Awards
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Retailers and services
BEST INKJET MEDIA: PHOTOGRAPHIC FINISH
BEST PROCESSING LAB
BEST USED SPECIALIST RETAILER WINNER MPB MPB is a leading platform to buy, sell or trade used photo and video kit. A courier will be sent for collection, then experts will check the kit over. Once confirmed, payment will be made to your account.
ALSO NOMINATED: Jessops London Camera Exchange Park Cameras
WINNER DS Colour Labs
DS Colour Labs is a long-established professional photographer’s lab. Prints, wall decor and film processing are just a few of the services on offer. Speed is also provided, as prints ordered by 1pm are despatched on the same working day.
BEST SPECIALIST SERVICE PROVIDER
BEST INSURANCE PROVIDER
WINNER Permajet FB Royal Gloss 310
ALSO NOMINATED: Digitalab Loxley Colour
Permajet regularly features in the PN Awards, and here it is again at the top of the podium. FB Royal Gloss is a stunning paper giving results akin to traditional wet darkroom materials. The finish is a smooth, fine gloss sitting on a natural white base, while an optimised D-Max and wide colour gamut give prints with rich blacks and realistic colours.
One Vision Imaging SIM2000
WINNER Hireacamera
WINNER Glover & Howe
BEST PHOTO WEBSITE PROVIDER
Buying a new camera or lens is expensive, so hiring makes sense. Whether you want to borrow a fast- aperture telephoto for a once-in-a-lifetime safari or try the latest camera before buying it, it’s a flexible choice. Hireacamera also supplies photo accessories. Whatever your need, an expert team and vast stocks are here to help, with a live stock check tool too.
ALSO NOMINATED: Canson Infinity Baryta Prestige II 340gsm
Photographic disaster can strike at any time – often when you’re least expecting something to go wrong. It might be having your tripod stolen from the car, or just an act of clumsiness like dropping your new zoom as you’re swapping lenses. Whatever happens, having your kit insured is always a solid option, so start by getting a quote from this year’s winners in our best insurance provider category. Glover & Howe has been providing insurance for photographers for over 50 years, so it’s definitely a great place to start.
Epson Traditional Photo Paper Fotospeed Platinum Baryta 300
Fotospeed PF Lustre 310 Hahnemühle Fineart Pearl Innova Resin Coated Photo Premium Matte 260gsm Marrutt 280gsm Traditional Baryta Hi-White Semi Gloss Olmec Photo Lustre Heavyweight 260gsm Permajet Heritage Baryta Rag 310
WINNER Amazing Internet
ALSO NOMINATED: Cameracal Fixation Lenses for Hire Lenspimp
Amazing Internet offers website design solutions for every budget, so you can either go for a simple Portfolio Series website from £60 a year. Or, if you’re thinking of making your photography your business, take the Pro Series option which works out at £1440 a year. Alternatively, you can take the bespoke path and go fully custom. Whatever your needs, Amazing Internet can help out.
ALSO NOMINATED: Aaduki Multimedia Insurance Infocus Insurance PhotoGuard from Thistle Insurance
Just Limited (PhotoTeq)
BEST RETAILER
ALSO NOMINATED: Shootproof Zenfolio
BEST TRAINING PROVIDER
WINNER Chiswick Camera Centre
Editor’s Choice: The Insurance Emporium
Chiswick Camera Centre is owned and run by Andy Sands, who not only knows a lot about kit, but also happens to be a skilled wildlife photographer. He was published in National Geographic last year! For expert service with a personal touch, give it a try. The store, a short walk from Chiswick Park tube station, has a great mix of new and used equipment. You can also shop online at chiswickcameras.co.uk.
Spectrajet Photo Lustre Double Sided 250 is a paper with a lovely feel; its smooth lustre finish helps prints where the finest detail looks clear and crisp. The paper suits professional use for fine art prints, exhibitions, clients and pro photo albums, and the double-sided coating makes it the perfect choice for greetings and photo cards. Roger Payne – Editor Editor’s Choice: Dupli Spectrajet Photo Lustre Double Sided 250
WINNER Chris Simmons Photography
Insurance should not be considered the preserve of professionals or serious enthusiasts; it’s important wherever you are on your photographic journey. The Insurance Emporium offers specialist insurance across a broad range of interests, including equine, fishing and even weddings! Its camera insurance is competitively priced – from a £1.46 premium for £100 cover per lunar month, and there’s a 25% introductory discount too. Roger Payne – Editor
Based in Cornwall, offering a variety of workshops, Chris Simmons has clearly built up a loyal following among PN readers, so well done to him. If a few days spent indulging your passion for photography in one of the UK’s most scenic areas appeals, check out his website.
ALSO NOMINATED:
Ffordes Photographic Grays of Westminster Hireacamera London Camera Exchange Mifsuds Photographic Park Cameras Wex Photo Video
ALSO NOMINATED: Jessops Academy
Karl Taylor Education The Photographer Academy
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