Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The British Institute of Professional Photography is the only professional body for photographers in the U.K. We are a not-for-profit organisation, rather than a trade association. We qualify, train and support photographers and, by working with our members and industry partners, ensure the future of the professional photographic industry.

As a professional organisation we endeavour to be responsible for:

î Setting the qualifications and conditions for entry to the profession in the form of assessments that are challenging and require a relevant period of study

î Setting the continuing training and qualification requirements

î Setting practice standards and issuing practice guidance

î Maintaining a Professional Standards Board

î Setting Ethical and Conduct requirements

î Ensuring members maintain a high degree of competence and expertise via CPD

î Monitoring the service provided by members to deal with areas of risk and to assure quality

î Implementing whistle-blowing procedures and fitness-to-practice schemes

î Handling complaints and taking appropriate action for transgressions from the professional standards.

î Taking decisions independently and in the public interest