Mike Martin, AWPF, EFIAP

Mike is a keen, amateur photographer, but don’t let that fool you; he’s very competitive, knowledgeable and displays a very professional approach to his hobby.

Perhaps that’s why he has been so successful individually with numerous competition successes, including Runner Up in the Wilkinson Camera Digital Splash awards 2018 and 4th in Amateur Photographer of the Year 2021, finalist in two categories for LCE Photographer of the Year 2024, as well as UK and international salons. Mike also has a number of Photographic distinctions to his name: AFIAP (Artist Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique) the higher level EFIAP (Excellence Artist Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique) , BPE 1* (British Photographic Exhibitions) and AWPF (Associate of the Welsh Photographic Federation) and two Fellowships with the Disabled Photographers Society. Mike is also a Fotospeed Ambassador.
His success extends beyond his individual contribution, currently being responsible for Bristol Photographic Society (BPS) entries into regional, national and international competitions, again with some success.
When not competing / winning, Mike shares his knowledge and experience widely, leading the people photography and photo editing elements of the BPS annual photography course, mentoring, and through his frequent lectures to other clubs throughout the South West and South Wales in person or more widely via Zoom, with over 200 lectures to his name. Mike supported photographers with physical and learning difficulties working with a small local charity, the Photographers with Disabilities (until that charity folded due to lack of funds), continuing that support under the auspices of BPS whilst expanding the weekly sessions to all members.
Mike has judged at club level as well as international salons / battles, lead judge for the National Photographic Society monthly competition as well as being a member of the assessment panel for the Disabled Photographer’s Society.
To reach a wider audience sharing his experience Mike has had images published in and written articles for a number of photography publications, most recently a main feature for the Royal Photographic Society Digital Imaging Group quarterly magazine Spring 2022 edition, and the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers in their quarterly journal .

Visit Mikes Website to see more of his work here