The Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg, South africa
The past 5 years have seen the local photographic industry grow at a phenomenal rate, and become united like never before.
One annual event brings together over 20 000 industry creatives and over 400 photographic brands for 4 days of bliss at The Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg.
The PHOTO & FILM EXPO has developed over the past 5 yrs into the continents’ largest event catering to photographers and filmmakers, and has been referred to as one of the worlds’ leading photographic events. Visitors can expect 4 days of exciting free workshops, incredible new releases, over a Million Rand worth of giveaways, prizes and special deals and the widest range of photographic gadgets and activities available.
The event is open to the public and caters to photographers and filmmakers of all skill levels and genres.
In addition to over 100 unique presentations and demonstrations being offered by some of the top local industry ‘players’, visitors can expect a selection of big name international presenters as well.
Some of the 2013 international presenters include Pierre Poulain (Israel), Bruce Smith (UK), Andrew Appleton (UK) & David Newton (UK).
Presenters discuss a range of topics from wedding photography to the challenges of shooting wildlife, studio setups, fashion, boudoir, and much more. There will be talks discussing important issues like copyright law and photographers (and filmmakers) rights. Join a panel discussion of wedding industry members debating what they as clients expect from a shoot, watch live shoots taking place from planning to completion, editing tips, and much more…
With a R200 ticket giving visitors access for all 4 days and FREE access to all the workshops and demonstrations the event offers incredible value for money. Visitors can opt to just pop in for one day at a rate of R80; colleges, teens and pensioners get a 50% discount. Tickets are limited and available from www.webtickets.co.za/photofilm or at the door.
If workshops aren’t your thing, the product demonstrations and range of gadgetry on display will keep you enthralled for hours, and you can expect to see gear currently unavailable in local stores, and the best possible show specials.
Attendance makes you eligible to enter the wide range of lucky draw contests on-site and stand in line to win your share of incredible prizes being awarded at the event.
This years 5th anniversary event is selling out faster than ever before and the organisers expect record attendance.