The British Photograpers Alliance
Develop your skills, knowledge & passion!
Develop is the BPA resource area for photographers who want clear direction, stronger skills, and honest feedback. You will get regular new training, practical guidance you can use straight away, and monthly live shoots where you can watch the process, ask questions, and learn in real time.
What makes Develop different is the community behind it. As members progress, more photographers are invited to contribute, so the area keeps growing with fresh lessons and real world workflows. To protect the standard of teaching, all content providers are Associate level and above.
Take a look at our resource area
CONTENT Previews
Our resource area covers a wide range of genres and techniques. From studio portraits to location shoots, lighting and strobes, equine and canine work, landscape, fine art, and more, you get practical training you can apply straight away, with new content added weekly.
Workflow Showcase
Portrait Intensive highlights give you a clear look at our workflow, from studio setup and lighting to post production, with practical techniques you can use to create stronger, more professional portraits.
Reviews
Dave Bennion
I consider myself to be a reasonably proficient photographer, but with still plenty to learn, especially when it comes to lighting, studio work & post processing. i joined the Develop area early 2025 after being impressed by the tutorials in their library and I can honestly say it has been an excellent decision.
The variety and the quality of the tutorials are outstanding and I really appreciate the way the team share their knowledge so openly. One particular valuable aspect is the detailed constructive feedback on the monthly competition entries.
The insights and advice have been incredibly helpful in pushing my skills forward. I would highly recommend Studio Masters and the Develop area for anyone looking too develop their photography and take their work to the next level.
Neil Pitchford
I watched the October IoM assessments on the Develop module yesterday and I have to say, after personally being involved in other photographic societies for around a decade, it is extraordinary value you get with your membership with this platform.
Personalised detailed feedback that not only explains why your image got the score it did but also practical advice on how to go about improving your work that is specific to your photography based on the images you provide.
I've never seen anything so specific anywhere else in the world of photography that didn't involve a more considerable outlay of money to access such knowledge and all included in your membership fees for no extra cost. One of the, many, reasons I am happy to be involved here.
Lisa Ruscoe
Photography has always been part of my life, but after a confidence knock when I asked a well known society for lighting help, my little home studio sat unused for years.
After joining Develop in summer 2025, I emailed Salli and Mike about how deflated I felt. Salli rang me and she and Mike came to my home studio to show me what was possible in the space.
We had two brilliant days testing lighting options and creating images I am truly proud of. The sessions were recorded and will be added to Develop soon, which will be a huge help for others, and for me when I need a refresher.
My confidence is back and im eager to get going with projects.
Eddie Cambell
At the last shoot I attended at Salli's Home Studio Cambridgeshire we both spoke about editing images, post processing. I took salli's advice to try the Develop area on a non contract basis, monthly. Finding the Post Processing photohop fundamental sessions easy too follow, replicate and with practice gave me some amazing results.
Watching the ediitng process, lighting set up's, tip's on image selection I have found that there is so much to learn that will improve every aspect of my photography.
I changed to an annual subscription to learn at ease and also for the value of money from monthly to annual. Amazing Material covering all aspects of photography (Camera, Assessing, Lighting, Post Porcessing, Final Image) delivered in clear easy steps. Thank You!
Graham Clegg
I joined Develop as soon as it launched and it has become a brilliant learning hub within the British Photographers Alliance. The content is updated regularly, supports all levels, and the community is welcoming and encouraging.
With training, Zoom sessions, and workshops delivered by Studio Masters and other BPA educators, there is always something new to learn and a clear pathway to progress.
Hone Your craft
With weekly content updates and monthly themed shoots
Fine art
Fine Art is where craft and creativity meet. Learn concept, lighting, colour, texture, and mood, then bring it all together in camera or in post production, to create intentional, exhibition ready images with real impact.
Aviation
Go on location with aviation photographer as we film real shooting process. Learn how the photographer plans, chooses positions, times the action, sets up his camera, and captures consistently strong aviation images.
animals
We provide expert guidance on how to create the perfect setup that enhances the natural beauty of the animal and how to handle challenging situations to achieve the desired look.
Landscape
Landscape content that helps you work with natural light, stronger composition, and the technical essentials, from golden hour and blue hour to filters, long exposures, and post production.
Weddings
From planning and light to posing, timing, and storytelling, with practical guidance you can apply straight away to create stronger, more consistent wedding images.
Studio
Learn studio lighting and set building, plus how to direct and connect with your subjects, so you can shape the light and get the result you want.
Posing
A growing set of posing guides for families, couples, individuals, and headshots, with clear direction on how to create flattering posture from head to toe.
Environmental
Learn how to use your environment, choose a complementary background, and add light when needed to elevate the final image.
Lighting
A comprehensive guide providing you with the knowledge and skills to take control of lighting, modifiers and accessories, including gobos, gels, flags, reflectors, and scrims.
Post
Editing techniques, from traditional editing to fine art composites, and making use of AI. We provide guidance on how to use these techniques to enhance your images and create stunning and captivating artwork.
Make-up
Our expert MUA demonstrates simple, camera ready makeup you can build from a bridal base into character looks, covering hygiene, brushes, foundation, contouring, and the key details that make it photograph well.
Printing
Our pro lab is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality printing and finishing services. An introduction to our lab and expert guidance on how to achieve the best results for your images.
Annual Membership
Join a supportive community for like-minded creatives.
Included
Weekly content
Two uploads a week
Monthly Live / meeting
Monthly live content broadcasted into FB community, extra zoom meeting with the team through the event 'Chatterbox'
Exclusive discounts
On events and shop products
Participate in live events
Join us for live events where you can pick our brains on a shoot or questions on just about anything.
Free monthly competition
Judges choice award sponsored by One Vision Imagery.
Quarterly Print Competition
The Gold Awards is our quarterly print competition, inspired by the heritage of the original Kodak Gold Awards and created to celebrate outstanding printed photography within the British Photographers Alliance.
Free Annual Magazine
A look back at the past year inside the British Photographers Alliance, celebrating our community, member achievements, and contributions from our educators and guests.
Qualifications
To meet todays photographer, three criteria’s including in camera artistry, composite and creative AI Elements to compliment the principle image.
Membership
£12.99 - £119.88per year
FAQ
British Photographers Alliance membership is designed to support your progression across the year.
You will get recorded weekly topics and monthly themed shoots, plus monthly assessments from our top judges through Image of the Month. This helps you build a stronger body of work, improve across all areas of photography, and work towards qualifications if that is the route you choose. You will get clear direction and feedback to help you progress with confidence.
Membership is shaped by you too. Members can email learning requests, which are recorded and added into Develop, the BPA resource area.
Across the year, members can also take part in the Gold Awards, our quarterly print competition, training days, and portfolio days, plus receive discounts on shop products and selected events. We also host a monthly member Zoom chat, with joining details sent via the newsletter, a great way to join in the community.
Develop is the BPA resource area, designed to keep you learning consistently and progressing with purpose.
We add two new uploads each week, with each recording a minimum of 15 minutes. You will also receive one monthly feature episode focused on a specific topic. Part of this feature may be broadcast live, but members can watch the full episode on demand inside Develop.
All resources are created by photographers who are Associate level and above. They share their knowledge across specific subjects and genres, so you can learn from experienced educators in a way that feels similar to attending a workshop, except you can watch at home, in your own time, and revisit the training whenever you need.
Your membership gives you access to the full content library.
Develop is accessed through the Studio Masters website. Once you are logged in, use the top menu links and click Develop. The full content area will then open, and you can stream the videos directly on the site.Please note that video content is streamed and cannot be downloaded at this time. Some other resources, such as lighting guides and selected shop products, may be available to download in the freebie area of the shop.
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When you sign up for British Photographers Alliance membership, you are entering into an annual membership agreement. You can choose to pay £12.99 per month for 12 months, or make one upfront payment for the year. Your membership will renew automatically each year unless you cancel.
You can manage your subscription in your account. If you cancel, your membership will run until the end of your current 12 month term and will not renew. If you do nothing, it will continue and you will be billed again for the next year using the same option you originally selected, either £12.99 per month or £119.98 for the year.
If your membership is cancelled and therefor expires, you will no longer have access to past or future content. If you sign up again in the future, your access to episodes will be restored.
If you have any questions about billing, please get in touch contact us.
Cancellation Policy:
Because you are signing up for British Photographers Alliance membership for a full year, we do not offer refunds, either for the annual upfront payment option or for monthly payments.
The only exception is an automatic renewal into a new membership year. If your membership renews and you do not wish to continue for the following year, contact us within 7 days of the renewal date. We may, at our discretion, issue a refund for that renewal and cancel the membership.
Refund Policy:
We do not offer refunds for your annual membership if you are unable to log in, play content, unless we can verify the issue is caused by an error on our platform. If you experience any access problems, please contact us straight away and we will do our utmost to help you get logged in and enjoying the full benefits of your membership.
Events refund policy:
Due to the nature of these events and production costs a refund in most cases may not be available and may be applicable to a cancellation fee or only be available to transfer to someone else.
Please contact us regarding questions about a refund at [email protected].
Should you wish to transfer your chosen event booking to an alternative date, please not that an admin fee of £25 will be applicable.
Qualifications are retained once achieved regardless of your membership with the British Photographers Alliance.
In keeping with other associations/ societies we recognise a ‘Licentiate’ level. Upgrades with all levels can be applied by the judging panel where they consider applicable. Please see a full guide to qualifications on our ‘accreditation of excellence’ page within the site.
If you have any queries, ask us!!