On May 1, 2017, I received my Master of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation from the Professional Photographers of Canada. This has been a goal I’ve been reaching for ever since I became a professional photographer 10 years ago. I almost titled this blog “Jack-of-all-trades, Master of One”. I wear many hats in business and life …
While I didn’t take away any class awards or judge’s choice like last year, I got my best ever results in the PPOC-Ontario Image Salon with 2 of my images receiving a Merit and 2 more being accepted. It’s no small feat to get all 4 images in the salon! The image of the lavender …
After many years of effort, including volunteering with the Professional Photographers of Canada in my local branch (I am now past-Chair), attending conferences, mentoring students and submitting images for accreditation (I now have 10 under my belts) and having images accepted in the prestigious National Image Competition, I have earned my Craftsman of Photographic Arts …
I’m very pleased to report that 2 of my images have been accepted in the Professional Photographers of Canada‘s National Image Salon competition for 2016. If the images look familiar it’s because I had submitted them to the regional competition for Ontario where they both won awards. Competition was tough this year so it’s an …
Two years ago I took home my first ever award from the Professional Photographers of Canada for Best in Class in the Pictoral/Floral category of the 2013 Ontario Image Salon. Exactly a week and 1 day later, I was hit by a car crossing the street and my life came to a standstill. It’s been …
With 10 accreditations under my belt, I have now turned my focus to the Professional Photographers of Canada‘s prestigious National Image Salon as a way to take my photography to the next level. This year, I got my best results yet with 2 images Accepted and a third receiving a Merit. Every year, a beautiful …
I’m thrilled to have received my 10th Accreditation with the Professional Photographers of Canada. This time in the Ornithology/Bird category. While I don’t really consider myself a bird nerd (ok, maybe a little), I first discovered how fun bird watching can be when I went to Zimbabwe with my Dad when I was 16. We …
For any artist, putting your work out there for others to judge is one of the most difficult challenges to face. But rejection and good critiques of my work have been the best motivator to improve my craft. Every year, I send in images into the Professional Photographers of Canada‘s provincial and national Image Salon …
