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British Journal of Photography, the world’s longest running photography title, has been showcasing pioneers of the art form since 1854. Through the lenses of world-class photographers, British Journal of Photography explores rich and timely stories of art, culture, politics and society.

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    Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!

  • includedCurrent Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
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  • includedCollectable Printed Editions Learn More

    Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.

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    Invitations to the private views of our exhibitions and print issue launches, a chance to meet the winning artists and to network with fellow photography enthusiasts.

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    Receive exclusive invitations to the private events of our print issue launches. Meet the featured artists and network with fellow photography enthusiasts in a creative and inspiring environment.

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    Join us for exclusive previews of our exhibitions, where you'll have the chance to meet featured artists and connect with the photography community.

  • excluded All 1854 Awards Learn More

    Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.

  • excluded Portrait of Humanity Learn More

    An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.

  • excluded Portrait of Britain Learn More

    An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.

  • excluded Female in Focus Learn More

    An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.

  • excluded OpenWalls Learn More

    An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.

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    Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.

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  • includedBritish Journal of Photography Learn More

    Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!

  • includedCurrent Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedArchive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedCollectable Printed Editions Learn More

    Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.

  • included Networking and Events Learn More

    Invitations to the private views of our exhibitions and print issue launches, a chance to meet the winning artists and to network with fellow photography enthusiasts.

  • included Print Edition Launches Learn More

    Receive exclusive invitations to the private events of our print issue launches. Meet the featured artists and network with fellow photography enthusiasts in a creative and inspiring environment.

  • included BJP Events and Exhibition Openings Learn More

    Join us for exclusive previews of our exhibitions, where you'll have the chance to meet featured artists and connect with the photography community.

  • included All 1854 Awards Learn More

    Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.

  • included Portrait of Humanity Learn More

    An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.

  • included Portrait of Britain Learn More

    An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.

  • included Female in Focus Learn More

    An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.

  • included OpenWalls Learn More

    An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.

  • included BJP International Photography Award Learn More

    Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.

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  • includedBritish Journal of Photography Learn More

    Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!

  • includedCurrent Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedArchive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedCollectable Printed Editions Learn More

    Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.

  • included Networking and Events Learn More

    Invitations to the private views of our exhibitions and print issue launches, a chance to meet the winning artists and to network with fellow photography enthusiasts.

  • included Print Edition Launches Learn More

    Receive exclusive invitations to the private events of our print issue launches. Meet the featured artists and network with fellow photography enthusiasts in a creative and inspiring environment.

  • included BJP Events and Exhibition Openings Learn More

    Join us for exclusive previews of our exhibitions, where you'll have the chance to meet featured artists and connect with the photography community.

  • excluded All 1854 Awards Learn More

    Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.

  • excluded Portrait of Humanity Learn More

    An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.

  • excluded Portrait of Britain Learn More

    An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.

  • excluded Female in Focus Learn More

    An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.

  • excluded OpenWalls Learn More

    An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.

  • excluded BJP International Photography Award Learn More

    Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.

Digital Access

SAVE 33%

$ 37

$24.75/ quarter Paid Annually
$37/ quarter Paid Quarterly

INCLUDES

  • includedBritish Journal of Photography Learn More

    Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!

  • includedCurrent Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedArchive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedCollectable Printed Editions Learn More

    Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.

  • included Networking and Events Learn More

    Invitations to the private views of our exhibitions and print issue launches, a chance to meet the winning artists and to network with fellow photography enthusiasts.

  • included Print Edition Launches Learn More

    Receive exclusive invitations to the private events of our print issue launches. Meet the featured artists and network with fellow photography enthusiasts in a creative and inspiring environment.

  • included BJP Events and Exhibition Openings Learn More

    Join us for exclusive previews of our exhibitions, where you'll have the chance to meet featured artists and connect with the photography community.

  • included All 1854 Awards Learn More

    Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.

  • included Portrait of Humanity Learn More

    An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.

  • included Portrait of Britain Learn More

    An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.

  • included Female in Focus Learn More

    An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.

  • included OpenWalls Learn More

    An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.

  • included BJP International Photography Award Learn More

    Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.

Choose Your Access Level

Choose Your Access Level

Digital + Print Subscription

SAVE 34%

€ 41

€27.25/ quarter Paid Annually
€41/ quarter Paid Quarterly

INCLUDES

  • includedBritish Journal of Photography Learn More

    Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!

  • includedCurrent Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedArchive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedCollectable Printed Editions Learn More

    Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.

  • included Networking and Events Learn More

    Invitations to the private views of our exhibitions and print issue launches, a chance to meet the winning artists and to network with fellow photography enthusiasts.

  • included Print Edition Launches Learn More

    Receive exclusive invitations to the private events of our print issue launches. Meet the featured artists and network with fellow photography enthusiasts in a creative and inspiring environment.

  • included BJP Events and Exhibition Openings Learn More

    Join us for exclusive previews of our exhibitions, where you'll have the chance to meet featured artists and connect with the photography community.

  • excluded All 1854 Awards Learn More

    Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.

  • excluded Portrait of Humanity Learn More

    An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.

  • excluded Portrait of Britain Learn More

    An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.

  • excluded Female in Focus Learn More

    An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.

  • excluded OpenWalls Learn More

    An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.

  • excluded BJP International Photography Award Learn More

    Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.

Digital Access

SAVE 33%

€ 33

€22.25/ quarter Paid Annually
€33/ quarter Paid Quarterly

INCLUDES

  • includedBritish Journal of Photography Learn More

    Digital access to 7+ years of back issues through the British Journal of Photography app, celebrating the best in contemporary photography since 1854!

  • includedCurrent Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedArchive Digital Articles – Unlimited Access
  • includedCollectable Printed Editions Learn More

    Designed to inspire, this is British Journal of Photography in its finest form. Carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly, limited print editions.

  • included Networking and Events Learn More

    Invitations to the private views of our exhibitions and print issue launches, a chance to meet the winning artists and to network with fellow photography enthusiasts.

  • included Print Edition Launches Learn More

    Receive exclusive invitations to the private events of our print issue launches. Meet the featured artists and network with fellow photography enthusiasts in a creative and inspiring environment.

  • included BJP Events and Exhibition Openings Learn More

    Join us for exclusive previews of our exhibitions, where you'll have the chance to meet featured artists and connect with the photography community.

  • included All 1854 Awards Learn More

    Digital Access and Full Access Members get free entry to all British Journal of Photography's career-enhancing awards.

  • included Portrait of Humanity Learn More

    An award that celebrates diversity, community and unity through photography. Judged by industry leaders, 200 images are shortlisted and featured in the Portrait of Humanity photo book published by Bluecoat Press, while 30 single images and three bodies of work are selected as winners and exhibited internationally.

  • included Portrait of Britain Learn More

    An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 200 shortlisted images are featured in the Portrait of Britain photo book published by Bluecoat Press and 100 winning images are exhibited on JCDecaux's digital screens across the UK, in the country’s largest outdoor photography exhibition.

  • included Female in Focus Learn More

    An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women and non-binary photographers. Winners' work is exhibited as part of a group show in internationally.

  • included OpenWalls Learn More

    An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited during Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.

  • included BJP International Photography Award Learn More

    Now over 15 years old, BJP International Photography Award discovers the best in contemporary talent around the world — and has launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names.

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1854 Access is a platform created to help aspiring and established photographers succeed. It is an affordable fixed-price package incorporating everything 1854 has to offer, including all the latest digital and archive content from British Journal of Photography and free entry to all of our career-changing awards. Full Access Membership also includes British Journal of Photography in print; 1,080 carefully curated, beautifully bound pages of the best in contemporary photography delivered to your door as four quarterly limited edition photobooks.

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1854 Access Members get free entry to all of 1854’s career-changing awards, and can submit up to ten images to each award, or a body of work in the case of a series category. 1854’s industry-leading awards offer the opportunity to be seen by the world’s most influential judges and industry decision-makers and be part of a global exhibition and media schedule seen by tens of millions of photography lovers. The 1854 Awards platform includes:

  • Female in Focus – An award that acknowledges and celebrates talented women-identifying and non-binary photographers. Winners exhibited as part of a group show in New York.
  • Portrait of Britain – An award that captures the many diverse faces of modern Britain. 100 winning images exhibited on digital screens across the UK in the country’s largest photography exhibition.
  • Decade of Change – An award dedicated to using the power of photography to raise awareness and inspire positive action on the climatic crisis.
  • International Photography Award – An award in search of the best in contemporary photography. Win your own career-making solo show at TJ Boulting gallery in London.
  • Open Walls Arles – An opportunity for emerging and established artists to have their work exhibited at Europe’s most influential photography festival. Group show for 50+ winners at Galerie Huit Arles, France alongside Les Rencontres d’Arles.
  • Portrait of HumanityTM – An award that commemorates our differences and the power of photography in breaking boundaries. 30 winning images and 3 bodies of work embark on a Global Tour, and 100 winning images exhibited digitally on Clear Channel screens internationally, seen by millions.

Please note that, for your entries to be eligible, 1854 Access Members entering awards as part of their membership will be required to maintain a paid membership throughout the period when the awards are judged, up-to-and-including the date the winners are announced.