The Royal Photographic Society Distinctions are recognised as the most prestigious in the photographic world and the Fellowship is the highest level of The Society’s distinctions. Images must be of an outstanding photographic and creative standard and an obvious personal style is expected. In addition to the images, a hanging plan and a Statement of […]
Having gained my AFIAP in May 2011, I decided to carry on and go for my EFIAP. When I started, the requirements were less onerous than they are today but I gained my EFIAP on 3rd June 2013 with the current requirements rather than those in place at the time. These are: Hold an AFIAP at least 250 […]
Having been awarded my RPS Licentiateship for a panel consisting entirely of images of people and my RPS Associateship for a panel deliberately consisting entirely of images with no people in them, I decided to return to my favourite subject and started taking images of people again. My aim was to take candid shots which […]
The second level of The Society’s Distinctions is the Associateship and it is a significant step up from Licentiateship. Candidates need to demonstrate a high standard of technical competence, creative ability and a personal style. The RPS also looks for complete control of the technical aspects of photography. It is awarded in particular categories. […]
The Licentiateship (LRPS) is the first level of distinction, which is open to all members of The Royal Photographic Society (RPS). Non-members may apply but if they are successful, they must then join The Society. It is awarded either for competence in practical photography, or by passing an appropriate examination in photography recognised by […]
