The Welsh Photographic Federation
Undeb Ffotograffig Cymru
You may now apply for the AWPF 2024 distinction.
The Welsh Photographic Federation is pleased to announce that this prestigious award is now open to applicants for 2024 and proud that it is the only federation within the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain to offer such a distinction, one that is highly sought after by photographers through the UK and Worldwide.
Successful candidates for this WPF distinction, the Associateship of the Welsh Photographic federation, will hold the distinction for life and will be entitled to insert the letters AWPF after their name.
Don’t miss the opportunity to rise to this Photography challenge and work towards this sought-after award.
The Assessment Day will be in November.
More information on how to apply and what is required can be found here.
Gwynfa Camera Club is delighted to announce that it has a new website.
Why not pay a visit and see what’s going on… Click here.
Christine Widdall FBPE MPAGB EFIAP APAGB HonLCPU has written a very interesting and informative article about the use of AI in photography. You can read it here.
To all WPF Judges and Presenters – Please note that Llanelli Photographic Society are no longer a member of the Welsh Photographic Federation and therefore WPF terms and conditions no longer apply.
Please check that appropriate insurance is in place for you and your equipment. You are free to negotiate terms.
The above applies to any non-Federated club.
Ed Cloutman (Judges and Presenters Secretary).
Welsh Photographic Federation Associate Assessment Day – 4th November 2023 – Distinctions Secretary’s Report.
The AWPF assessment was held on the 4th November 2023 at Talbot Green Community Centre. It was very pleasing to see so many people who had come to view proceedings some of whom had travelled far and wide and my thanks go out to everyone who attended.
I am pleased to report that there were the maximum 25 candidates for the 2023 AWPF award; 21 print submissions and 4 Digital submissions. I was delighted to witness that 15 of the 21 print submissions were successful with a 71% success rate while 1 of the 4 Digital submissions was successful with a 25% success rate. The overall success rate was 64%.
The 16 candidates that did achieve the high standard the award demands, are listed below:
Carol McNiven Young – Rolls Royce Derby – Natural Rhythms
Robert Millin – Wigan 10 – World Gymnastics Championships 2022
Samantha Owens – Carmarthen PS – Furries
Scott Coe – Beyond Group – Scapes
Peter Milsom – Beyond Group – Sport
Jane Barrett – Beyond Group – Wildlife of Zambia
Nick Alston – Beyond Group – Sport
Richard Hainsworth – Mold CC- Heavens Above
Roger Thomas – Bridgend and District CC – Flower Portraits
Paul Holt – Maesycwmmer CC – Portraits
Steve Hawker – Western Valley CC – Waterfalls of Wales
Wendy Jones – Morriston CC – Long since a home
Allan Pick – Afan Need CC – Life on the street
Dave Jowitt – Mold Camera Club – Portals Of Erddig
Kevin Williams – Ipswich and District PS – Wildlife action
Wayne Davey – Beyond Group – WW2 Aircraft in Flight
The Assessors were:
The day was a success because of the fine efforts of the photographers and of course because of the help and support of so many people who are dedicated to supporting amateur photography in South Wales and beyond. I thank them all and in particular our assessors for their expertise and detailed critique, their fairness in the assessment, taking the time to provide feedback to candidates and of course ensuring the maintenance of the high standard of photography needed to gain the prestigious award of AWPF.
Grateful thanks to WPF President Susan Surridge for opening and closing the proceedings; David Lewis for his support on the day and also making himself available throughout the year when I needed advice and support; Cliff Emery for supplying the display stands and helping through the day; Martin Nagle for transporting all the equipment from the storage area; Dave Condon, Peter Young and Guy Butler-Madden for arranging to display the prints on the day; Cliff Emery and Peter Young for calibrating and operating the laptop and projector; Jill Young, Susan Surridge and John Surridge for refreshments throughout the day and providing lunch for the assessors and helpers; John Surridge for being the official photographer for the day.
Thank you all very much for supporting the AWPF, without you it would not have been possible, and your help and guidance is a determining factor in the continued success and popularity of the AWPF distinction.
The standard for AWPF continues to be high and I am so very pleased to see so many successful candidates. I have to report that I think that this high success rate was down to hard work from the candidates but also to the support that was given freely by the mentors. Thank you Peter Young, Dave Condon, Ed Cloutman, Julie Morgan, Suzanne Slee and Cliff Emery. Your contribution is immeasurable and appreciated by the candidates, by me and by the WPF committee.
There was a very high standard again this year and those less successful candidates, all of which were so close to gaining the award, are thanked for their contributions and recommended to address the constructive comments made by the judges and apply again next year.
Paul James AWPF
The biggest thank you must go to Paul James who put so much hard work into organising and running such a successful distinctions day.
Huge thanks to Cliff Emery who is standing is standing down as Welsh Salon Chairman. Cliff has worked hard to ensure the success of the salon over many years and all his efforts are very much appreciated by the Federation, its Clubs and its members. Cheers Cliff!
John Surridge is taking over the role of Salon Chairman for 2024.
The WPF Convention Trophy Shield has been reclaimed by Dennis Russ for the fifth time. Dennis also won 4 packs of printing papers donated by Fotospeed.
Dennis’ print was selected by Bill Ward, one of the guest speakers at the Convention. Thanks to Jeff Howe for the photo below.
Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club’s 2023 Annual Exhibition will be run from 14th to the 23rd August 2023.. It will show 40 photographs from club members, encompassing a diverse range of photography styles.
Admission to the exhibition is free and is part of events being run in conjunction with Merthyr Tydfil College.
Location: Merthyr Tydfil College Ynysfach Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AR.