This form should be used by photographers wishing to apply for an IPF distinction using the Audio Visual medium.
All queries on distinction applications should be emailed to distinctions@irishphoto.ie.
Applicants are reminded to consult the distinction handbooks for the level of distinction which they are applying for. These handbooks contain important information for submitting your application.
Those applying for AIPF or FIPF who are using their LIPF as the qualifying criteria to apply must be current with their annual distinction fee.
You have indicated that you are a member of an IPF affiliated club, so now you need to complete the following section to avail of the reduced fee available to members of IPF affiliated clubs.
If your club is not listed below, it means that your club is not affiliated to the IPF and you must select instead the option for non affiliated club member above. Clubs should note that a completed application form along with the fee is required to complete application for membership.
Applicants must proceed with the assessment date they applied for. Changes of date are not allowed. If an applicant does not fulfill the date applied for, the application is regarded as cancelled and the application fee will not be refunded.
The IPF insists that the entire content of photographs entered in competitions and distinctions must be created by the photographer using a camera.
Partially or entirely AI generated images are not permitted for IPF distinctions.
The IPF allows the use of AI techniques provided that the process completely relies on only using pixels from the original image.