About Us

The PRA encourages active picture researchers, picture editors and picture managers to join.  There are categories of membership depending on experience.

Services we offer

For members:

Information on where to find pictures, copyright advice, and other resources from the vast amount of knowledge our membership has built up over the years

PRA Forum – accessible for paid- up members only

Members Area – List your experience  & contact details

Job vacancies

Photography Focus: A showcase of a leading editorial photographer

Agency Focus: A showcase of new, unusual and specialized sources

News:  Industry; Copyright;  Film & Footage +  an on line news feed (accessible on line or via RSS feeds)

What’s On:  Events
 & Forthcoming Exhibitions

Social Networking (Twitter, Facebook & Forum)

Careers advice & information

Information Technology Advice

For non-members & employers :

Anyone wishing to employ an experienced freelance researcher can do so by emailing the assciation: chair@picture-research.org.uk; or searching our membership list for a member with the appropriate skills.  If you need to discuss your project in more detail, please telephone: 07714031074 – 07825788343. You can also  email via our contacts page – marking your subject:  Freelance Project.

This service and any specific advice required by the client, prior to engaging a PRA member, is offered confidentially and free of charge.

You can also enquire regarding an expert researcher/photobuyer for your project.
The PRA is happy to provide advice to other professional organisations and individuals, although services to our members have priority.

For more information on PrA view our info pack.