The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire | Expo Hire

Equipment Hire for The Photography Show

The Photography Show at the NEC Birmingham is the UK's largest dedicated photography event, attracting camera manufacturers, lens specialists, software vendors, and accessory brands over its four-day run. Stands range from small boutique displays to large manufacturer set-pieces running live demonstrations, workshops, and product launches.

Why hire from Expo Hire

• The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
• Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
• Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
• Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
• No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
• Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
• The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
• The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not just during office hours.

Our EventPro® range is built for the hire trade rather than retail use. Every item maintains its appearance across the full run of the show. The NEC sits close to our primary Birmingham depot, giving us the infrastructure to fulfil same-day additions and meet tight loading bay windows during the Photography Show build-up.

Display Surfaces and Product Tables

Camera bodies, lenses, filters, and accessories need clean, well-presented surfaces. Our table hire range includes plain-topped options in multiple sizes. A fitted tablecloth in black or white keeps the display looking sharp and hides cables, spare stock, and charging equipment stored underneath. For locked overnight storage of high-value camera bodies, our showcase units offer glass-fronted display with secure locking.

Seating for Demos and Workshops

The Photography Show runs live shooting workshops and seated demonstrations throughout the day. Our chair hire range covers stacking conference chairs for workshop rows through to comfortable upholstered seating for VIP or media areas. Banqueting chairs stack compactly between sessions and set up quickly for the next group. For product consultation areas, a sofa and coffee table creates an informal zone suited to extended one-to-one discussions with serious buyers.

Poseur Tables and Aisle Engagement

Poseur tables placed near the stand frontage create a natural stopping point for delegates passing through the hall. Sales staff can stand behind them, making easy contact with the aisle traffic without blocking the entrance. Pair with bar stools when conversations develop into longer discussions about product specifications or pricing.

Staff Refreshments

Four days on the NEC show floor is demanding for any team. Our hot drinks equipment includes filter coffee machines and hot water boilers. For early-morning press days and end-of-day briefings, our glassware hire covers wine and champagne flutes from the same order. Our Send It Back Dirty policy applies to all crockery and glassware.

Delivery and Collection

Our transport team coordinates with the NEC loading bay schedule and delivers to your stand number during your allocated window. An SMS with an estimated arrival time and live tracking link goes out on the morning of delivery. Collection follows the same process after the final day. Delivery is calculated from £40 ex-VAT based on road distance from our Birmingham depot.

Booking

Expo Hire covers NEC Birmingham event hire and wider conference and exhibition hire across England and Wales.

All stock and pricing is live on our website 24 hours a day. No quote needed. Add items to your basket, confirm your Photography Show dates, and order online. No security deposit required. For orders over £1,000, a 25% advance secures your inventory. Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver.

Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver hire equipment to The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers furniture, catering equipment, linen, glassware and tableware to The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire. Enter your event date and postcode at checkout to confirm availability and delivery cost.

What equipment do you hire for events at The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Expo Hire supplies a full range of event equipment including banqueting chairs, trestle and round tables, linen, crockery, glassware, cutlery, bar equipment, catering warmers and outdoor furniture. All items are delivered and collected by Expo Hire — no self-collection.

Can I get a quote for an event at The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Yes. Build your order at expohire.com and enter your delivery date and the postcode for The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire. The checkout shows a complete price including carriage before you confirm. For large orders over £1,000 ex-VAT, call 0800 910 1100 for a formal written quotation.

Do you deliver to The Photography Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire on Sundays?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers and collects 7 days a week including Sundays and Bank Holidays — the only event hire company in the UK to offer this.

About the NEC

he National Exhibition Centre is located in Marston Green, Solihull close to both Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station. Opened in 1978, it has gone through various expansions and improvements to become the internationally renowned exhibition space it is today.

The NEC has a total of 20 interconnected halls offering a total of 190,000 square metres (2 million square feet) of floor space. There are 16,500 parking spaces spread out around the site, with a shuttle bus operating to and from all the car parks. Construction of the HS2 railway project will see a new railway station at Birmingham Interchange built close to the NEC and connected to the exhibition centre by a people mover.

Along with the Resorts World Arena, which is located on the NEC site, the National Exhibition Centre is operated by the NEC Group. The NEC Group also owns and operates Arena Birmingham and ICC Birmingham based in central Birmingham. Previously owned by Birmingham City Council, the NEC Group was sold to private investors in 2015 and is now owned by American investment company Blackstone.

At Expo Hire, we can appreciate the stress involved with setting up and breaking down a stand at an important exhibition and we want to do everything we can to help prevent it. We can deliver exhibition hire directly to your stand – simply confirm your event, hall and stand number when placing your order and we will do the rest.