York photographer reaches major final

Yorkshire photographer Rob Cook FBIPP FMPA QEP has reached the final in a major national photography award.

Rob was presented with an Award of Excellence for reaching the final in the category name category in the 2012 Master Photography Diamond Jubilee Awards. Rob beat-off stiff competition to make the final cut, with other leading photographers from across Britain all striving for recognition in the awards.
First name’s achievement is even more special as it happened this year - 2012 is a diamond year for the MPA as they celebrate their 60th Anniversary.

Hundreds of professional photographers from around the world were joined by representatives from the major photographic companies at the glittering Awards ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in Newcastle.

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The Awards, run by the Master Photographers Association (MPA), is one of the most prestigious within the photographic profession. Membership of the association is restricted to full time professional photographers who must qualify to the minimum required Licentiateship standard. The organisation exists to promote and maintain standards of excellence and professionalism within the photographic industry.

MPA Chief executive, Colin Buck was delighted with this year’s entries and paid tribute to first name's success: “All submissions were judged on the same criteria - artistic merit, good use of lighting, composition and print quality. Being a finalist in our awards is a huge honour for any photographer and I'm delighted for first name. I'm sure this feat will help them further their careers. They are a credit to the Association and a credit to their profession – a truly diamond effort!”
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