Here is some news from Federation of European Professional Photographers - with Neil Warner and me speaking :)

What is sqm photo-dk

An sqm photo-dk is the equivalient of a Fellow in BIPP, MPA, SWPP etc - and is the highst of 3 levels of qualifications

Quote:
photo-dk is bestowed on photographers in recognition of their outstanding and original creative and technical work within a chosen genre. The work is expected to be individual and be expressive of a genuinely personal style with a touch of originality in the approach to the genre chosen.

The presented panel must consist of at least 20 physical photographic works of art while the format may vary depending on the chosen genre and the desired expressive intent. It is essential that the panel presentation is of a high standard supporting the works.

photo-dk photographers are mastering photography at a very high level.

Internationally the title is the equivalent of e.g. Fellow granted by the Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers, Master Photographers Association, Royal Photographic Society or FEP's Master QEP etc.

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photo-dk photographers constitute the "backbone" of the qualification system and are expected to contribute as work horses in the judging of lower-ranking submissions and not least as mentors of aspiring photographers.

In their capacity of mentors, photo-dk photographers are expected to be capable of appreciating and understanding other photographers ways of imaging and working, thereby be capable of supporting other photographers in their endeavours to develop a proper personal style.

photo-dk photographers are expected to contribute to promoting the general development of photography through active participation in work for the Association.

photo-dk photographers are also expected to show a dedicated responsibility for the life-long professional development of other photographers.

Images from a great day

Faye & Trevor Yerbury, mig, Martin Grahame-Dunn & Juli-Ann Cialone after the judging where I became sqm photo-dk (which is fellow in UK systems)

Preparing takes a team!

Here is the panel ready for the judges

The judging felt like a month - and it was only some 30 min. The judges had a good time "playing" with the images - great!

SQM>Photo-dk (Fellow)

Sunday gave a new hight in my life as a photographer, as I became one of the first sqm>phpto-dk awarded photographers. sqm>photo-dk equals Fellow in UK professional photographers associasiions.

4 leading international photographers judged the panels of 2 images. From England Martin Grahame-Dunn, who has also mentored me, and from Scotland Trevor & Faye Yerbury - and from USA Juli-Ann Cialone. All renowned for theire qualities internationale in the photographic world

An impolrtant day for me - as the so fare - hight for a long jurney towards perfecting my imagemaking in a life where photography is a lifestyle, a job and a passion

In my sqm>photo-dk series there is 20 abstract images..

We where severel getting a qualification that day - as Mphoto-dk (associate) and some more sqm>photo-dk (fellow)

To preceeding judge Martin Grahame-Dunn it was also a special day, as he had never before seen all applicants for fellow-level to pass. He has lectured in 42 contries - so I a humble and pleased to have been part of that 100% pass. Normal pass-rate, he says, is around 10% of those who can apply..

We also had an wonderfull one-day Inspiration Camp with the judges on monday

More later

Opening of exhibition at Frederikshavn Fine Art Museum

Just about 100 came to the opening of my abstract photo exhibition - and to Kent's of paintings.

We both opened with a speak about our work - and where happy of the good image/color match between our work.

The exhibition is on until april 12th 2009

For more info se my site or Frederikshavns Kunstmuseum

New homepages

After lengthy preparations I have uploaded my new homepages - including english version.

Take a look at uk.jorgen-brandt.dk for my brand-site, at www.Xclusively.me for my nude-art work, and at www.din-fotograf.dk you can read enlish versions

The images are new - have a look - I hope you get inspiret!

QEP Judge in Brussel

Wonderfull experience to be in Brussel and meet other photographers, who are nto phptography just like my self. We talked images all day and night long - realy joyfull :)

I was there 29th Nov. until Dec. 1st - judging and participating in the boardmeeting of FEP

We awaded 11 new QEP's, so there is now 287 of us - from the app. 56.000 members of FEP.

I hope to be back again.

Also see http://www.europeanphotoraphers.eu/