Rob achieves his VIP5 distinction from the Global Photographic Union


In October, Rob was presented with his The Global Photographic Union VIP 5 distinction certificate. The GPU is a worldwide photographic organisation which organises a number of photographic distinctions. The VIP (Very Important Photograph) distinction is based on photos awarded the top prize in International Photographic Exhibitions. The awards eligible for VIPs are the 1st prize, Gold medals, Best Work of Salon, and each eligible award is assessed for suitability by a special GPU committee. Rob is only the second person in the UK to have been awarded the highest-level VIP 5 distinction, by achieving the top prize for 50 different images. The photograph shows Rob being presented with his certificate by the GPU representative for the UK, which is, of course Sharon!! Sharon is not only Rob’s wife, but also the only other person in the UK to have already achieved this distinction.

Faithful Reflection is the 50th International Gold Medal image awarded to Rob, and was taken in our home studio featuring the model Natalie Ciufo-Green.