Awards and Degrees

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Professional Photography Degrees

I am a Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer, holding the M.Photog., Cr.Photog., and CPP degrees from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

The Master of Photography degree is an achievement of the highest caliber. It means that I've met the standards of excellence set by PPA. I earned this degree in January of 2023 in recognition of superior photographic competence demonstrated through image excellence, advanced education, and service to the profession.

Every industry has its benchmark. The Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation is ours. No matter the specialty, the CPP is a fundamental step in mastering the craft of photography. I earned my CPP in 2018 and have maintained the certification ever since through ongoing continuing education.

The Photographic Craftsman degree is a prestigious achievement that honors individuals who have demonstrated excellence as speakers, writers, and mentors within the photographic industry, as recognized by PPA’s professional standards.

Awards

2025 International Photographic Competition: Silver Medal in Animal Portrait Category: Fishing Expedition

Bronze Medal in Family / Group Portrait Category: La Familia

2024 Dallas Professional Photographers Association: Diamond Medal - Photographic Open

First Place - Animal Portraiture

Second Place - In Camera Artistry

Bronze Medal - In Camera Artistry

2024 International Photographic Competition: Bronze Medal in High School Senior Category: Sharp Dressed Young Man

Bronze Medal in Animal Portrait Category: Fur Baby

Bronze Medal in Family / Group Portrait Category: Party of Six

2023 Texas Professional Photographers Association: Bronze Medalist

Associate Fellowship
2023 Dallas Professional Photographers Association:   First Place In Camera Artistry Category

  Fellowship

  Fellowship Plus
2023 Professional Photographers of America: Master of Photography Degree

2023 International Photographic Competition: Merit Collection (Monkeying Around, Lazy Boy)

Image Excellence (Pearl)

Showcase Collection (Eye Candy)

2022 Southwest Regional Photographic Competition: Two images awarded as Top Ten (Animal Portraits: Pearl, Eye Candy)
2022 Texas Professional Photographers Association: Silver Medalist

Texcellence (Animal Portraits: Monkeying Around)
2022 Dallas Professional Photographers Association: Platinum Medalist

First Place Animal Portrait

2022 International Photographic Competition: Gold Medalist

Merit Collection (Animal Portraits: Cheer Up Buttercup, Where’s My Staff?)

Image Excellence Collection (Animal Portraits: What Me Worry?, I Wonder Why They Call it a Goatee?)

2021 Southwest Regional Photographic Competition: Three images awarded as Top Ten (Animal Portraits: Cheer up Buttercup, What Me Worry?, I Wonder Why They Call it a Goatee?)
2021 Texas Professional Photographers Association: Diamond Medalist

Texellence Award (Animal Portraits: I Wonder Why They Call It a Goatee?, What Me Worry?, Where’s My Staff?, Cheer Up Buttercup)

Judges Choice (Animal Portrait: What Me Worry?)
2021 Dallas Professional Photographers Association:       Diamond Medalist

      First Place Animal Portrait

      First Place, Top Scoring First Year

      Judges Choice (Animal Portrait: Where’s My Staff?)

2019 Kennel Club International Dog Photographer of the Year

2nd Place Assistance Dogs Category (Laying Down on the Job)

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2019 Women at Work: PhotoPlace Gallery Juried Exhibition

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2019 PhotoPlace Gallery: Urban Landscape: Texas Photographic Society Juried Exhibition

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2018 Professional Photographers of America: Certified Professional Photographer
2016 Foto Texas: People, Places & Culture 2016: Texas Photographic Society Juried Exhibition

Cowboy and Cattle

The Four Horsemen

Services

Pet Portraits

Pets & People

Families and Children

Senior Portraits

Corporate Headshots

Branding Photography

Commercial & Editorial

Equine & Equestrian

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