Press Registration

Press Passes
If you are interested in attending Photo Video West on behalf of your media outlet, you must fill out a press credentials application.

Media Registration Rules & Regulations
Media wishing to attend Photo Video West must download and fill out the press credentials application below. Applications will be reviewed and acceptance email will be sent out at least two months prior to the event. Press admittance is complimentary and limited to one press representative and one photographer per media outlet. Guests of attending media will not be issued guest passes, however discounted tickets are available for guests once your press credentials have been approved. Submission of your press credentials application does not guarantee admission.

Freelance Media
If you are a freelance writer or photographer interested in attending as press, you must provide a letter from the media outlet you are representing on the company's letterhead with a signature from your assignment editor. Eligibility is considered on a case-by-case basis and you will be notified if your press credentials are approved.

New Media
Complimentary press admittance is available only to journalists working in conjunction with a commercial news or industry-related website. Websites must be established and updated on a regular basis with up-to-date and original news and content. Personal website writers with an established website may be considered on an individual basis. Websites that are less than a year old, website designers, editors, and creators are not eligible for complimentary press registration.

Bloggers
Bloggers will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but should at least fulfill the following requirements: must be a professional blogger, have an established audience, and receive at least 10,000 unique visits per month. Bloggers must be able to show verifiable proof of these statistics. Blogs must cover industry-related news and be updated at least 3 times a week with original content. Bloggers are required to fill out the "Blogger Questionnaire" at the bottom of the press credentials application.

The 2015 Press Credentials Application is coming soon.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica Gago at gago@fastforwardevents.com.

Press Releases

Over 5,000 Photography Enthusiasts To Gather in San Diego This Weekend For Educational Photo and Video Show
Read This Weekend | Download PDF

The Results Are In: World Cup of Photography Photo Contest Announces Results
Read World Cup of Photography Results | Download PDF

Top Celebrity Photographer Jim McHugh Joins Photo Video West
Read Jim McHugh Joins Photo Video West | Download PDF

Photo Video West Offers Free Admission to High School Students
Read Free Admission to High School Students | Download PDF

Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow of CineStories Join Video Theater Line-Up at Photo Video West
Read CineStories Joins Photo Video West | Download PDF

Capturing Amazing Images With Your Cellphone Is Subject of Seminar at Upcoming Photo Video West
Read Mobile Imaging | Download PDF

Portfolio Reviews Give Attendees Opportunity to Have Work Reviewed by Industry Pros
Read Portfolio Reviews | Download PDF

Award-winning Master Photographer Scott Robert Lim Joins Sony Electronics at Photo Video West April 27-28
Read Scott Robert Lim Joins Photo Video West | Download PDF

Hernan Rodriguez Joins Tamron USA at Photo Video West
Read Hernan Rodriguez Joins Photo Video West | Download PDF

Photo Video West Presents the Digital Artistry Workshop Series
Read Digital Artistry Workshop Series | Download PDF

Local San Diego Filmmakers Spotlight at Photo Video West
Read San Diego Filmmakers | Download PDF

Tickets Now On Sale for Photo Video West
Read Tickets on Sale | Download PDF

Photo Video West Launches World Cup of Photography Photo Contest Hosted by Werner Publishing
Read World Cup of Photography | Download PDF

Photo Video West Partners with Werner Publishing Corporation
Read Werner Publishing | Download PDF

Photo Video West Partners with the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA)
Read MOPA Partnership | Download PDF

Videos

Colin Smith, a Photo Video West Speaker and Exhibitor, toured the event floor over the weekend. In this behind the scenes video, he interviews vendors and speakers and shows you all the new gear and gadgets at the 2013 Photo Video West.

Colin Smith's PVW Tour