From my own experience, I would hesitate to say the society supported my progress. I have always been comfortable working in isolation and the RPS suited those circumstances. I lived near Bath where for many years the RPS had its headquarters. I could see exhibition work on display and various...
I can offer my perspective from the UK on the RPS. I joined in 1980 seeking an alternative to the camera club culture that I found uncomfortable. The intention was to hopefully progress through the three levels of distinction (L, A&F) using them as a measure of my photographic development...
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