FIAP Distinctions

The AFIAP and EFIAP distinctions are gained through acceptances and awards at international competitions (salons). Further advancement can also be gained through the EFIAP levels. These EFIAP Levels are the EFIAP Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond 1, Diamond 2, and Diamond 3. A photographer gains each in turn starting with Bronze and completing with Diamond 3.

The EFIAP Bronze may be applied for after holding the EFIAP distinction for a period of one year. A photographer must hold the previous level for at least one year before applying for the next level.

There is an application for each level of distinction. The FIAP Liaison Officer can advise you on the current fee.

The IPF forwards distinction applications to FIAP once per year.

The FIAP Liaison Officer must have received your application by the closing date – which is the 28^th of February each year. Results of applications are then advised by FIAP to the liaison officer within 3 months of receipt of the IPF applications.

The MFIAP (Master) is a separate distinction from the AFIAP and EFIAP (and levels). It has a different timetable. Any photographer who has a FIAP Life Card and who has held the EFIAP for a minimum of three years is eligible to apply for an MFIAP.

The MFIAP application is made by submitting a set of 20 prints with an accompanying Photographic CV of the photographer. The adjudication for MFIAP takes place once each year and is carried out by the FIAP Directory Board. The closing date for submission to the FIAP Liaison officer is 31 December each year. Anyone contemplating applying for the MFIAP should contact the FIAP Liaison Officer for more information. There is a fee for the MFIAP – the FIAP Liaison Officer can advise the current fee.

Part of the process of applying for a FIAP distinction is for the photographer to also apply for a FIAP Photographer’s Card. This is a lifetime card and you must apply for it before applying for your first distinction – the AFIAP.

FIAP requires that anyone who applies for the AFIAP distinction MUST already be a holder of a FIAP Life Card. This card must be applied for BEFORE applying for the AFIAP distinction and can be done on the FIAP website.

If you already hold a FIAP distinction and wish to have a new FIAP Life Card to reflect your new distinction, then you can apply via the FIAP website AFTER you have your new distinction Certificate and Pin.

The photographer must include the number from their Life Card on all applications for FIAP distinctions.

All FIAP application forms need to be completed and forwarded to Paul Stanley, IPF Liaison Officer, on or before the 28th of February each year, by email and hard copy.  Please contact Paul for more information and to register your application.

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