Who Are We?
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The North & East Midlands Photographic Federation (N&EMPF) was founded in April 1955 and is currently made up of 51 photographic clubs/societies primarily in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
N&EMPF organises a number of events each year; the Exhibition, Championships, Photographic Weekend Conference and Memorial Lecture in the Autumn. This site is designed to provide emphasis on Federation news, events and competitions. If you have any key events, lectures or news that you would like to share at a Federation level please forward to our Club Secretary and Webmaster. We also publish a club directory, newsletters and supply judges and lecturers. |
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LATEST NEWS
Last Updated: 9th September 2018.
Online Entries for the 2019 N&EMPF Exhibition now open.
See details of how to enter and full rules here.
Online Entries for the 2019 N&EMPF Exhibition now open.
See details of how to enter and full rules here.
Check out our Club Events page for exhibitions and special lectures in the region.
PAGB Inter-Federation Results 2018
The final results of the PAGB Inter-Federation Results have now been received. N&EMPF achieved 3rd Place in Open Colour Prints, 4th Place in Open Mono Prints, 3rd Place in Open PDI and 5th Place in Nature PDI. The full results can be found via the links.
Very many congratulations to Neil Humphries of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for obtaining the best image in the Open Print section with "Memories at Twilight".
To David Keep of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for getting selector Clive Tanner's award for "The Bitterest Pill" - in Mono Prints
To John Thorndike, Grimsby PS, for getting Roger Hance's selector award for "Made it to the Top" - in Mono Prints
To Jeffrey Hoffman, Synergy, for getting a PAGB Ribbon in Nature PDI's for Hawk Owl with Prey.
To David Keep of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS for getting selector Clive Tanner's award for "The Bitterest Pill" - in Mono Prints
To John Thorndike, Grimsby PS, for getting Roger Hance's selector award for "Made it to the Top" - in Mono Prints
To Jeffrey Hoffman, Synergy, for getting a PAGB Ribbon in Nature PDI's for Hawk Owl with Prey.
FIAP Distinctions 2018
Many congratulations to the following people who have recently gained FIAP distinctions:
EFIAP/s EFIAP/b
Jacqui Jay Grafton - The Print Project Group Eileen Murray - Worksop PC
Sarah Middleton - Synergy
Alan D Young - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS
EFIAP AFIAP
Pamela Carter - Deepings CC Tom Glancz - Nottingham & Notts PS
Gianpiero Ferrari - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS Simon Hill - Bolsover CC
Carol McNiven Young - Newark & District PS
John Nash - Grimsby PS
Philip Tapp - Keyworth CC
John Thorndike - Grimsby PS
EFIAP/s EFIAP/b
Jacqui Jay Grafton - The Print Project Group Eileen Murray - Worksop PC
Sarah Middleton - Synergy
Alan D Young - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS
EFIAP AFIAP
Pamela Carter - Deepings CC Tom Glancz - Nottingham & Notts PS
Gianpiero Ferrari - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS Simon Hill - Bolsover CC
Carol McNiven Young - Newark & District PS
John Nash - Grimsby PS
Philip Tapp - Keyworth CC
John Thorndike - Grimsby PS
Awards for Photographic Merit
Very many congratulations to the following people who have achieved Awards for Photographic Merit:
CPAGB (recently staged at Chorley)
David Neale Axholme Camera Club
John Thorndike Grimsby Photographic Society
CPAGB/AV (staged at Wilmslow)
David Gibbins Beeston (Notts) Camera Club
DPAGB/AV
Alan Tyrer Cleethorpes Camera Club (special congratulations to Alan who was the first person to get a DPAGB in Audio Visual in N&EMPF)
CPAGB (recently staged at Chorley)
David Neale Axholme Camera Club
John Thorndike Grimsby Photographic Society
CPAGB/AV (staged at Wilmslow)
David Gibbins Beeston (Notts) Camera Club
DPAGB/AV
Alan Tyrer Cleethorpes Camera Club (special congratulations to Alan who was the first person to get a DPAGB in Audio Visual in N&EMPF)
David Gibbins and Alan Tyrer with Gordon Jenkins (PAGB President) after the Audio Visual adjudication at at Wilmslow.
2018 Print Championship - 18th May
Congratulations to Rolls-Royce (Derby) Photographic Society for retaining the Inter-Club Print Championships held at Nottingham & Notts PS Club room on Friday 18th May. Newark & District PS came second and both clubs will now represent N&EMPF at the PAGB Inter-Club Championships at Blackburn on Sunday October 28th.
Katrina Mee collecting the Club Trophy from President, Alan Bannister.
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Impact by David Keep of Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS , that won the best print award.
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Audio Visual News - 1st Competition 24th March 2018
North & East Midlands Photographic Federation
1st Audio Visual and Photo Harmony Championship
The competition has now been held and and was a great success. Many congratulations to Alan Tyrer of Cleethorpes Camera Club, for winning the Narrative section with a sequence called Woodbine Willie and to Mike Bennett, also of Cleethorpes Camera Club, for a Photo Harmony sequence called A Northern Town.
2nd Audio Visual Championships will be held on Saturday 23rd March 2019
North & East Midlands Photographic Federation
1st Audio Visual and Photo Harmony Championship
The competition has now been held and and was a great success. Many congratulations to Alan Tyrer of Cleethorpes Camera Club, for winning the Narrative section with a sequence called Woodbine Willie and to Mike Bennett, also of Cleethorpes Camera Club, for a Photo Harmony sequence called A Northern Town.
2nd Audio Visual Championships will be held on Saturday 23rd March 2019
2018 Interclub PDI Championships
The latest PDI Championships were held on Sunday 11th March at Arnold. 19 Clubs entered. Congratulations to the eventual worthy winners - Rolls-Royce (Derby) PS. Congratulations also to Nottingham & Notts PS and Newark & District PS who came 2nd and 3rd, and along with Rolls-Royce, qualify for the PAGB Finals at Warwick on Saturday July 14th.
Many congratulations to David White of Synergy for the best individual image.
Many congratulations to David White of Synergy for the best individual image.
APAGB Award
N&EMPF is delighted to announce that Mary Nicholson of Derby PS was awarded an APAGB at the AGM on 11th March.
President Carol Cheetham handing the award to Mary.
President Carol Cheetham handing the award to Mary.
N&EMPF has a new Hon. Life Vice President
At the N&EMPF AGM on 11th March, David Gibbins ARPS, APAGB, EFIAP/b BPE5 was made Honorary Life Vice President of N&EMPF.
David joined the N&EMPF Executive in 1985 and has been President twice, he is in his second spell as Exhibition Secretary, was the first Webmaster and Awards Officer for N&EMPF and has also been Portfolio Secretary and Member of the Photographic Alliance (where he acted as Patronage Chairman for several years).
David joined the N&EMPF Executive in 1985 and has been President twice, he is in his second spell as Exhibition Secretary, was the first Webmaster and Awards Officer for N&EMPF and has also been Portfolio Secretary and Member of the Photographic Alliance (where he acted as Patronage Chairman for several years).
Meet the Current and Previous Presidents and Hon.Life Vice Presidents
Past Presidents : Eric Miller, David Gibbins, Peter Cheetham, Alan Bannister (current President), Carol Cheetham (Immediate Past President), Ian Taylor, Peter Henson, Brian Davis and Roy Millett
Hon. Life Vice Presidents: Peter Cheetham, David Gibbins, Carol Cheetham, Eileen White and Peter Henson
N&EMPF CD's
It is possible to purchase copies of the following disks either as individuals or Clubs from David Gibbins :-
2018 N&EMPF accepted Print Disk and 2018 accepted PDI Disk, both £10 plus postage and packing
2018 N&EMPF accepted Print Disk and 2018 accepted PDI Disk, both £10 plus postage and packing
Latest list of N&EMPF Lecturers and Judges
Click both Lecturers and Judges for the latest lists of N&EMPF Lecturers and Judges. Some lecturers and judges have resigned since the last publication and new ones joined. Contact details can be obtained from the Federation Judges and Lecturers Secretary.
N&EMPF e-news Number 7
The latest N&EMPF Newsletter is now available as at 24th December 2017.
Change in PAGB Mileage Rates
With immediate effect the PAGB mileage rate for expenses has been changed from up to 30pence per mile (plus cost of fuel) to a flat rate of up to 45pence per mile and no cost of fuel. In reality this should make only a small change to expenses.