The London Camera Exchange (LCE) Show is back for a second year, and the 2026 speaker lineup is stacked with professional photographers and filmmakers ready and willing to help you take your craft to the next level.
Taking place at the Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset, on September 12, attendees will get to hear from award-winning astrophotographers, gain automotive career insights from a BBC Top Gear photographer, and discover how even a visual impairment shouldn’t stop you from taking photos.
Automotive photography makes up a big chunk of the speaker lineup, which is unsurprising, given that the event location is home to some iconic vehicles, including a 1970s gullwinged Bricklin SV-1 sports car.
Amy Shore, a Nikon ambassador who’s shot for major car manufacturers including BMW and Jaguar, will be sharing her practical techniques. And Rod Fountain pulls back the curtain on his automotive career, which includes more than two decades as a BBC Top Gear photographer.
After the August 12 total eclipse, I’m sure there are many new budding astrophotographers among us.
Josh Dury, aka “Starman”, will be sharing his insights on how to capture the night sky with your camera and how astrophotography helps shape our understanding of the universe. Still in his 20s, Dury’s work has already been recognized by many major outlets, including the BBC, as well as NASA and the ESA (European Space Agency).
Also speaking is Gary Williams, a renowned yet registered blind photographer, who delves into his unique photographic process. Also 90% color blind, Williams shoots most of his images in black-and-white, and is an expert in manually altering contrast, shadows and highlights.
Rounding things off is Gavin Hoey, a longtime professional photographer and major name in the photography education space, who’ll be giving a practical workshop. There’s also Tom Greetham, a Leica photographer sharing the history of the brand and how to capture great shots with the German-engineered cameras.
The one-day event is open from 09:30 to 16:30 and also features free photo walks as well as prize draws. Earlybird tickets cost £5, while on-the-door entry is £10. Head to the LCE Show website for tickets and more information.
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