On 10 March 2015 I was awarded an Associateship by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP). The BIPP was established in 1901, and is recognised across the world as a benchmark of excellence. The award is recognised as a high standard of craftsmanship and creative ability.

The submission process was rigorous with a pre-panel portfolio critique of a substantial portfolio of commissioned work, together with supporting information about myself as a professional.  I feel very proud of this achievement and very grateful to the group of Fellows who judged my work.

BIPP President Roy Meiklejon FBIPP stated,“BIPP qualifications are among the most rigorous in the world. Qualification with the BIPP requires hard work, determination, commitment and lots of creativity”.

As the qualifying body of professional photography in the UK the BIPP requires any photographer going for qualification to follow strict criteria and provide a substantial portfolio of commissioned work together with supporting information about themselves as a professional.