Our History

We’ve been at the centre of photography since 1854.
In 1854, the first issue of British Journal of Photography was published. With the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and George Bernard Shaw soon penning its pages, BJP would go on to become the longest-running and most influential photography publication in the world.
More than a century and a half later, BJP sits at the heart of the award-winning digital media company that is 1854.photography: a meeting place between the art and commerce of photography. Through world-leading arts journalism, an internationally renowned awards programme and a commissions platform connecting the best new talent with international brands, we sit at the intersection of photography and everything.

Our Accolades

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2018

Independent Publishing company of the Year — PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2018

“Even in such a fiercely competitive category, our winner stood out for our judges for its relentless innovation, courage, and commitment to the cause.”

 

Great Leap Forward Award — PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2018

Studio 1854 beat The Economist, Haymarket Media and Condé Nast to win the Great Leap Forward Award at the PPA Awards 2018, rewarding our bold rebrand to 1854 Media and the launch of our visual content agency.

“The brave decision to redirect Studio 1854 away from advertising has allowed all other areas of the business to develop. A unanimous choice by our judges for The PPA Great Leap Forward Award for 2018.”

 

Most Innovative Publishing Company – Business Excellence Awards 2018

2017

Publishing Innovator of the Year – PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2017

“The passion, drive, and dedication of this small hard-working team really stood out, their focus on creativity and innovation is exemplary. 1854 Media’s win is a fitting reward for a brave and determined approach”.

2016

Consumer Media Brand of the Year – PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2016

Judges named British Journal of Photography the “unstoppable winner” of Consumer Media Brand of the Year — the “most prestigious and most competitive of categories”.

 

Digital Innovation of the Year (Portrait of Britain) – PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2016

After the “staggering scale of ambition” Portrait of Britain exhibition was commended as a “superb achievement” and won Digital Innovation of the Year.

 

Best in Digital Publishing — Global Excellence Awards 2016

Most Outstanding UK Publishing Company – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2016

2015

Digital Company of the year – Business Excellence Awards 2015

Most Innovative Publishing Company – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2015

New Talent Sales Team of the Year – PPA New Talent Awards 2015

2014

Digital Publisher of the Year – Business Excellence Awards 2014

2013

Digital Publisher of the Year – Business Excellence Awards 2013

Digital Media Portfolio of the Year (UK) – Business Excellence Awards 2013

Publishing Innovator of the Year – PPA Awards 2013

Marc Ghione, CMO of the Year – Business Excellence Awards 2013

App of the Year for British Journal of Photography – PPA Independent Publisher Awards 2013

Marc Hartog, Visionary of the Year – Business Excellence Awards 2013

Most Effective Tablet Application – Mobile Marketing Awards 2013

Online Magazine Publisher of the Year – Business Excellence Awards 2013

Digital Media Portfolio of the Year, UK – Business Excellence Awards 2013

2012

Photography Magazine of the Year – Lucie Awards 2012

Best Use of Mobile – British Media Awards 2012