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 member3@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.
Application form and rules (pdf)
Se the MNFFF galleries
Se the list of awarded phographers

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:

  1. Architecture
  2. Photojournalism (FIAP definitions apply)
  3. Nature (FIAP definitions apply)
  4. Urban Nature
  5. Nude
  6. Portrait
  7. Landscape
  8. Street Photography
  9. Sports
  10. Concert/Dance
  11. 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.