Gain meaningful qualifications and distinctions through The Society of
International Fashion and Glamour 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.
Successful submissions
Qualification Submission Form
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