Distinctions and Qualifications
Until 1895 membership was limited simply to 'members' with some minor distinctions for those living overseas, In that year the Society introduced a new membership category of Fellow and it now offers (from lowest to highest distinction):
- LRPS: Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society introduced in 1972
- ARPS: Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society introduced in 1924
- FRPS: Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society introduced in 1895
These require the submission of evidence - photographs or written - which is assessed by competent panels before they are awarded by the Society's Council.
In addition the Society's Imaging Scientist Qualifications provide a structure leading to professional qualifications for engineers, scientists and technologists whose professional activities are concerned with quantitative or mechanic aspects of imaging systems or their applications.
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