Photography: Inès Ziouane | Winner of Festivals Award

Our self-led learning platform for music photographers is designed to empower emerging talent through expert insights, real world creative development & inspiring content. Hone & develop your skills in a supportive environment, learning at your own pace.

Celebrating & spotlighting the nominees and winners of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards is at the core of what we do. We’re curious about discovering new spaces & platforms to showcase the immense talent within the music photography community.

Exhibitions not only highlight this incredible work, they also give visitors the chance to see music photography up close and personal, reinforcing our commitment to gain widespread recognition of the art of music photography and the photographers behind the lens.

Exhibitions have taken place in London, Birmingham & New York. Our aim is to expand into more locations and communities as we continue to grow.

You spoke; we listened. One of the areas we are often asked about is the opportunity to meet other photographers. MPA Lates was designed to fulfil that need.

MPA Lates is our series of networking events which we created to give photographers the opportunity to grow their knowledge and meet fellow photographers, share experiences, building connections and friendships beyond the boundaries of the frame.

Our Lates combine panel talks and Q&As together with portfolio reviews with established photographers. Past events have featured renowned music photographers including Jill Furmanovsky, Charlotte Patmore, Katy Cummings, Ashley Verse, Tom Pallant, Jennifer McCord, Joe Puxley & more.

Whether you're a pro or starting your journey in music photography, don’t miss your chance to be in the mix. Sign up to our newsletter for details. We can’t wait to meet you.

We create a year-round programme of talks designed to inspire. Our latest talk Stories Behind The Shot, at the Leica Gallery in New York...

... was an unmissable evening with legendary music photographer and film director Danny Clinch, alongside Rolling Stone Deputy Photo Editor Sacha Lecca. Danny took us behind the scenes of some of his most iconic images, sharing the stories behind photographs that have shaped the world of music.

To ensure the wider community can enjoy our talks they are available online after the event.

We have been collaborating with our friends from The UK Black Female Photographers Group community (UKBFTOG) to support and celebrate the incredible talent within their community.

The award-winning network celebrates, supports, and promotes the work of Black women photographers across the UK. The group provides a platform for visibility, community, and creative development, empowering members through networking, showcasing opportunities, and industry collaborations.

We hosted a joint MPA Lates event at Abbey Road, inviting members to be part of MPA experiences, while founder Jemella Ukaegbu will be hosting a talk at this year’s SXSW London with Rankin & Gered Mankowitz.

Our first Abbey Road Music Photography Awards podcast launched in early 2025. Presented by acclaimed music photographers Charlotte Patmore & Katy Cummings, it was created to further our commitment towards the artistic and photographic community.

The podcast celebrates and showcases the craft and imagination in music photography. Listeners are invited to step beyond the image and explore the process behind music iconography, shining a light on the creative techniques, stories and the photographers behind the lens. Check out the podcast series now.