Qualifications Assessment Day – Last Places Remaining!

July 28, 2025 Colin Jones

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Challenge Yourself. Inspire Others. Earn Distinction.

Do you have what it takes to gain a Distinction in your specialist subject?

This September, we’re inviting our valued members to take part in an inspiring and career-defining event – The Society of Photographers’ Qualifications Assessment Day.

This is your opportunity to earn one of our prestigious accreditations – Licentiate, Associateship or Fellowship – and elevate your professional standing in your photographic genre.

Event Details

Venue: The Society of Photographers Head Office, Rhyl, North Wales
Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Time: Pre-booked time slots available (attendees must arrive at least 30 minutes early)

All attendees are welcome to observe the judging process, and members may also be present for the judging of their own panel if desired.

Distinctions Judged

Accreditations are available in the following categories:

Wedding and Portrait
Sport & Leisure
Nature and Wildlife
Travel & Tourism
Media & Press
Commercial and Industrial
School and Event
Fashion and Glamour

All judged by our expert panel of assessors.

What Are the Judges Looking For?

Impact
Technique
Storytelling
Creativity
Style
Composition
Presentation
Colour Balance
Centre of Interest
Lighting
Subject Matter
Posing
Relevance to Category
Expressions
Cropping

Submission Guidelines

Format: Mounted printed images, 20×16” including mount
Number of Images: 20 (must be of a single genre)
Digital Copies: JPGs (4,000px on longest side) on USB or emailed to terrie@thesocieties.net
Deadline: Images must be received at Head Office by 15th September 2025
Fee: £195 (includes VAT)
Multiple Submissions: Allowed in alternative disciplines

Important: Last places remaining!

To book your time slot, please email terrie@thesocieties.net

About the Judging Process

You’ll be asked to hang your panel 15 minutes before your slot. Judges will then assess your images, with access to a daylight viewing box if needed. Panels are discussed in detail and decisions made following careful deliberation.

All Society members are welcome to attend the judging day free of charge.

Rules & Terms (Summary)

All work must be original and solely created by the entrant
No watermarks, identifying marks or third-party content
Images must have been taken within the last 36 months (some exceptions for composites)
No images created under instruction or as a class project
Full submission guidelines and rules apply
No refunds – all submissions are final

Click here for full Terms & Conditions