This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,034, Jan. 13, 2026. Today's theme is, "Get Your Photo Trade Show on in 2026." I'm Derrick Story.
I was going to start this episode by reporting on the photo news from CES 2026, only to discover there was none. Wow. Fortunately there are some excellent events coming up that will scratch our trade show itch. And I'm going to cover the best ones on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.
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Get Your Photo Trade Show on in 2026
Here are my calendar-worthy events on tap for 2026. Most of then are in the first part of the year, so if you're interested, I would start planning now.
Imaging USA 2026: Premier industry trade show (Nashville, TN, Jan 11-13). The final day is today (Tuesday, Jan. 13), so if you're in the area you can still catch talks and Expo Hall.
CP+ (Camera & Photo Imaging Show): "CP+ 2026," the world premiere show for cameras and photo imaging, will be held at PACIFICO Yokohama from Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1, 2026. It features a wide range of exciting programs including new product showcases from leading brands, talk sessions, photo exhibitions, workshops, and ZINE markets.
WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International): WPPI 2026 is scheduled for March 1-5, 2026, at The Rio in Las Vegas, featuring keynote speaker Annie Leibovitz and the annual trade show with hands-on gear and industry insights. The event includes conference sessions, the Icon Awards, and the main expo floor, with specific times for registration, the show, and award ceremonies running throughout those dates.
The Photography & Video Show: UK event covering gear, business, fine art, 14-17 March 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. The Photography & Video Show is the event for anyone passionate about photography, video or content creation. Thousands of visual storytellers visit over four days to try and buy the latest camera kit and accessories, get tips and inspiration from big names, connect with each other - and enjoy a great day out!
BILD Expo: Javits Center, NYC. No announcement yet for 2026, but was in June 2025.
Paris Photo: Paris Photo is the world's largest art fair dedicated to photography and image-based art. It has served as a leading platform for over 25 years for the exploration of the medium. (Nov 12-15).
This Week in the News
Fujifilm's latest Instax instant camera has a new trick: movies as featured on DPReview.com
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Is Not Discontinued in the US as featured on PetaPixel.com
Will We Finally See Canon's Retro Camera This Year? as featured on FStoppers.com
Virtual Camera Club News
Workshops!
The 2026 TDS Photography Workshop Season. We are featuring webinars, online workshops, and in-person events focused on creating impactful images in the company of those who love photography as much as you. Our workshops are like no others, and we think you will throughly enjoy the camaraderie and the tips and techniques.
This week I want to feature the Mobile Photography with the iPhone, iPad, and Mirrorless Camera. The iPhone, combined with a compact camera, is a powerful tandem for on-the-go photography. In this online workshop, we will explore how to pull together these devices to build a robust and enjoyable workflow. We start on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.
Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me.
Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.
If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.
The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.
Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.
The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.
Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.
Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.
See you next week!
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