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  • Viewfinder Photography
    contact
    Kathleen Brey - Curator

    In May 2011 they have closed the gallery and have now no fixed address. They will be expanding and building on their events programme, curating occasional pop-up exhibitions in a range of exciting venues, and developing a leading website to provide an online home for art photography.

  • Alumni Association of University of the Arts London
    telephone
    020 7514 8168
    fax
    020 7514 8179

    Did you, or someone you know, study or work at one of the Colleges of University of the Arts London? Register with the Alumni Association and take advantage of the free benefits which include monthly email newsletter, opportunities to promote you and your work, invites to reunions and private views, access to the College libraries and discounts on short courses. Register your details online at the website above, or contact the Association for more information. Colleges include London College of Fashion, London College of Communication, Chelsea School of Art and Design, Central St Martin's College of Art and Design, Camberwell College of Art and Wimbledon College of Art.

  • Association of Photographers
    address
    81 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4QS
    telephone
    020 7739 6669
    fax
    020 7739 8707

    The AOP represents and promotes the work of fashion, advertsising and journalistic photographers. It also provides an index of photographic servcies and runs an awards scheme.

  • BECTU (Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union)
    address
    373-377 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9BT

    BECTU is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas who are primarily based in the United Kingdom. The union represents permanently employed, contract and freelance workers within these sectors. BECTU offers a wide range of services to its more than 25,000 members, including negotiating pay, conditions, safety and contracts with employers, services and benefits for individual BECTU members, personal advice and representation of individual members with employers and publishing Stage Screen and Radio magazine ten times a year.

  • British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP)
    address
    Fox Talbot House, Amwell End, Ware, SG12 9HN
    telephone
    01920 464 011
    fax
    01920 487 056

  • Redeye

    Redeye is the North West England Photography Network. It aims to make life easier for photographers in the region and beyond, by providing information, opportunities, events, training and professional development. An email update bulletin is sent out every month, containing news and opportunities for photographers. A printed newsletter, The Bigger Picture, contains more in-depth information, and is sent to all subscribers who supply their postal address details. This website holds an archive of these publications together with our advice such as 'Guidance on setting your Fees'. Finally anybody can email or phone redeye for help and advice on any photographic subject.

  • The Production Guild
    address
    Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Bucks SL0 0NH

    The Production Guild is the main professional body for senior and freelance workers in the production of films and television. See their website for details of how to join, eligibility and criteria. Benefits include online publication of members CV's, training, advice on tax and legal issues, health and safety guidelines and a member's forum.

  • The Royal Photographic Society (RPS)
    address
    Octagon Galleries, Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DN
    telephone
    O1225 462 841
    fax
    01225 448 688
    email

    The Octagon Galleries play host to a changing programme of contemporary and historical photographic exhibitions, holography display and museum of photography. Established in 1853, the galleries house one of the world's most important photographic collections. Membership is open to everyone with a real interest in photography - including newcomers, teachers, historians and scientists, as well as dedicated amateurs and full time professionals.

  • PhotoVoice
    address
    2nd floor, 94, Leonard Street, London EC2A 4RH
    telephone
    0207 033 3878

    Since 1999 PhotoVoice has initiated more than 15 projects working in 12 different countries with over 1000 beneficiaries, pioneering the use of photography with refugee groups, street children, the homeless, HIV/ AIDS sufferers and special need groups.

  • Picture This
    address
    Sydney Road, Spike Island, Bristol BS1 6UU
    address
    Exhibition space: Sydney Row & Mardyke Ferry Road, Spike Island, Bristol BS1 6UU

    Picture This is a moving image projects agency that commissions contemporary visual arts works and produces exhibitions, publications and touring initiatives. They also have a pool of production and post production facilities available for hire.

  • Photoworks Westminster
    address
    37 Chapel Street, London NW1 5DP
    telephone
    020 7258 0867

    They aim to encourage the use and understanding of photography among individuals and community groups who do not have ready access to mainstream arts activities. Black/White darkroom, courses and workshops available.

  • Total Image Nation
    website
    total-image-nation.co.uk

    Total Image Nation is a collective and online resource for photographers, created and maintained by photographers across the UK. Full Membership is currently £18 for a year and you get to submit upir images to your website, plus you can partecipate to the yearly exhibition and receive regular e-bulletins.

This article is from the Artlaw Archive of Henry Lydiate's columns published in Art Monthly since 1976, and may contain out of date material.
The article is for information only, and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
Readers should consult a solicitor for legal advice on specific matters, and artists in London can get free online legal advice from Artquest