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A number of photographers have attempted to gain their qualifications at either Licentiate or Associate levels this year, without seeking advice first. This has for some, unfortunately resulted in a failed submission costing the author at times hundreds of pounds. This could have been easily avoided by informal discussion with Head office over unmounted 5"x4" prints. Whilst this would not count towards a formal submission, it would save precious amounts of cash that could have been spent on better training.

I am not immune from this learning process. The Society is promoting a new qualification to be known as the 'Craftsman' award. Launched at Focus 2004, it will initially only be open to social photographers but will be widened to include those from the BPPA once the format for submission is finalised. This will not be an easy target to attain, and qualification at this level means that to all intensive purposes the presentation is perfect. Getting it wrong will result in the loss of hundreds of pounds. Having an informal critique of my work prior to submission is as equally important to me as someone aiming for a Licentiate qualification.

Incentive...

Remember that competition I mentioned earlier? The overall winner gets a free trip to Las Vegas WPPI convention with some spending money to boot!+++ a brand new Fuji S3. If you can't afford the trip you might just win it by submitting entries. Don't worry about the big names that have gone before you, they are there to be shot at. If you don't think your photography is up to it then you definitely need the training anyway! But you have to be in it to win it.

Every day we are gaining more and more respect worldwide, particularly in America. Several well known international speakers have already pledged articles for the magazine and are looking to give us the benefit of their expertise at Society events. You will have an opportunity to meet superb photographers not normally accessible in this country. Phil Jones will always be on hand to provide advice on your future competition entries or qualifications queries. Watch this space.

Finally...

Don't think that attending a training seminar means sitting in front of a know it all who is eager to satisfy his/her ego. Attending seminars is a great way of meeting other photographers and exchanging ideas. If you take just one concept away from your visit and make it work for you, then your fees have been worthwhile, and at the very least you get to see some great pictures.

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