Stuart Westwood LSISEP Darrin Zammit Lupi FSIMPP Jon Brook LSWPP ASITTP Charlotte Graham LSIMPP Terry Donnelly FSWPP

Dave Stanbury Event photography has evolved rapidly. Today’s professionals are able to deliver faster, more efficient, and higher-quality services than ever before — with instant image review, on-site ordering, and real-time delivery replacing the traditional manual workflow.

This shift has turned event photography into a highly effective and profitable area of professional photography, offering photographers the opportunity to build sustainable client relationships and expand their services.

As the industry becomes more competitive, success increasingly depends on visibility, skill development, and access to new opportunities. The Society of International School and Event Photographers (SISEP) exists to support photographers in exactly that space.

SISEP provides practical support for professional growth, including a structured Mentoring Programme designed to help photographers refine their skills and progress their careers. The Mentoring Programme offers personalised portfolio reviews and actionable feedback, with clear guidance for ongoing development at every stage — not just qualification levels, but long-term progression.

Members also benefit from an active professional online communities, international networking opportunities, and entry into regular online image competitions.

SISEP is committed to supporting photographers who want to develop their careers through education, mentoring, and community — in a fair and inclusive environment.

Want to find out more? Request a free information pack today.

Photo Webinars

Webinars

Take your photography to the next level with our exclusive webinars. From building your photo business, making the most out of your social media profiles, learning new lighting techniques to colour management. We have a webinar to help you develop your skills.

Photographic Mentoring

Mentoring

Feedback on your work can be insightful and help move your photography on to the next level. Our mentoring team will give you advice that you can implement in to your school and event photography that will ultimately help you improve your craft.

Find out how we can help improve your photography

Network with photographers

Networking

If you want to talk photography with fellow photographers, then there is no better place than The Society of Photographers' Photography Forum.

Chat, socialise and keep up to speed with the latest business and photographic trends in the privacy of a members' only forum.

Photographer of the Year

Competitions

Compete with fellow photographers and benefit from seeing your work standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the world's greatest images. We run competitions in many genres from Events, Commissioned Portrait right through to Sport photography.

London Photo Convention

Convention

The Society Convention is set to become the most memorable gathering of worldwide professional photography with a stunning array of speakers from all over the world and over 200 of the most influential companies.

Qualifications for photographers

Qualifications

The SISEP has a number of levels of qualifications/distinctions, which are awarded: Licentiate, Associate and Fellowship

Latest Professional Photographers to Join

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What the members say

  • Without the support of the Society and its great team, I would never have had the confidence to do this. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Karen Fitzsimmons
  • ...invaluable in helping me progress both creatively and professionally. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Davina
  • I would definitely recommend The Society to photographers of all levels, I have always found them to be very friendly, supportive, and helpful. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Shiralee Swan
  • As a member to The Society of Photographers I have access to a wealth of knowledge, expertise & support. This, alongside the opportunity to grow friendships with 'like minded' people, really helps my professional & personal development. Excellent online learning & sharing is uplifting. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Kevin Greene
  • Excellent organisation for anyone interested in photography. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Phil Melia


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