Tag: FIAP

  • Achievements, Awards and Accreditations

    The following is a summary of the achievements for which I am especially proud to share.

    2024

    • EFIAP/bronze โ€“ 450 Acceptances in FIAP International Exhibition
    • Fourth BPE Crown For 200 acceptances in National Exhibitions
    • PAGB Black Badge โ€“ Selected to represent Great Britain in theย FIAP Biennialย 2024
    • London Salon Of Photography – Accepted for both Colour and Mono
    • WCPF Members Exhibition – 10 Acceptances & 3 Selectors Awards
    • Glouceter Camera Club Annual Competition – Advanced Prints 2023/24 – Second Place
    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Competition – Advanced Digital 2023/24 – Winner
    • Gloucester Camera Club – Banner Trophy 2023/24 – Most Acceptances In International Competition
    • FIAP Blue Badge – Best Author In International Exhibition – Photoclub Alianza Francesa Medellin Circuit 2023

    2023

    • EPSA – 700 Acceptances in PSA Exhibitions
    • EFIAP – 250 Acceptances in International Exhibition
    • PSA Whos Who Of International Photography 2022
    • Third BPE Crown For 100 acceptances in National Exhibitions
    • Bristol Photographic Society Aggregate Competition – Advanced Prints – Winner
    • Photographic Society Of Great Britain –
    • WCPF Members Exhibition – Margaret Aven Trophy For The Most Acceptances (17)
    • WCPF Members Exhibition – Best Mono
    • WCPF Members Exhibition – Best Creative
    • Masters Of Print – Gold Medal – Best Colour
    • Gloucester Camera Club – Gloucester Cup 2022/23 Winner
    • Glouceter Camera Club Annual Competition – Advanced Prints 2022/23 – Winner
    • Glouceter Camera Club Annual Competition – Advanced Digital 2022/23 – Winner
    • Glouceter Camera Club – Panels Competition – Best Print Panel 2022/23 – Winner
    • Gloucester Camera Club – Banner Trophy 2022/23 – Most Acceptances In International Competition

    2022

    • AFIAP – 40 Acceptances in International Exhibition
    • Second BPE Crown For 50 acceptances in National Exhibitions
    • Gloucester Camera Club – Gloucester Cup Winner
    • Glouceter Camera Club – Panels Competition – Best Mono Panel – Winner
    • Gloucester Camera Club – Banner Trophy 2021/22 – Most Acceptances In International Competition

    2021

    • Royal Photographic Society – Licentiate
    • First BPE Crown For 25 acceptances in National Exhibitions
    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Competition – Intermediate Prints 2019/20 – Winner
    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Competition – Intermediate Digital 2019/20 – Winner
    • Gloucester Camera Club – Banner Trophy 2020/21 – Most Acceptances In International Competition

    2020

    • My first Acceptances and Gold Medal in International Exhibition (FIAP/PSA) – Cheltenham2020 (PAGB Gold)
    • My First Acceptances in National Exhibition (BPE) – Neath2020
    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Competition – Beginners Prints 2019/20 – Winner
    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Competition – Beginners Digital 2019/20 – Winner
    • My First acceptances and award in external exhibition – MidPhot2020 (MCPF Ribbon)

    2019

    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Exhibition – Beginners Colour Prints – First Place
    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Exhibition – Beginners Mono Prints – First Place
    • Gloucester Camera Club Annual Exhibition – Beginners Digital – First Place

  • AFIAP Award

    I am thrilled to announce a significant milestone in my photographic journeyโ€”I have been honored with the prestigious AFIAP (Artiste FIAP) distinction by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP). This recognition is not just a personal triumph but a testament to the dedication, passion, and countless hours invested in honing my craft.


    FIAP, founded in 1950, is a globally renowned organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of photography. With member federations spanning across continents, FIAP serves as a vital platform for photographers to showcase their work on an international stage. Through exhibitions, competitions, and cultural exchanges, FIAP fosters camaraderie among photographers while upholding the highest standards of photographic excellence.


    The AFIAP distinction is a coveted title awarded by FIAP to photographers who demonstrate exceptional skill, creativity, and commitment to the art of photography. To attain this prestigious accolade, candidates must have received at least 40 acceptances from 15 different FIAP recognised international salons in 8 different countries with at least 15 different works of photography.

    These are the images with which I gained the distinction:

  • 13th Finland Circuit 2021

    13th Finland Circuit 2021

    Wow! So this is a 5 salon circuit each with 3 sections, but must count as one of my best results in international competition.

    32 Acceptances!

    That’s an average of over 6 images per salon – more than 50% acceptance rate.

    I was also given two Bronze Medals and a Honorable Mention. 11 out of my 12 images were accepted across the board and I narrowly missed out on the prestigious FIAP Blue Badge for the Vihti Salon coming equal second with 9 acceptances.

    Colour

    An English Garden Rose” was accepted in two salons
    Portrait Of Natasha” was accepted in two salons
    Asian Girl” was accepted in 3 salons
    The Milky Way Over Durdle Door” was accepted in 2 salons

    Mono

    A Man On Baker Street Tube Station” was accepted in 3 salons and given award “AFCC Bronze monochrome”
    Dawlish Jetty” was accepted in 3 salons
    Peaky Hider” was accepted in 3 salons

    Nature

    Chromodoris Nudibranch” was accepted and given award “AFCC HM Nature”
    Clownfish in a Red Sea Anemone” was accepted in 3 salons

    Clownfish” was accepted in 5 salons and given award “NFFF Bronze Nature”
    Bow Lake” was accepted in 4 salons

    My full results are as follows:

    5th Kouvola Salon 2021/357
    Series: “General Color” (acceptance mark 14)
    “An English Garden Rose” scored 14, was accepted
    “Portrait Of Natasha” scored 16, was accepted
    “The Milky Way Over Durdle Door” scored 14, was accepted

    Series: “Nature” (acceptance mark 15)
    “Clownfish” scored 17, was accepted
    “Bow Lake” scored 15, was accepted

    7th Kuopio Salon 2021/358
    Series: “General Color” (acceptance mark 18)
    “Asian Girl” scored 19, was accepted
    “Portrait Of Natasha” scored 19, was accepted

    Series: “General Monochrome” (acceptance mark 18)
    “Dawlish Jetty” scored 20, was accepted
    “Peaky Hider” scored 19, was accepted

    Series: “Nature” (acceptance mark 19)
    “Clownfish in a Red Sea Anemone” scored 19, was accepted
    “Clownfish” scored 21, was accepted
    “Bow Lake” scored 19, was accepted

    2nd Tampere Salon 2021/359
    Series: “General Color” (acceptance mark 19)

    Series: “General Monochrome” (acceptance mark 19)”A Man On Baker Street Tube Station” scored 22, was accepted and given award “AFCC Bronze monochrome”

    Series: “Nature” (acceptance mark 19)
    “Clownfish in a Red Sea Anemone” scored 20, was accepted
    “Clownfish” scored 23, was accepted and given award “NFFF Bronze Nature”
    “Bow Lake” scored 19, was accepted

    1st Turku Salon 2021/360
    Series: “General Color” (acceptance mark 19)
    “Asian Girl” scored 19, was accepted

    Series: “General Monochrome” (acceptance mark 19)
    “A Man On Baker Street Tube Station” scored 20, was accepted

    Series: “Nature” (acceptance mark 19)
    “Clownfish” scored 20, was accepted

    6th Vihti Salon 2021/361
    Series: “General Color” (acceptance mark 17)
    “Asian Girl” scored 19, was accepted
    “Portrait Of Natasha” scored 17, was accepted
    “The Milky Way Over Durdle Door” scored 18, was accepted

    Series: “General Monochrome” (acceptance mark 17)
    “A Man On Baker Street Tube Station” scored 17, was accepted
    “Peaky Hider” scored 17, was accepted

    Series: “Nature” (acceptance mark 16)
    “Chromodoris Nudibranch” scored 19, was accepted and given award “AFCC HM Nature”
    “Clownfish in a Red Sea Anemone” scored 16, was accepted
    “Clownfish” scored 18, was accepted
    “Bow Lake” scored 16, was accepted

  • CHHAYAPATH INTERNATIONAL SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2021

    Two acceptances in to this salon

    Open Monochrome

    Bad Hair Day

    Open Colour

    Lake Herbert
  • Smethwick International 2021

    Smethwick International 2021

    Just one acceptance in this salon, but I’ll take that, UK Salons are very competitive in general

    A Man On Baker Street Tube Station
  • FKA AUTUMN 2021

    FKA AUTUMN 2021

    6 Acceptances in this exhibition, so I’m very pleased with that. Including a first acceptance for Alice In Wonderland

    Woman

    Elven Princess With Horse And Hawk

    Man

    Angry Viking

    Portrait

    Alice In Wonderland
    Elven Princess

    Open Colour

    Asian Girl

    Open Mono

    Bad Hair Day
  • LIGHT&SHADE INTERNATIONAL SALON 2021

    Happy with three acceptances in to this salon, especially since it’s the first acceptance for “Elven Princess With Horse And Hawk”

    Open Mono

    Bad Hair Day

    Open Colour

    Assassin Unmasked
    Elven Princess With Horse And Hawk
  • Through The Lens International Salon 2021

    Through The Lens International Salon 2021

    Delighted to have three images accepted in to this salon, including a certificate of merit award for “Bad Hair Day” in the monochrome section.

    Open Colour

    Shapes In The Shadow – 12Pts

    Open Monochrome

    Bad Hair Day – Certificate Of Merit (13 Pts)
    I was also given a medal for it

    Bobbi In The Light – 13Pts

  • Montenegro 2021

    Montenegro 2021

    3 Acceptances, including two first time acceptances for Asian Girl and Suki In The Light

    Woman

    Asian Girl – 23 Pts

    Nudes

    Suki In The Light – 23Pts

    Life

    Spiritual Muay Thai – 23 Pts

  • NPS PLS Circuit 2021

    NPS PLS Circuit 2021

    This is a circuit with salons in three countries (Serbia, Portugal, Luxembourg) with 5 sections in each salon. I was very pleased to have been given a Honorable Mention award for Asian Girl in both Serbia and Luxembourg, and 14 acceptances over all.

    It was also a first acceptance for a number of images including Elven Owl, Lionfish Lays In Wait and Assassin Unmasked

    Nature

    Lionfish Lays In Wait (1 Acceptance – Portugal)

    Portrait

    Elven Owl (1 Acceptance – Portugal)

    Assassin Unmasked (1 Acceptance – Luxembourg)

    Woman

    Lady Behind The Veil (3 Acceptances – Serbia, Portugal, Luxembourg)
    Asian Girl – 3 Acceptances – Serbia (HM), Portugal, Luxembourg (HM)

    Open Colour

    Lake Herbert (1 Acceptance – Serbia)

    Elven Princess (2 Acceptances – Serbia Luxembourg)

    Open Mono

    Angry Viking (1 Acceptance – Serbia)
    Bad Hair Day (1 Acceptance – Luxembourg)