WPF Convention 2026
WPF Executive Co-optees
Salon Entry Numbers
2026 Welsh Salon – Open for Entries
The WPF Welsh Salon 2026 is now open for entries from members of WPF clubs.
Entry website: The ‘Pixoroo’ entry portal can be found here.
Sections – There are four sections: Open Colour Prints, Open Mono Prints, Open PDIs and Phone PDIs (new). Four images may be entered into each section.
Prices – The minimum entry charge is £8 for up to four images. Further images are £2 each, up to a maximum of four in each section. The maximum entry charge is £32.
Closing date: 8th March 2026. Deadlines – PDIs midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026. Prints midday on Sunday 8th March at Talbot Green before the WPF AGM.
Selectors will be Gordon Jenkins, Gary Shinner and Susan Ashford.
Exhibition – The WPF Welsh Salon Exhibition will be opened formally at Midday on Saturday 2nd May at the Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare. CF44 8DL.
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.
WPF Presidents Quarterly Update
WPF Presidents Quarterly Update. As a result of comments received, this is now also available in larger text here.
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.
WPF Club Registration Forms for 2026
Club registration and data forms have been sent to the Secretaries of all WPF clubs. If you have not received them, lease contact Dave Condon by emailing treasurer@thewpf.co.uk.
Here are copies of the documents:
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.