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How to Plan an LRPS Panel: A Practical Guide for 2026

Working towards the RPS Licentiate? Learn how to plan an LRPS panel: the four criteria, choosing ten images and testing your portfolio before you apply

photography-tipsAlan Ranger25 May 2026lrps, rps distinctions, rps licentiate, panel planning, portfolio, mentoring, applied learning