Judging School 2026

The course that sells out every year is back…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Society Print Judge? Or what separates a good photograph from an award-winning one?

This is your opportunity to find out.

Join us this September for The Society of Photographers’ Judging School 2026, an immersive, hands-on experience designed to give you the skills, confidence, and insight needed to begin your judging journey.

Dates:

Judging School
Wednesday 23rd September 09.00 – 17.00
Thursday 24th September 09.30 – 17.00

Qualification Assessment day
Friday 25th September 09.30 – 16.30

Tickets:

Members

2-Day Judging School only – £545
Judging School plus Qualification submission – £750

Non-Members

2-Day Judging School only – £725

2-Day Judging School (Member)

2-Day Judging School + Qualification submission (Member)

2-Day Judging School (Non-Member)

What You’ll Learn

The qualities we look for in professional judges
Panel judging rules and procedures
The 10 Elements
Etiquette, communication, and elocution
The importance of positive, constructive judging
Print quality and presentation

What’s Included

Two full days of expert training
Light lunch on both days
Comprehensive Judging Manual
Course completion certificate

You’ll also take part in mock judging sessions with both physical prints and digital images, giving you real-world experience and the confidence to apply your new skills immediately.