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British Journal of Photography
Cover of British Journal of Photography
Cover of issue 7917 (January–March 2024)
CategoriesPhotography
FrequencyMonthly
Publisher1854 Media
First issue1854
CountryUnited Kingdom
WebsiteBritish Journal of Photography
ISSN0007-1196

The British Journal of Photography (BJP) is a magazine about photography, published by 1854 Media. It includes in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews.[1]

History

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The magazine was established in Liverpool as the Liverpool Photographic Journal in 1854 with its first issue appearing on 14 January 1854, making it the United Kingdom's second oldest photographic title after the Photographic Journal.[2] It was printed monthly until 1857 when it became the Liverpool and Manchester Photographic Journal, published bi-weekly, then the Photographic Journal from 1859 to 1860, when it obtained its present name. The magazine moved to London in 1864, first to Covent Garden; then in 2007 to Soho; and in 2013 to Shoreditch; then in 2017 to East India Dock.[3] It was published weekly from 1864 to March 2010, then reverted to its original monthly period. It is now also available as an electronic magazine, online and in iPad and iPhone formats.[4][5]

In 2013, Incisive Media sold the British Journal of Photography to its publishing director, who formed Apptitude Media.[6] In 2017 Apptitude Media was rebranded as 1854 Media.[7]

In 2022 Marc Hartog left as owner, CEO and chairman of 1854 Media, and the magazine's Creative Director Mick Moore took over as CEO.[8]

Editors

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The following persons have been editor-in-chief of the magazine:

Liverpool Photographic Journal

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  • 1854–55: Charles Corey
  • 1855–56: Frank Howard
  • 1857–58: G. R. Berry

Liverpool & Manchester Photographic Journal

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  • January 1858 – May 1858: William Crookes
  • June 1857 – February 1858: T. A. Malone

Liverpool & Manchester Photographic Journal, Photographic Journal and British Journal of Photography

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British Journal of Photography

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  • July 1864 – December 1878: J. Traill Taylor and others
  • January 1879 – December 1885: W. B. Bolton
  • January 1886 – November 1895: James Traill Taylor
  • November 1895 – ?: Thomas Bedding
  • 1911: George E. Brown
  • 1937–67: Arthur James Dalladay
  • 1967–87: Geoffrey Crawley
  • 1987–92: Chris Dickie (Christopher Gordon Dickie, 26 September 1951 – 8 June 2011)[9]
  • 1993–99: Reuel Golden
  • 1999–2000: Chris Dickie[9]
  • 2000 – August 2003: John Tarrant[10]
  • August 2003 – September 2003: Chris Dickie[9]
  • October 2003 – August 2020: Simon Bainbridge[11]
  • December 2020 – present: Izabela Radwanska Zhang[12]

Awards organised by BJP

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Female in Focus

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Sources:[13][14]

2019 Winners:[15] Nancy Newberry, Sarah Pannell, Gwendolyn Keasberry, Charlotte Bergan, Sarah Blais, Fern Berresford

2020 Winners:[16] Dimpy Bhalotia, Kasia Trojak, Ana Nance, Carmen Daneshmandi, Yuet Yee Wong, Nicole Benewaah Gehle,

International Photography Award

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An annual award.[17]

Breakthrough

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An award for students and recent graduates.[18]

Portrait of Britain

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Main article: Portrait of Britain

Portrait of Britain is an annual British pay-to-enter portrait photography competition run by the British Journal of Photography.[19][20][21][22] Its subject is the diversity of British people. The 100 winning portraits are displayed on JCDecaux's digital screens across Britain throughout September. It launched in 2016.

References

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  1. ^ "About British Journal of Photography". 1854 Photography. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  2. ^ Gernsheim, H, Incunabula of British Photographic Literature, p. 131. The Photographic Journal appeared on 3 March 1853 and has been published continuously ever since.
  3. ^ "BJP moves to a creative new hub in London's East India Dock - 1854 Photography". www.1854.photography. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  4. ^ "British Journal of Photography is changing". 26 February 2010. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  5. ^ Pritchard, Michael (26 February 2010). "BJP ceases weekly publication". British photographic history. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Incisive Media sells British Journal of Photography to Apptitude Media", Incisive Media, 5 February 2013.
  7. ^ "Our Story" 1854 Media. Accessed 21 June 2017
  8. ^ "1854 Media & British Journal of Photography Announce New Ownership - 1854 Photography". www.1854.photography. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  9. ^ a b c Lee, David (25 July 2011). "Chris Dickie obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  10. ^ "Teaching role for Jon Tarrant". Press Gazette. 28 August 2003. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  11. ^ "Simon Bainbridge reflects on 2020 - 1854 Photography". www.1854.photography. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  12. ^ "Izabela Radwanska Zhang, Author at 1854 Photography". 1854 Photography. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
  13. ^ "Female in Focus: an award for women-identifying photographers". Vogue Italia (in Italian). 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  14. ^ Warger, Rebecca. "Female in Focus | Photography Awards | 1854 Media". 1854 Photography. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  15. ^ Winstone, Héloise. "Winners | Female in Focus Photography Awards | 1854 Media". 1854 Photography. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  16. ^ "'Fearlessness and freedom': winners from the Female in Focus awards – in pictures". The Guardian. 2020-10-29. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  17. ^ "About". British Journal of Photography. Apptitude Media. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  18. ^ "About Breakthrough". British Journal of Photography. Apptitude Media. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  19. ^ Kane, Ashleigh (2 September 2016). "New portraits that reflect the changing face of Britain". Dazed. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  20. ^ Tucker, Matthew (4 September 2016). "These Beautiful Pictures Aim To Paint A Portrait Of Britain". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  21. ^ Manning, Ashley (8 September 2016). "Portraits that reveal the changing face of Britain: Faces of an evolving nation". Huck. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  22. ^ "Portrait of Britain: The nation in front of the lens". MSN. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
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