The 77th Midland Salon is now open. Online entries can be made at www.midland-salon.com.The closing date 22nd June 2026.
The Salon has FIAP, GPU & PAGB Patronage and sections for both Prints & Projected Images and has over 200 awards.
The six sections are:
Open monochrome prints
Open colour prints
Nature prints (new for 2026)
Open colour projected images
Open monochrome projected images
Nature projected images
All UK entrants will receive a 64-page colour catalogue and a digital catalogue will be sent to all entrants.
The 2026 PAGB Inter-Club Print Championship will be held on Saturday 24 October 2026 and it will have a new venue at Harper Adams University in Newport, Shropshire. We will be using the Weston Lecture Theatre.
The venue offers free parking and free WiFi. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be available in a coffee bar about 5 minutes’ walk from the theatre. Also, lunch boxes can also be provided if ordered in advance.
Watch for more information in e-news nearer the time, including ticket arrangements.
The 162nd Edinburgh International Salon is open for entry. It is one of the most highly regarded photographic exhibitions in the UK and one of the few print-only international salons in the world. Each year, the exhibition attracts thousands of entries from photographers across the globe, drawn by its long history, high standards and distinctive focus on the printed image.
There are no genre restrictions, and entrants may submit up to four colour and four monochrome prints. All images must originate as original captures by light made by the entrant. The rules and all other details can be found here.
The 2026 Memorial competitions were held on 21 February at Dingestow Village, Hall, Dingestow, Monmouth. NP25 4BH. Our very grateful thanks go to Monmouth Photography Club who hosted the event with enthusiasm and efficiency.
The judge was Ralph Snook ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/s. He judged the prints and PDI’s with skill and helpfulness. His focus was on looking into the pictures instead of just looking at them. He was only concerned about technical matters when such errors got in the way of a photograph’s message.
18 clubs participated. Unfortunately, one club had submitted a monochrome print in the colour print competition; it scored zero, as a result.
The results were:
Walter Morgan Trophy for PDIs
First – Bargoed Camera Club
Second – Monmouth Photographic Club
Third – Gwent Camera Club
Individual Scores here.
Past Presidents’ Trophy for Colour Prints
First – Monmouth Photographic Club
Second – Bridgend & District Camera Club
Third –Â Baglan Bay Photographic Society
Individual Scores here.
Gwyn Morgan Trophy for a Cohesive Set of Monochrome Prints
First – Pyle & Porthcawl Camera Club
Second – RPC
Third – Tenby & District Camera Club
Fourth – Morriston Camera Club
Individual Scores here.
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Ian Ledgard and spending some time with him and his wife Maragret, enjoyng a cuppa and good catch-up. However, this visit had a more important purpose as I was honoured to be officially presenting Ian with TWO top awards. (See the photos at the end of this post and the links to copies of Ian’s certificates in the paragraphs below).
Ian’s stats are amazing and real source of inspiration for us all in Welsh photography circles and in the wider circuit of world photography. He was recently featured in a PSA Journal and has reached the milestone of being a Diamond Exhibitor–Level 1 in the Mono Class. On top of that Ian has also been awarded his 20-year certificate from the PSA for his continuous support.
So two top awards. Congratulations Ian.
I told him he was an inspiration to us all and he calmly informed me that he isn’t too far from reaching his next goal. This man just keeps on going.
I know you will all join me in congratulating Ian on his fantastic success, for putting his photography on the map of the world stage and, of course, for championing Welsh photography and representing our country with distinction.
I’m sure he’d enjoy receiving your own personal congratulations if you are in contact with him. Watch this space for the next honours Ian is due to achieve. That’s all for now.
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.
Congratulations to Gary Collyer, a member of Bridgend and District Camera Club, who is the sole WPF member to have an image accepted into this year’s PAGB Masters of Print Competition.
Masters of Print is held each year and is followed by a public exhibition which this year can be seen at the venues below.
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)Â 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
