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. 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.) degree and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation with the Professional Photographers of America, as well as my Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery with Animal Image Makers (AIM).
2022
PPA International Print Competition
Grand Imaging Awards Top Ten Finalist
Diamond Medalist of the year
Elite Photographer of the Year
TPPA State Print Competition
Gold Medalist
2 x Texcellence Recipient
AIM Animal Image Makers Print Competition
3rd Place - Baby Animals
2 x Top 10 Finalist - Dog category
Top 10 Finalist - Baby Animals category
2021
PPA International Print Competition
Silver Medalist of the year
PPA SW Districts Print Competition
4 x Grand Imaging Award Finalist
TPPA State Print Competition
Best Portrait of an Animal
Diamond Medalist
Gold Medalist
6 x Texcellence Recipient
AIM Animal Image Makers Print Competition
3x Top 10 Finalist - Dog category
PPGH Affiliate Annual Awards
Master Photographer of the Year
Highest Scoring Image by a CPP
Best Overall Portrait
Best Portrait of an Animal
2020
PPA International Print Competition
Gold Medalist
PPA SW Districts Print Competition
2nd Place Animal Portrait
TPPA State Print Competition
Gold Medalist
APPA Annual Print Competition
1st Place Portrait Category
2nd Place Portrait Category
Best Print Case Award
Judge’s Choice Award
2019
PPA International Print Competition
Bronze Medalist of the year
TPPA State Print Competition
Diamond Medalist
Distinguished Image Award
Top Ten of Texas Award
AIM Animal Image Makers Print Competition
3x Top 10 Finalist - Dog category
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