Category: News (WPF)

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Sharon is New UK GPU Representative

We have received this from Sharon Prenton Jones who has become the GPU representative for the UK.

I want to introduce myself as I am the new GPU (Global Photographic Union) Representative for the UK.

In this role I am particularly interested in encouraging fellow photographers to obtain distinctions. GPU operates its own photographic distinctions scheme. There is something for everyone whether you enter international salons or not.

Photographers collect points from acceptances, mentions and awards in international exhibitions (CROWN and VIP distinctions) or by submitting their own portfolio and gaining titles (Aphrodite, Hermes, Zeus and the recently added highest title of Grand Master).

We (Rob and I) joined GPU just over three years ago and have been impressed by the friendly and supporting Group – it feels like a world-wide camera club. We joined the Photo Festival last year in Krakow it was such good value for money and a great way to meet everyone.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if I can be of any assistance with anything

GPU related. My email is: prentonjonesphotography@gmail.com

Best wishes and Happy New Year – Sharon.

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Bristol Salon Open for Entries

The 80th Bristol Salon is open for entries, closing date 1st February 2026. 

Colour, Mono, and Nature sections in both PRINT and PDI.  Prints can be forwarded to the Midland Salon.  Entry via the Salon website at https://bristolsalon.co.uk

We expect to make 200 + awards, would appreciate your support, and look forward to receiving your entries.

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Laurence ‘Laurie’ Saurin

We have this week received sad news from Rhondda Camera Club of the passing of one of their past president and well respected elder statesmen, Laurence Saurin (known to all as Laurie).

Laurie served Rhondda Camera Club for many years as president and was well known by many for his services as a proud Welsh Guardsman and protector of the Royal family.  One of his many claims to fame was that he was the first guardsman to model for Queen Elizabeth 11 the guardsman’s fur hat, commonly known as the Busby, which is still worn with pride.

He was a true gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Laurie’s funeral will take place at Glyntaff Crematorium, Pontypridd at 1:00pm. on Monday 15th December, 2025 for those wishing to pay their respects.

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AWPF Assessment Results 2025

Congratulations to all those who achieved their AWPF distinction as the recent Assessment day. You can see a list here.

The WPF Executive wish to extend a huge thank you David Lewis who has now stepped down as AWPF distinction Co-ordinator after many years service.

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WPF Merit Awards Workshop

The Welsh Photographic Federation Merit Awards workshop takes place on Sunday 30th November 2025 starting at 10.00am (planned finish time 4.00pm) in Talbot Green Community Hall. Everyone is welcome.

Teas and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

The awards have been put together at the clubs request and we need members from the clubs to attend.

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Brian Coleman AFIAP AWPF APAGB Hon.FWPF

We are very sad to report the passing of another past-President of the WPF,

Brian was the 33rd President of the Federation and served from  2011-2013. His obituary will follow.

Funeral arrangements: Brian was cremated in a private family ceremony.

Thanks to Paul James for this lovely image that illustrates Brian’s character so well.

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Baglan Bay Anniversary Trophy & Virtual Exhibition

We’ve received this from Susan Surridge at Baglan Bay Photographic Society.

On Tuesday 30 September we held our Anniversary Trophy Competition, our PDI of the Year. There was a very full room with 18 BBPS members present all eagerly anticipating our judge’s remarks and scores. Dennis Russ was on form, describing each of the 64 images with comments referring to sharpness, colour and diffused backgrounds. He told us that he had enjoyed viewing them all and awarded scores of no less than 16. He held back 10 images, 6 of which were later awarded a score of 19. The final 4 all scored 20. However, The Anniversary Trophy winner was Kev Robertson with ‘In The Red Corner’. The Runner Up was David Condon with ‘Whitford Lighthouse’. Dennis presented Kev with the Anniversary Trophy Slate and a memento. Dennis also awarded Dave with a memento. Many congratulations to you both. Very well done to all those with held back images. Our huge thanks to Dennis for the difficult task of judging for us. It was a great evening, and we had cake too!

View all the images in our Virtual Exhibition here.

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