Speaker: Paul Byrne FPSNZ, ARPS, AFAIP

Members of PSNZ are offered the opportunity to seek recognition of their photographic abilities through the Honours Award system.  These opportunities are not achieved without considerable effort by individual photographers who are able to demonstrate their talent through a body of work presented within a cohesive portfolio of images. [Please note, that non-PSNZ members are also invited to make application for consideration of the award of the Licentiate honour.]

Your host for this presentation will be newly appointed Chairman of the Honours Board, Paul Byrne FPSNZ, ARPS, AFAIP.  In addition to his  membership on the Honours Board, Paul has also been an accredited judge since 2012 and previously served as a member of the PSNZ Judge Accreditation Panel between 2019 and 2025.

The prestigious awards of Licentiateship [LPSNZ], Associateship [APSNZ] and Fellowship [FPSNZ]  are not viewed as entitlements. The awards recognise a photographer’s individual achievement in advancing their personal skills and capabilities within the established art and craft of photography.

This workshop is designed to assist potential applicants to comprehend the Awards system, together with the specific requirements of Honour sought. Paul will speak candidly and provide answers to questions from the group. He will discuss presentation skills and portfolio arrangements. He will elaborate on ‘Statements of Intent’ with respect to Fellowship applications. He will also outline a method of approach to the task, as well as providing some of the pitfalls to be avoided. Hints and tips will undoubtedly be discussed.

Paul’s information will be drawn from his previous experience as an honours applicant, as well as knowledge gained during his tenure on both the Honours Board and Judge Accreditation Panel.

If you are considering applying for one of the PSNZ Honours in 2027 and beyond, Paul’s workshop should definitely be on your shortlist at the 2026 convention in Rotorua.