A free-to-enter photographic trade show that includes several free masterclasses takes place at the Royal Court Hotel and Convention Centre in Coventry from 13-15 January.

The annual convention is organised by the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers and the British Professional Photographers Association, and is open to members and non-members alike.

Among the host of big names to be represented are Adobe, Canon, Epson, Hasselblad, Kodak, Nikon and Sigma.

Free masterclass seminars will take place on the Friday evening from 4pm, and on the Saturday and Sunday morning from 7am-10am (subject to availability).

Other masterclasses and seminars attract an entry fee.

The Royal Court Hotel is on Tamworth Road, Keresley, Coventry, CV7 8JG.

For full details call 01745 356935 or visit www.swpp.co.uk.