The Federation of European Photographers is a network of 23 National Professional Photographers Associations from 20 European countries, recognised by the EU and officially registered in Belgium. The central reference authority for Photography in the EU, it represents over 50,000 professional photographers in Europe. It defends the rights of professional photographers directly and in communion with national and international organisations.
It represents the interests of member associations on a global scale on topics like education, training, professional standards, authors rights etc.
The FEP cooperates in the organisation of national events of member associations and promotes an exchange of keynote speakers.
The FEP organised the first European congress of professional photographers in Valencia, Spain, in February 2008 and will hold a second European Congress in Lyon, France from February 6th to 8th, 2011.
The Federation has established the QEP (Qualified European Photographer). With 311 qualified photographers from 20 countries since it began in 1999, the QEP has become the reference in professional photography throughout Europe. The FEP also organises the Master QEP qualification; 24 top European photographers have already received a Masters degree for their supreme quality.
The FEP also established the European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards to promote the highest standards in European professional photography.
The FEP is the Forum where all European professional associations meet, confer and act.
FEP Congress - Nutrition for the creative professional!
The second European FEP Congress will take place over 3 days from February 6th-8th 2011 in Lyon, France.
Across Europe there is so much proven and aspiring talent, living so close yet so far apart. With this Congress the Federation of European Professional Photographers builds a bridge across the cultural differences in Europe.
“High Quality work comes in many forms” says FEP President Neil Warner, “and through the congress we want to inspire photographers across borders by seeing good work, listening to wonderful speakers – and by catching up with new and old friends”
Lyon is a beautiful historical city, very well placed, central in Europe with good access from all Europe, and the splendid Lyon Convention Centre will provide a nice frame for the event.
“It is with pride that the GNPP are working with the Federation of European Professional Photographers to bring the second European Congress of Professional Photographers to Lyon, the capital of Gaul and City of the Lumières brothers, a place where photography is a part of its history. This is an opportunity also for the GNPP to organize its 17th Congress; two events in one to put photography in our hearts for 3 days.”, says the President of GNPP (Groupement Nationale de la Photographie Professionelle), Jean-Luc Renault.
This major event is expected to attract more than 800 photographers from all of Europe.
“The world of the professional photographer is very interesting and photography can do so many things.” adds the FEP CEO Giuseppe Scozzi. “New contacts can also lead to new ideas and ways of doing things, which again leads to improving your own work”, he continues.
Masters, Future & Inspiration
It is all about inspiration and evolution. The 3 days of the Congress goes around this in separate ways.
Day 1 will present some of the very few Master Qualified European Photographers to see and compare the standards of professional excellence in different countries.
Day 2 will be dedicated to marketing and trends – how to stay ahead and survive the digital game. Debate on opportunities and information on the various trends of today’s professional market will be provided by international experts in digital photography, media management and young photographers who set trends.
Day 3 will have International Photographic speakers such as the famous fashion and fine art photographer Sarah Moon, the famous Magnum Photographer Martin Parr and the American Eddie Tapp (Adobe Photoshop Hall of Fame) who will give a digital seminar at the congress. More speakers are to be announced.
For further information please contact FEP press officer Jørgen Brandt
at pressofficer@europeanphotographers.eu