The Photography & Video Show 2026

14th – 17th March 2026 NEC, Birmingham

Nikon is pleased to be returning to The Photography and Video Show for another year, to showcase our renowned product line-up and host a series of inspirational talks covering all things photography and videography. 
This year, visitors can look forward to an engaging program that showcases Nikon’s unmatched expertise, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the full Z series range, from the flagship Z9 to Nikon’s latest full-frame mirrorless camera, the Z5II. We will also debut our newest video-first innovations, including Nikon’s first cinematic camera, the ZR, the Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II and newly announced Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S II.
The Nikon School Stage will feature an impressive lineup of Nikon Ambassadors who will each deliver talks, sharing their unique careers and expertise. Among them are Landscape photographer Nigel Danson, Music photographer Scarlet Page and Automotive photographer Amy Shore. Joining them on stage will be numerous Nikon Creators, including Street photographer Lucy Hamdizadeh, Wedding photographer Gurvir Johal and Wildlife photographer Rachel Bigsby, who will each share inspiring stories from their creative journeys and recent projects.
Nikon School trainers Neil Freeman and Ricci Chera will also take to the stage throughout the show, delivering a series of informative talks on various photography topics designed to educate and inspire photographers of all skill levels. Don’t miss award winning ten-year-old wildlife photographer Jamie ‘Eagle Eyed Girl’ Smart, with her dad, James Smart, in conversation with Ricci on Saturday 14th.

Nikon School Stage Schedule

Start Finish Speaker Topic 
       
11:00 11:45 Neil Freeman  Mastering Mirrorless Technology: Landscapes
      Join Neil Freeman as he guides you through the techniques and settings that will elevate your landscape photography. He’ll share practical tips on mastering your mirrorless camera, choosing the right lenses, and fine-tuning settings and focus for pin-sharp, dynamic scenes. Discover how to harness your latest Nikon technology to capture landscapes with greater depth, detail, and impact.
       
11:50 12:00 Tom & Michelle -  Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: Capturing Nature’s Laughter
      Join us as we celebrate our on-going partnership. Discover how this unique collaboration uses humor to raise awareness for wildlife conservation and connect with audiences worldwide.
       
12:15 13:00 Jamie and James Smart  In Conversation with Jamie and James Smart 
      Join Jamie and James Smart in conversation with Ricci Chera as they celebrate their passion for birds and photography. Discover Jamie’s journey and how her natural hand-eye coordination and love for nature have resulted in exceptional work for someone so young.
       
13:30 14:15 Gurvir Johal Creating Impactful Wedding Images: Vision, Technique, and Storytelling
      Join Gurvir as he takes you behind the scenes of his wedding imagery, sharing the thought processes, techniques, and creative choices that shape his work. Learn how to approach weddings with intention and storytelling in mind and leave inspired to create images that truly connect.
       
14:30 15:15 Lucy Hamidzadeh Behind the Lens - Stories of the Street
      Step into Lucy’s world as she reveals the stories behind some of her most powerful and meaningful street photographs from recent years. She’ll take you on a journey as she shares the stories, encounters, and moments that shaped them, along with the creative mindset that helps her find connection, emotion, and humanity in everyday streets around the world. Lucy will also offer practical insights into reading a scene, anticipating moments, working with light, and staying present as you shoot. Leave inspired to approach street photography with intention and storytelling at its core!
       
15:30 16:15 Ricci Chera  Nikon Z8 & ZR:  The Best Settings for Nature Photography & Video 
      Join Ricci Chera as he explores the capabilities of the Nikon Z8 and the ZR for capturing landscapes and wildlife. Discover practical tips, techniques, and workflows for getting the most from the Z8 and ZR - whether you’re shooting stills, video or both.

 

This year, the Nikon stand will be equipped with a dedicated Z Cinema room, where visitors can test out the image quality of the ZR in real-life use. Experience the flexibility of REDCODE RAW (R3D) with daily live video editing sessions with Nikon’s video expert Bruno Murari – bring your own CFExpress cards, or test out using Bruno’s R3D files.

Each day, live editing sessions will run at the following times:

  • 11:45 – 12:15
  • 13:00 – 13:30
  • 14:15 – 14:45

Nikon invites you to join their guided long-lens photo walks, where you’ll have the chance to explore a variety of super telephoto lenses and take your photography skills to the next level. This is your chance to test out that long lens you’ve been eyeing and see its exceptional performance firsthand Renowned for their speed, durability, and reliability, these lenses are perfect for capturing breathtaking shots.

Each day long-lens walks will run at the following times:

  • 12:00 – 12:30
  • 13:00 – 13:30
  • 14:00 – 14:30*

*This session will not run on Tuesday