Afroditi is now a member of Deutscher Verband für Fotografie.
DVF is very much a co-operative movement which is dedicated to helping photographers living in Gernany advance the standard of their photography. It also promotes awareness of photography as a highly satisfying artistic outlet and as a leisure persuit. Activities include running annual championships in all aspects of photography, concests,exhibitions and publishing of the photographic magazine FOTOGRAFIE. International connections are regarded as an essential part of the Federation’s activities as a means of keeping photographers living in Germany in touch with outer styles and techniques. The Federation also adminsiters a distinctions scheme for its members as a means of promoting photographic excellence. Photographers can progress from Licenciate, through Associateship to the highest level of Fellowship. Visit the official site and forum here!
DVF (Deutscher Verband für Fotografie) is a member of FIAP, which is an International Federation whose members are national photographic Federations, one per country. Formed in 1950 with the concept of a worldwide international body devoted to promoting and encouraging photographic art in all its aspects, without consideration of political, ideological or racial interference. Currently some 86 countries are what are known as Operational Members (or National Federations) of FIAP, representing well over a million photographers. Visit here it web site- .
FIAP has no employees; everybody involved in the organisation, from the President down, gives his or her services on a voluntary basis; only actual expenses are ever paid.
