HONOURS 2022: The deadline for submitting an honours portfolio is 31st January 2022.

Please think about applying for your Honours, whether you have done so before or not. It is a great way to learn, and to improve your photography. If you missed out previously, do please try again. We aim to keep the standard high, so inevitably many of us will miss out first time around.

Click HERE to download the NPSNZ Honours application form

Please submit your sets to the Honours Board Secretary, with a completed application form: To Diana Stewart  
E-mail: honourssecretary@naturephotography.nz (members may see below for Diana’s postal address)

Payment: $80.00 to NPSNZ Bank Account: 38-9012-0153099-07 
Reference: Honours  
Code: Your Name

(Please confirm payment by e-mail to Diana Stewart honourssecretary@naturephotography.nz)

FELLOW, ASSOCIATE, LICENTIATE

Honours are awarded at 3 levels: Fellow (F), Associate (A), Licentiate (L)

Images may be submitted as either prints or digital projected images.

For an L Set the requirement is for 10 images, which should flow well, represent a range of subject matter and technique, and demonstrate a high level of photographic skill.

For an A Set the requirement is for 12 images demonstrating a higher level of a range of skills. The set should flow well, and represent a range of subject matter and technique.

For an F Set the requirement is for a set of 18 images of exceptional quality, showing originality and mastery of photographic skill and style. They should follow a distinct theme (e.g. a set of images of orchid flowers).

If you already have honours it is possible to submit a set at the same level but in a different category, in this case you will receive a certificate but not additional letters. Please talk to Diana Stewart if you are considering this.
E-mail: honourssecretary@naturephotography.nz

HONOURS ARE AWARDED IN ONE OF THREE CATEGORIES:

Nature: Natural Environment and Wildlife

Subject Matter: Can be any natural history subject, such as wildlife, plants and geology, but also includes landscapes, provided they are in the natural environment with minimal evidence of human activity.

Technique: The emphasis should be on accurate representation of the subject, so as to inform the viewer about the subject.

Click HERE to download pdf of Nature: Natural Environment

Nature: Creative

Subject Matter: As in Natural Environment and Wildlife.

Technique: The intention of this category is to show the photographer’s creative and artistic interpretation of nature. This category shows the use of creative techniques both in the camera and post production.

Click HERE to download pdf file with the details of Nature: Creative

Nature: Impact of Humans on Nature (photojournalism)

Subject Matter: Sets of images must represent the influence of humans on nature or a natural process or activity.

Technique: This category is intended to promote photojournalism as it relates to human impact on natural subjects. Images and sets should tell a story that describes the impacts of humans on nature or natural processes. The inclusion of human elements is expected and a strong interaction with nature or a natural process must be demonstrated.

Click HERE to download pdf file with the details of Nature: Impact of Humans

For more details please contact Diana Stewart at honourssecretary@naturephotography.nz

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