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PPOC - Craftsman of Photographic Arts

It is with an immense sense of joy and pride that I am able to announce that I have been awarded the designation of Craftsman of Photographic Arts by the Professional Photographers of Canada at Awards Gala held in Canmore, AB this past weekend. Although I was unable to attend the Awards Gala to receive […]

Professional Photographers of Canada

I am extremely proud to announce that at this past weekend’s PPOC conference I earned my second accreditation! On April 16th 2016, I earned an Accreditation in Travel Illustration after a series of my travel photography passed a juried process at the Accreditation judging session in Calgary, Alberta.

Professional Photographers of Canada

I am extremely proud to announce that I am officially a PPOC accredited photographer!

On February 7-8th I earned an Accreditation in Architectural after a series of my architectural work passed a juried process at the Accreditation judging session in London, Ontario.

With only 16 other photographers across Canada, 1 of them being in Atlantic Canada, and NO OTHER photographer in the Nova Scotia accredited in this category I am deeply humbled.

What is the PPOC?

Founded in 1946, the PPOC is a national association of photographers with the vision “to be Canada’s leaders in developing and maintaining the highest level of photographic excellence”. The PPOC connects photographers from across Canada, and inspires excellence through exposure to a diverse range of photographic techniques, while providing national competitions as a pinnacle of achievement.

So what does it mean to be accredited?

Professional Photographers must have an Read more

With a lot of pride I am able to say that on June 8th I was awarded as one of the youngest photographers, and the youngest Belgian, the title and quality label of Qualified European Photographer (QEP) at the QEP-judging session held in Riga, Latvia. I am also merely the 3th Belgian and 18th European photographer who is awarded this QEP-title in the category Architecture.

QEP Certificate Nick De Clercq

 

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It’s official!

This past weekend I was awarded the European Photographer (EP) qualification after a series of my architectural & interior photos was judged by a jury of my peers.

European Photographer Nick De Clercq

The European Photographer (EP) is a Europe-wide qualification for professional quality photography, it aims to recognise competence and a professional quality standard for Professional Photographers. The EP is a professional quality assurance certification, presented by the Federation of European Photographers (FEP). Read more