Epson UK Press Release

Following the highly successful sponsorship in 2004, Epson is proud to announce its continued support for the Association of Photographers (AOP) by sponsoring the 2005 AOP awards.

As a brand synonymous with top quality photographic production, Epson places high emphasis on the importance of maintaining excellent working relationships with the photographic industry. By continuing to work with the AOP in 2005, Epson will have the opportunity to join with the photographic stars of both the present and future, working together to ensure that the photographic image continues to be the most powerful form of communication available.

Raj Parmar, Business Manager, Large Format Printers, Epson (UK) Ltd comments, “Epson’s sponsorship of the AOP in 2004 gave both Epson and the AOP an invaluable insight into each others industries, and we hope to build on this success through continued sponsorship in 2005”.

The 2005 sponsorship will include support for the three annual AOP awards (the Photography Awards, the AOP Student Awards and the AOP Open), each of which attract thousands of entries every year.

Since its formation in 1968, the AOP has always fought to promote photography and protect the rights of photographers. Now 37 years on, the association has over 1,800 members consisting of photographers and photographic assistants at the forefront of their profession.