Welcome to BIPP North East

Welcome to the website of the British Institute of Professional Photography, North East Region. The North East Region is run by a committee of photographers all of whom are passionate about photography. This website contains information, members' galleries, links to members websites and also information and contact details of your BIPP North East committee members.

BIPP Membership

Membership of the British Institute of Professional Photography is open to full or part time professional photographers from all disciplines. Becoming a qualified professional photographer not only gives your clients reassurance of your professional status, but also helps you take your photography skills to new levels. Joining the BIPP also puts you in touch with other professional photographers so you can share tips, help and advice.

Recent News

Hallgarth Evening

A very informative meeting

Minutes of last committee meeting

Meeting held at The Green, Wardley. June 22nd.

Regional Image Competition...30th September 2010

This years Regional image competition will be held on 30th September 2010. The venue and judges are to be confirmed. Images MUST arrive WITH payment to Bob Usher no later than Friday 17 September. Images can be either e mailed or on a cd/dvd. Images ...

Ideas Exchange evening / Hallgarth Manor Hotel 28th July

We will be holding an Ideas Exchange evening at Hallgarth Manor Hotel in Pittington From 6.30 0n. Bring along your images on a USB stick. There will be a projector set up for an open discussion on images supplied on the evening. If you intend to go f...

THe North east committee

The North East area committee From right to left  .....Bob Usher / Secretary.. Kevin Weatherly / Chairman..  Russell Baston / Committee member..Michael Barlow / committee member..... Jack Chen / committee member.

Russell Bastons Award

Russell recently handed over chairmanship of the NE area to Kevin Weatherly.  At a recent committee meeting Russell was given an award for his work and commitment to the BIPP over the last 43 years. Many thanks Russell. 

New Website

New BIPP North East website launched.




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