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ISSUE ONE, 2026
The Magazine of the BIPP / 2026 / Issue One
Life with Light 8
AI & Photography 28
The Closed Loop 42
Specialist automotive photographer Tim Wallace breaks down the creative and technical process behind his awardwinning images
We look at the latest Brave New World report and its impact on the photographic sector through detailed analysis of the current market
John Hellström PhD, four-time BIPP International Print Master 2025 winner, takes us on a deep dive into his meticulous printing approach
Retrospective 16
Wild at Heart 36
The Harlem of Europe 54
We look back on the life of iconic British industrial photographer Maurice Broomfield, whose images captured Britain’s thriving industry
A look at Esther Towler’s photobook documenting Britain’s rare native horses and ponies within their natural landscapes
We explore the details of Ean Flanders ABIPP’s latest exhibition, Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe, capturing the musical history of one of Britain’s oldest Black communities
the Photographer is published four times a year by the British Institute of Professional Photography, The Artistry House, 16 Winckley Square, Preston, Lancashire PR1 3JJ T: 01772 367968 E: admin@bipp.com W: www.bipp.com Front Cover: Stephanie Thornton ABIPP
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Editor: Joel Hansen, joel@bipp.com
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UK Subscribers £30, Rest of the World £60 ISSN: 0031-8698. Printed and bound by Magazine Printing Company, Hoddesdon, Herts
Neither the BIPP nor any of its employees, members, contractors or agents accept any responsibility whatsoever for loss of or damage to photographs, illustrations or manuscripts or any other material submitted, howsoever caused. The views expressed in this magazine are the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the views of the BIPP. All advertisements are accepted and all editorial matter published in good faith. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, that any particular product or service is available at the time of publication or at any given price. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means whatsoever, or stored in a retrieval system, or broadcast, published or exhibited without the prior permission of the publisher. This magazine is the copyright of the BIPP without prejudice to the right of contributors and photographers as defined in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. Registered at Stationers’ Hall, Ref B6546, No. 24577. © BIPP 2026
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