What do all the initials mean?
APP is for Accredited Professional Photographer.
APP.L is a Licentiate. This means they have been an APP
for 15 years or longer.
AAIPP is the earliest of the APP Award designations
- Associate of the AIPP is signified by a yellow Awards
ribbon.
M. Photog. is Master of Photography. Any Roman
numerals following this distinction indicate how many
times they have received a further 10 points within 5 years,
represented by gold bars on the red Awards ribbon.
G.M. Photog. is the ultimate Award designation, reserved
for our Grand Masters of Photography who wear a black
ribbon. Platinum bars are also awarded for a further 25
points in 10 years, and written as Roman numerals.
Hon. LM is an Honorary Life Member, typically reserved
for people who have made a significant contribution
through their volunteering. Signified by a blue ribbon.
Hon. FAIPP is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute and
recipients wear a grey ribbon. Both members and non-
members alike are eligible to receive this distinction, but it
takes an impeccable record and many years to achieve.
FAIPP is the highest honour, Fellow of the Institute, with
a purple ribbon. Reserved for a combination of stellar
service to the industry and outstanding photography work
over a sustained period.