London Region:Advisory Day LRPS and ARPS Fine Art - Overview

 A day open to Members and Non-Members, this day has been organised for all those working towards the Licentiate and Associate Distinctions.

 Categories covered:

 LRPS Advice

 ARPS Fine Art Advice

 For advice on other categories, please contact the Distinctions Department by e-mail to arps@rps.org

or the London Region Distinctions Co-ordinators LondonDist1@rps.org or LondonDist2@rps.org

To book for LRPS Advice, please follow this link

To book for ARPS Fine Art Advice, please follow this link

To book to attend as a Spectator, please follow this link

Attending this Advisory day will give you the opportunity to discuss your portfolio with current panel members in a professional but friendly atmosphere.

What are the requirement for LRPS and ARPS, and which level am I?

LRPS ( Licentiate ) – If you are not sure, then start with the LRPS, as you will need to show a good photographic competence in camera work, visual awareness, communication and presentation, as detailed in the Guidelines. Click here to see examples of the LRPS.

ARPS (Associate)  – You need to demonstrate a high technical competence as well as provide evidence of creative ability and the development of a personal style.  Click here to see exampless of the ARPS panels - to follow

Please note : You can apply direct for the ARPS without being an LRPS, but we would recommend getting an LRPS first before working towards an ARPS, unless you have considerable photographic experience. If you are not sure, it’s much better to start with the LRPS and then work towards an ARPS.

Who are the Advisors?

• Marie-Ange Bouchard ARPS
• Richard Tickner FRPS

What advice will I receive on the day?

Content and technical for the following – 

LRPS Advice

ARPS Fine Art

 What is Content and technical advice? – The panel member present sits on this panel and you will be given content and technical advice face to face, and also a copy of the comments given. 

How much does it cost?

RPS members who would like advice:  £20

Non-RPS members who would like advice:  £25

Observers (both RPS members and non-members):  £15

To book for LRPS Advice, please follow this link

To book for ARPS Fine Art Advice, please follow this link

To book to attend as a Spectator, please follow this link

How many images shall I bring?

10 images plus a maximum of 5 spares LRPS
15 images plus a maximum of 5 spares ARPS

Do all my images need to be mounted?

All images should be mounted except for your spares; this will ensure we can display them correctly.

Attending for Advice:

Before you attend please make sure you have read the Distinctions Guidelines which contains important information on requirements, categories and criteria regarding the panels. This can be downloaded from the RPS website here. 

Spectators:

Spectating is a very good way to learn about the distinctions system and to see the advice given. Please do not bring any of your own images to the event on the off-chance that you can receive advice.  Only panels which have been pre-booked can be assessed.  To book in as a Spectator, follow the link here.

Registration and Payment:

Those wishing to attend are asked to register and pay through the RPS website.

To book for LRPS Advice, please follow this link

To book for ARPS Fine Art Advice, please follow this link

To book to attend as a Spectator, please follow this link

If you have any problems at all, please contact Brian on LondonDist1@rps.org or the Distinctions Department in Bristol:  distinctions@rps.org