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

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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