DE Photo (www.dephoto.co.uk), the Surrey-based digital sports and event photography specialist, is experiencing rapid growth of its business. Following the launch of its successful franchise operations in the Midlands and North, the company has opened a further 17 new branches nationwide, in a move that vastly increases its UK coverage and photo sales.

The new DE Photo branches will be located in Middlesex, Berkshire, Greater London, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Yorkshire,Surrey, Essex, Lancashire, Avon, and Kent and are part of DE Photo's established franchise scheme.

DE Photo has already received over 400 event bookings in 2006, and demand for its on-site photo sales service is increasing. Events covered by DE Photo's photographers include junior football, rugby, athletics, motor sport, golf, gymnastics, netball, horse and dog shows, martial arts, as well as Corporate and special events such as award ceremonies and charity balls.

Event organisers can use DE Photo's service to raise additional revenue by offering photo sales to their attendees, who can view and buy images on the spot at DE Photo's mobile unit. Photos can be printed on-site in less than a minute or ordered from http://www.dephoto.co.uk after the event and despatched by next day recorded delivery. At each event, the photographers take between 500 and 2,000 photos, giving customers a wide selection of shots. DE Photo has more than 400,000 photos in its online database, where they are stored for posterity.

Mike Moore, managing director of DE Photo, comments: "During 2005, we significantly increased our capacity and added franchisees to our team who have proved a great asset. And now the opening of 17 new regional branches puts our professional and affordable photography service in reach of an even wider target audience. It seems that event organisers can't get enough of us - so we must be doing something right!" “006 is looking even better for the company which will open it’s first branch in Australia later this year.

Information about DE Photo's franchise scheme is available at www.dephoto.co.uk/franchise.html.

Notes for editors
DE Photo launched in 2002 and is based in Caterham, Surrey. It provides on-site photography and printing at a wide range of sporting events, including football, rugby, equestrian, gymnastic, martial arts, sailing, motor sport, golf and athletics fixtures.

Since launching as a franchise operation in June 2004, demand for DE Photo's services has been high. The company now has 20 operations throughout the UK, giving nationwide coverage of sports and events, while its on-site facilities prove increasingly popular.