{"id":117981,"date":"2018-04-22T12:03:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T11:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=117981"},"modified":"2018-04-22T20:26:02","modified_gmt":"2018-04-22T19:26:02","slug":"rps-day-distinction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/technique\/rps-day-distinction\/","title":{"rendered":"RPS: A day of distinction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_117985&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 920px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117985 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RPS-days.jpg\" alt=\"RPS days\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-days.jpg 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-days.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-days.jpg?resize=560,400 560w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-days.jpg?resize=562,402 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Advisory days offer a great chance to get informal feedback on your proposed panel from highly experienced assessors. Credit: Geoff Harris<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>How does an amateur gauge the level of his\/ her photography? You can try to sell images commercially, which has become a lot more difficult; enter your pictures in competitions, which have become a lot more, well, competitive; or try to get some kind of camera club or photographic society \u2018distinction\u2019. Basically this is where a group of experienced peers judge a selection or panel of your images to see if they meet the required standard for a particular distinction or qualification. The pioneer of this process in the UK is the Royal Photographic Society (founded in 1853), which offers three popular distinctions \u2013 the Licentiateship (LRPS), the more demanding Associateship (ARPS), and the highly prized Fellowship (FRPS). While having these letters after your name won\u2019t necessarily raise your profile or help you sell more pictures, working through the distinction process can be very rewarding, while also helping you to focus on areas for improvement. It also gives you something to aim for; you could put strong images to use, which might otherwise languish on a hard drive or yesterday\u2019s social media posts. It can also motivate you to learn new skills.<\/p>\n<h2>Cream of Devon<\/h2>\n<p>While it may be a first step, the Licentiateship \u2013 or \u2018L\u2019 \u2013 is far from a formality. You need to demonstrate solid technical skills and a creative eye. The Associateship \u2013 or \u2018A\u2019 \u2013 requires you to show creative ability and personal style, along with complete control of the technical aspects of photography. But to make the process less daunting, the RPS organises regular advisory days, where members can present their chosen images for informal feedback and advice. The Western Region recently held such a day in Devon for L and A candidates, so I went along to see what happens.<\/p>\n<p>The day unfolded in a hotel in Bovey Tracey near Exeter, and the venue soon became packed with people either presenting panels or observing. After a short introduction, the two guest assessors \u2013 Susan Brown and Peter Paterson, both FRPS heavy-hitters \u2013 introduced themselves. Most advisory days follow a similar format, kicking off with a discussion of why previously successful L and A panels made the grade. The assessors then scrutinised about 10 panels from attendees, which they had never seen before, with a break for lunch. They gave constructive feedback, chatting with the photographer if present and answering questions from the audience. The atmosphere was focused, but friendly and supportive. Once the day is done, candidates have time to change or tweak their panels before the RPS assessment day. While there is no guarantee they will pass, the candidates should have a clearer idea of what they need to do \u2013 and the RPS maintains that candidates who have attended such days tend to do much better.<\/p>\n<p>Associate-level candidates can base their images around a specific genre (e.g. travel, natural history, science or fine art). But Licentiate candidates in some ways have a slightly tougher job as they need to show variety in approach and techniques but not necessarily in subject matter. So, rather than looking for a variety of subjects (say a seascape next to an insect macro), assessors look for a variety of approaches: the use of different lenses, shutter speeds, aperture, movement and so on. Some of the L panels on the day incorporated two images of similar subjects, but this wasn\u2019t a problem as they had\u00a0demonstrated varied approaches. This is not to say an Associateship is somehow easier: candidates have to supply 15 images (it\u2019s 10 for the L), that are scrutinised in exacting detail by sharp-eyed pundits.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, images that get you a polite round of applause at your camera club or even win a contest might not be so well received by RPS assessors, who are working to strict and consistent national standards. This is why it\u2019s a valued distinction.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_117987&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 920px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117987 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RPS-events.jpg\" alt=\"RPS events\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events.jpg 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events.jpg?resize=560,400 560w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events.jpg?resize=562,402 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">All aspects of proposed images are scrutinised, as well as how well the entire panel hangs together. Credit: Geoff Harris<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>My handsome prints<\/h2>\n<p>On the subject of quality, it soon became clear that the RPS assessors have little tolerance for common technical howlers, such as blown-out highlights\/lost shadow detail, unsharp images or ham-fisted editing. At both L and A levels, seriously blown-out highlights and blocks of undifferentiated shadow are apparently major reasons for failure. At Fellowship level, meanwhile, such sins wouldn\u2019t even get you through the door. As for sharpness, images should be pin-sharp where they need to be (on the eyes of a portrait, for example), or there needs to be deliberate creative movement and blur. \u2018Don\u2019t leave assessors wondering if you got it right or not,\u2019 says Peter Paterson, while emphasising that over-sharpening will be penalised, too. This is one of the key advantages of attending the advisory day: although the guest assessors on the day won\u2019t be judging your final panel, they can easily spot potential problems, allowing you time to fix them or find alternative images.<\/p>\n<p>Another key teaching point was the concept of the \u201811th\u2019 image. An L panel comprises 10 images and an A panel 15, so the 11th is the hanging plan \u2013 how well the printed images hang together as a cohesive unit. So the assessors gave a lot of attention to the order of images in panels, changing the layout for a more pleasing \u2018whole\u2019. As Susan Brown pointed out, it is crucial that your panel makes a good first impression as the actual assessors look at it from a distance and then move in. She also recommended that candidates don\u2019t print any bigger than A4 \u2013 larger sizes can make technical issues such as softness or noise more obvious, while smaller will invite extra scrutiny. Mixing mount sizes tends to be frowned upon too, as it can look inconsistent. Candidates don\u2019t have to supply prints; digital images are also accepted but this is quite risky unless you have a fully calibrated digital projector, as used by the RPS. Any faults in your image will also be blown-up big for all to see.<\/p>\n<p>Other issues to watch out for include cluttered compositions with distracting backgrounds, and overly aggressive cropping which makes the subject feel \u2018cramped\u2019 \u2013 this was a particular problem with wildlife images on the Devon day. The occasional wonky horizon was pointed out, too. When it comes to editing, some \u2018gardening\u2019 with software to get rid of distractions is allowed, but heavy comping or image manipulation is not (this depends on the category you are going for at A level, however). A mixture of black &amp; white and colour is acceptable in both L and A panels, so long as the mono conversion is well-executed, and the cohesion and balance of the panel as a whole is maintained. Again, the only way to see if your mix of mono and colour works is to get feedback from an experienced assessor.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_117986&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 920px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117986 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/RPS-events-spare-images.jpg\" alt=\"RPS events spare images\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events-spare-images.jpg 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events-spare-images.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events-spare-images.jpg?resize=560,400 560w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/RPS-events-spare-images.jpg?resize=562,402 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Candidates can also bring along \u2018spare\u2019 images, which sometimes end up in the final panel following the advisory day. Credit: Geoff Harris<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Worth a shot<\/h2>\n<p>I should probably disclose at this point that I got my LRPS in 2014, so I have a good understanding of what the process involves. Getting my L was not easy, but having to think so carefully about so many aspects of image making and print presentation definitely helped my photography to evolve (and before any cynics chip in, it\u2019s an anonymous process, so the panel had no idea I worked on magazines).<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the RPS is not the only game in town, and photographers working professionally in particular genres, such as weddings, might prefer to get a distinction from a specialist body, such as the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) or Master Photographers Association (MPA). For more generalist photographers, however, who are keen to see what level their work is at, or need a bit of extra motivation to get out there with their camera, doing an RPS distinction would be very sound idea \u2013 and the qualification is recognised all over the world.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Two LRPS contenders share their experience of the advisory day<\/h3>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_117983&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 920px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117983 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/David-Rudge-architecture.jpg\" alt=\"David Rudge architecture\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/David-Rudge-architecture.jpg 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/David-Rudge-architecture.jpg?resize=300,450 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/David-Rudge-architecture.jpg?resize=267,400 267w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/David-Rudge-architecture.jpg?resize=562,843 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">David\u2019s bold architecture shot shows variety of approach. Credit: David Rudge<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>David Rudge<\/h2>\n<p>\u2018I approached the LRPS advisory day as another milestone along my journey to become a better photographer. I find that there is nothing more challenging than placing your work under the scrutiny of expert eyes, and this should always be taken as a learning experience be it at a club or national forum. The advisory day turned out to be invaluable in many ways. There were positives that included recognition that my panel provided a good spread of different types of techniques with some good and interesting images. However, and more importantly, the more critical comments provided me with a greater insight into how all images can be improved both in the environment in which they are captured (a grain of dust on the lens of one image didn\u2019t help!) and how they could be developed further with software. It was clear that a successful LRPS panel needs to contain 10 images of a high standard that demonstrate a variety of approaches that somehow come together as a cohesive whole \u2013 the 11th image. I now know what I need to do to improve.\u2019<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_117989&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 920px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117989 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-woodland.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Jupp woodland\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-woodland.jpg 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-woodland.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-woodland.jpg?resize=400,400 400w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-woodland.jpg?resize=170,170 170w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-woodland.jpg?resize=562,562 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-woodland.jpg?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Even for the entry-level L distinction, exposure must be well controlled. Credit: Steve Jupp<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>Steve Jupp<\/h2>\n<p>\u2018I went along because I had tried for the Licentiateship a couple of years back and failed. Last time I didn\u2019t seek advice from the people involved in the process, so this was a great opportunity to hear from the experts. I was first up and delighted to get a positive response to my panel: one image needed more contrast and one was not up to the standard, but I had a worthy replacement in reserve. I\u2019ve now booked in again for the formal assessment at RPS HQ in Bath in February.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m grateful to my mentor for suggesting that I go for the \u2018L\u2019. It has given me a focus and aim which have really helped me to develop my photography and feel confident about handling the camera in all circumstances. If I am successful this time I am looking forward to going for my Associateship and \u2026 who knows what in the future!<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I took up photography as a \u201cserious amateur\u201d when I retired from a very busy job in the NHS, and it has given me a focus and purpose which have been very valuable after retiring from full-time work. I love how time stands still when I am outdoors, either when shooting landscape or a city, with a camera around my neck.\u2019<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_117988&quot;  class=\"c-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 920px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-117988 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-images.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Jupp images\" width=\"900\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-images.jpg 900w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-images.jpg?resize=300,120 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-images.jpg?resize=630,253 630w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-images.jpg?resize=562,225 562w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/04\/Steve-Jupp-images.jpg?resize=560,225 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Steve Jupp was pleased to get some positive feedback on his panel at the advisory day. Credit: Steve Jupp<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<hr \/>\n<h3>For full details about distinctions and local advisory days, see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rps.org\/distinctions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rps.org\/distinctions<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how good your photography really is? A distinction, such as those offered by the RPS, can be a good benchmark. 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