BIPP is a thriving organisation which always looks to develop our work to support professional photographers. We link with a number of organisations and companies in order to offer this support and, if you'd like to get more involved, please contact our Chief Executive, Chris Harper FBIPP, on chris@bipp.com.
Some successful options for getting involved are listed below. It's not an exhaustive list, so please email your thoughts to Chris.
Options for Businesses
Company Affiliation - this annual programme offers leading companies within the professional photographic industry, opportunities to reach a target audience of approximately 3,500 professional photographers.
Offering Preferential Deals to BIPP Members - members of the BIPP are offered a number of discounts on goods and services. If your company is interested in offering a discount, please email details of the potential offer to chris@bipp.com.
Advertising in the Photographer - a stunning magazine produced six times a year for BIPP members, the Photographer has limited space for advertising. For details of prices and how best to work with the magazine, please contact photographermagazine@bipp.com.
Event & Awards Sponsorship - the National Photographic Awards are a key event in the profession. The images are of the highest quality and attract national media attention. This, along with a programme of events around the U.K., offer opportunities for various levels of sponsorship. Again, for details please email Chris Harper on chris@bipp.com.
Options for Colleges & Universities
College Affiliation - BIPP's College Affiliation programme works with a small number of colleges and universities to support the core aims of the Institute, while delivering benefits to students. These range from discounts on events, copies of the Photographer magazine, opportunities to involve students in skills-based training and entry into national awards. For details please email Chris Harper on chris@bipp.com.
Professional Qualifying Programme - BIPP recognises that the photography students of today are the future of the profession. Consequently, some of the most respected photographic courses in the UK offer their students the opportunity to gain their BIPP professional qualification alongside their academic achievements. The scheme, known as the Professional Qualifying Programme is currently offered by nine colleges and universities. For more information go to students or email Chris Harper on chris@bipp.com.
Options for Individuals
Legacies & Bursaries - BIPP has a long established and well respected history. Established in 1901, the Institute has seen many changes within the professional photographic profession but stays true to our core objectives: to educate, train and support professional photography. If you would like to contribute to the work of the Institute, perhaps by securing a small training bursary in a particular field of photography, or even providing a residency programme in conjunction with BIPP, please contact Chris Harper FBIPP, Chief Executive, on chris@bipp.com or call him on 01296 718530.
Voluntary Work - although we have a small head office team, the lifeblood of the Institute is the time and energy given by our many volunteers. These members help in a variety of ways: from helping to organise regional events and activities to becoming an elected member of our Membership Services Advisory Board. If you're interested in becoming more involved, please let us know by emailing Chris Harper on chris@bipp.com.