Photography News | Issue 44 | absolutephoto.com
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Join us at Digital Splash In its new waterfront location at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, this year’s Digital Splash – taking place on 7 and 8 October – is set to be the biggest and best yet
Digital Splash is the fastest-growing consumer photography show in the north of England. When David Parkinson – the mastermind behind the show– set out to create an inspiring show for photographers across the north, he was totally unaware of the huge success that would follow. Starting small, the show began at a hotel venue in Preston, where the team was overwhelmed by the response from visitors, exhibitors and photographers. The entire industry got behind the new event – with all of the top brands including Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Sony, Fujifilm, Lowepro and Manfrotto attending. Year on year the visitor numbers grew, with crowds gathering ten deep before the doors were opened. The showsoon outgrew its hotel roots, moved to Preston University – subsequently outgrowing that venue too! Catering for everyone from first-timers to full-time pros the ethos of Digital Splash has always remained the same, ‘education and inspiration’. Each year the show has hosted talks, seminars and practical workshops on a range of subjects, including landscape, travel, wedding and street photography,
right through to studio lighting and flash demonstrations, commercial photography, wildlife and portraits. “I honestly believe if photographers grow their skills through education and inspiration they will enjoy the whole experience more – and hopefully do more with their images too,” says David. “Whether that be to simply print their work, enter competitions and awards, exhibit or even join a local camera club, it all encourages creativity among customers and continued long term investment in the industry. “Our holistic approach is so much more than just selling cameras – our mission is to be withphotographers every stepof theway. And that means from the very beginnings – buying a first camera, accessories and getting started, right through to learning new skills, upgrades in technology or kit specification, as well as supporting those full-time photographers making a living from their work.” Now in its eighth year, the show has grown substantially year on year – with more than 6200 visitors through the door last October. David’s experienced and passionate team live and breathe photography all year round
The step up to our new Liverpool location has raised the event to yet another level and scale
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