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Salon de la Photo, the largest exhibition of pictures in France

Categories : Fairs and Trade Shows, published on : 10/19/16

From 10th to 14th November, Salon de la Photo will take place at Porte de Versailles. It’s a must for all fans and lovers of the eighth art. This unique event in France features meetings, shows and exhibitions of the work of leading photographers as well as all that’s new in the photography world. The Chess Hotel recommends this extraordinary exhibition; shop for the latest products or simply go along to see imaginative work by leading professional photographers.

The complete world of photography in one event

Salon de la Photo is the year’s biggest event for all photography enthusiasts, gifted amateurs, beginners and professional photographers. With over 100 exhibitors, you can explore all the latest products and services, from image capture and its processing and printing to how to share it. The show will bring together all the photography scene’s major brands, manufacturers and importers, schools and professional groups. It is also distinguished by its outstanding programme of new exhibitions and conferences. This is your chance to meet some of the world’s greatest photographers, take advantage of workshops and discussions, or browse the retail village and bookstore

The winners of Zoom 2016 unveiled

Zoom will reward two emerging talents for the fifth consecutive year with the Public Zoom and Zoom Press Photo awards. These prizes were created in 2010 to encourage and enhance photography as a profession and the first is awarded annually by the public via the show website. The other lucky winner will be decided at a special press photography event to be held in late September. Who will succeed the 2015 winners - Bruno Mercier chosen by the public for his Metamorphoses series and Balint Porneczi the recipient of the Press Photo (and creator of the show poster for Salon de la Photo 2016)? Find out at Porte de Versailles!