The Royal Photographic Society

DISCOVER the benefits of membership The Society encourages anyone with an interest in photography to develop their skills and share their interests through our activities, including - new for 2012 - our online competitions. I am honoured to be President of such an exciting organisation and look forward to welcoming you as a member so that you can discover all we have to offer. Roy Robertson Hon FRPS. President ENJOY The Society’s acclaimed Journal (10 issues a year) packed with news, reviews, diary of events and award winning photography Achieve a Society Distinction and, when successful, proudly display the coveted letters after your name Improve by uploading your Images to our website for expert advice and guidance Belong to one or more of the 15 Special Interest Groups which produce their own newsletters and organise their own meetings Save through exclusive discounts on selected workshops and entry to Society competitions

Promote your portfolio on our website Participate in meetings close to home members are automatically assigned to a region or an overseas chapter which hold their own local events Exhibit your work internationally in exhibitions and online Prosper with bursaries, reductions on membership, workshops and competition entry for students and under 25s Share ideas and learn through our online community and practical workshops Exclusive use of The Society’s crest on your website

All this for as little as £9.00 per month* *By direct Debit only; monthly payments will be less for concessionary subscriptions

Join online www.rps.org or call 01225 325733

10,500

members throughout the world

3,000

members currently hold the LRPS Distinction

1,000

Distinction applications are received each year

700

Fellows of The Society

100

experts available to give advice to our Members

Non members

can apply for the Licentiateship or Associateship Distinction

DID YOU KNOW • The Society welcomes everyone with a passion for photography

• You can join over 4,000 followers of The Society’s Group on Facebook

• There are 3 levels of Distinction to aim for

• Bursaries are available for students and under 30s

• The Society has a unique history while remaining a leading force in the advance of photography

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• An Awards ceremony is held annually where those who have made significant contributions to the art and science of photography are honoured

You can gain expert advice and guidance, by taking your work to a Distinctions Advisory Day - held all over the UK

• We organise over 300 events throughout the UK

• The Society is an educational charity which aims to encourage high standards in photography

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• We hold international competitions and touring exhibitions

• There are 4 levels of Imaging Scientist Qualifications

The RPS Collection is one of the most important photographic collections in the world and is housed at the National Media Museum in Bradford

Some well-known Members Sir David Attenborough Hon FRPS Terry O’Neill Hon FRPS Annie Leibovitz Hon FRPS Sir Tim Berners-Lee Hon FRPS Don McCullin Hon FRPS Tom Stoddart Hon FRPS

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Heather Angel Hon FRPS Martin Parr Hon FRPS David Bailey Hon FRPS Sebastião Salgado Hon FRPS Elliott Erwitt Hon FRPS Adam Hart-Davis Hon FRPS

Membership subscription rates (tick as appropriate) Standard £108 Overseas (under 65s) £95

25 and under £52 (enclose proof of age)

Family £158

Student & Disabled £52 (enclose proof of status)

65 and over £80 (enclose proof of age)

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The Royal Photographic Society Fenton House, 122 Wells Road, Bath BA2 3AH, UK Tel: +44 (0)1225 325733 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rps.org

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