It has been a busy fall, and as I realize that Halloween is mere days away (as is the fantastically fun Almost Halloween wedding of Besty and Jared) I am really wondering where October went! Travel, photography, dreams, and wonderful moments all mark the way this fall!! And speaking of dreams, did I tell you...
Category Archives: Awards

Many of you may know that I received my Photographic Craftsman degree last year, which is one of the highest recognitions for speaking, writing, or mentoring on photography; & positions the photographer as an authority in the industry. It is awarded in recognition of service to the profession as an orator, author, or mentor. I...

Tomorrow this time I will be on my way to chilly Nashville (aka NashVegas) for the professional photographers of America’s Annual conference, Imaging USA! So great to attend these photography conferences where I get to network with my friends in the photography business from all over the world, see new and exciting products offered by...
I am honored to report that thanks to the overwhelming support of my fellow California professional photographers, I have been elected to serve on the advisory Council for the Professional Photographers of America (PPA.) As a council member, I will ensure that the concerns of California professionals are heard by the board of directors and...

Here’s me with PPA President Dennis Craft, and my sponsor and mentor, Zee Bezabeh for our official degree gettin’ portrait! You should have seen the crazy scene of trying to herd over a hundred professional photographers in for the big group shot. There was much more yelling because so many of us like to be...

I am bursting with pride!! My image of Josh entitiled “The World Unknown,” which scored the highest I have ever scored in print competition back in June has just been featured on the cover of The Bulletin, which is the Professional Photographers of the Great Bay Area’s monthly magazine!I just love this image because it...
From the Professional Photographers of America press release: Congratulations 2008 Affiliate Newsletter Editors and Webmasters! PPA recently held its 2008 Affiliate Communications Competition. Designed to improve affiliate publications and Web sites, and recognize those involved in producing these communication tools, the competition awards every eligible entrant one PPA merit per entry. Those who place or...
