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FIAP Distinction success for Lisa and Francis

Congratulations to two more of our members who have both achieved amazing distinction success this summer with the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP). 

Lisa Edie has achieved the highly prestigious Excellence FIAP Platinum (EFIAP/p) distinction, while Francis Peckham has started his journey with FIAP distinctions by achieving the AFIAP  (Artist FIAP) distinction. Both awards require an amazing amount of photographic skill and dedication.

To achieve his AFIAP distinction, Francis produced 70 salon acceptances from salons in 20 separate geographies and a portfolio of five, each of which had individually achieved 5+ acceptances. 

 
For Lisa, the EFIAP/p Lisa recognises six years of dedication, creativity and consistent success in photographic salons around the world.

Over that period, Lisa’s photographs have achieved an impressive 1,228 acceptances across 440 salons, she’s achieved 145 awards, and her work being exhibited in 68 countries across the globe. These remarkable figures reflect her determination to continually develop her craft and present her images on the international stage.

Known within the club for leading Post Processing for several years, encouragement of fellow photographers and willingness to share her knowledge.  Sharing is two ways and she would never have achieved this without the challenge and mentoring of John Philips and the attenders of Post Process, Mono and Pictorial and other club members who shape her work.   

The EFIAP Platinum distinction is awarded to only a select number of photographers who have demonstrated sustained excellence in international competition, making this a truly outstanding milestone in her photographic journey.

Enjoy images from both Francis and Lisa in reels on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.

EFIAP Platinum success for Ann Healey

We are absolutely delighted to congratulate Ann on achieving her EFIAP Platinum distinction this month.  The Platinum level of the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) means she may now use EFIAP/p after her name.

This distinction required 1,200 acceptances from 40 countries with 300 images and, according to Google, ‘is one of the highest tiers in a progressive series of photographic honours, recognising a photographer’s continued success and international salon acceptances.’

Ann has told us she is already working towards the Diamond level, which is the next level of distinction. We wish her all good luck and every success with that.  These are some of the images that helped Ann achieve Platinum.

Chelsea In Bloom Photography Walk

Ten members of RTPS headed into London on Monday and braved the busy streets to enjoy a brilliant day out at Chelsea in Bloom, the free, open‑air alternative to the Chelsea Flower Show that runs at the same time.

This year’s theme was ‘Out of this World’, and the display certainly lived up to it.

Shop fronts, restaurants and hotels were decorated with incredible space‑inspired floral displays, turning the whole area into a colourful trail of creativity. It was a fun, relaxed day with plenty to photograph and lots of inspiration around every corner.

Great ‘Creative Eye’ success for Derek

Derek Barker has had one of his images selected by the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) ‘Creative Eye’ magazine as “worthy of merit” for the cover of their May 2026 edition. Derek’s image shows the lamp post on Strand on the Green with deliberate Edna movement, using layers and intentional camera movement. (ICM).

This is the second image Derek has had selected for the magazine. His previous image, of trees beautifully reflected in the pond at Richmond Park, was shown in the Digital Exhibition in 2025 and later selected to be published in the ‘Creative Eye’ magazine.
RPS magazine Creative Eye Group May 2026 N0. 100 page 5

RPS mag Digital Ex 2025 No. 98. Derek Barker entry page 35

Wendy Akers, successful at ARPS

Our congratulations go to Wendy Akers on achieving  Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS). 

The ARPS distinction is the RPS second‑tier distinction, awarded for producing a cohesive, concept‑driven body of 15 images supported by a clear ‘Statement of Intent’.

Success at ARPS requires applicants to demonstrate:

  • strong technical ability
  • artistic control
  • a personal vision appropriate to their chosen genre
  • a high level of craft and presentation.

Wendy’s panel is shown below:

Wendy Akers APRS Panel

SPA 2026 Biennial Exhibition

The SPA Biennial Exhibition in Guildford has now closed and we want to acknowledge the great result for RTPS. The number of people chosen for awards is a demonstration of the depth of talent within the club. 
 

Congratulations go to the following members for their awards:

SPA Newbie Trophy, Best Newbie PDI 

Andrew Griffiths, ‘Hoverfly’

Selector’s Award

Adam Masterton, ‘Grey Wolf in Snow’

Leonie Mellman, ‘Calle del Piovan o Gritti, Venice’

Highly commended

Lorraine Clifton, ‘Close the Window’

Commended

Lorraine Clifton, ‘Vultures on Giraffe Carcass’
Simon Elsy LRPS, ‘Gannet’
Nick Tsinonis, ‘The Kestrel and the Cricket’

The following members of RTPS all had images accepted into the exhibition:

Wendy Akers, Iain Clarke, Andy Clifton, Lorraine Clifton, Alan Crossland, Mike Eaton, Simon Elsy,  Jocelyn Edwards,  Andrew Griffiths, Andrew Heaps, Martin Hodgkinson, Peter Jones, Adam Masterton, Leonie Mellman,  and Bob Starling.
 

Chiswick to Hammersmith Walk

Wendy Akers led a group on an enjoyable photography walk from Chiswick to Hammersmith Bridge. 

Twelve people began with a few hours at Chiswick House and Gardens, the ‘birthplace of the English landscape movement’.  The house is built in the Palladian style, providing plenty of photography inspiration.

Next stop was the garden at Hogarth House, followed by St. Nicholas Church on the river.  William Hogarth, the celebrated painter, engraver and caricaturist, is buried at St Nicholas Church.

Photo opportunities were plentiful, including William Morris’s former home,  now a museum.

Chiswick to Hammersmith Walk

After lunch at one of the beautiful old pubs on the river, our last stop was the Grade II-listed Hammersmith Bridge.

Chiswick to Hammersmith Walk

These walks allow members to experiment with different photography styles, share knowledge and inspiration and have fun.

Check out our gallery of more images from our photo walk. Thanks to those members who were happy to share their images.

‘He shoots, He scores’. Talk with Andrew Moss

This Thursday (23rd April) we welcome sports photographer Andrew Moss with his talk ‘He shoots, He scores’.
Andrew has had success in many international competitions including the World Sports Photographer of the Year and will be bringing his experience to give us tips on techniques and equipment.
 
 
The talk will be held at St Luke’s Community Hall, Kew, from 8 to 10 pm. Prospective new members are welcome to attend for free, other visitors £4; just drop us an email at info@rtps.org.uk