This Gallery contains the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed Club entries from the SPF Interim Digital Championship 2020 Ian Bowie Trophy Competition. Full details of the event can be found (click here)
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18th Apr
*CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 15TH APRIL* - Initially it was decided not to run the Masters of Print in 2020, but in late 2020 it was decided it could run in a slightly different format. You can enter as an Individual or you can organise an entry on behalf of your Club. Since the PAGB will not be mounting or framing the accepted prints there will be less constraint on size and format provided that you submit on A3 inkjet or 12”x16” darkroom paper. Photographers may enter prints to any combination of the Monochrome, Colour and Nature Categories up to a maximum of 5 prints. Visit the External Competitions page of this website for full details.
22nd Apr
This is the Closing Date for receipt of all Prints.
30th Apr
*This closing date has been extended due to the current lockdown - We will keep this date under review* - This is the closing date for the NEW 'Interim' Print Championship 2021 - Full details available from the SPF Print Championship webpage. We are unable to organise our usual Judging at Stirling Court Hotel so this will be Judged in-camera, but we will arrange a 'Virtual' Presentation event to reveal the Club Results and Individual Awards. This event will be open to unmounted A3 prints only making it easy and cheap for prints to be posted in say an empty paper box. The closing date for receipt of Entry Forms and payments is now 7th May.
1st May
THIS EVENT WILL OPEN SHORTLY AND WILL CLOSE 1ST JULY.
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RPS Distinction or a PAGB Award? - The PAGB and RPS are jointly running a very special event to look at both awards. Date and Time: 8th May 2021 at 10.00am. This event is Online. Join from your location. The link will be supplied with your event booking confirmation email. To book online FREE now (click here)
If you have a body of work ready, or you are preparing one, which of the two options is best for you? Or perhaps you could try for both?
This event will help you to decide by looking at the following:
- The criteria for each award and what you need to do to become successful.
- The application process and how to apply.
- Successful submissions at all levels to show the standard required.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the advisors and find out which is the best way forward for you. This event is free, but we would recommend booking early as places are limited.
About the RPS - The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853 with the objective of making the art and science of photography more widely available. The international charitable organisation is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and understanding of photography and film, supporting photographers, and inspiring public engagement. The RPS is one of the world’s oldest photographic societies.
RPS Distinctions are one of the most widely recognised and respected photography awards in the world. We support people to undertake structured assessments through a tailored and friendly education programme, with a high standard of care and support for everyone.
There are three RPS Distinction levels:
- Licentiate: applicants must show photographic competence in approach and techniques.
- Associate: applicants submit a body of work of a high standard and a written Statement of Intent.
- Fellowship: applicants submit a distinctive body of work and a written Statement of Intent.
About The PAGB - The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain was founded in 1930 and co-ordinates national activities through its Regional Member Federations for more than 1000 Photographic Clubs with around 40,000 members in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
The PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit (APM) began in 1994 and have proved to be extremely popular with more than 7000 applicants assessed to date. The PAGB provide extensive advice and mentoring online and at regional workshops.
The APM are open only to members of Clubs affiliated to the PAGB through their Federations (All SPF members are eligible) and are at three levels:
- Credit (CPAGB): Assessed at the level of Good Club Photography
- Distinction (DPAGB): Requires photographs which would achieve success in National and International Exhibitions
- Master (MPAGB): Recognises the very highest standard of UK Amateur Photography
The Scottish Photographic Federation 'Interim' Print Championship is open for entries and due to current Covid restrictions with a NEW Extended Closing Date of 30th April 2021. Visit the SPF Print Championship webpage for full rules and details (click here)
Your Club members are invited to submit an entry to this year’s SPF Print Championship. We will announce the results at an open Zoom Presentation event when we announce the results of both the Club and Individual Awards. If the Judges are available to attend, they will be invited to speak about the Individual Award Winners.
All prints for this competition must be submitted by Clubs by post / carrier, or dropped-off direct to Carluke, by the closing date. Sorry but we are unable to set up any other ‘drop-off' points, given the current situation.
Drop-off at Carluke will be by ‘non-contact’ delivery left in porch between 10am and 6pm, following email request notification. Re Courier/Postal Deliveries - We cannot guarantee to collect nondelivered prints from all carriers, so please ensure we know when your prints are being delivered, before dispatching.
Unmounted Prints only accepted, Maximum size A3. Digital copies are not required at time of entry. We will request ‘Digital Copies’ of all Prints scoring 13 to 15 points, together with those of the winning Clubs, after the initial scoring, for the Selection of the Awards.
To be eligible for the overall Club Awards you must submit a minimum of 15 prints, 5 of which must be Mono. Best Colour Club requires 8 colour prints & Best Mono Club requires 8 mono prints.
A printed copy of the online entry form, that will be available after you have submitted your entry, must be included with your prints A printed copy of the online entry form, together with your cheque payment for your entry fee and return postage must be sent separately to – Joe Prior, 24, Langcroft Road, Glasgow G51 4JB to arrive by 7th May 2021.
Prints will be held for return and will be returned when possible. Clubs must enclose return postage or be prepared to arrange a suitable time to collect from Carluke (porch), otherwise we will ‘hold’ your prints until we can return to normal meetings and events.
For 2021, we require online entry of titles through our website. Only one person must collate and submit all entries from a club. Club access to the Online Area is by following the link provided by email to the Club Competition Secretary or Secretary which was sent out by the website as soon as the event was opened for entries. Contact Libby if you do not receive this.
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This Gallery contains the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed Club entries from the SPF Interim Digital Championship 2020 Plate Trophy Competition. Full details of the event can be found (click here)
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Welcome to the SPF
We are a non-profitmaking network of almost 100 clubs and societies from Orkney in the north to Stranraer in the south and all areas in between. The sizes and involvement of each club within the SPF varies widely.
Founded in 1903, our remit is to promote the art and science of photography through interaction. To this end, the SPF Executive Committee organises a diary of events annually, mainly in the form of competitions and workshops, which our Clubs and their Members can participate in. The SPF also organises or co-ordinates entries to other events nationally or internationally on behalf of our members. We also maintain a mailing list and supply various services, including our e-newsletter the 'e-flash', and SPF Directory which contains all SPF Clubs and our SPF Judge’s & Lecturer’s list.
Through our SPF membership, comes affiliation of the PAGB. This gives access to the Club network throughout the whole of the UK. Through this affiliation comes other benefits including competitive Insurance arrangements for Camera Clubs, exclusive to the PAGB (Photographic Alliance of Great Britain) network, which you can take advantage of as an affiliated SPF club. In addition to this UK membership; as a member Club of the SPF, you and your members also automatically become members of FIAP (Federation Internationale de l'art Photographique) which is a worldwide organisation, currently based in Luxembourg.