Receiving PPSA at PSA Conference

Photography by Marty Welter

In September 28, 2015, I received the certificate of PPSA (Proficiency, Photographic Society of America) from the PSA president, John Davis Jr, FPSA, PPSA and the ROPA director, Kristina Erin Kaye, FPSA, EPSA, at 77th PSA Conference in West Yellowstone, Montana.

PPSA certificate

The Recognition of Photographic Achievement (ROPA) Distinctions were established in February 1997 for the purpose of recognizing PSA member's photography achievements in PSA-recognized International Exhibitions. Proficiency (PPSA) is awarded when 288 or more acceptances supported by Star Rating certificates from one or more PSA Divisions. For more information about ROPA, please visit the ROPA webpage.

PSA 4* in PID Color

I was awarded PSA 4 Star in PID Color (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 4 Star was award for having a minimum of 144 acceptances with 48 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 2* in Photo Travel

I was awarded PSA 2 Star in Photo Travel (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 2 Star was award for having a minimum of 36 acceptances with 12 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 1* in Photo Travel

 

I was awarded PSA 1 Star in Photo Travel (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 1 Star was award for having a minimum of 18 acceptances with 6 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 3* in PID Color

I was awarded PSA 3 Star in PID Color (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 3 Star was award for having a minimum of 72 acceptances with 24 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 3* in PID Monochrome

 

I was awarded PSA 3 Star in PID Monochrome (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 3 Star was award for having a minimum of 72 acceptances with 24 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 2* in Nature Division

 

I was awarded PSA 2 Star in Nature Division (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 2 Star was award for having a minimum of 36 acceptances with 12 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

United Photographers International-Aphrodite (UPI-APHRODITE)

Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to United Photographers International (UPI), I am honor to receive the distinction of UPI-APHRODITE. The UPI now entitles me to use the title UPI-APHRODITE after my name. For more information about UPI titles, please visit UPI Website - Apply for Distinctions and Titles.

Fellow, Image Colleague Society (FICS)

 
Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to Image Colleague Society International (ICS), I am honor to receive the distinction of Fellow, Image Colleague Society International (FICS). The ICS now entitles me to use the title FICS after my name.

Excellence, United States Photographic Alliance (EUSPA)

 

Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to United States Photographic Alliance (USPA), I am honor to receive the distinction of Excellence, United States Photographic Alliance (EUSPA). The USPA now entitles me to use the title EUSPA after my name.

Associate, Photographic Society of Malaysia (APSM)

Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to Photographic Society of Malaysia (PSM), I am honor to receive the distinction of Associate, Photographic Society of Malaysia (APSM). The PSM now entitles me to use the title APSM after my name. 

This is the panel of images that I submitted for APSM assessment in November 2014.

Excellence, Federation of Multi-Cultural Photographic Art (EFMPA)

Following the successful submission of my exhibition acceptance report (at least 50 acceptances with within 5 consecutive years in the same category/division recognized by FIAP or PSA, in at least 15 different international salons of 15 different countries, and of 4 or 5 different continents) to Federation of Multi-Cultural Photographic Art (EFMPA), I am honor to receive the distinction of Excellence, Federation of Multi-Cultural Photographic Art (EFMPA). The FMPA now entitles me to use the title EFMPA after my name.

PSA 1* in Nature Division

I was awarded PSA 1 Star in Nature Division (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 1 Star was award for having a minimum of 18 acceptances with 6 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 2* in PID Monochrome

I was awarded PSA 2 Star in PID Monochrome (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 2 Star was award for having a minimum of 36 acceptances with 12 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

United Photographers International, Crown 1 (UPI-CR1)

 

I was awarded United Photographers International, Crown 1 (UPI-CR1). The UPI-CR1 was award for having a minimum of 200 points earned at the international photographic exhibitions patronaged by PSA, FIAP or UPI. For more information about UPI Crown distinction, please visit UPI Distinctions and Titles.

PSA 2* in PID Color

I was awarded PSA 2 Star in PID Color (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 2 Star was award for having a minimum of 36 acceptances with 12 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

Image San Frontiere, Recognition 1 (RISF1)

 

I was awarded Image San Frontiere, Recognition 1 (RISF1). The RISF1 was award for having a minimum of 50 points earned at the international photographic exhibitions partronaged by PSA, FIAP or ISF. For more information about RISF distinction, please visit ISF Distinction.

Licentiate, Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (LRPS)

Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (RPS), I am honor to receive the distinction of Licentiate, Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (LRPS). The RPS now entitles me to use the title LRPS after my name. 

 

This is the panel of images that I submitted for LRPS assessment in October 2014.

PSA 1* in PID Monochrome

I was awarded PSA 1 Star in PID Monochrome (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 1 Star was award for having a minimum of 18 acceptances with 6 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 1* in PID Color

I was awarded PSA 1 Star in PID Color (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 1 Star was award for having a minimum of 18 acceptances with 6 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.