AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND MERIT IMAGES
I believe it is important in this industry to always be learning and growing as an artist and as a person. Part of doing that is challenging yourself to be the best you can be. I have found that print competitions are one of the best ways to continue learning and improving your craft. I started by competing in local PPA affiliate print competitions in 2011 and over the years I have grown considerably and now compete at the local, state, district, and international levels.
I have earned my Master of Photography (M.Photog.) and Photographic Craftsman (Photog.Cr.) degrees, as well as my Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation with the Professional Photographers of America. I am also an Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery with Animal Image Makers (AIM). I am a 2022 Grand Imaging Award Top Ten Finalist, a 12 time Imaging Excellence recipient, and a 6 time Medalist in the Professional Photographers of America's International Print Competition.
Achievements
PPA Master of Photography (M.Photog.)
PPA Photographic Craftsman (Photog.Cr.)
PPA Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
AIM Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery (APAI)
AWARDS
Professional Photographers of America
2022 PPA International Print Competition
Platinum Medalist Photographic Open
Silver Medalist Artist Open
3x Imaging Excellence Recipient Photographic Open
1x Imaging Excellence Recipient Artist Open
Elite Photographer of the Year
2022 PPA SW Districts Print Competition
2 x Top 10 Finalist - Animals
2 x Top 10 Finalist - Artist
2022 PPA Grand Imaging Awards (GIA)
GIA Top Ten Finalist - Animals
2021 PPA International Print Competition
Diamond Medalist of the year
4x Imaging Excellence Recipient Photographic Open
1x Imaging Excellence Recipient Artist Open
Elite Photographer of the Year
2021 PPA SW Districts Print Competition
4 x Top 10 Finalist - Animals
2020 PPA International Print Competition
Silver Medalist
Imaging Excellence Recipient
2019 PPA International Print Competition
Gold Medalist
2x Imaging Excellence Recipient
2019 PPA SW Districts Print Competition
2nd Place Animal Portrait
2018 PPA International Print Competition
Bronze Medalist
Texas Professional Photographers Association
2022 TPPA State Print Competition
Gold Medalist
2 x Texcellence Recipient
Judge’s Choice Award
2021 TPPA State Print Competition
Best Portrait of an Animal
Diamond Medalist
Gold Medalist
6 x Texcellence Recipient
2020 TPPA State Print Competition
Gold Medalist
2019 TPPA State Print Competition
Diamond Medalist
Distinguished Image Award
Top Ten of Texas Award
Animal Image Makers (AIM)
2022 AIM Annual Print Competition
3rd Place - Baby Animals
2 x Top 10 Finalist - Dog category
Top 10 Finalist - Baby Animals category
2021 AIM Annual Print Competition
3x Top 10 Finalist - Dog category
2019 AIM Annual Print Competition
3x Top 10 Finalist - Dog category
Professional Photographers of America
International Print Competition
TPPA State Print Competition
Texas Professional Photographers Association
Animal Image Makers
International Print Competition
Austin Dog Photographer | Award-Winning Photographer | Fine Art Photography
Check out the Gallery for Merit Images from PPA Local Affiliate Print Competitions HERE .
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