MPB, the world’s largest online platform for used photography and videography kit, has signed to be the exclusive sponsor of the ‘Plants & Planet’ category of the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY). The category will now be known as ‘MPB Plants & Planet’.
Founded by Matt Barker in 2011, MPB is committed to making photography and videography kit more accessible and affordable, helping to visualise a more sustainable future. MPB extends the life and creative potential of 300,000 items of photo and video kit for visual storytellers around the world every year.
IGPOTY, now in its 16th year, is one of the world’s most respected photography competitions; and is a leader in depicting natural plant life via photography. MPB’s partnership will see the platform supplying a £1,000 prize voucher—to spend on used photo and video kit from MPB—to the winner of the ‘MPB Plants & Planet’ category. MPB will also provide camera kit for a photography workshop.
Started in 2007, IGPOTY grew in its acclaim and under the management of Tyrone McGlinchey, blossomed to become one of the world’s premier photography competitions and exhibitions specialising in garden and plant photography. IGPOTY runs all competitions via its specialised website platform: www.igpoty.com
The main competition normally runs from February to 31st October each year and has an overall first place prize of £5,000 (best single image) plus £1,500 for the Portfolios winner. There are nine main thematic categories, and a variety of annual special awards including the European Garden Photography Award and numerous localised photo competitions such as ‘Beautiful Blenheim’ (in partnership with the UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Tyrone McGlinchey, MD and Head Judge of IGPOTY, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome MPB as a key partner for our 2022 competition. Their online platform helps make photography equipment more affordable and accessible to more people and helps to recirculate existing supplies and we look forward to helping MPB gain exposure from IGPOTY’s audiences.”
Matt Barker, CEO and founder of MPB added,
“We are thrilled to sponsor the Plants & Planet category at this year’s IGPOTY. At MPB we strive to get more kit in more hands, in a way that helps people and the planet. This partnership gives us the perfect opportunity to do just that. We can’t wait to see the entries.”
For more information, please contact Dee Noble dee@regandco.com
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About IGPOTY
IGPOTY continues to be one of the world’s most respected photography competitions and touring exhibitions; especially in the garden and plant photography genres. With a growing number of localised special awards and partnerships with UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Blenheim Palace – the IGPOTY tour is both botanical and prestigious.
IGPOTY is inclusive and accepts entries from any adult from anywhere in the world.
The main IGPOTY competition normally opens in February and closes on 31st October each year, then the winners of the main competition are announced in the following February.
About MPB
MPB is the world’s largest platform to buy, sell and trade used photography and videography kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro. The platform is loved and trusted by more than 250,000 visual storytellers around the world.
MPB is committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future. The platform recirculates more than 300,000 items of used kit every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video kit for visual storytellers around the world.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing on quality or reliability.
About Reg&Co
Reg& Co is a sponsorship and Fundraising Consultancy using brand partnerships to drive commercial value for organisations.
For more information, please contact:
Karen Morris
Reg & Co
E: karen@regandco.com
T: +44 7771 900465
