BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Inzajeano Latif

In honour of Black History Month, member Inzajeano Latif shares his project, The Boisterousness of Silence: The Marginalised of Tottenham. An autobiography told through considered street portraits of the marginalised of Tottenham. ”In telling their story, Inz tells his own story."

FOCUS: MOT Models

We catch up with our friends at MOT Models, who have been sponsors of the Fashion & Beauty category of the AOP Awards since they began. Read on to hear about how you can prepare for a smooth shoot using models, how they have adapted to COVID times and the ever evolving photographic world.

PRODUCTION: IKEA 'SLEEP ON IT' CAMPAIGN

The new IKEA Beds campaign challenges sleep neglect by celebrating the truth that the more you sleep, the more you get out of life. In a series of provocative posters,  IKEA highlights the benefits sleep has by comparing it to fad products that promise the same result but rarely deliver, including energy drinks, anti-aging creams and vitamin supplements. The striking visuals, were shot in camera by photographer Amy Currell, using large-scale models designed by Andy Knight Ltd. Here agent & producer Ian Potter at Miss Jones gives the story of the production.

FOCUS: Jon Wyand

If you are are fan of wine then let us introduce you to member Jon Wyand who has won numerous Awards for his lifestyle, food and drink photography. Documenting the landscapes of vineyards, the making process, along with the wine itself, Jon's projects over the years have been published in two books, “Une Année en Corton” and "4 Seasons in Côte Chalonnaise”. A selection of images from the latter can be viewed in the current spotlight exhibition “In Vino Veritas?“. Read on to find out more.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Words and photos by Ken Kamara

FOCUS: Williamson Carson

We catch up with our long standing friends at Williamson Carson, sponsors of this years Portrait category of the Photography Awards. As expert brokers for the creative industries read on to hear their advice along with what is on offer.

AOP Awards 2020 - Winners Announced

The AOP Awards 2020 winners were announced today via a stunning live broadcast video.  Gold and Silver Awards were awarded in the Photography Awards, Open Awards, Emerging Talent Awards and the Discovery Awards. This years showcase is exceptional, read on to view the video.

FOCUS: PG Mutual

We catch up with PG Mutual, sponsors of the AOP Awards 2020, Still Life & Object category. With recent events our sense of security has been heightened to say the least, read on to find out how PG Mutual can offer some assurances and security against illness or injury.