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).
Credentials
PPA Master of Photography (M.Photog.)
PPA Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
PPA Juror in Training (JIT)
AIM Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery (APAI)
Awards
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Elite Photographer of the Year - 2021
Grand Imaging Awards Top Ten Finalist (International Print Competition) - 2021
Diamond Photographer of the Year (International Print Competition) - 2021
4 x Grand Imaging Award Finalist (SW District Competition) - 2021
Silver Medalist (International Print Competition) - 2020
Gold Medalist (International Print Competition) - 2019
2nd Place Animal Portrait (SW District Competition ) - 2019
Bronze Medalist (International Print Competition) - 2018
Texas Professional Photographers Association (TPPA)
Best Portrait of an Animal (Annual State Competition) - 2021
Diamond Medalist (Annual State Competition ) - 2021
Gold Medalist (Annual State Competition ) - 2021
6 x Texcellence Recipient (Annual State Competition ) - 2021
Gold Medalist (Annual State Competition ) - 2020
Diamond Medalist (Annual State Competition ) - 2019
Distinguished Image Award (Annual State Competition) - 2019
Top Ten of Texas (Annual State Competition ) - 2019
Local Print Competitions
1st Place Portrait Category (APPA's Annual Print Competition ) - 2020
2nd Place Portrait Category (APPA's Annual Print Competition ) - 2020
Best Print Case Award (APPA's Annual Print Competition) - 2020
Judge’s Choice Award (APPA's Annual Print Competition ) - 2020
Be sure to visit the Award-Winning Images Gallery!
