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WCPF
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Western Counties Photographic Federation- Association of most of the Camera Clubs/Photographic societies in the South West.
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PAGB
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Photographic Alliance of Great Britain - Alliance of all the Regional Federations/Associations in Great Britain
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RPS
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Royal Photographic Society
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LRPS
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Licentiate of the RPS - This is the first level of distinction offered by the RPS. Judged on a panel of 10 prints or slides.
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ARPS
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Associate of the RPS - Judged on a panel of 15 prints or slides.
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FRPS
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Fellow of the RPS - The highest distinction awarded by the FRPS - Judged on a panel of 20 prints or slides.
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Hon FRPS
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Honoury Fellow of the RPS - Awarded for services to the RPS.
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CPAGB
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Credit from the PAGB - First level of award from the PAGB - Judged from 10 prints, or slides, with a standard of 'Good Club Photography'
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DPAGB
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Distinction from the PAGB - Judged from 15 prints, or slides, with a standard of 'Open Exhibition Photography'
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MPAGB
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Master from the PAGB - Highest level of award from the PAGB - Judged from 20 prints, or slides, with a standard of 'The Highest Standard of Amateur Photography'
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APAGB
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PAGB award for Meritorious Service. Awarded to persons who have given outstanding service to photographers belonging to member societies of the federations of the PAGB.
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BPE
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British Photographic Exhibitions - Awards given for the number of acceptances gained. BPE1* - 25 acceptances, BPE2* - 50 acceptances, BPE3* - 100 acceptances, BPE4* - 200 acceptances and BPE5* - 300 acceptances.
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FIAP
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Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique. Worldwide federation to develop relationships amongst photographers (the PAGB is affiliated to the organisation).
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AFIAP
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Artist of FIAP - The first level of award FIAP for photographic merit in international competition.
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EFIAP
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Excellence of FIAP.
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MFIAP
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Master of FIAP - The highest level of FIAP award for photographic merit in international competition.
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MFIAP-AV
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Are all FIAP awards for services to FIAP and photography.
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PSA
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Photographic Society of America.
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BIPP
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British Institute of Professional Photography - Covers awards such as ABIPP etc
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BPIA
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The British Photographic and Imaging Association
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MPA
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Master Photographers Association - Covers awards such as - LMPA , FMPA etc
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AOP
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Association Of Photographers
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