RPS WIP Distinctions

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RPS WIP Distinctions

Celebrating Our Members’ RPS Distinction Success

We’re proud to shine a light on the incredible talent within the RPS Women in Photography community. This gallery celebrates members who have achieved an RPS Distinction — from the first steps of an LRPS, to the creative mastery of an ARPS, and the highest honour of an FRPS. Each panel tells a personal story of dedication, creativity, and passion for photography.

We hope you enjoy exploring these achievements and feel inspired by the journeys behind them.

Jayne Odell FRPS

Documentary Fellowship

Jayne Odell sees the world best in black and white. Her work, widely published and exhibited, has earned her two Fellowships from The Royal Photographic Society in Documentary and Applied Photography—an honour held by fewer than 600 photographers worldwide. Funded by Arts Council England, Jayne's exhibition Time & Motion: Capturing the Lifeblood of a Racing Yard is now part of the National Horse Racing Museum’s permanent collection. Jayne is also an RPS Distinctions Panel Assessor, One2One Advisor, and active member of the Women in Photography and Documentary groups, as well as a regular judge and speaker across the UK.

Light. Motion. Story. Discover Jayne’s Fellowship

Mandy Davies ARPS

Mandy Davies ARPS gained her Associate Distinction with a body of work that portrays Venice in monochrome, focusing on its authentic streets and timeless atmosphere.

Start the journey

Allie Crewe2 — **CREDIT:** Allie Crewe ARPS

Allie Crewe ARPS

An award-winning British portrait photographer, twice a BJP Portrait of Britain winner (2019, 2023). Her work explores subjects from domestic violence to the transgender community. She has held residencies, received commissions, and gained her RPS Associate distinction via the Exemptions route.

Step into her lens

RPS Licentiate Presentation Panel 05 — **CREDIT:** Lou Sayers LRPS

Lou Sayers LRPS

A landscape and nature photographer based in the remote Cévennes, southern France, whose Licentiate Distinction reflects both her technical breadth and cohesive panel, achieved with confidence following tailored RPS mentorship.

Explore Lou’s LRPS photography

Adding Your Distinction Panel

The RPS Women in Photography Distinction Gallery celebrates the creativity and dedication of our members who have achieved LRPS, ARPS, or FRPS awards.
We’d love to include your panel and share your success with our community.

What to Send

Your image set
- LRPS: 10 images
- ARPS: 15 images
- FRPS: 20 (or 21) images
Statement of Intent – required for ARPS and FRPS
A short note about your process or approach

Image Specifications

Maximum file size: 2 MB per image
Image dimensions: 1200 px on the longest side
No watermarks or visible copyright marks
All images should be numbered 01–20 to match your hanging plan.

How to Send

Go to WeTransfer.com
Send your files to wipchair@rps.org

Brighton Bandstand — **CREDIT:** Karen Brickley ARPS

Karen Brickley ARPS

The Surrey, UK-based photographer shares her experience of applying for — and receiving — the Licentiate and Associate distinctions with her outdoor and abstract work.

Explore now

5540680 Trish Crawford Krista At The Quarry — **CREDIT:** Trish Crawford

Become a member

If you are not an RPS Women in Photography group member, we invite you to join our community of passionate photographers. By becoming a member, you can participate in exciting competitions, gain exposure through features in our prestigious WE ARE Magazine, and enjoy numerous other exclusive benefits. We extend a warm welcome to photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Join in

Chloe Sastry Promenade 4 — **CREDIT:** Chloe Sastry

Start your distinctions journey today

Licentiate, is the first level of Distinction within the RPS carrying the postnominals LRPS. It is demanding but achievable for most photographers.

More about Licentiate

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