The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB)
The PAGB is the co-ordinating body for all the UK Federations with their affiliated clubs and we run our own Awards for Photographic Merit.
CPAGB (Credit) requires very good club photography.
DPAGB (Distinction) is judged at the level of Open & International exhibitions.
MPAGB (Master Award of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain) is awarded for an exceptional standard of photography which few (amateur or professional) can aspire to.
For further information see the PAGB Handbook or visit www.pagb-photography-uk.co.uk
Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique (FIAP)
FIAP is primarily a European has affiliated countries worldwide and makes its awards primarily on success in International exhibitions.
AFIAP (Artiste) requires the following:
10 different images - 10 different salons - 5 different countries - and a total of 30 acceptances
EFIAP (Excellence) which may only be claimed 1 year after gaining your AFIAP, requires:
50 different images - 30 different salons - 15 different countries - and a total of 150 acceptances
You may continue to EFIAP/Bronze, EFIAP/Silver, EFIAP/Gold and EFIAP/Platinum. These require even more acceptances/images & awards
In amateur photography MFIAP (Master) may be the most difficult award to achieve.
Only holders of EFIAP may apply by sending a complete CV and a panel of original concept work to be assessed
by existing MFIAP holders. Fewer than 100 MFIAP have ever been awarded and there is only a handful in the UK.
Further information from the FIAP Liaison Officer for the WPF – Jan Crawley (see the WPF web site)
The Royal Photographic Society (RPS)
The RPS is the oldest and most prestigious photographic body in the world. Its qualifications and awards are, uniquely,much prized and advertised by professional and amateur photographers alike.
LRPS (Licenceship) is awarded for a good level of basic skill and competence
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ARPS (Associate) is awarded for a high standard of technical competence and individual creative ability.
FRPS (Fellowship) is awarded for exceptional standards of excellence and distinguished ability.
Further information at www.rps.org
