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 a great way to continue learning and improving your craft. In 2016 I earned my Certified Professional Photographer designation and I am currently working toward my Master of Photography (M.Photog.) degree with the Professional Photographers of America. To find out more about the Certified Professional Photographer designation, check out my journey on the Blog Here. My photography continues to evolve and improve as I take advantage of many different educational resources and test my skills in local, district, and international print competitions. Scroll down to see my award-winning images!
2019 IPC Gold medalist
The PPA (Professional Photographers of America) holds an International Photographic Competition every year. Gold Medalists are those that have had two images accepted into PPA's General Collection and two images accepted into the prestigious Loan Collection.
2018 IPC bronze medalist
The PPA (Professional Photographers of America) holds an International Photographic Competition every year. Bronze Medalists are those that have had all four images submitted by the photographer accepted into PPA's General Collection.
2019 PPA SW districts 2nd place
The PPA (Professional Photographers of America) holds District Photographic Competitions every year prior to the International competition. There are five districts in seven countries. My image "The Artist" won 2nd place in the Animal category for the entire Southwest District!
2019 TPPA Diamond Award
The TPPA (Texas Professional Photographers Association) holds an annual Photographic Competition every year. Diamond pins are awarded to those that have had 8 entries scoring 80 or above in a single competition.
2019 TPPA Top ten of Texas Award
The TPPA (Texas Professional Photographers Association) holds an annual Photographic Competition every year. Top Ten in Texas award goes to those that have the Top 10 scoring averages from the overall competition.
Professional Photographers of America
International Print Competition
Animal Image Makers
International Print Competition
TPPA State Print Competition
Texas Professional Photographers Association
Local PPA Affiliate Print Competitions
Professional Photographers of San Diego County, Professional Photographers Guild of Houston, and Austin Professional Photographers Association
