The California Master Photographer Degree is PPC’s most prestigious degree. It is earned through a combination of service merits, speaking merits and exhibition merits.
Recipients of the degree are awarded a medallion recognizing their achievement. The California Master Photography medallion is presented to recipients at the annual PPC awards event. The individuals earning this degree are allowed to use the designation M-PPC after his/her name. The medallion should be worn at all PPC events and when making presentations.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Exhibition Merits
- 15 PPC Exhibition Merits
- No more than four prints may be scored for the degree in a calendar year.
- Images scoring 80-84 will receive one merit; 85 and above, two merits.
Service Merits
- 10 PPC Service Merits per the Schedule of Merits
Speaking Merits
- 5 Speaking Merits per the Schedule of Merits