ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

The 'Royal Photographic Society' was founded in the United Kingdom in 1853 "to promote the Art and Science of Photography".
It offers various levels of qualifications in photographic skills and runs an extensive programme of lectures and events throughout the United Kingdom and abroad, through local groups and special interest groups. The Society owns a major historic collection of photographs, photographic equipment and books which was deposited with the National Media Museum in Bradford.

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Distinctions

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Distinctions

Besides membership, there are also qualifications and distinctions that the society awards.
These include (From lowest to highest distinction):

★ 'LRPS': ''Licentiateship'' of the Royal Photographic Society

★ 'ARPS': ''Associateship'' of the Royal Photographic Society

★ 'FRPS': ''Fellowship'' of the Royal Photographic Society
In addition the ''RPS'' offer Imaging scientist qualifications that deal with the mechanical, chemical and engineering aspects of photography alongside the visuals.

External links

★ Royal Photographic Society website

★ National Media Museum website

★ The official National Media Museum print website containing many images from the Royal Photographic Society's collections

★ ''Library of Congress Selected for 1993-95 International Partnership Award'' - about 1994 joint exhibition with United States Library of Congress