Q UA L I F I C AT I O N S 2023
BIPP Qualifications at The Flash Centre
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embers from all over the UK gathered at The Flash Centre to participate in the British Institute of Professional Photography’s qualification assessment. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, and nerves were running high as everyone prepared to showcase their photographic skills. We are proud to announce that four BIPP members achieved Licentiate qualifications, and three members have achieved Associate qualifications! The qualifications were Chaired by Dr Paul Wilkinson FBIPP and judged by a panel of six experts in their field: Simon Mackney FBIPP, David Taylor FBIPP, Sean Conboy FBIPP, Saraya Cortaville FBIPP, Panikos
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Hajistilly FBIPP and John Parris FBIPP. The atmosphere was supportive and encouraging throughout the day, and we hope those who did not pass the assessment were left with valuable feedback from the judges, which would help them improve. Dr Wilkinson commented on the members’ achievements, “I am delighted to see these talented photographers achieve their Licentiate and Associate qualifications with the BIPP. Their dedication, passion, and hard work have been reflected in the high standard of their photographic work, and I am very excited to see them come back to a future qualification to take the next”.