WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY UNION（WPU） Was registered with the Hong Kong,  China in August 2015. It is an international non-profit photography organization that unites Professional photographers and Amateur photographers around the world.

WPU is committed to the exchange and research of photography between Country or region of the world.

Participating in the WPU-certified Contests, You are eligible to apply for WPU Distinctions and win Medals.

E-mail：wpuphoto@gmail.com
Web Site：http://www.wpu-photo.org/

PayPal：497930342@qq.com

世界攝影聯盟（WPU）2015年8月在中國香港註冊，是一個國際性的非盈利攝影組織，團結世界各地的攝影家及攝影愛好者。

WPU致力於世界各國或地區之間的有關攝影的交流與研究。

參與WPU認證的比賽，你有資格申請WPU的名銜及贏得獎牌。

電子信箱：wpuphoto@gmail.com
網站：http://www.wpu-photo.org/

PayPal：497930342@qq.com

WPU photographers are classified into 15 grades of Stars Rating（SWPU）, Blue Crowns（BCWPU）, Gold Crowns（GCWPU）, etc. Participate in the WPU-certified Contests, 9 points for each medal and 6 points for each HM，Acceptances 3 points per image.To obtain such titles as SWPU, BCWPU and GCWPU, you must apply to WPU and obtain the certificate only after passing the review.Photographers are not allowed to use the same image to participate in the same contests of each year.

WPU攝影師分為星級（SWPU）、藍冠（BCWPU）、金冠（GCWPU）等15個積分等級，參加WPU認證的比賽，獲得獎牌每幅積分為9分，獲得優秀獎每幅積分為6分，入圍每幅積分為3分。獲得星級（SWPU）、藍冠（BCWPU）、金冠（GCWPU）等名銜，必須向WPU申請，經審核通過後才能領取證書。攝影師不得用同一幅圖片參加歷屆相同的比賽。

Participants who register for any WPU-certified contests website must use the same and unique name and e-mail address. Participants with the same Given Name and the same Family Name can register, but we are distinguished by different mailboxes.  If the same entrant uses a different name or uses the same name but uses a different email registration, we think it is a different entrant, the photographer’s points will be calculated separate, please be careful!

參賽者註冊任何經WPU認證的比賽網站投稿，必須使用相同的並且是唯一的姓名及電子郵箱，參賽者同名同姓可以註冊，但我們是以不同的郵箱來區分的。如果同一位參賽者使用了不同的姓名、或者使用相同的姓名卻使用了不同的電子郵箱註冊，我們則認為是不同的參賽者，攝影師的積分也會分開計算，請大家注意謹慎操作！

Photographers who have obtained WPU corresponding points, PSA, FIAP, GPU and other international photography organization Distinctions，can apply for the corresponding WPU Photographic Distinctions.The application fee is: Stars Rating (SWPU) / ￥200, Blue Crowns (BCWPU) / ￥300, Gold Crowns (GCWPU) / ￥500.

已獲得WPU相應積分，以及獲得PSA、FIAP、GPU等其他國際攝影組織名銜的攝影師，可以申請對應的WPU攝影名銜，申請費用為：星級（SWPU）/￥200，藍冠（BCWPU）/￥300，金冠（GCWPU）/￥500。


Members can provide 30 group Images to apply for master level Honors. The application fee is: ￥ 500 (including gold, silver and copper). After obtaining silver and copper level masters, if you need to apply for a higher level Honor, you need to pay a new fee.
1. MWPU/b —— Master WPU/bronze
2. MWPU/s —— Master WPU/silver
3. MWPU/g —— Master WPU/gold

會員可以提供30幅組照申請大師級榮譽，申請費用為：￥500（含金、銀、銅級），獲得銀級、銅級大師後，如需申請更高一級榮譽，需重新繳費。
1. MWPU/b —— 大師 WPU/銅級
2. MWPU/s —— 大師 WPU/銀級
3. MWPU/g —— 大師 WPU/金級

For individuals who have made significant contributions to photography and the development of WPU, the following titles can be awarded：
WPU/c3 —— WPU/Contribution 3（Bonus ￥1000）
WPU/c2 —— WPU/Contribution 2（Bonus ￥3000）
WPU/c1 —— WPU/Contribution 1（Bonus ￥5000）

對於為攝影以及WPU的發展做出重大貢獻的個人，可以授予以下榮銜：
WPU/c3 —— WPU/貢獻3等（獎金 ￥1000）
WPU/c2 —— WPU/貢獻2等（獎金 ￥3000）
WPU/c1 —— WPU/貢獻1等（獎金 ￥5000）

Ranking order：titles，Distinctions，Honors（WPU/c1，GCWPU/5，MWPU/g）
名銜排位秩序：榮銜、名銜、榮譽，即：WPU/c1，GCWPU/5，MWPU/g

WPU認證的條件和規定

1、The WPU Certification can only be awarded to contests with a marked international character and accessible to participants from all over the world without restrictions. Not limited to salon.

WPU認證只能頒發給具有明顯國際性並且可以訪問的活動，來自世界各地的參與者沒有任何限制。不局限沙龍。

2、First completing the WPU certification application form on the WPU platform https://www.wpu-photo.org/application-form-1.php. After completing the application, In five days, Send the contests plan to the email wpu-photo@qq.com.

先在WPU平台 https://www.wpu-photo.org/application-form-1.php 填寫WPU認證申請表，填寫完成後，在五天內將比賽方案發至郵箱：wpu-photo@qq.com.

3、Upon review of the WPU certification application form and the contests plan, WPU informs the contests chairman to pay according to the certification fee and of the postage and the amount purchased medals, The payment supports PayPal.

經審核WPU認證申請表和比賽方案合格，WPU即通知比賽主席按照認證費和郵資+購買的獎牌數量進行付款，付款支持PayPal。

4、After WPU Finance receives the full fee, Immediate informs the WPU medal official to issue the WPU certification number and medal to the contests chairman.

WPU財務收到足額費用後，即通知WPU獎牌官員向比賽主席發放WPU認證編號及獎牌。

A、Certificate with a numbering code, which refers to the year and the contests number (e.g. :WPU[2019]108). The certificate must be shown at the contests or projection and a copy of it may be inserted in the catalogue. The year is defined by the closing date of the contests.

帶有編號代碼的證書，編號代表年份和比賽編號（例如：WPU[2019]108）。證書必須在展覽或投影中展示，並且可以是副本，插入目錄。年份定義為比賽截止日期。

B、WPU LOGO，They have the obligation to use the WPU emblem on their invitations, folders, posters, catalogues and all other means of promotion for the contests. The regulations must mention that the contests is run under WPU Certification as well as the given Certification number. Organizers of international contests, that have not received WPU Certification, do not have the right to reproduce the WPU logo.

WPU LOGO，他們有義務在他們的邀請，文件夾，海報，目錄和所有其他促銷活動中使用WPU標誌。法規必須提及競賽是根據WPU認證以及給定的認證編號進行的。未獲得WPU認證的國際比賽組織者無權複製WPU標識。

C、Medals addresses，Please fill in the exact mailing addresses so that the medal can be delivered smoothly. The address of the person that the Medals will be shipped, whether the Chairman or some other person, to MUST be entered using the English Alphabet to be sure the Medals are shipped to the correct address. Special glyphs, diacritics, or characters common in some languages, especially the Baltic countries, Turkey or the Eastern Mediterranean, can result in the address being incorrectly interpreted which in turn results in you not getting your medals in time.

獎牌地址，請填寫準確的郵寄地址，以便獎牌能夠順利送達。必須使用英文字母輸入 獎章將被發送的人的地址，無論是主席還是其他人，以確保獎章被運送到正確的地址。某些語言中常見的特殊字形，變音符號或字符，特別是波羅的海國家，土耳其或東地中海，可能會導致地址被錯誤地解釋，從而導致您無法及時獲得獎牌。

5、Recognized contests information will be showed on WPU contests List for all visitors.

所有訪客都將在WPU比賽名單上看到公認的比賽信息。

6、Responsibility of WPU，The fact that WPU is granting its Certification to a photographic contests does not imply that it is liable or responsible for any faults or wrongdoings committed by the organizers towards participants and/or third parties.

WPU的責任，WPU向攝影比賽授予其認證的事實並不意味著它對組織者、參與者、第三方所犯的任何錯誤或不法行為負有責任。

Definition of WPU-related photography

WPU相關攝影的定義

WPU Art Color Digital Definition（ACD）藝術彩色組定義

The world we see with the naked eye must be colored, and images taken by special scenes or special lenses are not considered here. The image is required to have performance, interpretation, creativity, innovation, etc. for color.

我們以肉眼為標準看到的世界，必須是有顏色的，特殊場景或特殊鏡頭拍攝的影像不在此考慮。 要求影像對色彩或有表現、詮釋、創意、創新等。

WPU Art Mono Digital Definition（AMD）藝術黑白組定義

An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no color (i.e. contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one color across the entire image. (For example by Sepia, red, gold, etc.)  A greyscale or multi-colored image modified or giving the impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot coloring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Color Work.

For the purpose of this exhibition, only greyscale images are allowed in monochrome sections. Toned images are not allowed
Editing Guidelines
Processing or editing must be limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible, except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed.

只有當影像給人的印象是沒有顏色（即僅包含灰色陰影，可以包括純黑色和純白色）時，才認為影像是單色的，或者它給人的感覺是灰度影像，在整個影像中以一種顏色色調。 （例如，深褐色、紅色、金色等）灰度或多色影像經過修改，或給人以通過部分色調、多重色調或包含專色進行修改的印象，不符合單色的定義，應歸類為彩色作品。
在本次展覽中，單色部分只允許使用灰度影像。 不允許使用彩色影像。 處理或編輯必須限於使影像看起來盡可能接近原始場景，除非允許轉換為灰度單色。

WPU Record Human Digital Definition（RHD）記錄人類組定義

Record Human Digital entries are images with informative content and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world.
The impact story-telling value of the image should receive priority over pictorial quality.
Images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities arranged specifically for PHOTOGRAPHY, or of subjects directed or hired for PHOTOGRAPHY, are not eligible.
A number (typically 2-6) of images may be combined into a single image that depicts a progression of events. The individual images should be surrounded by 5 pixel or smaller white borders. The arrangement of the images should assist the sense of progression.

記錄人類攝影是具有資訊內容和情感影響的影像，反映人類在我們世界中的存在。
圖片故事價值應高於圖片質量。
歪曲事實的影像，例如專門為攝影而安排的活動或活動，或為攝影而指導或雇用的對象的影像，都是不合格的。
可以將多個影像（通常為2-6個）組合成一個描述事件進展的影像，影像的排列應具有邏輯性，每幅影像周圍應為5點數或更小的白色邊框。

WPU Record Nature Digital Definition（RND）記錄自然組定義

Nature photography records all branches of natural history except anthropology and archaeology. This includes all aspects of the physical world, both animate and inanimate, that have not been made or modified by humans.
Nature images must convey the truth of the scene that was photographed. A well-informed person should be able to identify the subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices have been used to control the subject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any human activity that threatens the life or welfare of a living organism are not allowed.
The most important part of a Nature image is the nature story it tells. High technical standards are expected and the image must look natural.
Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity, are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary part of the Nature story.
Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domesticated animals, human-created hybrid animals and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed.
Images taken with subjects under controlled conditions, such as zoos, are allowed.Controlling live subjects by chilling, anaesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.

自然攝影記錄了除人類學和考古學之外的所有自然歷史分支。 這包括物質世界的所有方面，無論是有生命的還是無生命的，都不是人類創造或改造的。
自然影像必須傳達拍攝現場的真實情况。 一個消息靈通的人應該能够識別影像的主題，並確信影像是真實呈現的，並且沒有使用不道德的做法來控制主題或拍攝影像。 不允許直接或間接顯示任何威脅生命或生物體福利的人類活動的影像。
自然影像最重要的部分是它講述的自然故事。 要求高技術標準，影像必須看起來自然。
只有當人類創造的物體和人類活動的證據成為自然故事的必要部分時，才允許在自然影像中出現。
不允許拍攝人類創造的雜交植物、栽培植物、野生動物、馴養動物、人類創造的雜種動物以及已安裝或保存的動物標本的照片。
允許在受控條件下拍攝對象的照片，例如動物園。 不允許為了拍照而通過冷凍、麻醉或任何其他限制自然運動的方法來控制活體對象。

WPU Unlimited Digital Definition（UD）無限制組定義

The shooting and production techniques and post production forms are not subject to any restrictions, but the performance content must comply with local laws, ethics and folk customs.

拍攝製作技法和後期形式不受任何限制，但表現內容必須遵守當地的法律、道德規範和民間習俗。

WPU China Definition（UD）中國組定義

There are no restrictions on photography themes, techniques, and expression mediums, but they must be sourced from China. The content of images must comply with Chinese laws and regulations. Image submissions that reflect racial discrimination, violence, fraud, pornography, crime, and violations of human customs and morals are prohibited. There must be no logos, watermarks or borders that identify the entrant.

攝影主題、技法、表現介質等沒有限制，但必須取材於中國，影像內容必須遵守中國的法律法規，禁止反映種族歧視、暴力、詐騙、色情、犯罪以及違背人類習俗道德的影像投稿。 畫面中不得有任何能够識別參賽者的標記、浮水印或邊框。

WPU BUILDING DEFINITION（WPU建築攝影的定義）

The result of construction created by human beings that can be seen by human eyes. Including but not limited to: ancient and modern houses, roads, bridges, tunnels, cultural relics, sites, lighthouses, sculptures, cities, villages, etc. The image should respect the subject, and the objective facts should not be misinterpreted without excessive PS.
人眼可以看到的由人類創造的構造或結果。包括但不限於：古代和現代的房屋、道路、橋樑、隧道、文物、遺址、燈塔、雕塑、城市、村莊等。圖像應尊重主體，客觀事實應在沒有過多PS的情況下被誤解。


WPU TRAFFIC DEFINITION（WPU交通攝影的定義）

Traffic photography refers specifically to the two aspects of passenger and cargo transportation, including railways, highways, waterways, aviation, pipelines, etc., including but not limited to stations, docks, airports, rails, bridges, tunnels, maglev, and aircraft, trains, and cars , Ships, speedboats, motorcycles, bicycles and other transportation means, transportation planning, construction, management, scheduling people and events, etc.
交通攝影特指旅客和貨物運輸兩個方面，有鐵路、公路、水路、航空、管道等方式，包括但不局限於車站、碼頭、機場、軌道、橋樑、隧道、磁懸浮，以及飛機、火車、汽車、輪船、快艇、摩托、自行車等各種交通運輸工具，交通規劃、建設、管理、調度的人和事件等。


WPU Ancient Cities DEFINITION（WPU古城攝影的定義）

The ancient city refers to the urban settlement with large-scale ancient buildings that have a history of more than 100 years, are still well preserved or have been restored to their original appearance.The ancient city is also an external manifestation of the historical culture of a region and is a cultural heritage shared by mankind.Including but not limited to：ancient houses，streets，bridges，cultural relics，ruins，sculptures，churches，living facilities，military bunkers，people lives and customs in the background of ancient city architecture.The image should respect the subject, and objective facts should not be misunderstood without excessive PS.
古城是指具有一百多年曆史，仍保存完好或已恢復其原始外觀的大型古建築的城市聚落。古城也是該地區歷史文化的外在體現，是人類共同的文化遺產。包括但不限於：古城建築背景下的古民居、街道、橋樑、文物、遺址、雕塑、教堂、生活設施、軍事堡壘、人們日常生活和習俗等。作品應尊重主體，客觀事實應在沒有過多PS的情況下被誤解。


WPU Creativity DEFINITION（WPU創意攝影的定義）

Creativity refers to a new abstract thinking and behavioral potential derived from the understanding and cognition of real existing things. It is a method of further digging and activating the combination of resources and enhancing the value of resources through innovative thinking. The specific performance is that the photographer can display the author’s claims, views, artistic conception, aesthetics and thoughts in the form of static images through cameras, lenses, lights, computers, post PS and other creative means, but it must be a photo, and Not a painting (fine art).
創意是指對現實存在事物的理解以及認知，所衍生出的一種新的抽象思維和行為潛能，是一種通過創新思維意識，從而進一步挖掘和激活資源組合方式進而提升資源價值的方法。具體表現為攝影師通過相機、鏡頭、燈光、電腦、後期PS等任何可以創作的手段，以靜態圖像的形式展示作者的主張、觀點、意境、審美和思想等，但一定要是一張照片，而不是一幅畫（美術）。

WPU Distinctions-application-form