Category: IPF Distinctions

  • Portrait Masters Awards

    Portrait Masters Awards

    This week I received the results of my first ever submission to the Sue Bryce Education – Portrait Masters competition for January 2021. Before I get to my results, a word about why I felt I should pursue yet another international awards and distinction journey. I have been entering national and international photographic competitions since…

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  • Fellow of the IPF

    Fellow of the IPF

    Heroins of the piece in order of appearance: Holly (Ivory Flame) Rachelle Summers Mischkah Scott Joy Draiki Sarah (Artemis) Fauna Tillie Feather and support crew; my ever patient and generous and supporting wife Liz Weston! Click on the image below for a better view… The images for my panel we presented on Chromalux Aluminium 20″…

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  • FIAP Salon Database

    FIAP Salon Database

    About a month ago I blogged about my intention to put a database together for FIAP salon entries.  With feedback from photographers there is also a need to extend this to PSA and other awarding bodies.  For now I thought I’d show the progress so far.  I need to make my own AFIAP submission next…

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  • Creating a Salon Database for FIAP

    Creating a Salon Database for FIAP

    This is a work in progress but gives you an idea of an alternative to spreadsheet tracking all your FIAP or PSA Salon entries… Note, it’s also my first attempt at a video blog, so go easy!

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  • A Grecian Goddess

    Having a vision, model and location does not necessarily mean a well executed result. In this case trying to create an art-nude image with a location a little too close to other amenities, and families having picnics in the unusually warm Irish weather,  meant I’d have to cheat and resort to photoshop. So, after we…

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