Fellowship is the highest Distinction of The Royal Photographic Society and recognises original work and outstanding ability in a specialist field.

PLEASE NOTE: from September 2012, you will not be able to use any of your images from your successful Associateship portfolio

It is essential for all applicants to read the Distinctions Handbook.

It is open to Associates of The Society and Fellows of the BIPP, but photographers with an established reputation may apply direct, based on their CV, references, publications and exhibitions, even if they are non-members of The Society. 

Evidence Requirements: Full details refer to section D of the Distinctions Handbook

• Stills photography: 20 prints or 20 Slides.
  
  
• Book submissions: 40 images (section C5.4).
  
  
• Research, Eduaction and Application of Photography (section E3).

Categories: Full details refer to section E of the Distinctions Handbook.

• Professional & Applied (inc Documentary and Visual Journalism)
  
  
• Contemporary
  
  
• Natural History
  
  
• Research, Education and Application of Photography
  
  
• Science
  
  
• Travel
  
  
• Visual Art

 Fee: £100 (First resubmission to same category £60)

Click here to download the Distinctions Handbook

Click here to download an Application Form


Click here to view assessment dates

For Articles on the Fellowship please visit the Advisory Zone