PhotoPills Academy
Online
Planning light, the Moon and the Milky Way.
Public Academy resources are accessible online. The app is a separate paid product; Awards entry is free for app users and subject to the current terms.
Explore further
Photography,
beyond the frame.
A small worldwide selection of places to learn, meet other photographers and see new work.
Event and connection details checked 10 October 2026. Learning selection updated 18 October 2026. Confirm dates, registration and prices with the organizer before making plans. Links open in a new tab.
Learning
ELEMENTS Magazine
Landscape photography and creative essays.
Photography Life
Camera skills, composition and processing.
PetaPixel learning
Practical photography guides.
Connections
The 617 Club
Online, with member meet-ups
Founded by Thomas Heaton and Simon Baxter, The 617 Club is a paid photography community offering educational videos, livestream conversations and member meet-ups.
Paid annual membership; see the official site for current pricing and membership details.
Events
Head On Photo Festival
6–29 November 2026 · Sydney, Australia; open-program exhibitions also take place across Australia
Head On Photo Festival presents photography exhibitions across Sydney, including Bondi Beach and Paddington, alongside an Australia-wide open program.
Festival exhibitions are promoted as free; the launch requires a separate ticket, so check the booking details for individual events.
Paris Photo
12–15 November 2026 · Grand Palais, Paris, France
Paris Photo brings international photography galleries and publishers to the Grand Palais, with exhibitions, conversations and book-focused programming.
Ticketed fair; ticket types and current prices are listed by the organiser.
Imaging USA
31 January – 2 February 2027 · Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Imaging USA combines photography and business education, networking and a hands-on trade show at Charlotte Convention Center.
A free Expo Plus Pass is advertised; full conference education uses separate All-Access registration, and pre-convention classes may cost extra.
The Photography & Video Show
13–16 March 2027 · Excel London, London, United Kingdom
The Photography & Video Show at Excel London offers camera and accessory demonstrations, creative talks and opportunities to connect with photographers, filmmakers and content creators.
General entry is ticketed; check the organiser’s current registration options and any separately booked sessions.
Photo Forum Fest
17–19 March 2027 · La Farga de L’Hospitalet, Barcelona area, Spain
Photo Forum Fest brings photography, video and content creation together through an equipment expo, keynote talks, exhibitions and specialist congresses in the Barcelona area.
Free advance registration covers the commercial expo and Casanova Keynotes; specialist congresses require separate paid tickets.
Xposure International Photography Festival
18–24 March 2027 · Aljada, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Xposure brings photography and film exhibitions, talks, workshops and portfolio-review opportunities to Aljada in Sharjah.
Check the organizer’s current admission, workshop and portfolio-review booking details; the 2027 fees are not confirmed here.