The British Journal of Photography

The Professional’s Weekly

The British Journal of Photography is a weekly magazine available on the newsstand at over 1 700 outlets and on a subscription basis.

It has remained at the forefront of the professional photographic market for over 150 years and is the only professional weekly title in the market. BJP is the authoritative source for breaking news and comment, technical reviews and topical industry coverage.

In addition to the magazine and online presence, BJP also hosts a number of events such as Vision, aimed at aspiring professionals, the Project Assistance Award, the Nikon Discoveries Award and the BJP International Photographic Award, which is now in its fourth year and attracts entrants from all over the world.

Target audience

• Self employed photographers – both full-time and part-time
• Staff photographers – in industry and public services
• Social photographers – wedding and portrait
• Technicians – lab management and staff
• Trade – manufacturing, distribution and retail employees
• Lecturers, course leaders and others involved in photographic education
• Galleries, picture libraries and agencies
• Students, Graduates and novices who adapt professional standards and equipment

USPs

• BJP is the only professional’s weekly on the market
• BJP is the first to the market with breaking news
• BJP helps you to evaluate new products and equipment
• BJP helps you find out where to source photographic services, equipment and jobs
• BJP gives you new ideas, tips and advice from leading photographers every week

Readership overview

Circulation 5,505 ABC Average Net Circulation July 05 to June 06 Including over 2,000 sold on the newsstand every week and over 3000 paid subscribers.

The vast majority of BJP’s circulation of over 5,500 is paid-for which means our readers are committed to the magazine. Including many to libraries, colleges, medical imaging departments and in-house photographic organisations that have an especially high readership per copy of the magazine. BJP is available at more than 1740 news outlets nationwide, with the sales split being approximately 3/4 subscriptions and newsagents.

Editorial philosophy

BJP is reliable, independent, and authoritative. The highly respected and experienced editorial team constantly builds upon the magazines’ strong reputation and 150-year history. First with news and benchmark technical reviews, the BJP also features interviews with leading photographers, job vacancies, exhibition listings, reviews of books and shows and many competition and awards.

The magazine equips professional photographers with the insider information they need to stay focused in a highly competitive, ever-changing creative industry. In addition to this powerful editorial mix, the BJP runs a successful international photography award, giving entrants the opportunity to exhibit their work in a leading London gallery; and it stages Vision, the event for young photographers aiming to break into the business.

Contact details

Editorial:
Simon Bainbridge, Editor
Tel: 020 7316 9416
simon.bainbridge@incisivemedia.com

Sales:
Fotoulla Michael, Publisher
Tel: 020 7316 9037
fotoulla.michael@incisivemedia.com

Marketing:
Karen Griffith, Marketing Manager
Tel: 020 7484 9911
karen.griffith@incisivemedia.com