WPF DISTINCTION AWARD
A very high standard of imaging that would be appropriate for National and International levels, demonstrating an understanding of what constitutes good photography, including camera technique, composition and design, presentation and finish and an empathy with the subject matter.
The WPF Distinction Award shall be known as the Associateship of the Welsh Photographic Federation and will be held for life. A holder will be entitled to insert the letters AWPF after his/her name. The distinction will be open to all.
RULES FOR APPLICANTS
1 Categories
There will be no classifications of subject matter.
2 Submissions
Panels for assessment will comprise of twelve prints or twelve digital images.
2.1 Prints
The twelve prints, in the form of a panel, may consist of black and white, or colour, or a mixture of both. Each print shall bear on its reverse side:
- The applicants name and address
- Club/Society
- Image identification number (or letter). There is no need for a title.
Each print must be numbered to show the order in which the applicant wishes it to be presented. Please include a plan of how you would like the prints to be displayed. The prints may be displayed in two or three rows. No print including mount may exceed 50 x 40 cm.
Please include a CDR of the images and panel layout which will be retained for record purposes.
- Recommended format JPEG
- Pixel dimension 1400 wide x 1050 high
- Colour space sRGB.
Each CDR must bear the name and address of the entrant, the name of the club/society and Federation.
2.2 Digital images
The twelve digital images – in the form of a sequence, together with the start and end images may consist of black and white or colour, or a mixture of both. Digital images are viewed as a SEQUENCE of photos and NOT as a panel. The start and end images should show all twelve digital images as THREE rows of FOUR images in the sequence in which they are to be shown.
A CDR containing the twelve images ( plus the start and end images) should be supplied,
- Recommended format JPEG
- Pixel dimension 1400 wide x 1050 high
- Colour space sRGB
- Quality maximum This will give a file size less than 2 megabyte. The CDR will be retained for record purposes. Each CDR must bear the name and address of the entrant, the name of the club/society and Federation.
The image will be projected using a calibrated projector:
- Output 1400 x 1050 pixels
- Colour setting sRGB
- Gamma 2.2
- Colour Temp 6500K.
2.3 General
Each applicant must submit a list including the applicant’s name and Club/Society and Federation and outlining the titles of the 12 image files in the format 1-TITLE, 2-TITLE etc. in the sequence they are to be displayed/or projected.
3 Assessors
There will be five assessors selected from the WPF/PAGB list of judges or persons of equivalent standing.
4 Timing and Fees
The date of each session will be announced at least two months beforehand. Application forms and a fee of £40* (Members of clubs affiliated to the WPF) or £50* (Non members) per panel must be received by the specified closing date. It is probable that there will be only one session per year. Sessions will only proceed if a minimum of five panels are available for assessment. A maximum of twenty panels will be assessed per session. The first twenty entries to be received will be accepted; excess entries will be returned to the applicants for submission to the next session, along with the fee. Once the maximum number of panels has been accepted, NO refunds will be made in the event of a withdrawal.
Panels must be delivered to the Distinctions Secretary at least TWO weeks before the date of the assessment. An entry form and fee may be submitted at any time after the WPF AGM in March.
*Re-submissions may be made at the same fee.
5 Return of Prints
If the applicants are present, they may collect their print panels at the end of the session. Alternatively, they must supply proper packing, labels and cost of postage for the return of their panels, or state arrangements for their collection in writing.
6 Admission
Applicants may attend the adjudication session. The public will be allowed entry subject to a limit on numbers. Silence will be enforced during adjudication.
7 Guidance
In the event of a panel failing to gain the award, the Chair of the Assessors will announce a brief reason for failure. All will be notified in writing.
8 Certificates
A certificate will be given to each successful applicant, signed by the President. The distinction AWPF will take effect immediately the Assessors approve it. The WPF President will present certificates at the next WPF Annual General Meeting following the session in which the Award was gained.
9 Care of Entries
Whilst every care will be taken by the WPF to protect entry panels in their care, no responsibility can be accepted for damage.
Distinctions Secretary
Welsh Photographic Federation May 2015
AWPF-Rules for Applicants document updated Jan 2016 – FJD