Mark Hall is the overall winner of the AOP Lecturers Awards 2009, sponsored by Canon. Mark, who is Programme Leader, BA (hons) Commercial Photography course at the University of Derby, wins a Canon EOS 5D Mark2 kit with EF24-105mm lens and his images reproduced in the accompanying academic calendar. Mark’s striking series  was a clear winner for the AOP Board of Directors, who judged the competition, and can be seen at the AOP Gallery, London as part of a 2-week exhibition

From left to right © Mark Hall, Antony Chambers, Alison Fawcett 

Antony Chambers who is a technician at Cleveland College of Art & Design came 2nd and Alison Fawcett who teaches BTEC ND Photography at Norton College, Sheffield, came 3rd, both also have their images exhibited and are included in the calendar. A further 11 finalists are included in the calendar.

Now in it’s third year the AOP Lecturers Awards are unique as there is currently no other competition in the UK like it. The quality of work entered was of a very high standard, which is testament to the personal work lecturers and technicians are producing. You can purchase a copy of the calendar for £4.99 plus £2 p&p by emailing general@aophoto.co.uk

Now in their 26th Year, the AOP Photographers Awards are regarded as THE photographic Awards within the industry; and this year’s entrants had the opportunity to enter nineteen categories across Personal and Commissioned Work.

In 2009 the judges have selected 5 Silver Award winners, 23 Bronze Award winners and also the ultimate accolade, the AOP Photographer of the Year in association with Epson.

This award was presented to recognise and highlight the talent of one AOP Photographer who has excelled in this year’s Awards. The AOP Photographer of the Year for 2009 is Karin Berndl. 10 of her images were selected for the AOP Photographers Awards 2009, across Commissioned work within the Still Life category.

All selected images are presented in the AOP Photographers Awards Book which was also launched at the Awards Cermony at Sadlers Wells Theatre last night, and will be available to buy online soon.

Applications are invited from full photographer and agent members of the AOP to join the AOP Board of Directors to fill a vacancy.

9 June - 11 July

Five colleges showcases will be on view, from esteemed photographic courses at AOP Affiliated Colleges/Universities: including: Barking College, Cleveland College of Art & Design. Staffordshire University, Blackpool & the Fylde College and Kirkless College. Read more for further information.

All exhibitions open Tuesday - Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays 12-4pm

The AOP Gallery will be closed for Maintenance from 17-24 July 2009.