Photographic Distinctions
There are a number of differnt distinctions that photographers can work towards, they are managed by the various accrediting organisations
British Photographic Exhibitions
The BPE exists to encourage photographers to enter exhibitions and to recognize successful entrants via the issue of the Crown Awards photographic distinctions. Exhibition members share ideas, promote each other's exhibitions and generally work together to promote competitive photography.
Currently there are 21 clubs hosting exhibitions throughout the year, see the website for details
- See more at: http://www.britishphotographicexhibitions.org.uk
Currently there are 21 clubs hosting exhibitions throughout the year, see the website for details
- See more at: http://www.britishphotographicexhibitions.org.uk
RPS Distinctions
he Royal Photographic Society (RPS) offers three levels of Distinctions which set recognised standards of achievement throughout the world. Both members and non-members can apply for Distinctions (non-members will need to join The Society if they gain a Distinction).
We recommend you apply for the LRPS first, unless you are an experienced photographer:
- See more at: http://www.rps.org/distinctions/about-distinctions#sthash.YxABpPyB.dpuf further details of the RPS destinations visit http://www.rps.org/distinctions
We recommend you apply for the LRPS first, unless you are an experienced photographer:
- LRPS (Licentiateship of The RPS) - images of a high standard of photographic execution - demanding but achievable for most dedicated photographers. Applicants must show variety in approach and techniques but not necessarily in subject matter.
- ARPS (Associateship) - images of exceptional standard and a written Statement of Intent (what you hoped to achieve with the work). This is a significant step up from the LRPS. At this stage a creative ability and a personal style (what makes your work unique to you), along with complete control of the technical aspects of photography must be evident. It is at this level that you can first choose to submit your work to a particular specialist category. It is possible to apply for an ARPS without having first achieved an LRPS, but we do not recommend this unless you have considerable experience in photography.
- FRPS (Fellowship) - our highest level of Distinction. Fellowship submissions are open to Associates of the Society and Fellows of the BIPP. Images must be of an outstanding photographic and creative standard and accompanied by a Statement of Intent. An obvious personal style is expected at this stage. You need to have achieved the ARPS before you can apply for the FRPS.
- See more at: http://www.rps.org/distinctions/about-distinctions#sthash.YxABpPyB.dpuf further details of the RPS destinations visit http://www.rps.org/distinctions
PAGB Awards
The Awards for Photographic Merit (APM) are open to all members of Clubs affiliated to the PAGB through their Federations and are at three levels,
The awards are held for life without any annual fee and holders are entitled to use the designated letters after their name.
QualificationAll applicants must qualify in accordance with their Federation's criteria as an active member of an affiliated club. This support must have been given for a minimum of 2 years for CPAGB, 3 years for DPAGB and 5 years for MPAGB from current active photographers. A retrospective period of 10 years may be considered.
- Credit (CPAGB) - Blue badge and certificate
- Distinction (DPAGB) - Red badge and certificate
- Master (MPAGB) - Gold badge and certificate
The awards are held for life without any annual fee and holders are entitled to use the designated letters after their name.
QualificationAll applicants must qualify in accordance with their Federation's criteria as an active member of an affiliated club. This support must have been given for a minimum of 2 years for CPAGB, 3 years for DPAGB and 5 years for MPAGB from current active photographers. A retrospective period of 10 years may be considered.
FIAP Distinctions
FIAP awards two forms of Distinction; those for outstanding service to photography, and those for photographic merit. These are awarded for life and no discrimination is made between the candidates, amateur or professional photographers alike. However FIAP is organised to support "club" photography and consequently only members of clubs affiliated through their local federation to PAGB may apply for FIAP Distinctions. No age limit is imposed.
Holders of a distinction are allowed to put them after their names. For either of the two different categories of distinctions (for service and for photographic merit), only the highest distinction shall be used. However an EFIAP (including EFIAP Levels) Award and MFIAP may be used together.
Distinctions for merit are as follows.
AFIAP (Artist FIAP)
Your first acceptance must be received at least 12 months before you can be awarded your AFIAP certificate. In this period you are required to gain:-
a)At least 40 Acceptances with at least 15 different photographs.
b) This success must have come from at least 15 different salons with FIAP Patronage, and those salons must be spread over at least8 different countries. A Circuit counts as a single salon.
c) At least 10% of the minimum number of the acceptances required(ie 4) must have been gained with PRINTS as opposed to PDI.
EFIAP (Excellence FIAP)
To apply for EFIAP you must be the holder of the AFIAP Distinction. You cannot receive your EFIAP award until at least 12 months after the date of your AFIAP certificate. You will be required to have gained
a)Atleast 250 Acceptances(including those gained at AFIAP)with a total of at least 50 different photographs.
b)This success must have come from at least 30 different salons with FIAP Patronage, and those salons must be spread over at least 20 different countries.
c)At least 10% of the minimum number of the acceptances required (ie 25) must have been gained with PRINTS as opposed to PDI.
EFIAP LEVELS
You must be the holder of the EFIAP or MFIAP award before you can apply for an EFIAP Level award and have held that for at least a year. There are four “Levels”, Bronze (EFIAP/b), Silver (EFIAP/s), Gold (EFIAP/g) and Platinum (EFIAP/p)
No acceptances or photographs used forAFIAP and EFIAP can count towards EFIAP Levels awards. The acceptances for EFIAP Levels must be from new works (photographs) and only acceptances and awards gained after the date of your EFIAP certificate will count.
The requirements are as follows:-
For the EFIAP/b 75 Acceptanceswith at least 25 different works
For the EFIAP/s 150 Acceptanceswith at least 50different works
For the EFIAP/g 300Acceptanceswith at least 100different works
For the EFIAP/p 600 Acceptanceswith at least 200different works
Awards must be obtained for each level those requirements are as follows:-
EFIAP Bronze 3 photographs each awarded in different countries
EFIAP Silver 4photographs each awarded in different countries
EFIAP Gold 5photographs each awarded in different countries
EFIAP Platinum 6photographs each awarded in different countries
For more information from PAGB click here
For the list of Salons under FIAP patronage click here
Holders of a distinction are allowed to put them after their names. For either of the two different categories of distinctions (for service and for photographic merit), only the highest distinction shall be used. However an EFIAP (including EFIAP Levels) Award and MFIAP may be used together.
Distinctions for merit are as follows.
AFIAP (Artist FIAP)
Your first acceptance must be received at least 12 months before you can be awarded your AFIAP certificate. In this period you are required to gain:-
a)At least 40 Acceptances with at least 15 different photographs.
b) This success must have come from at least 15 different salons with FIAP Patronage, and those salons must be spread over at least8 different countries. A Circuit counts as a single salon.
c) At least 10% of the minimum number of the acceptances required(ie 4) must have been gained with PRINTS as opposed to PDI.
EFIAP (Excellence FIAP)
To apply for EFIAP you must be the holder of the AFIAP Distinction. You cannot receive your EFIAP award until at least 12 months after the date of your AFIAP certificate. You will be required to have gained
a)Atleast 250 Acceptances(including those gained at AFIAP)with a total of at least 50 different photographs.
b)This success must have come from at least 30 different salons with FIAP Patronage, and those salons must be spread over at least 20 different countries.
c)At least 10% of the minimum number of the acceptances required (ie 25) must have been gained with PRINTS as opposed to PDI.
EFIAP LEVELS
You must be the holder of the EFIAP or MFIAP award before you can apply for an EFIAP Level award and have held that for at least a year. There are four “Levels”, Bronze (EFIAP/b), Silver (EFIAP/s), Gold (EFIAP/g) and Platinum (EFIAP/p)
No acceptances or photographs used forAFIAP and EFIAP can count towards EFIAP Levels awards. The acceptances for EFIAP Levels must be from new works (photographs) and only acceptances and awards gained after the date of your EFIAP certificate will count.
The requirements are as follows:-
For the EFIAP/b 75 Acceptanceswith at least 25 different works
For the EFIAP/s 150 Acceptanceswith at least 50different works
For the EFIAP/g 300Acceptanceswith at least 100different works
For the EFIAP/p 600 Acceptanceswith at least 200different works
Awards must be obtained for each level those requirements are as follows:-
EFIAP Bronze 3 photographs each awarded in different countries
EFIAP Silver 4photographs each awarded in different countries
EFIAP Gold 5photographs each awarded in different countries
EFIAP Platinum 6photographs each awarded in different countries
For more information from PAGB click here
For the list of Salons under FIAP patronage click here