Master of Photography NFFF – a portfolio title
As of 2024, there are two ways to achieve the MNFFF title, and participation in competitions is no longer a prerequisite for application.
The MNFFF title is a portfolio title which is now available in two versions: MNFFF/Distinction (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) and MNFFF/Theme (eleven predefined photographic themes; see below for the list).
- No prior qualification is required to apply for MNFFF/Theme.
- A maximum of two—2—MNFFF/Theme are approved annually for each photographer.
- A maximum of one—1—MNFFF/Distinction is approved annually for each photographer.
- To apply for MNFFF/Distinction, one must either qualify through competitions—i.e., by obtaining a minimum of an NMSiF/s title—or start by having at least two approved MNFFF/Theme submissions.
- Those who achieve two—2—approved MNFFF/Theme distinctions can apply for MNFFF/b (Bronze) the following year, thus entering the MNFFF/Distinction ladder without participating in international competitions.
- Members of photography clubs and direct members of one of the national federations can apply for MNFFF.
Worth noting for all types of MNFFF:
- Photographs from master portfolios cannot be used in connection with the Nordic Photography Championship Collection/Nordic Photography Championship Slideshow, and vice versa.
- The photographs must be different for each distinction/theme.
- The themes of Nature and Photojournalism follow FIAP guidelines.
- With the exception of MNFFF/Gold, there is a free choice between colour and monochrome, even within the same portfolio.
- If the application is not approved, the applicant will receive feedback.
How to apply
- The application form must be sent via email to mnfff@nordic.photo by March 1.
- The images must have a maximum size of 1920 x 1080 px and be sent to the same recipient via WeTransfer.
- Distinctions are awarded on April 1.
- An approved master portfolio costs €20.
MNFFF Master of Photography/Theme
- No prior qualification through competitions/salons or previous distinctions is required.
- The application must include a portfolio of 10 digital photographs per theme for evaluation by a committee.
- Applications can be submitted for any themes on the list, with a maximum of two—2—themes per year.
- A cohesive presentation (series) is not required.
- Applicants may choose between colour or monochrome images within the same portfolio.
- Each photo must be labelled with the photographer’s name, photo title, and type of MNFFF (e.g., “ole olsen-young woman-portrait”).
- A committee evaluates the qualitative aspects of the photographs.
- Approval requires a 2/3 majority in the committee.
- The accepted applicant will receive a diploma.
Those who achieve two—2—approved MNFFF/Theme distinctions can apply for MNFFF/b (Bronze) the following year, thus entering the MNFFF/Distinction ladder without participating in international competitions.
List of themes
Choose between 11 predefined themes:
- Architecture
- Photojournalism (FIAP definitions apply)
- Nature (FIAP definitions apply)
- Urban Nature
- Nude
- Portrait
- Landscape
- Street Photography
- Sports
- Concert/Dance
- Fiction/Composite
MNFFF Master of Photography/Distinction
MNFFF/b (Bronze), MNFFF/s (Silver), MNFFF/g (Gold), MNFFF/p (Platinum)
To apply, you must have a minimum of NSMiF/s (Silver) or two—2—approved MNFFF/Theme submissions. The applicant can choose the level of MNFFF distinction*. However, once a distinction has been granted, you cannot apply for an MNFFF distinction at a lower level than the one previously awarded. Each photographer can apply for one—1—MNFFF/Distinction per year.
* Applicants entering the MNFFF/Distinction ladder through MNFFF/Theme must apply for MNFFF/b (Bronze) as their first distinction. To apply for MNFFF/p (Platinum) you must first have a MNFFF/g (Gold).
Worth noting:
- Each photo must be labelled with the photographer’s name and the photo title (e.g., “ole olsen-young woman”).
- A committee evaluates the qualitative aspects of the photographs. The names of the committee members will be published after the evaluation.
- The accepted applicant will receive a diploma and a lapel pin.
MNFFF/b – Master of Photography NFFF, Bronze
- The application must include a portfolio of 10 digital images for evaluation by a committee.
- The images do not need to follow an overarching theme but should reflect the photographer’s areas of interest.
- A cohesive presentation is not required.
- Applicants can choose between colour or monochrome, even within the same portfolio.
- Approval requires a 2/3 majority in the committee.
MNFFF/s – Master of Photography NFFF, Silver
- The application must include a portfolio of 15 digital images with an overarching theme (self-selected, not to be confused with MNFFF/Theme) for evaluation by a committee.
- A cohesive presentation is not required.
- Applicants can choose between color or monochrome, even within the same portfolio.
- Approval requires a 2/3 majority in the committee.
MNFFF/g – Master of Photography NFFF, Gold
- The application must include a portfolio of 20 digital images with an overarching theme (self-selected, not to be confused with MNFFF/Theme) for evaluation by a committee.
- The images must have a cohesive presentation in both content and execution, and a written description of the theme and creative concept must be included.
- An overview image displaying all portfolio images must also be included.
- Approval requires unanimous agreement in the committee.
MNFFF/p – Master of Photography NFFF, Platinum
- Applicants for MNFFF/p must first have an approved MNFFF/g.
- The application must include two portfolios, each consisting of 15 digital images.
- The portfolios must be selected from the MNFFF/Theme list of 11 themes, and the two portfolios must have significantly different themes—but each with an overarching theme—for evaluation by a committee.
- Applicants can choose between colour or monochrome, even within the same portfolio.
- An overview image displaying all portfolio images must also be included.
- Approval requires unanimous agreement in the committee.