Degrees & Titles
Member photographers are continually learning and training - working towards degrees, that indicate a the highest levels of knowledge and skill.
Master of Photographic Arts (MPA)
Craftsman Of Photographic Arts (CPA)
Service of Photographic Arts (SPA)
These photographers receive awards and degrees achieved by accumulating merits through participation in the PPOC annual national print show, by working for the association or its constituent associations, and promoting professional photography to the public at large. The recipients may use the letters MPA, CPA & SPA after their name.
Honour of Fellowship (F.Ph.)
The PPOC MB Inc. Honour of Fellowship is presented to members who have exhibited excellence in photography, unselfish service to the profession and sincerity in fellowship. The recipient must have fulfilled the requirements as set forth by the association. The recipients may use the letters F.Ph. after their name. The recipients of an honorary fellowship may use the letters "Hon. F.Ph." after their name.
The following PPOC MB members (in alphabetical order) have achieved such honours:
Rodney Braun CPA
Fred Elcheshen MPA (2 bars), F.Ph. (Emerald Level)
Marlene Fast MPA (4 bars), SPA, F.Ph. (Sapphire Level)
Ken Frazer MPA (1 bar), F.Ph.
Ron Gilfillan CPA, F.Ph.
Bruce A. Hendricks MPA (1 bar), F.Ph. (Amethyst Level)
Walter E. Janzen MPA (3 bars), SPA, F.Ph. (Emerald Level)
Adeline Loewen MPA
Carmen Matthews MPA (2 bars), F.Ph. (Amethyst Level)
Ingrid Misner CPA, F.Ph.
Mario Palumbo CPA
Thomas Podruchny SPA, F.Ph.
Doug Ritter MPA (1 bar), F.Ph. (Amethyst Level)
Ingeborg S. Skliros CPA, F.Ph.
Andrew Ulicki MPA (4 bars), F.Ph. (Emerald Level)
Art Wiebe MPA, F.Ph.
Life Members
Individuals who have given distinguished service to this association or professional photography may be granted the status of "Life Member" without fees or dues.
The following members have achieved such honours:
Jean Hunter
Andrew Ulicki MPA, F.Ph.
To Further your education before applying to the Professional Photographers of Canada - Manitoba, you may want to look into the photography program offered at Red River College
Red River College
FM64 - 2055 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg Manitoba
R3H 0J9
You can also contact Michele Bouvier @ 694-2360
Professional Photographers' Training