AFIAP

Today come long waited post, AFIAP certificate. This is first level of international certificate granted by FIAP.

Certification is based on success of international photography competitions or salons. Here are criterias for the certificate: 40 approvals, 15 different photos, 15 different salons, 8 different countries, 5 photos have to have atleast 3 approvals, one year from first approval. 

Participation to international photography competitions is easy today. They have picture loading pages on internet. You just upload your photos and pay partisipation fee. No need to send anything by mail.