We recommend applying for a Distinction in the following order:
1. LDPS (Licentiateship)
2. ADPS (Associateship)
3. FDPS (Fellowship)
Read and Download the PDF Distinction Guidelines & Application Form below and see if you feel you could meet the submission criteria – all applicants
You MUST read the respective guidelines.
These images should show a good basic knowledge and technical skill as well as an ability to compose and focus an image in an acceptable manner. Your images should not have burnt out highlights or artefacts from over sharpening or image compression.
Rules and Guidelines for Photographers Applying for LDPS:
1. Applicants are required to submit either 10 prints, 10 transparencies, or 10 tiff files on CD/DVD but not a mixture of each
2. Images may be black and white or colour and the panel may contain a mixture of black and white and colour if the applicant so wishes.
3. Trade processed and home processed prints and slides will be accepted. Applicants should give details. Computer generated images (i.e. those without photographic input) are not acceptable.
4. Print sizes should be a minimum of 8 inches on the long axis and may be mounted or unmounted. Slides should be correctly spotted, i.e. whilst holding the slide correctly for viewing against the light, place a spot in the bottom left hand corner.
5. Maximum mount board size in all cases of 40cm x 50cm (roughly 20″ x 16″) which is standard exhibition size for club photographers.
6. Prints and slides should be clearly marked with the applicant’s name and title of the image.
7. There is no restriction on the subject matter. Applicants may wish to submit a blend of portraiture, landscape, natural history, architecture, record, abstract, etc. Should the candidate wish to concentrate on a single theme, e.g. landscape or portraiture, a varied approach (particularly with respect to subject matter, lighting and viewpoint) should be evident.
8. The Assessors will look for competence in printing whether this is done conventionally or by computer.
9. For slide workers, masking of slides to improve the image where necessary is important and should be done. Failure to do so will count against the applicant.
10. Applicants must display technical competence, e.g. correctly exposed and focussed images with an absence of camera shake. Candidates should also show an awareness and understanding of composition and the use of light. The overall requirement for applicants is of competence from the taking stage to final reproduction.
11. Submission fee of £30.00 (non-refundable) plus any return postage needed to be forwarded with the entry.
12. Please clearly mark the outside of your package with “LDPS Application”.
13. Submissions must be received by 31st March or 31st OCTOBER.
14. Applicants should state their disability and give a brief description of any problems it gave when taking these images. The Assessors may take this information into consideration.
15. The applicant must have taken all the images during the period of disability.
16. Applicants must own the copyright to all elements of the images.
17. The Assessors will view the prints in two rows. Applicants are advised to provide a hanging plan. Transparencies will be projected, so slides should be numbered in the order in which you wish them to be viewed.
18. When returning unsuccessful submissions, the Assessors will give brief comments on their decision in order to give guidance and encourage future submissions.
Additional requirements for images submitted on CD or DVD are as follows
1. They should be saved as “Tiff” files and be numbered 01 , 02 , 03 etc etc so that they are displayed in the correct order
2. Images must be no larger than 1400 X 1050 pixels in landscape orientation and no more than 1050 pixels high in portrait orientation.
3. Your name and membership number must be written on the CD/DVD and you must also include a text file with this information in a separate folder on the disc.
4. You may include a separate text file of image titles, in the same order they are to be screened, but they must also be written on the application form.
5. If you want the disc to be returned to you afterwards, you must provide adequate packaging, with the correct address and postage along with your entry.
6. If you are successful please send a copy of your images via email to the webmaster of the following sizes: Longest side either 900px wide or 700px high.
No responsibility will be accepted by the DPS for the loss of the disc in transit.
Download LDPS Guidelines and Form
Rules for application to be granted Associate of the Disabled Photographers society
1. The applicant must demonstrate high standards of photography and photographic ability as well as consistency and in the photographs submitted.
2. Submissions to consist of a minimum of 15 Prints or 15 Transparencies (slides) or 15 Tiff files CD DVD, but not a mixture of each.
3. Prints to be mounted on card mounts and transparencies to be correctly spotted.
4. The minimum size for prints is 10” x 8” (25.4cm x 20.3cm) excluding the mount.
5. Maximum mount board size in all cases of 40cm x 50cm, that’s an maximum overall size is 20” x 16” (50.8cm x 40.7cm) including the mount.
6. Computer generated images (those with no photographic input) are not acceptable.
7. A non-refundable submission fee of £30.00 is to be included with the entry and also sufficient funds to cover return postage, otherwise the entries will not be considered.
8. The Panel meets twice a year, in May and November. Submissions must be received no later than 31st March or 31st October for the respective panel.
9. Prints and transparencies may be trade or digitally processed but applicants should give details in the relevant section of the form.
10. The panel may take into consideration the disability of the applicant when making its decision. Therefore please make sure to include relevant details on the form, in the box provided
11. The panel will view the prints in two rows for Associateship applications. Applicants are advised to provide a hanging plan. Transparencies will be projected, so slides should be numbered in the order in which you wish them to be viewed.
12. When returning unsuccessful submissions, the Panel will give brief comments on their decision in order to give guidance and encourage future submissions.
Additional requirements for images submitted on CD or DVD are as follows
They should be saved as “Tiff” files and be numbered 01 , 02 , 03 etc etc so that they are displayed in the correct order
Images must be no larger than 1400 X 1050 pixels in landscape orientation and no more than 1050 pixels high in portrait orientation.
Your name and membership number must be written on the CD/DVD and you must also include a text file with this information in a separate folder on the disc.
You may include a separate text file of image titles, in the same order they are to be screened, but they must also be written on the application form.
If you are successful please send a copy of your images via email to the webmaster of the following sizes: Longest side either 900px wide or 700px high.
If you want the disc to be returned to you afterwards, you must provide adequate packaging, with the correct address and postage along with your entry.
No responsibility will be accepted by the DPS for the loss of the disc in transit.
Download a copy of the ADPS Guidelines and form
Rules for application to be granted Fellowship of the Disabled Photographers society
1. The Applicant must be a member of the Disabled Photographers society
2. The applicant must demonstrate exceptionally high standards of photography and outstanding photographic ability as well as consistency and continuity in the photographs submitted. The panel are also looking for a distinct personal photographic style and creativity in the entry.
3. Submissions to consist of a minimum of 20 Prints or 20 Transparencies (slides) or 20 Tiff files on CD or DVD but not a mixture of each.
4. Prints to be mounted on card mounts and transparencies to be correctly spotted.
5. The minimum size for prints is 10” x 8” (25.4cm x 20.3cm) excluding the mount.
6. Maximum mount board size in all cases of 40cm x 50cm. that’s an overall size is 20” x 16” (50.8cm x 40.7cm) including the mount.
7. Computer generated images (those with no photographic input) are not acceptable.
8. A non-refundable submission fee of £30.00 is to be included with the entry and also sufficient funds to cover return postage, otherwise the entries will not be considered.
9. The Panel meets twice a year, in May and November. Submissions must be received no later than 31st March or 31st October for the respective panel.
10. Prints and transparencies may be trade or digitally processed but applicants should give details in the relevant section of the form.
11. The panel may in exceptional circumstances take into consideration the disability of the applicant when making its decision. Therefore please make sure to include relevant details on the form, in the box provided.
12. The panel will view the prints in two rows for Fellowship applications. Applicants are advised to provide a hanging plan. Transparencies will be projected, so slides should be numbered in the order in which you wish them to be viewed.
13. When returning unsuccessful submissions, the Panel will give brief comments on their decision in order to give guidance and encourage future submissions.
Additional requirements for images submitted on CD or DVD are as follows
They should be saved as “Tiff” files and be numbered 01 , 02 , 03 etc etc so that they are displayed in the correct order
Images must be no larger than 1400 X 1050 pixels in landscape orientation and no more than 1050 pixels high in portrait orientation.
Your name and membership number must be written on the CD/DVD and you must also include a text file with this information in a separate folder on the disc.
You may include a separate text file of image titles, in the same order they are to be screened, but they must also be written on the application form.
If you are successful please send a copy of your images via email to the webmaster of the following sizes: Longest side either 900px wide or 700px high.
If you want the disc to be returned to you afterwards, you must provide adequate packaging, with the correct address and postage along with your entry.
No responsibility will be accepted by the DPS for the loss of the disc in transit.
Download a copy of the FDPS Guidelines and form
