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North & East Midlands Photographic Federation
North & East Midlands Photographic Federation
The North & East Midlands Photographic Federation (N&EMPF) was founded in April 1955 and is currently made up of 53 photographic clubs/societies primarily in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
N&EMPF organises a number of events each year; the Annual Exhibition, Championships, and a Memorial Lecture in the autumn. |
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This site is designed to provide information on our federation news, events and competitions. If you have any key events, lectures or news that you would like to share at federation level please forward to our General Secretary or Webmaster. We also publish a club directory, newsletters and supply judges and lecturers. |
Latest News
Last updated on 16th May 2022
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N&EMPF Inter-Club Print Championship 2022
Many thanks to all of the clubs who entered this Print competition which took place on Sunday 15th May.
The winner's trophy went to to Rolls Royce PS; congratulations also to Deepings CC who came second and Beeston CC who came third, with both joining Rolls Royce PS at the PAGB Inter-Club Print Championship this year, which shall be held at Westholme School in Blackburn.
The Best Print of the competition was Girl Power by Marlies Chell (Rolls Royce PS).
Many thanks to all of the clubs who entered this Print competition which took place on Sunday 15th May.
The winner's trophy went to to Rolls Royce PS; congratulations also to Deepings CC who came second and Beeston CC who came third, with both joining Rolls Royce PS at the PAGB Inter-Club Print Championship this year, which shall be held at Westholme School in Blackburn.
The Best Print of the competition was Girl Power by Marlies Chell (Rolls Royce PS).
PAGB APM Distinction Day on 23rd April
Congratulations to Susan Baker (Beeston CC), Tony Barker (Derby City PC), Graham Harrison (Louth PS), and , Phil Peat (Ilkeston Photo 2000) who all achieved their CPAGB distinctions at the recent PAGB APM Distinction Day on 23rd April.
Congratulations to Susan Baker (Beeston CC), Tony Barker (Derby City PC), Graham Harrison (Louth PS), and , Phil Peat (Ilkeston Photo 2000) who all achieved their CPAGB distinctions at the recent PAGB APM Distinction Day on 23rd April.
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N&EMPF Audio Visual and Photo Harmony Competition 2022
N&EMPF Inter-Club PDI Championship 2022
Many thanks to all of the clubs who entered this PDI competition. It was held on Zoom this year and the three judges were Barbara Jenkins, Roy Lambeth and Clive Tanner.
Congratulations to Rolls Royce PS who took first place, Nottm and Notts in second place and Bolsover CC third.
Many thanks to all of the clubs who entered this PDI competition. It was held on Zoom this year and the three judges were Barbara Jenkins, Roy Lambeth and Clive Tanner.
Congratulations to Rolls Royce PS who took first place, Nottm and Notts in second place and Bolsover CC third.

BEST IMAGE
Abandoned To The Elements
by Jon Mee (Rolls Royce PS)
N&EMPF Exhibition 2022
Congratulations to all of those who gained acceptances or won awards in our exhibition and many thanks to everyone who entered. For more information click here
Congratulations to all of those who gained acceptances or won awards in our exhibition and many thanks to everyone who entered. For more information click here
PAGB Inter Club Projected Digital Image Championship 2021
This Open competition is held each July and each federation each nominates 2 clubs to take part alongside the finalists from the previous year. This year it was online judging with an audience of over 200. The judges were Marilyn Roberts DPAGB BPE3, Gabriel O'Shaunessy FIFP MFIAP EFIAP/g and Leo Rich ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/G HonPAGB.
There were 37 clubs taking part and the 3 clubs who represented N&EMPF this year were Deepings CC, Newark & District PS and Rolls Royce Derby PS and they all did really well. After the qualifying rounds Newark & District were in 10th position, Deepings CC were 17th and Rolls Royce Derby PS in 1st place - taking them into the final round of 8 clubs.
Rolls Royce Derby PS then went on to gain the 1st place in the final round, winning by 7 points, a remarkable achievement and the only time that a N&EMPF club has done this.
Congratulations to all three clubs and to David Keep who won the Gold Medal for the best image in the competition with 'Reverse Pike'.
Please click here for more information or click here to see images.
This Open competition is held each July and each federation each nominates 2 clubs to take part alongside the finalists from the previous year. This year it was online judging with an audience of over 200. The judges were Marilyn Roberts DPAGB BPE3, Gabriel O'Shaunessy FIFP MFIAP EFIAP/g and Leo Rich ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/G HonPAGB.
There were 37 clubs taking part and the 3 clubs who represented N&EMPF this year were Deepings CC, Newark & District PS and Rolls Royce Derby PS and they all did really well. After the qualifying rounds Newark & District were in 10th position, Deepings CC were 17th and Rolls Royce Derby PS in 1st place - taking them into the final round of 8 clubs.
Rolls Royce Derby PS then went on to gain the 1st place in the final round, winning by 7 points, a remarkable achievement and the only time that a N&EMPF club has done this.
Congratulations to all three clubs and to David Keep who won the Gold Medal for the best image in the competition with 'Reverse Pike'.
Please click here for more information or click here to see images.
PAGB Inter-Federation Competition 2021
This competition was judged on Sunday 6th June by
Christine Widdall MPAGB EFIAP FBPE
David Gibbins ARPS EFIAP/b BPE5 APAGB
Rod Wheelans FRPS MPAGB MFIAP FIPF HonPAGB
Due to restrictions, the competition was held only in two categories - Open Projected and Nature Projected.
We are very proud that our federation came 2nd in Open Digital and 3rd in Nature Digital.
Some great awards were made to Club Members, all the below received a mark of 15
Nature Digital
- Mary Fish (Axholme CC) was awarded the Gold Medal for Let Go Of My Tail
- David Keep (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a Silver Medal by Christine Widdall for Diving Gannets 2, Shetland
- Neil Humphries (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a Silver Medal by David Gibbins, for Orange Tip Early Morning
- David Keep (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a PAGB Ribbon for Saltwater Crocodile, Mangroves Of Cuba
- Jamie MacArthur (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a PAGB Ribbon for Common Cuckoos Mating
Open Digital
- Bill Hall (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a PAGB Ribbon for Keep Off My Beach
Congratulations to everyone
Please click here to see the results
This competition was judged on Sunday 6th June by
Christine Widdall MPAGB EFIAP FBPE
David Gibbins ARPS EFIAP/b BPE5 APAGB
Rod Wheelans FRPS MPAGB MFIAP FIPF HonPAGB
Due to restrictions, the competition was held only in two categories - Open Projected and Nature Projected.
We are very proud that our federation came 2nd in Open Digital and 3rd in Nature Digital.
Some great awards were made to Club Members, all the below received a mark of 15
Nature Digital
- Mary Fish (Axholme CC) was awarded the Gold Medal for Let Go Of My Tail
- David Keep (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a Silver Medal by Christine Widdall for Diving Gannets 2, Shetland
- Neil Humphries (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a Silver Medal by David Gibbins, for Orange Tip Early Morning
- David Keep (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a PAGB Ribbon for Saltwater Crocodile, Mangroves Of Cuba
- Jamie MacArthur (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a PAGB Ribbon for Common Cuckoos Mating
Open Digital
- Bill Hall (Rolls Royce Derby PS) was awarded a PAGB Ribbon for Keep Off My Beach
Congratulations to everyone
Please click here to see the results
Mary Fish of Axholme CC was awarded a Gold Medal for her image Get Off My Tail
PAGB Masters of Print 2021
Only 60 prints are selected each year and prints from two N&EMPF club members were accepted. Congratulations to David Keep ARPS DPAGB FBPE AFIAP (Rolls Royce Derby PS) awarded the Gold Medal in the Nature category for 'Cormorant Hunting In Sardine Shoal' Congratulations to Carol McNiven Young FRPS DPAGB EFIAP BPE4 (Newark & District PS) for an acceptance with 'Gentleman Jack' in the Colour category. |
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