LOCAL photographer Mr. Ron Powell B.A. Hons., of Kilgetty, has recently been awarded the Associateship of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain.
The Royal Photographic Society, founded in 1853, is the most prestigious international photographic society, and has long been recognised for the promotion and maintenance of high photographic standards around the world. Since moving its headquarters to Bath in 1980, it has established itself worldwide, through its programme of touring exhibitions, events and special interest groups.
The awarding of distinctions is fundamental to the society's promotion of standards of excellence, universally respected by amateur and professional photographers alike, to whom RPS membership is open.
In order to gain a distinction, a photographer has to submit a portfolio for approval by a highly qualified Panel of Society Fellows or hold one of the acceptable photographic qualifications.
Mr. Powell has been successful in satisfying the judges and will shortly be receiving a certificate from the society's president enabling him to use the letters ARPS after his name.