press & sport pro days - london

Dates: Tuesday 3rd or Wednesday 4th November
Times: 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00
Address: Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9JU

Bookable Sessions

TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER


AM: 10:00 – 13:00 or PM: 14:00 – 17:00

The Tuesday afternoon session is now fully booked.


WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
AM: 10:00 – 13:00 or PM: 14:00 – 17:00


Join the Canon Pro Team at Bankside Hotel in London on Tuesday 3rd or Wednesday 4th November for an exclusive event dedicated to helping professional photographers learn more about the Canon system.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or looking to explore new tools and techniques, this is your chance to connect with Canon team and receive tailored support.

Event Highlights

●  Free sensor cleaning with Canon Service Technicians

●  1-2-1 sessions with our Canon experts

●  Learn more from professional photographer Tolga Akmen about FTP setup, autofocus, custom controls, and more

●  Live demos of autofocus, upscaling and pre-capture

●  Dedicated lighting demonstration for shooting in high-speed environments with Mark Robinson

●  Hands-on access to latest kit – including the EOS R1, R5 Mark II and RF lenses

●  Purchase advice and tailored support for your next steps

Meet the Pro – Mark Robinson

Based in the Northwest of England, Mark Robinson is a sports photographer with more than 30 years of experience, covering some of the world’s biggest sporting events, brands and athletes. His photography career began at a young age on Fleet Street, where he worked as a sports photographer for a national newspaper before developing his talents and moving into the commercial and PR side of elite-level sport.

Over the course of his career, Mark has built a highly respected reputation among brands, talent agencies and production companies for his ability to capture compelling imagery in a wide range of environments. From studio portraits and large-scale filming sets to ringside at world title fights and backstage with elite athletes around the world, Mark brings the same level of creativity, professionalism, and technical expertise to every assignment.

Meet the Pro – Tolga Akmen

Tolga Akmen is a London-based staff photojournalist with EPA Images, covering everything from breaking news and politics to major sporting and cultural events. Originally from Turkey, Tolga moved to the UK to study photojournalism and has since built an award-winning career working with outlets like AFP, The Sunday Times and Financial Times. His work has taken him to high- profile moments including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III and the Paris 2024 Olympics.

"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with colleagues and chatting with the support team at the recent Canon Pro Day in Glasgow. It's always a well-attended and anticipated day when Canon comes up to Scotland to show off the latest pro imaging gear and also give our own hard worked equipment some TLC. Jakki and her team recognise that not everyone's in the south and makes an effort to connect with the working pro photographers up here.

This year, Canon brought in some industry experts to share their workflow secrets and best practices. These sessions were super helpful, showing us how to streamline our own workflows from event capture to image delivery, as evidenced by the queue of photographers seeking tips from them. The complimentary parking and coffee are an added bonus.See you next time!“

- Willie Vass, Sports Photographer, Scottish Sun