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WORLD AFFILIATE WORLD AFFILIATE

Activities of the Australian Photographic Society

Mid 2024 - April 2025

By Pia Jessen EFIAP/p APSEM Hon FAPS
President of the Australian Photographic Society

The Australian Photographic Society continues to evolve, grow and adapt with the
management committee actively embracing the technologies and opportunities of today and
tomorrow, while still valuing tried-and-true traditions and the important activities that define us.

In 2024, 34 Australians were awarded a FIAP Distinction. Special mention goes to Kerry Boytell
and Ian English who both achieved EFIAP/d1 distinction in 2024. This was the fifth consecutive year
that the APS has held its FIAP Distinction Presentation online via Zoom.
We had the honour of welcoming FIAP Board member and Secretary General, Ioannis Lykouris
to our presentation evening to present the distinctions. After the presentations, Ioannis gave a talk
about the FIAP Congress and Photo Meetings, as well as providing an opportunity for members
to ask questions. The FIAP Distinctions Presentation was organised and hosted by Australia’s FIAP
Liaison Officer, Bronwen Casey.

World Affiliate Annual Project “Artistic Chaos” - A Vision Beyond the Ordinary. Photo by Hadeel Zewail World Affiliate

FIAP Distinctions 2024 presentations event

APS exhibitions continue to thrive offering members a full calendar of opportunities to showcase
their work, challenge themselves, and stay abreast of new techniques and creative approaches in
photography. Each year, APS runs two major national exhibitions alongside a variety of special-
interest-group exhibitions including Nature, Monochrome & Street, AV Nationals, Mini Themes and
Fine Art, catering to a range of interests and talents. By entering these competitions, members not
only share their own creative vision but also gain valuable insight into the evolving styles of their
peers, keeping up to date with that of the wider photographic community.

Annual Project “Artistic Chaos” - Creative Chaos Arts, Al-Darblaj

Photos by Entrants in Australian Nationals

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