We have tried to answer as many of the frequently asked questions as possible.

The Picture Buyers' Fair is a trade show organized by BAPLA for BAPLA members and their image buying clients.

Attendance

  • I wish to sell products and services to attendees.
    Whilst we wish to welcome everyone, the show is made possible by exhibitors who have paid to be there. Please contact BAPLA about exhibiting.

Photographers

The BAPLA Picture Buyers' Fair is a trade to trade event for image buyers and is not an opportunity for photographers to show their portfolios to our members.

Photographers will not, therefore, be allowed admittance to the show unless by the specific invitation of an exhibitor. If there is someone that you would specifically like to meet up with then please contact them via the email link at EXHIBITORS and request a confirmation of the appointment. Proof of your confirmed appointment will be requested on your arrival at the show.

Exhibiting

  • Do I need to be a BAPLA member in order to exhibit?
    Yes, unless you are a trade association or agreed media supplier nominated by BAPLA.
  • I would like to exhibit; who should I contact?
    Please email pbf@bapla.org.uk or telephone BAPLA on 020 7713 1780
  • I am an exhibitor and have questions about the stand or space; who should I contact?
    Please contact Cathy Norris, Show Manager on: 01223 291109, or email cathy.cn@virgin.net

Parking

  • Can I reserve a parking space?
    No. There is parking for 200 cars on site and numerous car parks in the areas.

Press

For press contacts, details and stats about the industry, BAPLA or the show please contact Christina Berry on: 020 7713 1780 or email pbf@bapla.org.uk

See also news page for what exhibitors are doing for the show.

Registration

  • How much does it cost to attend?
    The event is free
  • Can I use my ticket for both days?
    Yes you can.
  • Do I need to pre-register?
    Yes.
  • Can I register on the day?
    Yes, but there may well be queues.
  • I am coming from overseas; will I get my ticket soon enough?
    We have special arrangements for overseas visitors, we will email you an overseas visitor pass.
  • I don't have my ticket; what should I do?
    Tickets will be posted two weeks before the show for UK / EU visitors.
    If you have not received your ticket you can collect these on the day at registration.
    For further enquiries email BAPLA pbf@bapla.org.uk

Refreshments

Food and beverage is available from cafe and restaurant areas on site.

Seminars

  • Can I reserve a seat?
    No. Seminars are free of charge and we have no facilities to administer bookings this year.
  • Can I sponsor a seminar?
    If you wish to leave literature at any of the seminars you must contact BAPLA at least one week prior to the show to discuss this arrangement and there will be a charge.
  • Are the seminars repeated?
    No.
  • Will there be a transcript?
    Any transcripts for the show will be posted on a public area of the BAPLA web site after the show. There are no plans at this stage to record seminars.