Society of Nature and Wildlife Photographers
Qualifications and distinctions
Gain meaningful qualifications and distinctions through The Society of
International Nature and Wildlife Photographers
Licentiate
The general public tend to regard this, our lowest level of qualification as a
"Licensed" photographer and in many ways this is not an unreasonable analogy. As
far as ‘The Society’ is concerned, we draw our judges for all levels of
qualification from amongst the most skilful practitioners in the World. They are
trained to look at this level for a consistent standard of imaging that a client
could reasonably not take issue with. If you like, a base level of professional
competence or in the terminology of Trading Standards departments, "items of
merchantable quality". Of course we also look at aesthetics and imagination but
at this level they are not crucial factors.
Associateship
At this standard, we are viewing images that not only display a high degree of
technical ability, but also portray imagination and creativity in execution and
presentation. These are important factors that often go hand in hand with higher
prices as this qualification is held by the top 10% of practitioners, who
coincidentally are often impressive image-makers and astute businessmen.
Fellowship
Our ultimate accolade and is held by the top 1% of the memberships of most of
the UK’s representative bodies. These select few have achieved the highest
professional standards in imaging, creativity, presentation and behaviour. As
with the judging criteria for ‘Associateship’, never bestowed lightly but only
after constant submission of work to their mentors, rigorous examinations and
many years in professional practice. So, to our members, we encourage you to
achieve qualifications that benchmark you and your work within the photographic
industry.
Submissions
Submissions for Licentiate and Associate can be made on line by first completing the online application form https://sinwp.com/secure/quals.htm. Fellow applications are only assessed at the Convention and must be submitted as a printed panel of 20, 20 x 16 images.
For electronic submissions files must be saved as jpgs - 2000 pixels on the longest side and numbered 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, ……. 20
Files must be placed in a zipped folder and sent using our file transfer site.
The appropriate fee must be included at time of application.
Society of Nature and Wildlife Photographers
6 Bath Street. Rhyl. LL18 3EB
Tel 00 44 0 1745 356935
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