We’ve received this very sad news from Gwynfa Camera Club.
It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of our fellow member Gwynfryn Jones after a long illness.
2023 AWPF Gallery Now Online
Please click here to see all the successful 2023 AWPF panels.
The WPF is open to applications for the 2024 AWPF. The fee is still only £40 for members of WPF affiliated clubs representing tremendous value for money compared to almost any other award for photographic merit. More information here.
This could be the challenge you need for your photography in 2024.
If you have any questions then please get in touch.
AWPF 2024 – Applications Invited
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’s New Website
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 – AI Imaging
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 & Presenters
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).
PAGB APM Entry Fee Increase
The fees to apply for one of the PAGB Awards for Merit increased as from 1st January, 2024. You can see the new fees below.
PSA News
In Wales there are just 16 individual members of which 12 are members of WPF clubs. These members have entered many International Exhibitions and as a result gained honours recognition offered by the PSA ROPA ( Recognition of Photographic Achievement) scheme which offers various levels each more challenging.
These members have gained many of these honours:-
8 at the first level of QPSA
10 at PPSA
5 at EPSA
2 at MPSA
1 at MPSA2
1 at GMPSA
1 at GMPSA/B
All the above predominantly for DPI’s.
1 at BPSAÂ which is an award for a panel of either prints or DPI.
That is a great achievement.
New Year is the time for making new resolutions so why not set yourselves the target of seeking PSA recognition.Some of you are seeking FIAP awards and many of the exhibitions entered will also have PSA recognition.
If you need help or guidance then I will be most happy to assist.
Ian Ledgard (PSA Membership Director, Wales).
The Memorial Day Competitions 2024
Entry now closed….
The Memorial Day Competitions will take place on Sunday 18th February 2024. All Clubs are invited to enter and the competitions are as follows:
Past Presidents Trophy (4 colour prints)
Entry form:Â Â Â Â PDFÂ Â Â Word Doc
Gwyn Morgan Trophy (4 Monochrome prints):
Entry Form    PDF    Word Doc
Walter Morgan Trophy ( 4 PDIs):
Entry Form   PDF    Word Doc
The entry rules can be found here.
Closing date for entries is 10 February 2024
PDI Entries should be sent to memorialday@thewpf.co.uk by 10th February.
Print entries must be brought to Talbot Green on 18th February before 9.15am.
Competition Entry is £20.00 (which is for entry into all the trophies). The preferred method of payment is by Bank Transfer (details in rules). Any queries and entry forms are to be sent to memorialday@thewpf.co.uk
CPAGB Congratulations
Congratulations to the following WPF photographers on attaining their CPAGB at the recent PAGB APM adjudications.
Elisa Best CPAGB of Monmouth PC
Paul James CPAGB of Bridgend & District CC
Details of the full list of awards can be seen in this issue of PAGB e-News.
If you’d like to emulate their achievements you can find all the information you need here.