This is your last chance to register for the photography fair - here's how

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The photography fair goes virtual this year and opens its digital doors on Sunday, giving you access to hours of demos, tutorials, and demos. Not to mention deep discounts on photography gear. Over its two days, The Photography Show and The Video Show virtual festival will also let you browse and talk to over 100 exhibitors, from Affinity Photo to Zhiyun. Best of all, you won't need to have the usual festival foot pain as you can see everything from your sofa, all you need is internet access. Do you wonder how it all works? We've got a detailed guide to The Photography Show, but here we'll walk you through the basics of signing up for the free show and our top ten most exciting things to see.

How to register for the photography fair

You can register for free now for The Photography Show & The Video Show Virtual Festival on their official registration page. The show takes place from Sunday, September 20 to Monday, September 21, 2020 and the opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. Once registered, you will receive an email link to access the event. The program will also send a how-to guide to those who signed up, with more details and technical support.

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Ten good reasons to visit The Photography Show 2020

1. Chat with expert photographers You will be able to chat face to face with specialists from your favorite brands. Whether you want to shop, explore new gear, or find out more about what you already own, just navigate to a booth and click "CHAT." 2. See the latest kit in action During the virtual show, you can get a new angle on the newly released kit from the comfort of your couch, including a first look at a new concept from Sony and the new Fujifilm lens in the Burst Mode Hub, plus a demo of the Panasonic Lumix S5 at the Lumix booth. 3. Purchase the kit at a reduced price. Looking for a good photographic offer? Those who sign up for the program will be able to take advantage of special offers on the other side of the program. Major retailers at the show include CameraWorld, London Camera Exchange and Wex, so there's a good chance you'll find a discount on whatever you're looking for.

(Image credit: Future) 4. Insightful Interviews If you'd rather learn a few tricks of the trade, you can hear behind-the-scenes stories and get valuable advice from photography and film gurus including Chase Jarvis, David Yarrow, Tania Esteban, Doug Allan, Mandy Dhillon, Tina Eisen, Hannah Couzens, and Tommy Reynolds. 5. Brush up on your photography skills The photography expo has always been a great place to hone your photography skills, and this year is no different. You can choose from a variety of demos to help enhance your stills repertoire, including ``The Dos and Don'ts of Shooting a Black Model,'' ``Several Looks with One Light,'' ``Demystifying of setting and exposure' and 'Wildlife films from a photographer's perspective'. 6. Step up your video shooter The show isn't just about taking pictures, there are also talks and tips on keeping your mobile rig small but mighty, taking photos for editing, and enhancing your work with great sound. If that sounds interesting to you, check out the show's skills video sessions.

(Image credit: Canon) 7. Ask the Pros Just like taking part in a giant video chat with some of photography's brightest minds, The Photography Show will let you speak directly to experts whether you're stuck with a particular technique or struggling to find the right one. kit for work

1. Analog renewal

Visit the Analog Projector Wand and you will see a variety of techniques in the proven analog field, from scanning film with a digital camera to beautiful blueprint prints.

1. Galleries, galleries, galleries

Browse photos from Gurushots, AOP Awards and SPi Street Photography Awards “Solo - Single Subject” winners, as well as a collection of images from members of the female photography community, SheClicks.

1. Charity auction

Lastly, you will also have the opportunity to bid on stunning images at the charity auction, courtesy of professional photographers and supporters of the Society of Disabled Photographers, including signed and limited-edition prints.