Photographic Honours

Many Photography organizations recognize photographers for their work by awarding “distinctions”. Here is a explaination of the honours or distinctions that I have earned.

SPSA and BPSA
Silver and Bronze Portfolio with PSA (Photographic Society of America).

A photographer produces a body of work that reflects his/her personal styles and photographic interest and submits it for review from a panel of judges with the PSA (Photographic Society of America). A photographer may earn three levels of Portfolio Distinctions, each requiring a higher degree of both creative talent and number of submitted images. The Bronze level requires a cover image composed of the 10 images submitted, followed by those images in the same order. A statement of intent must accompany the portfolio. After receiving the bronze level, a Silver portfolio may be applied for. The Silver level requires a cover image composed of 15 images submitted followed by those images in the same order along with a Statement of Intent.

FCAPA
“Fellowship CAPA” Is the highest honours award presented by the Canadian Association for Photographic Art. Members must meet at least five of the requirements listed on the CAPA website.

PPSA
This “Proficiency PSA” distinction from the Photographic Society of America indicates that the recipient has 288 acceptances (images with a minimum score) in PSA recognized International Exhibitions.

AFIAP
The distinction “Artist FIAP” (AFIAP) is the first artistic distinction that can be obtained. It is awarded to photographic artists whose artistic qualities, technique and production of work have been acknowledged through the participation in international salons under FIAP Patronage. The recipient must have 40 acceptances with at least 15 different images in 15 salons in 8 different countries.