The Disabled Photographers' Society
Enabling Photographers in the UK
Enabling Photographers in the UK
If you have a disability and want to enjoy photography the Disabled Photographers Society is here to help and encourage you to overcome the difficulties and to take great pictures
Low Membership Fee, Quarterly Competitions, Photographic Distinctions similar to the Royal Photographic Society, Electronic Portfolio Group, Quarterly Society Magazine, Society Days Out.
The slideshow shows the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places from the autumn 2011 Quarterly Competition.
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Events
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Focus on Imaging.
NEC 4-7th March.
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Studio Day.
Barlow Studio Chesterfield.
Sun 26th March.
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Quarterly Competitions.
Closing Date for submissions.
14th April.
Latest News
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British Photographic Exhibitions
Encourages photographers to enter exhibitions and gain Crown Awards photographic distinctions.
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Member Image Published
Society member Amanda Window has image published.
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DPS Society welcomes 2 New Groups
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NEW Major Sponsor for the DPS
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Competitions
Quarterly Competitions Sponsored by Calumet Photographic.
New updated rules for 2012
The next competition theme is 'Open'.
Closing date 14th January 2012.
To view details of competitions, their dates and themes
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Calumet Photo of the Week Competition - Free to enter
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Members Websites
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We now have 57 members with their own website
(Updated 21st January 2012)
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Your Own Website
Have you ever considered having your own website?
Here are the top 5 low cost options for photographers
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Your Own Photobook
Have you considered creating a book of your images?
Here are the top 5 low cost options for photographers to create their own photobooks
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Calumet Member Offer
Calumet are offering exclusive prices to DPS Members on their own brand equipment.
To find out more and to take advantage of this offer
Society Distinctions
Twice a year in May and November the DPS awards distinctions to members in recognition of achievement in photography.
There are 3 levels of distinction awarded by the DPS:
LDPS - Licentiateship, the starting point.
ADPS - Associateship, the middle level.
FDPS - Fellowship, the advanced level.
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Closing date for submissions for next panel sitting is TBA.
Go to the Society Galleries section below to view Distinction Galleries.
In Focus Magazine
Winter 2011 Contents:
Distinctions Workshop.
Studio Fund Raising Day.
Eden Project.
Infra Red.
Duchenne's Victims.
Showcase - Sean Burrows.
Audio Version
Previous Issues
Adaptations
If you would like any help or would like to discuss your needs then please contact the Adaptations Coordinator.
If you use a piece of equipment that you think others may find useful then please let us know, send details to the Webmaster for inclusion on the adaptations page.
Portfolio Group
Society committee member, Phil Smith, runs a digital portfolio group which is open to all society members and is FREE!!
"The group is going from strength to strength, all the members in the group are very keen and I hardly have to remind them to submit their images, they really enjoy taking part . ." Phil SmithIf you would like to join the group, please contact:
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Society Galleries
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| Licenciateship Distinctions Updated 03.01.12 |
Associateship Distinctions Updated 06.09.11 |
Fellowship Distinctions Added 01.08.11 |
PAGB Distinctions Added 11.06.11 |
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| Society Competitions Updated 31.10.11 |
Electronic Portfolio Group Updated 27.01.12 |
Exhibitions Updated 25.10.11 |
BPE Galleries NEW Gallery - Added 25.01.12 |
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| City & Guilds | Open College of Arts Degree | Photography Institute | School of Photographic Imaging | Skillset Diplomas |
Links of Interest
Area Groups
As a society we are constantly looking at ways in which we can enhance our members enjoyment of photography.
We are looking for volunteers in each county, that are willing to organise photographic days out.
Currently we have volunteers in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Kent.
To register your interest for being a co-ordinator please email:
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