how a lightweight setup fuels immersive visual storytelling and deeper connections between people and place. <\/p>\n<p>Ideal for photographers and adventurers looking to maximise creative impact with minimal equipment.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-sponsor\">Proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/fujifilm\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fujifilm.jpg\" alt=\"Fujifilm\" \/> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 13:30 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stage-card\">\n<div class=\"stage-time\">13:30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"stage-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Laurie-Claxton.jpg\" alt=\"Laurie Claxton\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"stage-title\">EOS R5 Mark II &amp; EOS R6 Mark III: Setup and Autofocus Essentials<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stage-speaker\">Laurie Claxton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-description\">Get hands-on guidance to set up your EOS R5 Mark II or EOS R6 Mark III for optimal performance. <\/p>\n<p>This session covers the most effective autofocus settings for wedding, portrait, and action photography, along with practical tips tailored to your shooting style. Perfect for anyone looking to get the very best out of their camera.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-sponsor\">Proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/canon\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Canon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Canon\" \/> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 14:30 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stage-card\">\n<div class=\"stage-time\">14:30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"stage-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Angela-Jackson-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"Angela Jackson\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"stage-title\">What Is Intellectual Property (IP)?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stage-speaker\">Angela Jackson &mdash; Intellectual Property Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-description\">Learn how intellectual property &mdash; from copyright and trademarks to designs and patents &mdash; can add real value to your business. <\/p>\n<p>Angela explains how to protect your work both in the UK and overseas, making this an essential session for photographers and creatives.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-sponsor\">Proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/the-intellectual-property-office-ipo\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intellectual-Property-Office.png\" alt=\"IPO\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 15:30 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stage-card\">\n<div class=\"stage-time\">15:30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"stage-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brendan-Taylor.jpg\" alt=\"Brendan Taylor\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"stage-title\">How To Fix 2026<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stage-speaker\">Brendan Taylor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-description\">Most photographers don&rsquo;t have a talent problem &mdash; 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 &ldquo;people won&rsquo;t spend in my area&rdquo;, &ldquo;there&rsquo;s too much cheap competition&rdquo;, or &ldquo;bookings just aren&rsquo;t what they used to be&rdquo; become accepted as facts, quietly holding photographers back from real progress. <\/p>\n<p>In this straight-talk session, Brendan Taylor challenges the beliefs that keep photographers underpricing, overworking, and relying on hope instead of strategy. You&rsquo;ll discover why being busy doesn&rsquo;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 &mdash; and leaning into AI rather than ignoring it &mdash; will be critical for growth in 2026. This talk isn&rsquo;t about comfort; it&rsquo;s about clarity. And if 2026 is going to be different, something has to change.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stage-sponsor\">Proudly sponsored by <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TogPod-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"IPO\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-stage-sponsors\">\n<div class=\"sponsor-logos\">\n<div class=\"live-stage-sponsors\">\n<h3>Live Stage Sponsors 2026<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sponsor-logos\"><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/sony-europe-bv\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6000\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/sony.jpg\" alt=\"Sony Logo\" width=\"205\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/canon\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6000\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Canon-1-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"Canon Logo\" width=\"205\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Canon-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Canon-1.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/fujifilm\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6447\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/fujifilm.jpg\" alt=\"fujifilm\" width=\"187\" height=\"85\" \/><\/a><br \/><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/the-intellectual-property-office-ipo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6447\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intellectual-Property-Office.png\" alt=\"Intellectual Property Office\" width=\"92\" height=\"92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intellectual-Property-Office.png 225w, https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Intellectual-Property-Office-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 92px) 100vw, 92px\" \/><\/a><a style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/exhibitor\/light-blue-software\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4380\" src=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Light-Blue-1-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"Light Blue Software\" width=\"201\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Light-Blue-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesocieties.net\/convention\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Light-Blue-1.jpg 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/strong><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5845\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', \u200bsans-serif; 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