Individual photographers of all levels can apply for The International Nature Photographic Society (NPS) Distinctions and submit their portfolios for three levels of Distinctions - Licentiate, Associate and Fellowship. NPS is a registered non-profit organization that exists to increase the knowledge and understanding of nature photography, to promote the highest standards of achievement and to raise the public environmental awareness. All submissions are assessed by a Panel of Judges from our Professional Photographers Awards Review Board (PPARB) to ensure an evidence of creativity ability and a high technical standard appropriate to your application.
We believe it's vital that all photographers continue to challenge themselves and develop their ability. The key to our qualifications reflect this, with three levels of achievement.
LICENTIATE (L.NPS)
ASSOCIATE (A.NPS)
FELLOWSHIP (F.NPS)
For those who have started their photographic journey. An approachable level for those to develop their competence in their work and visual awareness.
Photographers who can demonstrate a high technical competence and comprehensive knowledge of photographic techniques, that also shows an individual approach.
Photographers recognized at the highest level with an established distinguished and distinctive body of work. A unique style and a discerning quality are expected.
THE SUBMISSION DEADLINES
There are 2 closing dates for PRINTS submission: Last day of June and Last day of December.
There are 12 closing dates for DIGITAL submission: Last day of Every Month.
The parcel or digital files must arrive 14 days prior to the submission deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that they arrive on time.
THE APPLICATION
SUBMISSION ASSESSMENT
For all Prints submissions, we will arrange an
assessment date about a month after the submission
deadline (e.g. July and January of next year for Prints assessments).
For all Digital submissions, we will arrange an
assessment date about a month after the submission
deadline (e.g. Submission before the end of January will be assessed in February).
NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
Once approved by the PPARB, you will be notified by e-mail that your Distinction has been awarded. An e-certificate will be sent to you by e-mail in 14 days after the assessment date.
All unsuccessful applicants will not be awarded and will receive a result report why they were not recommended.