Categories and WEP merit points

 

Distinguished Photographer 

After earning 8 merit points, members will receive a certificate acknowledging them in the category of Distinguished Photographers. They will also have a better position on the website and be included in the gallery for this category.

 

Excellent Photographer  

When the Distinguished Photographer has earned 15 merit points, they will be included in the category of Excellent Photographers. They will also have even better positioning on the website and be included in the gallery for this category. They may also choose to be judges for the contests if they are required to do so by WEP.

 

Master Photographer  

Excellent Photographers who have earned 25 merit points will be included in the category of Master Photographers. They will also have the best possible positioning on the website and be included in the gallery for this category. They may also choose to be judges for the contests if they are required to do so by WEP.

Photographers who reach this category will earn free, lifetime WEP membership.

 

Master Photographer – Judge 

Master Photographers who reach 30 merit points will be included in the category of Master Photographer – Judges They will also have the best possible positioning on the website and be included in the gallery for this category. They may also choose to be judges for the contests if they are required to do so by WEP.

Photographers who reach this category will earn free, lifetime WEP membership and will have a casting vote on new members.

What are they?

Each photographer is awarded points in order to reach a category and have some advantages on WEP.

How to get merit points?.

Members will earn merit points according to the following table:

Photos submitted to contest – 0,25 merit points

Winning photos – 2 merit points

Awards from other organisations (recognised by WEP): 0,50 merit points

Active WEP participation (interviews, blog articles: 0,50 merit points

Recommendation of new members: 0,50 merit points

Renewal of annual membership: 1 merit point

Best Photographer of the Year Award: 4 merit points

Best Wedding Album Award: 3 merit points

Competition Judge: 2 merit points

 

Categories

WEP Photographer

To be a WEP photographer, one or more of the following requisites must be met:

a – Be selected and invited by WEP.

b – Be recommended by a member and approved by WEP.

c – Photos and details sent through the form on the website and be approved by WEP.

 

Best Photographer of the Year

At the beginning of each year, WEP will select on of its members as “Best Photographer of the Year”. The criteria will be the technical, artistic, and emotive aspects of their work, as well as their merit points acquired, active participation in contests, and awards won through other organisations.

The winner will receive a diploma, a trophy and will earn 4 merit points.

Best Wedding Album

WEP will open the contest for “Best Wedding Album” once a year – on a date chosen so as not to overlap with other contests or awards. The winner will receive a diploma, a trophy and will earn 3 merit points