Recognised across the world as a benchmark of excellence, our tiered qualification structure offers photographers continual professional development.
There are three qualifications, each reflecting increasing levels of experience, skill and achievement.
- Licentiateship (LBIPP)
Entry level qualification, showing an established professional level of skill and competence
- Associateship (ABIPP)
A high standard of craftsmanship and creative ability
- Fellowship (FBIPP)
Attainable for distinguished and exceptional ability and creativity
We strongly recommend candidates seek guidance on preparing their submission from one of our approved Assessors at a Portfolio Review. Portfolio Reviews are available around the country and provide the opportunity to discuss work before committing to a qualification assessment.
Candidates need to decide the category of photography they wish to submit, complete a submission form and submit a panel of images alongside supporting evidence. This work is reviewed by a panel of assessors.
Assessment dates are set throughout the year, however specialist panels (eg forensic, armed forces, scientific, etc) may be assessed at any point throughout the year.
If you’re interested in gaining a professional qualification, please contact
cpd@bipp.com.
Application Forms
Example Working Profile
This panel was successfully submitted in 2011, in the category of Wedding photography. John was a Qualifying Member, who was proposing to go for Licentiateship, but, on the day of the qualification assessment, gained an Associateship with his work.
(profile courtesy of John Harris ABIPP)
If you have any queries relating to qualifications please contact us on 01296 642020 or email info@bipp.com