Just acheived my 7th Accreditation with the PPOC!
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is the degree of elevation above the entry membership level within the PPOC, and is achieved by submitting samples of the applicant’s photography in a chosen category. Accreditation demonstrates that the photographer has proven professional ability to the Board of Examiners of the Professional Photographers of Canada. In assessing Accreditation submissions, the judges will consider the following criteria: Impact, Creativity, Style, Composition, Presentation, Colour Balance, Centre of Interest, Lighting, Subject Matter, Technique and Story Telling. To be Accredited is to be recognized as an expert in a given photographic field.
It is not uncommon to have to try multiple times to achieve a successful submission. Some photographers had to resubmit up to 7 times! It is an excellent learning tool as it pushes photographers to really up their skill level throughout the process.
I had to resubmit 6 images the second round and am really happy they all passed! All of these images are client work with the exception of one.
I now have Accreditations in these categories
- Child Portrait
- Portrait
- Environmental Wedding
- Commercial
- Performance Artist
- Feline
- Food
I think the next one I will try out for will be either Corporate or Environmental Executive Portrait. Here is the description of the criteria required to submit. Each submission must be 10 images. Accreditation judging happens 4 times a year!
If you are interested in more information check out the PPOC website.
Thanks for checking out my blog post!
Until next time!
Louise
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