Arles 2024: The UPP House of Photographers

From July 1 to 5, to coincide with the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographies professional week, the Union des Photographes Professionnels will be relocating the Maison des Photographes to an exceptional venue: the Cour des Podestats, in the city's hyper-center, right next to Place de la République and the Hôtel de Ville.

Throughout the week, this space will be the stage for exchanges, information sharing and discussions with key representatives of the professional photography ecosystem.

Photo credit: Nedim Imre

The UPP's elected representatives and staff will be on hand every day to chat with photographers and answer their questions on social, tax and contractual law, or any other subject close to their hearts. On this occasion, professional photographers will be able to find out about the call for entries for the 2024 edition of the UPP PRIZE.

In alternation, public and private speakers will also be on hand to exchange views and ideas.In particular, you'll find representatives from:

-la Sécurité Sociale des Artistes Auteurs,
-l'Ircec
-l'URSSAF
-et de l'Afdas


To better understand the steps to take, to be better supported, and to find answers to your questions, you'll find information on site:

- Réseau Diagonal,
- Ministère de la Culture,
- CEPIC,

And from our partners:

- Pixtrakk,
- The Darkroom Rumour,
- l'imprimeur Escourbiac,
- Cap&Sens Assurances,
- Profession Photographe,
- Like la revue,
- Epic,
- Réponses Photos
- PICTO
- Nation Photo

Inauguration evening:

Matthieu Baudeau, President of the Union des Photographes Professionnels, the Board of Directors and employees, invite you to the inauguration of the Maison des Photographes on Tuesday, July 4 from 7:00 pm.

This official opening will be an opportunity to discuss the various projects proposed by the UPP during the professional week, as well as to meet representatives of the entire photography ecosystem and discover Patrick Wack's exhibition: "Azov Horizons".

We look forward to seeing you there!

Portfolio Readings:

Portfolio readings will be organized with a team of professional readers from various backgrounds on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.
The readings are free for UPP members.

Exhibition :

It's in this special venue that we'll also be delighted to present Patrick Wack's exhibition "Azov Horizons"
Patrick will also be hosting a presentation on his work on Tuesday July 2 from 5pm

Begun in 2019, "Azov Horizons" is a long-term photographic project exploring the territories around the Sea of Azov, a little-known but highly strategic northern extension of the Black Sea.

The vernissage will take place on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 from 6 pm at the Cour des Podestats d'Arles
Theexhibition is on view from July 02 to July 05 as part of the UPP's Arlesian week.

Photo credits: Patrick WACK

Conferences

Finally, UPP will be organizing a number of lectures on artificial intelligence, how to get the most out of your work, long-form photojournalism and image banks.

The lecture program:

Long-form photography
Tuesday, July 2 /5pm
Speaker : Patrick WACK

Patrick Wack will introduce us to the process of long-form photography, highlighting his "Azov Horizons" series. Begun in 2019, "Azov Horizons" is a long-term photographic project exploring the territories around the Sea of Azov, a little-known but highly strategic northern extension of the Black Sea. With annual chapters that allow the time of history to unfold in all its complexity, the "Azov Horizons" project takes the eye in search of both the roots and the visible traces of conflict.

How can you make your work visible as a photographer?
Wednesday, July 3 / 5pm
Speaker : Laure BOUVET

As an artist, you've created images that capture unique moments, reflect your artistic vision and tell powerful stories. It's essential to know how to showcase these creations to reach a wider audience and develop your career. During this conference, we'll explore different approaches to help you make your images visible. We'll share practical tips, stimulating ideas and effective strategies to bring your photographic work to life and help you position yourself successfully in the art industry.

What place for AI in the photographic profession?
Thursday, July 4 / 5 pm
Speakers: Alexandra BENSAMOUN and Yan PHILIPPE

During this conference, Alexandra Bensamoun, law professor and member of the interministerial mission on AI, and Yann Philippe, image and new technologies teacher at Gobelins, will present their vision of the impact of AI on intellectual property.

Image banks
Friday, July 5 / 5 pm
Speakers : Isabel Habert and Divergence Image

We look forward to seeing you again.

La Maison des Photographes, Cour des Podestats, 3 plan de la cour, Arles from July 1 to 5, 2024.

The UPP team