QEP - MQEP Rules and Regulations
Preliminary Remarks
FEP has initiated a single system of qualifications which are recognised and accepted throughout Europe. This European qualification which is known as QEP will compliment but not replace any national qualification for professional photographers.
There are 2 awards:
1) QEP Certificate
2) QEP Master
All applications must be submitted to the FEP with the approval of the relevant national association.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a QEP Certificate, the candidate:
a) must earn a living as a maker of still images, either photochemical or digital. The QEP Certificate is only available to those who are authors of the original images and it is not intended for photographic laboratory technicians or support staff.
b) must be a member of a national professional photographers association. The national association must be a member of the Federation of European Professional Photographers.
c) may be self-employed or an employee.
d) must have operated as a professional photographer for at least three consecutive years.
e) must fulfil the necessary requirements in technical skills and meet an internationally acknowledged artistic and aesthetic standard necessary to uphold a professional status.
f) must satisfy the requirements for professional practice skill, which will be assessed by the FEP member national association.
g) must accept the FEP European Code of Professional Conduct.
click here to downloadSubmission of work
a) Each candidate must submit a panel of twelve images.
b) Each submission must be accompanied by a QEP application form. This editable form can be filled in, using MS Word, printed and added to the submitted pictures. Please NO HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS! It is also mandatory to send a copy of this application form to the national headquarters of your relevant FEP member association. The panels must arrive at the FEP Headquarters in Brussels the day before the judging session at the latest (check the dates for the next session: Next QEP Session)
The application form must be sent via e-mail to secretariat@europeanphotographers.eu to arrive at the FEP office by April 30th at the latest for the June judging session or by October 31st for the November/December session.
No names or other identification marks may appear on the front of any of the submitted work.
c) Panels may be submitted in the category of the candidate's specialist field of activity, such as Portrait, Wedding, Advertising, Landscape, Architectural, Industrial, Commercial, Editorial, Still Life, Press, Reportage, Scientific, etc.
d) The submission must be prints, colour or monochrome or a mixture.
e) Prints must be mounted on light cardboard or <10 mm foamboard, polyboard, kapaboard or the equivalent. Each mount must contain a single image. The short side of the mounting board being not less than 40 cm and the longest side must not exceed 50 cm. Any small deviations from the specified size will only be judged at the Chairmans discretion.
f) No frames are permitted. Total weight max. 2.5 kg.
g) All panels MUST come with a CD/DVD containing a digital version of all 12 images, high resolution, 300 dpi, 20 cm the longest side, for possible printing purposes and a contact sheet with proofs of the same pictures in the order they have to be exhibited during the judging session. Every print must be clearly numbered on the back to correspond with the visual guide; a directional arrow is also required.
It is strongly recommended to add to the CD/DVD a second low resolution version (1024 px the longest side) of the 12 images for web and presentation purposes. Don't forget to include your name and address on the CD/DVD cover and on the CD/DVD.
Conditions of Entry
All photographic prints must be submitted in a reusable case, not exceeding the maximum sizes of 55x60 cm, for easy handling and return shipping. Cases received exceeding these sizes will not be returned. FEP cannot be held responsible for loss or damage during transit.
Copyright
The copyright of all images submitted remains with the copyright holder. However the FEP reserves the right to use any of the images submitted, without payment, for display and publicity purposes for this and future FEP awards or projects. It is vital that the candidate obtains the permission of the client and/or the copyright holder and any relevant model release forms, where appropriate before submitting the work.
Judging
The QEP jury will be drawn from delegates nominated annually by the national organisations and then selected by the chairman.The candidate must achieve a majority of the Jury votes to be deemed successful.
Costs
A submission fee of EUR 150,00 is due to cover the costs, such as venue charges, certification, jury expense, etc.
General notes
The relevant National Association will assist with organising and checking that everything is in order for their own candidates before all submissions are judged.
All candidates will receive written notification of the result of their submission from the QEP Jury. Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the FEP. A list of all successful candidates ONLY will be announced. The anonymity of all candidates will be respected at all times including during judging sessions.
The FEP Secretariat will not put forward for judging any panels unless the following procedures have been adhered to, neither will these panels be returned to their authors, if:
- the images submitted do not conform to these rules
- the submission fee has not been paid
- the membership of the candidates has not been confirmed by the relevant association.
The level of illumination for all print jury session will be equivalent to one second at f16 with a meter setting at 100 ISO.
FEP return of prints service:
To cover the costs of return transportation of your works to the address indicated on the application form you must enclose proof of an additional bank transfer for the amount of EUR 60.00. Do not complete this part of the application if you do not require your prints to be returned.
QEP Master
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a QEP Master the candidate:
a) must hold a QEP Certificate.
b) must present a body of work which represents exceptional personal style and originality. The panel should demonstrate excellence in either your professional field or personal work. There are no categories or specialisations for Masters.
c) In principle, within reason, no limitation in size or volume will be grounds to exclude a submission. M-QEP candidates may present, together with the images, some supporting evidence (CDs, videos, books, publications...).
Submission of work
a) Each candidate must submit a panel of 20 images.
b) Each submission must be accompanied by the Master QEP application form. This editable form can be filled in, using MS Word, printed and added to the submitted pictures. Please NO HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS! It is also mandatory to send a copy of this application form to the national headquarters of your relevant FEP member association. The panels must arrive at the FEP Headquarters in Brussels the day before the judging session at the latest (check the dates for the next session: Next QEP Session)
The application form must be sent via e-mail to secretariat@europeanphotographers.eu to arrive at the FEP office by April 30th at the latest for the June judging session or by October 31st for the November/December session.
c) All panels MUST come with a CD/DVD containing a digital version of all 20 images, high resolution 300 dpi, 20 cm the longest side, for possible printing purposes and a contact sheet with proofs of the same pictures in the order they have to be exhibited during the judging session. Every print must be clearly numbered on the back to correspond with the visual guide; a directional arrow is also required.
It is strongly recommended to add to the CD/DVD a second low resolution version (1024 px the longest side) of the 20 images for web and presentation purposes. Don't forget to include your name and address on the CD/DVD cover and on the CD/DVD.
Judging
The candidate must achieve a majority of 5 VOTES ON 7 to be deemed successful
CostsAn application fee of EUR 250,00 is due to cover the costs, such as venue charges, certification, jury expense, etc.
General notes
A minimum of 5 M-QEP applications are required for a judging session to proceed.
The relevant National Association will assist with organising and checking that everything is in order for their own candidates before submissions are judged.
All candidates will receive written notification of the result of their submission from the QEP Jury.
Successful candidates will receive a certificate from the FEP. A list of all successful candidates ONLY will be announced. The anonymity of all candidates will be respected at all times including during judging sessions.
The FEP Secretariat will not put forward for judging any panels unless the following procedures have been adhered to, neither will these panels be returned to their authors, if:
- the images submitted do not conform to these rules,
- the submission fee has not been paid
- the membership of the candidates has not been confirmed by the relevant association.
The level of illumination for all print jury session will be equivalent to one second at f16 with a meter setting at 100 ISO.
FEP return of prints service
To cover the costs of return transportation of your works to the address indicated on the application form you must enclose proof of an additional bank transfer in the amount of EUR 60.00. Do not complete this part of the application if you do not require your prints to be returned.