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The WPF website has changed location. Do Not use this website for information on WPF, FIAP or any other distinctions.  Links to The Executive Team are out of date. Our NEW website can be found at mywpf.org This website will no longer be updated but it will remain available as a reference resource for past […]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News from Hay

We’ve received this from Christine Starnes over at Hay Camera Club…

I visited Bill Grundy today and we had  a nice chat. He has donated 6 photography books for the club which we will use as a library for members to borrow. We reminisced the years from when I first joined Hay about 17 years […]

AWPF Distinctions and Workshop

The prestigious AWPF award is open for a maximum of 25 applicants annually and is available to photographers worldwide. Obtaining the distinction involves creating a cohesive panel of 12 images, either print or DPI. 

We are now ready to accept applications for 2022 and the AWPF assessment day will be held on the 6th of […]

Easter Sunday Charity Tractor Run

There ought to be some good photo opportunities on Easter Sunday, April 17, as there will be a Tractor Run starting at Pencoed and going around the Vale of Glamorgan. You can see details of the route here.

There will be about 300 tractors taking part and they will be calling in at various villages […]

The WPF website is changing location. The new location is mywpf.org We also have a new look. Please visit and bookmark the new site.

2022 Neath & District PS UK Salon

Neath & District PS are pleased to announce that their 2022 NDPS UK Salon is now open for entries. This is their 7th year as a BPE exhibition and they are also pleased to announce PAGB patronage again this year.

The Salon dates are as follows:– Entries open 1st Feb 2022. Entries close 16th April […]

2021 Welsh International Salon of Photography – Catalogue and exhibition

The catalogue of acceptances can be found here.

This takes you to the Creative photographs.

This takes you to the Nature photographs.

This takes you to the Open Colour photographs.

This takes you to the Open Monochrome photographs.

This takes you to the Photo Travel photographs.

This takes you to the Scapes photographs.

And here […]

PAGB Awards for two WPF Photographers

Congratulations tothe following WPF Photographers who achievd distinctions at the recent PAGB APM day.

David Hopes of Bridgend & District CC achieved his DPAGB

Gary Welsby of Gwynfa achieved his CPAGB

COVID-19 and Government Advice

The WPF urges all clubs and members to follow Welsh Government advice.

The PAGB has issued guidance here.

We hope you all keep safe and healthy.

WPF 2021 AWPF Awards

The Welsh Photographic Federation  held the 2021  AWPF assessment on Sunday 7th November. Thirteen panels were submitted and eight panels were successful. Congratulations to all the successful candidates. They were:

Andrea Hargreaves of Pontefract CC with a panel entitled “A prophecy of Dragons”. Kevin Robertson of Bridgend CC with a panel entitled “The Royal Airforce […]

Baglan Bay Virtual Exhibition 2021

Baglan Bay are currently holding their 2021 Virtual Exhibition. It is a collection of work submitted by their members for their second Anniversary Trophy Competition.

You can view it here.

The selector was Peter Young LRPS CPAGB AFIAP HonPAGB.

Swansea Digital Exhibition

Swansea Camera Club are currently holding an online exhibtion. You can view it here.

They’ve been hosting an annual exhibition of displaying prints in Swansea since 1900 but this is their first annual online exhibition. It was judged by Kylie-Ann Martin EFIAP BPE2 CPAGB LDPS.

 

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Jenny Hibbert in the BBC Countryfile Calendar

Welsh Photographic Federation President, Jenny Hibbert, has had an image selected for inclusion in the 2022 BBC Countryfile calendar. You can buy a copy at just £9.99, UK postage included.

All proceeds go to “Children in Need”.

The closing date for calendar orders is 31st of January 2022 so act quickly if you wish to […]

PSA News

Congratulations to PSA member Neville Thomas who has just gained the EPSA award. This requires a minimum of 700 acceptance in PSA recognised salons. Well done Nev

I have had success in the Vidin spring Circuit in Bulgaria with 13 acceptances, a Salon Gold, Salon Bronze and two HM’s.

The rewards are there but you […]

WPF Zoom Licence

Dear Club Secretary,

You are probably aware that the WPF purchased a Zoom licence and made it available for use by all WPF Clubs, and several Clubs have made use of the service, sometimes before purchasing their own licence.

This Zoom facility requires a host to open the meeting, admit attendees, and deal with any […]