ASSESSMENT DATES FOR SUBMISSIONS
2025
13th May
Fellowship SPACES AVAILABLE
Associate SPACES AVAILABLE
Submission to arrive by:
22nd April
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the submissions, Photobook assessments are held without an audience.
Photobooks
A concept-led book that uses photography as a medium of visual communication in its own right
Photobooks are based on an idea or concept, with all aspects of the book, not only the photography, being aimed at the presentation and experience of the idea or concept to the reader. It differs from a book of photographs, where the book is the container for the photographs. What's looked for in a photobook is particular attention to the book as an object, in which the selection of images, sequence, scale typography, and materials are all carefully considered.
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Photobooks Guidelines
Photobook Suggestion
Making Books: A guide to creating hand-crafted books
By The London Centre for Book Arts (LCBA)
Photobook Suggestion
Understanding Photobooks: The Form and Content of the Photographic Book
By Dr. Jorg M. Colberg
Photobook Suggestion
Photobooks &: a critical companion to the contemporary medium
By Matt Johnston
The RPS does not endorse any of these photobooks.
Panel Members
2024
Photobook Maker and Collector
Specialist in hand-made books
Photographer and Graphic Designer specialising in books and magazines
Photographer, author and self-publisher
Senior Lecturer in Photography
Photographer, Papermaker, Designer/Maker of unique hand made books & Artist.
Contact us
For help with your Photobook application, please contact:
Distinctions Department
E: distinctions@rps.org
Office Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.