Dori Arnold, M.Photog., Cr.
dori401@aol.com
918-857-1261
Home State: OK
Home District: Southwest
Qualification: PO, Wedding

I opened my first studio 23 years ago in a small town. By joining our state affiliation and PPA I learned a lot. Working in a small town let me do all types of photography - but my true love was high school seniors. Our studio would photograph about 400 a year - all full sessions - with only myself and a sales person. Times have certainly changed! The nice thing is our studio is now doing all types of photography again - with only me as the sole employee. I love photographing people - love every part of our industry. I hope to be able to do it for many more years.

Rick Avalos, M.Photog., Cr.
rickavaport@aol.com
719-542-0188
Home State: CO 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Rick has been practicing his craft for over 41 years. He has lectured and judged images on the regional and national level as well as in Mexico and Spain. Rick's photographs have been displayed at Disneyworld's EPCOT Center, Photokina in Cologne, Germany and in Korea at Imaging Asia. In 1992 Rick was awarded the Master of Photography degree and in 1994 the Photographic Craftsman Degree from the Professional Photographers of America. The Photographic Craftsman degree was awarded in 1994. He holds the Photographic, Educational, and Service Fellowship degrees from the Professional Photographers of Colorado.

Michael Barton, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP
info@indigophotographic.com
630-728-1904
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Artist

Michael Barton is an international award winning master photographer and Fellow of the American a Society of Photographers, a distinction held by only 116 photographers worldwide. Barton has been a Photographer of the Year from the Professional Photographers of America for 8 consecutive years. In 2012, Barton was the recipient of the PPA Grand Imaging Award, chosen from a pool of over 7000 entries. Being a lifelong student of the humanities, Barton received a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas in 2000 and has studied music for over 3 decades. Michael Barton has photographed a wide range of subjects and has a prolific collection of works. Barton's character studies, children's portraits, still life, street photography and landscapes have been featured in collections throughout the United States and beyond. His growing collection of mixed media pieces and commissions has made an impact on how his audiences view the visual arts. Along his journey, Barton has maintained a strong commitment to teaching and academia. Having taught a diverse range of topics including music, photographic technique, photographic software, color management, workflow and astronomy, Barton is able to approach education from many different angles. Speaking at major conventions, teaching private lessons, consulting and lecturing at the collegiate level has given Barton an edge when it comes to adapting to different learning styles and environments. Barton's true passion is in connecting with students and mentoring in smaller, personal groups and one on one sessions. Creating a hands-on experience is a unique gift and one that is meant to be shared. Bringing people together while forming personal relationships is at the core of what drives Barton in everything aspect of his teaching.

Bert Behnke, M.Photog.Cr.,Hon.M.Photog., CPP
bert@behnkephoto.com
708-479-6700
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

Bert Behnke owns Behnke Fine Portraiture along with his wife Cindy, a studio established in 1956 by Bert's parents. He has won numerous awards in salon print competitions as well as serving his professional associations. Bert has taught or lectured on photography all across the USA and North America as well as in Europe, South America and Asia. Bert is a past president of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the Associated Professional Photographers of Illinois (APPI), the Frankfort (IL) Chamber of Commerce, as well as a Past President of the World Council of Professional Photographers (WCPP). He also was the founder of PPA Charities and is currently its Executive Director. Awards & Honors Bert has been awarded the Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman and Honorary Master of Photography degrees from PPA as well as the National Award from his state affiliate. In 2000, he was honored as Portrait Photographer of the Year from the International Photographic Council, a non-profit branch of the United Nations. He is a PPA Affiliated Judge and an Honorary Fellow of APP of Illinois. Most recently, Bert has been one of the 35 mentors for the popular AfterDark series of hands on training conferences held throughout the United States as well as Sandy Puc's Hands-On Tours.

Richard Beitzel, M.Photog., Cr.
rich@beitzelphoto.com
814-634-5424
Home State: PA 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO

To Rich Beitzel, telling stories and creating emotions is what photography does. How well it is done, sets the professional photographer apart from the countless thousands of people who daily snap untold numbers of pictures. Rich has dedicated his life to the perfecting of the craft of photography. His journey began at the Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography, Philadelphia campus. Upon graduation in 1984, he purchased an existing business in southwestern Pennsylvania, now known as Beitzel Photography. With thirty plus years of experience, he keeps up on photographic education and pushes himself toward greater technical and artistic excellence. Rich is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. He received his Certified Professional Photographer status in 1989, the Master of Photography degree in 1992 and the Craftsman's Degree in 1996. He is also a recipient of their National Award. He is a PPA International Print Juror. Rich is also a member of the American Society of Photographers. Rich has been a proud member of the Professional Photographers of Mexico and earned his "Maestro Fotografo" from the SMFP in 2002. He is a member of the Professional Photographers of Pennsylvania and has received both their Degree and Service awards. Locally he is a member of the Triangle Photographers Association and has been an instructor at their annual week long school for many years. He has earned the Photographer of the Year honors from both groups. Rich has lectured in Canada, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico and throughout the United States. His book "Infrared Portrait Photography" was published by Amherst Media in 2000.

Janet Boschker, M.Photog.Cr., F-ASP
jbnlight@aol.com
704-641-4810
Home State: NC 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

Janet Boschker owns NorthLight Photography, established in 1994, after having worked for a leading Charlotte Studio for 11 years. She earned the Professional Photographers of America's Master degree in 1995, the Craftsman degree in 2000. 2006 brought the PPA International Affiliate Juror status and led to judging engagements on the state, regional and international levels. She earned the ASP Fellowship in 2014. It continues to be her pleasure to be invited to judge, speak and share her experience in the hope that it will be helpful to another's journey in the incredible field of professional photography. Recent Accomplishments: 2005: 1st place Children Southeastern Professional photographers, Kodak Gallery Award 2007: 1st and 2nd place Children, 1st place Women, 2nd place Groups, NC Photographer of the Year, Kodak Gallery Award, Fuji Award 2008: SEPPA Distinguished Award, NC 2nd place Children 2010: Canon Par Excellence Award, Kodak Gallery Award x 2 2011: 1st place Bridal Portrait, 1st & 2nd place Commercial Photojournalism PPA Photographer of the Year: 2006: Silver 2007: Platinum 2008: Silver 2009: Gold 2010: Gold 2011: Bronze 2012: PPA Imaging Excellence Award 2014: American Society of Photographers' Fellowship 2014: North Carolina 1st Place Children.

Rod Brown, M.Photog., Cr.
rbphoto@defnet.com
419-782-6131
Home State: OH 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

Rod has been involved in photography as a full time professional for many years. He owns and runs a full service portrait studio specializing in High School Seniors, Families, Portraits, Children, Business Portraits and events. Rod has attained The Master of Photography degree as well as The Photographic Craftsman degree from the Professional Photographers of America. He has also been awarded a "Fellowship from the American Society of Photographers, he was one of 103 photographers in the world to be awarded this honor. He has attained a total of 475 Merits from PPA with 159 of those as Print Exhibition Merits, with many state, regional and National Awards.

Joe Campanellie, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
campanellie@aol.com
386-225-7276
Home State: Florida 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO

Joe Campanellie's introduction to photography happened quite by accident when he picked up a friend's camera and began to "play" one day. From the moment he developed his first roll of film to his first black and white print, he was "hooked." Joe began his career working for his dad as a custom printer and a commercial and aerial photographer. Over the years his attention turned to portrait and wedding photography. For more than 30 years, Joe built a reputation as one off Maryland's premier portrait photographers.

With his recent move to Florida it has allowed him to return to one of his first great loves...nature photography. What began as an exercise to rekindle his lost passion in photography became so much more to him personally, professionally, and creatively. What began as a series of self assignments to avoid total creative burnout has now become a body of work that defines him as the photographer he is today. Joe received the Master of Photography Degree in 1996 and the Photographic Craftsman Degree in 1998. In 2010, Joe was awarded the prestigious Fellowship Degree from the American Society of Photographers (ASP). As of this date there are only 88 living photographers worldwide to have completed the thesis and portfolio requirements for this highly honored degree.

Joe has been the recipient of both the SEPPA and PPA's National Award for service. He has received the ASP Gold Medallion Award, PPA Imaging Excellence Award and Imaging Excellence Bar for 26 loan prints. Joe has attained Diamond Photographer of the Year 4 times and Platinum and Gold Medalist 3 times each. Since the inception of the Grand Imaging Awards he has 2 third place trophies and has placed 5 images in the top 10.

He has won 33 Kodak Gallery Awards including 2 Kodak Gallery Elite Awards and the Canon Par Excellence at the Southeast District. Joe's images have been on display at the Epcot Exhibit in Orlando, Florida, the "America The Beautiful" exhibit at Dulles Airport in Virginia and the Washington Cathedral. Besides his many national and international accolades through the PPA and ASP, Joe's work has been recognized by several local art and photographic associations as well as having been on the covers of Sun and Surf and Flagler Magazine. He has also been featured in the Palm Coast Observer and Old City Life Magazine in a number of articles highlighting some of his professional and artistic accomplishments. His photography has won several Best of Show awards in juried photography shows with the Flagler County Art League and the St. Augustine Camera Club. He is currently one of the top selling artists at several local art galleries. Joe maintains an active speaking and judging schedule, addressing professional photography organizations, schools, and seminars, plus Joe conducts workshops throughout the country on a variety of subjects.

Carl Caylor, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
carl@photoimagesbycarl.net
906-779-1535
Home State: MI 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

"If beauty was only skin-deep, every photograph would reveal the same personality. We create portraits. An artistic expression that goes past the outer layer, beyond first impressions, and into the abyss of one's defining essence." - Carl Caylor Carl is a Kodak Mentor and has been involved with photography for over 25 years. He started his photographic career in the darkroom as a custom printer and technician. He is PPA Certified, a Master Photographer, a Craftsman with Professional Photographers of America and an International Judge. He has won numerous national awards for his photography, including 17 PPA Loan Collections and several Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. He is the author of the book: "Portraiture Unplugged" A guide to natural light portraiture. Carl is one of the most sought after instructors in the country because of his "Hands-On" coaching approach. Don't plan on just watching in this class... Carl will challenge you to become a better photographer than you already are. His photographic skills are just part of what will help each student. His greatest strength is his ability to see what skills others already posses and then find ways to help enhance those skills to a new level. Carl Prides himself on giving a program that contains useful information rather than just a "show and tell" session. You will be inspired. You will be reminded of things you already know. Most importantly, you will learn new, useful ideas that will make you a better artist and a more salable photographer.

Bob Coates, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP
bob@bcphotography.com
928-284-0200
Home State: AZ 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO, Artist

A PPA member since 1997, photographer, educator and author Bob Coates has been a professional since March of 1995. Sharing photography skills and ideas has been a focus for Bob presenting Photography, Marketing and Creativity programs from Hawaii to the Caribbean. Specializing in not specializing has been Coates' mantra covering many genres from portrait to wedding to commercial projects over the years. Bob found that each genre informs the other and the cross pollination of skills needed in each helped the other become better.

Coates started his official pro career after picking up and putting down a camera for the previous Thirteen years. Based in the Caribbean for the first three years of business Bob concentrated on commercial photography. He was dragged kicking and screaming into the wedding side of the business and then embraced weddings. Upon his move to Sedona, Arizona to get out of the path of hurricanes weddings were mixed with some commercial work. Coming full circle Bob is back to concentrating on commercial projects, portraiture and creating an art décor line and leaving weddings behind.

Articles for magazines and books authored by Bob are part of how he gives back to the photographic community. In addition, Bob has presented programs from Hawaii to the Caribbean including National platforms at Imaging USA and other venues. Judging local and International print competitions is another way Bob has shares his expertise in the industry.

Coates has always believed in giving back to the local community using his photographic skills. Among many community projects there were a couple notable ones. A calendar based on the movie Calendar Girls that raised money and garnered lots of community awareness and National press for the Sedona Arts Center. He also photographed, designed, printed and sold a calendar for the Sedona Community Center raising almost $10,000 for the Meals on Wheels program.

Dennis Craft, M.Photog.Cr.Hon.M.Photog., CPP, API, F-ASP
craftphoto@aol.com
269-781-8907
Home State: MI 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

Studio owner, Craft Photographic Gallery, Studio established 1979 Years in photography: 33 years Portrait Photographer Family, Children, Seniors, Weddings Commercial, Underclass and Events PPA Master of Photography, 1991 PPA Craftsman Degree, 1993 PPA Board of Directors, President, 2008-2009 ASP- Fellowship, 1997 Currently on the JRC committee and World Cup committee Dennis Craft runs a successful portrait studio in the historic town of Marshall, Michigan. His work includes many photographic areas, but he is best known for his imaginative children's photography. Craft Photography opened in 1979 in a storefront in downtown Marshall. In 1988 they renovated a historic home in Marshall as a studio. In 2015 they moved back to main street to be back downtown Marshall. Craft was named Photographer of the Year in Michigan in 1992 and 1996. He received his Master of Photography Degree in 1991 and Photographic Craftsman Degree in 1993 from the Professional Photographers of America. In 1997 he was awarded the Fellowship Degree from the American Society of Photographers. Dennis has spoken at state and regional conventions and numerous local affiliates. He was also an early bird program at PP of A's National Convention, a platform speaker in, and Portrait Parade of Stars in. Craft has also taught at Winona International School of Photography, West Coast School, MAIPP Professional Photography School, Mid-Atlantic Regional School of Photography Texas School, and Georgia School. Students from all over the country have enjoyed Dennis' unique teaching style and have been able to apply practical solutions and ideas for developing and improving their own photographic style. Most of his honored prints are of children. Dennis enjoys working in a natural light situation. Window light and environmental portraits are his specialty.

Jeff Dachowski, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
jeff@dachowskiphotography.com
603-488-1850
Home State: NH 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

In high school Jeff quickly fell in love with photography. After pursuing every class related to photography, Jeff attended the Hallmark Institute of Photography. In 2003 Jeff and his wife Carolle opened their studio in Manchester, and have seen meteoric growth since opening. They have a loyal following of children and family clients, a buzz in the wedding industry, and a growing number of commercial portrait clients. Jeff has photographed events throughout North America, The Caribbean and Europe since 1992. His work has been featured in Seacoast Bride, New Hampshire Bride, Woman Engineer, Woman's World and Rolling Stone. He has 11 images in the PPA Loan collection, 11 Kodak Gallery,2 Lexjet Awards,2 Fuji Masterpiece,2 Polaroid Prestige, 11 Court of honors, 5 Album of the Year, and an ASP Regional Medallion. Jeff is active in PPA's Studio Management Services and frequently contributes to Professional Photographer Magazine. Jeff is a member of PPA's Board of Directors, a PPA International Approved Juror, Certification Judge for the PPCC and a Vatican Approved Photographer. Jeff has attained his Master of Photography Degree, Photographic Craftsman Degree and is a Certified Professional Photographer. He was a director for two years, and has fulfilled his terms through the Executive chairs within the New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association. In 2012 Jeff and Carolle purchased a building with a storybook past in the small village of Bedford, NH. Their studio was featured in Professional Photographer Magazine in 2008 and 2013. They have been frequent contributors since 2008. Jeff has two wonderful daughters age 13 and 15 and has been married to his wife Carolle for over 20 years. Jeff plays drums, bass and the Chapman stick. During his free time, he builds guitars.

Greg Daniel, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
gregdaniel@cfl.rr.com
321-269-1567
Home State: FL 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO

A PPA member for 30 years, Daniel's photography career began in 1979 when he founded Gregory Daniel Portrait Artist. Today, with the help of his wife Lesa, Daniel operates two successful portrait photography galleries in Florida, one in Indiatlantic and the other in his hometown of Titusville. As a portrait photographer, Daniel has become known for establishing a friendly, fun relationship with his subjects. Regardless of his subjects' age, Daniel is able to quickly connect with those he photographs. These bonds show through in the warmth and liveliness his portraits have, making his work pleasing to both clients and art critics alike. In addition to being a top-notch photographer, Daniel is a bit of an entrepreneur. He is the owner of Daniel Properties, a commercial and residential property management company. Adding to his unique resume, Daniel also held multiple management positions with the Space Shuttle Program from 1979 - 2006. "I truly love this profession and all that it has provided my family, clients and myself from a creative and financial perspective," said Daniel. "The skills I have obtained through entrepreneurship, photographic association leadership positions and upper management for the Space Program provide me with some unique resources to contribute." It should come as no surprise that Daniel has received much recognition as a photographer. Among his list of accomplishments with PPA, he has achieved the title of Photographic Craftsmen in 1988, Master of Photography in 1989, and received the Imaging Excellence Award in 2005. He has been a PPA-affiliated instructor for many years and has earned numerous awards from PPA affiliates as well. In addition, Daniel has held committee chair positions for Cameracraftsmen of America and is a founding member of the International Society of Portrait Artists (ISPA) and is currently a Board of Director for Professional Photographers of America.

Kira Derryberry, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
kira@kiraderryberryphotography.com 
256-337-3534
Home State: FL  
Home District: Southeast  
Qualification: PO

Don Dickson, M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.Cr., CPP, Hon.EA-ASP
don@dondickson.com
806-296-2276
Home State: TX 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: JC

Don Dickson. M.Photog. Cr.,CPP,Hon-M.Photog.,Hon.EA-ASP. Don Dickson Photography Executive Director Texas School of Photography Plainview, TX. At the age of twelve, Don received his first medium format camera as a gift from his grandmother after a visit to China. This created a love for photography that has lasted a lifetime. His senior year in high school, Don photographed and published his first church directory. His first prom to photograph was his own senior prom. After going off to college to get a degree in business, he opened Don's Photography Studio at the age of 20. Dickson said "I look back now and wonder what was I thinking, both my parents were school teachers and I had never heard of a trade association. All that I knew about photography and the business of running a studio, I learned on my own." It was that first year in business that a friend invited him to a Texas Professional Photography Association convention. That first convention led Dickson to a lifetime of association work. He received his Master of Photography degree from PPA in 1988, the youngest recipient at that time in the state. He was also the youngest President of the Texas Professional Photographers association, the largest PPA affiliate in the country. His love of education was expanded when he joined the staff of the Texas School of Professional Photography as registrar in 1990. After working as registrar for 5 years, he was elected as the executive director, a position that he still holds today. He has developed the Texas School from around 140 students to over 1000 in 2014. Dickson continues to claim, "Photography education is critical in our ever changing industry, the only way to get ahead and prosper is to continue to learn and study what the new technology has to offer. This is the most exciting time our industry has ever seen." After serving with the Winona Trustees and PPA education committee, he was elected to the board of directors in January of 2005, serving as President in 2011. He is respected in the entire industry as a leader in the education field. Don received the Garhart Bahker award in New Orleans at Imaging USA in 2005. This award is PPA's highest award for excellence in Education. His love and passion for photography shows in all the aspects of his life.

Ivan Domazet, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
ivan@reddalmatian.com 
267-273-8060
Home State: NJ  
Home District: Northeast  
Qualification: PO

Kari Douma, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
kari@karidouma.com 
616-437-5603
Home State: MI  
Home District: Northeast  
Qualification: PO

Cris Duncan, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
cjd@cjduncan.com
806-781-2747
Home State: TX 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Cris and Deanna Duncan operate CjDuncan Photography, a high-end portrait, wedding and commercial studio in Lubbock, TX. Cris and Deanna truly wants what is best for this profession and that is why he strives to simply teach Photography. Cris's goal, or mission statement is simple: "To empower photographers with a sense of purpose, inspiration and passion all while supplying practical applications for their craft, business and life." Simply stated, let's talk photography. CjDuncan Photography has flourished for over 15 years in a competitive market and continue to be regarded as one of the top studios in Texas. Cris is a Master Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer and a Photographic Craftsman. Since turning pro in 2002, he has photographed Presidents, Vice Presidents, dignitaries and countless others. Cris has worked for such companies as Frito-Lay and Bayer CropScience and been honored to photograph numerous weddings, portraits and commercial assignments of great people all over this land. Cris is a Master Photographer, Certified Professional Photographer and a Photographic Craftsman. Deanna holds the degree of Photographic Craftsman. Cris is the recipient of several awards and honors including the Grand Imaging Award/ Commercial Category, PPA Photographer of the Year and a Texas Top 10. Garnered with best portrait, wedding and commercial trophies from both TPPA and SWPPA, Cris and Deanna have become respected educators and leaders in the photographic community. He is the Executive Director of the SPPPA, Chairman of the PPAedu curriculum committee and the founder of Find your Focus photographic education.

Don Emmerich, M.Photog.M.Artist.MEI.Cr., API, F-ASP
emmerichd@aol.com
405-692-2223
Home State: OK 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO, Artist, Wedding

Don Emmerich helped pioneer the integration of digital imaging with conventional photography. For the past several years, he has traveled the world advocating and teaching these technologies to various companies and individuals. His teaching has taken him to twenty-seven countries on four continents and has earned him such foreign honors as the Master of Photography degree from China. One of only 40 members of Cameracraftsmen of America, Don has earned all four degrees from the Professional Photographer of America and ASP Fellow and Hon. Educational Associate fromThe American Society of Photographers. He served as Technical Editor for the Professional Photographer magazine for 16 years and past board member for the Professional Photographers of America. Currently Don is Chairman of the Board of the American Society of Photographers, and is on the Advisory Board at The Colorado Institute of Art.

Nancy Emmerich, M.Photog.Cr., API, F-ASP
nancyemmerich@aol.com
405-414-8861
Home State: OK 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

Nancy sees photography as more than a profession. For her, it is a passion, a way to capture life. Nancy is well recognized in her profession, having been awarded the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America. She has traveled the world, both as a teacher and student. She was one of six Americans asked to judge Korea's National Photographic Print Competition. Master Photographer Nancy Emmerich has had a lifelong love of photography. Beginning shortly out of high school, she became a wedding photographer. In 1991 she joined PPA and has earned her Master and Craftsman degrees. She is the Past President of the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Metro Photographers. Nancy has won numerous Kodak Gallery's and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. She has numerous regional and state awards and has earned the Diamond Elite Award for having four photographs in the Loan Collection. Nancy launched Studio Art Photography in Oklahoma City in 1984. The Studio specializes in senior and family portraits. In 2014, she became a Fellow in the American Society of Photographers and she is one of only 16 women out of 116 to earn this degree.

Amy L. Feick, M.Photog., CPP
twinshutterbugs@att.net
810-982-2847
Home State: MI 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO

After dabbling a bit in culinary services (pizza delivery) and the fashion world (ear piercer at an accessory store) Amy worked for 8 grueling years in the telecommunications industry. They were just jobs to her - not a career. When she picked up a camera, she felt like she had found her home. After learning the industry from the inside out, she quickly rose through the professional ranks to become a star in her field. Her portfolio has developed from child and family portraiture to weddings, and she is now finding her joy in the more creative side of the medium. She has an affinity for Dr.Marten boots and animal face leggings.

Mary Fisk-Taylor, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI, API
mary@jhayes.com
804-641-1588
Home State: VA 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

Mary Fisk-Taylor has been a member of the Professional Photographers of America since 1998. Along with her business partner, Jamie Hayes, they operate a high-end wedding and portrait business in Richmond, Virginia. Hayes & Fisk Photography is a home-based studio located on almost one acre of beautiful gardens and they have successfully created one of the most sought after Portrait and Wedding studios in their area. In 2009 Mary developed the concept of a fresh and fun new studio in the Richmond area. With the help of her family, most importantly her mom and sister, Real Life Studios was opened in Midlothian, Virginia. Real Life Studios is best known for their high school senior portraits as well as the funky children and tween imagery. Real Life also has an entire Event and School division which gives the studio constant and steady revenue of new clients and income year round. Mary was very pleased and honored to have received her Master of Photography, Craftsmen of Photography and Certification of Professional Photography in just three short years!!! This was quite an accomplishment for her both personally and professionally. Mary was named Photographer of the Year in 2007 and has won Best Wedding Album of the Year in Virginia several times. Nationally she has had her albums in the top five. She has won numerous Best in Show awards, Kodak Gallery Awards, Fuji Masterpiece Awards, Loan Collection prints and albums. Mary is also a recipient of the prestigious Virginia Award, which honors photographers for their commitment and dedication to their state association, and the business of professional photography. And, in 2012 she was awarded the PPA Charities Legacy Award for her work and dedication to the philanthropic arm of PPA. At IUSA 2014, Mary will be awarded the Charles H. (Bud) Haynes Award for her distinguished service to PPA and its members for encouraging business awareness and practices in the field of professional image-making. And in 2015 Mary was honored to receive the National Award from the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association for her commitment and dedication to Professional Photography. Mary met Jamie in 1993 when he photographed her bridal portrait, soon he found himself photographing her beautiful daughter. In 1996 they began working together and became business partners in 1997. For many years Mary concentrated on defining and organizing the business. After three years they were grossing well over one half of a million dollars and soon realized that was just the beginning. In 1999 Mary decided that she too could be a photographer and the rest is history. She worked very hard to develop a more high-fashion and documentary style that was both independent yet complimentary of her partner's beautiful work. Together they have become one of the top photography teams in the country. Mary is of course most proud of her two beautiful children, Alexandra and Jackson. Her husband, Daryl, and she enjoy the flexibility and joy that owning a profitable photography studio has allowed their family. Mary currently serves on the PPA Board of Directors, is a proud member of the Society of XXV, Treasurer for Southeastern Professional Photographer's Association and is a past President of the PPA Board of Charities. She is extremely active with Operation Smile International and has served as a staff photographer for several events and missions. In 2006 Mary was named one of Virginia's Top 40 under 40 for her leadership in the community, volunteer and charity work and her business savvy.

Mark Garber, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
markgarber@aol.com
937-604-8691
Home State: OH 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

5 Time PPA "Diamond Photographer of the Year" 7 Time Ohio "Photographer of the Year" 2 Time Canon Par Excellence Winner 2 Time Top Wedding Album in the PPA 15 Top 5. 

Cary Garrison, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
garrisonoffice@sbcglobal.net
405-341-0734
Home State: OK 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

I have been judging for over 20 years, and like most of us, I got started with local PPA affiliates. I learned how to judge by watching judges at the state and district levels. I have always bought our loan books and general collection books and studied the images to help me better understand why an image reached the merit category. Our main focus, at Garrison Photography, is senior and family portraiture. We have been in business for over 30 years. My passion in photography is in "Character Studies." I love photographing people as they really are--the everyday working life of people and their craft. I am like most of you who got into photography for the passion of our industry. After years of the everyday grind, I decided that I wanted more out of my job. With this in mind, I realized that Print Competition is the only time that I have total control over my image and what the outcome of it is. Through Print Competition we have total control over the lighting, composition and the story it tells, along with the other 12 elements that we use to judge an image. To me, Print Competition is an escape from our everyday world, and I am in charge. Print Competition allows us to explore what's in our hearts and on our minds. It allows us to record our perception of the world. If you're new to Print Competition, I would suggest; Do what you love to do. Learn the rules which prints are judged by. Follow those rules until you have them mastered. Then step out of the box and develop your own style. Print competition is not designed to make us all cookie-cutter photographers, but rather the opposite. Develop your own style, your niche, find out what turns your on button, on, and pursue that. My advice to all of us is to never let our successes or failures prevent us from continually entering. It's not about the trophies or hardware you win, it's about achieving a higher level of expertise. It's a learning experience on steroids.

Patty Geist, M.Photog., Cr.
patty@geistphotography.com
308-627-7755
Home State: NE 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

I have been a full time portrait photographer since 1980. The world is a better place when we are engaged in what we are good at, and enjoy.

Joan Genest, M.Photog.Cr.
jmgenest@aol.com
203-214-0669
Home State: CT 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

I began working as a photographer in 1980. I earned my Master of Photography Degree from PPA in 1992 and my Craftsman Degree in 1995. I have been a PPA approved juror since 1998. I became a Jury Chairman in 2012. I photographed weddings for 26 years. I now concentrate on family, children and high school senior portraits. I have been married to photographer Rene Genest since 1981. We have two grown children. I love to watch professional football, I am a fair weather golfer. I like to ski and I love to play the piano.

Nancy Green, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
nancy@nancygreen.com
508-866-3636
Home State: MA 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO

In graduating from RISP in 1976 I started my career working for Gainsboro studio in Salem MA. After 2 years there I then opened Green Photography in Plymouth MA in 1979. We specialized in Portrait/Wedding/corporate photography with many school contracts over the years. In 2004 we moved the studio to a small adjacent town called Carver and adjusted our style for a more boutique atmosphere. Current the studio specializes in a more artistic style portraiture. Though I may not do full weddings I still do many smaller celebrations. Additionally I teach photography to beginners and advanced alike. The name of my school is Camera Art Academy. Photography has been a passion in both my business and private life I love to share my knowledge and learn from others. It's the form of art the starts with reality and turns to interpretation of the maker.

Dennis Hammon, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
evergreen70@hotmail.com
208-351-2843
Home State: ID 
Home District: Western 
Qualification: PO

Dennis Hammon has been involved in professional photography for over 40 years, yet his style shows the classical influences with a contemporary flair. He has owned and operated a studio that offers fine art portraiture as well as nature and landscape. His other love is to be able to loose himself in nature and capture the beauty that abounds in the world. Whether it’s a client in front of his camera or a majestic vista of nature, Dennis loves what he does and being able to use his camera daily.

Bob Hawkins, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP
bobhawkins@iowatelecom.net
641-521-1902
Home State: IA 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: JCIT

In business since 1977.

Jamie Hayes, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI, API
jamie@hayesandfisk.com
804-740-9307
Home State: VA 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

From that first exposure, I knew that nothing would fulfill my spirit like photographing people. This is and always has been my purpose in life. Over the past 38 years, I have had the honor and privilege of capturing the most precious moments and amazing celebrations in the lives of the most incredible people on earth - my clients. Who would have thought that just a couple of books of S&H Green stamps could have sparked such amazing journey? I am humbled to have been trusted with the responsibility of preserving memories of today for tomorrow. I have been involved with the PPA for over 25 year. I have helped with PPA Charities for over 9 years and I am an approved Affiliate Juror. I have served on PEC, Speaker Selection Committee, CPP Committee and am currently a PPA Councilor for Virginia. I use one simple lighting concept that has allowed me to photograph anyone, anywhere at anytime, in any condition. Always creating an image that sells. I LOVE food and a great glass of vino!

Adrian Henson, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP
adrian@adrianhenson.com
252-638-5607
Home State: NC 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO

Adrian Henson and his wife Heather operate their studio in New Bern NC. They began their journey into photography in 2001 and never looked back. While their studio covers the usual range of clients, the heart of their business is High School Seniors, Dance Students and Commercial Clients. Adrian's images have received many awards from State, Regional and International competitions including photographer of the year awards in 2011, 2012, 2014 and the Diamond award in 2013. Adrian has earned his Master of Photography, master of Electronic Imaging, and Craftsman Degrees and the coveted Image Excellence award.

Keith Howe, M.Photog.M.Artist.MEI.Cr.
khimager@gmail.com
308-534-7909
Home State: NE 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Artist, Wedding

We are a traditional Portrait Wedding and Fine Art Studio. M.Photog., M.Artist, MEI, Cr. Diamond Fellow of Photographer- highest NE state degree, holds the record for the most state credits ever Imaging Excellence Award for 13 loan images Imaging Excellence bar for an additional 13 loan images 3rd Place GIA and HM GIA in the artist category Over 130 exhibition merits International Approved Juror since 1990 Diamond Photographer of the Year as well as multiple medallions for various levels Nebraska Photographer of the Year several times & dozens of Top Ten and Top Five Master's trophies Heart of America Photographer of the Year and multiple category placings Nebraska Wedding Photographer of the Year 9 times Nebraska Artist of the Year numerous times 14 Kodak Gallery Awards 8 Fuji Masterpiece Awards PPA National Award PPA Gary Jentolft Award PPN Life Member 50 Most Inspiring Photographers from Beauty Revived and The Snap Society PPA Councilor for three terms PPA Nominations and Elections Committee Chairman Past President Professional Photographers of Nebraska Past president Central Nebraska Professional Photographers Conceived, developed and implemented the state mentoring program for PPN Additionally Keith has mentored hundreds of photographers who wanted to improve their work and their competition scores.

Leslie Hoyt, M.Photog., CPP
lesliehoyt@gmail.com
918-630-9436
Home State: OK 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Leslie Hoyt has a boutique portrait studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has earned her master photographer degree from Professional Photographers of America and is a Certified Professional Photographer.

Her passion is to connect with people and to tell their stories through images that portray them as they uniquely are. She works with families and children as they mark monumental moments in their personal histories, and she creates lasting images that evoke emotions and memories.

Leslie is fascinated with the technical side of photography, and cares a lot about the details-perfect light, posing, and composition-and loves the post-processing aspect as well. She is constantly striving to learn more about various aspects of the art and craft of photography by attending industry classes and seminars, and also enjoys teaching the art of photography and judging photographic competitions.

Leslie is a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America, American Society of Photographers, Professional Photographers of Oklahoma, and the Indian Nations Professional Photographers Association. She has been both INPPA and Oklahoma Master Photographer of the Year. Her work has been featured locally on magazine covers, and in Professional Photographer Magazine. Her family portraits were also seen on ABCs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Leslie received a Kodak Gallery award, and has created merit and loan images in PPA’s International Photographic Competition, where she has earned Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond medals in that competition. She has twice been a finalist at Imaging USA for Children’s Portrait in the Grand Imaging Awards.

Gary P. Hughes, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
gary@hughesfioretti.com
321-279-0077
Home State: FL 
Home District: South East 
Qualification: PO

Mollie Isaacs, M.Photog.MEI.Cr.
mollie@f2photographicdesign.com
757-773-0194
Home State: NC 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO

Mollie Isaacs specializes in photographs of children and families, as well as nature and wildlife photography. During her career she has won 14 Kodak Gallery Awards, numerous Fuji Awards, and other honors and distinctions. She is the author and photographer of several books. Her work has been displayed at many venues including Grand Central Station in NY City. She leads photo workshops and tours around the country.

Andrew Jenkins, M. Photog.Cr., CPP
Andrew@Canfieldjenkins.com
989-227-8441
Home State: MI 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

Andrew owns and operates a custom design portrait studio located in St. Johns, Michigan. After graduating with a degree in photography, Andrew purchased a home based business and relocated it to a one hundred year old Victorian style home complete with a carriage house and a beautiful portrait park. He goes home in the evening to a wonderful wife Emily and three children Alex, Gabriella, and Caroline. Andrew has been very successful in State and National Print Competitions. He is a Certified Professional Photographer and holds the Master, Craftsman, and Image Excellence degree given by the Professional Photographers of America. He has been honored with Top Seven Photographers in Michigan many times over the past years. Andrew was awarded Photographer of the Year in the state of Michigan in 2005 and 2007. He has also been the recipient of the ASP Bronze Medallion as well as placing second in the Kodak Gallery Elite Award. Many of his images have been published in PPA Loan Collection as well as Showcase books. He has also been honored with the PPA International Photographer of The Year for the past 11 years. Andrew is a Past President of the Michigan Triangle of Professional Photographers. He has also served on the Professional Photographers of Michigan board as well as a trustee for the Great Lakes Institute of Photography. He has served as a Councilor for the Professional Photographers of America, and is an international juror serving on the Print Exhibition Committee. He is also a part of the Burrell Imaging Mentor Program.

Jeff Johnson, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
jj@soulimagesgallery.com
303-921-4454
Home State: CO 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Jon Johnson, M.Photog.Cr.
sachez@aol.com
740-574-4453
Home State: OH 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

Jon was named Swimsuit Photographer of the year for both Swimsuit Illustrated, Swimwear Illustrated and has had images published in magazines all over, including the covers of Swimsuit Illustrated, Swimwear Illustrated, The One. He has worked in France, Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, Hawaii as well as throughout the US. Past President of Professional Photographers of Ohio, Mideast Photographer of the year, 2X Ohio Photographer of the Year. Jon also has received numerous PPA Loan Images, as well as Kodak Gallery, Fuji Masterpiece and many other Awards. He has also received the PPA National Award, and is an Approved Affiliate Juror.

Sarah Johnston, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
sljphoto@hotmail.com
815-347-1481
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

Sarah Johnston has been fortunate enough to follow her passion in photography. She started her business in 1987 with a home-based studio. Married with 2 children this gave her the flexibility to run a business and still be there for her family. Quickly developing a natural style to bring out her subjects personality, she gained a strong client base. Several are still with her today. With a passion for photographing maternity and newborns, she builds clients for life, from the ground up. She has worked very hard in her career achieving her Certification through Professional Photographers of America, as well as the degrees of Master Photographer and Photographic Craftsman. She also has earned a (PPANI) Professional Photographers of Northern Illinois Fellowship. PPANI has awarded Sarah the Northern Achievement Award. It is the highest honor the association awards. In 2006 she was selected for the PPA Photographic Exhibition Committees list of Approved Jurors, and has enjoyed traveling throughout the world teaching and judging. She has won many awards at local, state and national competitions for images she has created for her clients. One of her images (a father and baby) was selected from hundreds of Loan Images for the entrance to the 2011 IUSA Trade Show. Sarah loves sharing her passion for photography in every way she can. Schools, seminars, conventions, on line forums, Judging and the Mentor Booth at IUSA, most anywhere photographers gather.

Tim Kelly, M.Photog.Cr., F-ASP
timkelly@timkellyportraits.com
407-221-8357
Home State: FL 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO

I've been in professional photography since 1968 when I signed on with a northern New Jersey studio. Moved to Florida in 1978 and started the beginning of a studio building lifestyle. I have always owned an in-house lab capable of almost any photographic product. Very early adopter of digital with PS1 around 1992?, built a (nearly) million dollar digital lab in 2000 and currently do digital, traditional and alternative processes. My Gallery and studio are in Lake Mary Florida and I have work in other galleries, private collections and one museum. I still enjoy teaching and love judging and competing. I am the longest running Kodak Mentor as well as induction into Cameracraftsmen, and have received several other lifetime inductions and honors. Loving' life.

Steve Kemp, M.Photog.M.Artist.MEI.Cr., CPP
skemp@new.rr.com
920-833-6357
Home State: WI 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Artist

Steve has been a part of Countryside Photographers since 1980. He is the eighth photographer in the world to hold all four degrees from PPA (Photography, Artist, Electronic Imaging, and Craftsman degrees from the PPA). Steve has also earned Photographer of the year the last 9 consecutive years from PPA, including Diamond level. He also holds a Fellowship from the Wisconsin PPA and the FVPPA. He is the studio's electronic imaging manager. He photographs weddings, high school seniors, and family groups. In his free time, he enjoys alpine skiing and scuba diving.

Shelly Kraemer, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
shelly@shellykraemer.com
217-228-3014
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

Shelly Kraemer has always wanted to be an artist, even at a very young age, her creative ability was seen by those around her. She has a passion for creating art and teaching others how to.

Shelly started photographing at a very young age through 4-H, attended college with the plans to study and pursue a career in painting when she was introduced to photography once again. Shelly graduated from Culver-Stockton College with a BFA in Photography and Graphic Design. As she has grown through PPA and with the inspiration of her friends and mentors she has come full circle back into painting and creating art. Entering the photographic print competitions a few years ago, she has been very successful as a competitor, business owner and studio photographer. Shelly attributes her success to education, competitions and amazing mentors along her journey.

Larry Lourcey, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
larry@lourceyphoto.com
972-596-8888
Home State: TX 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Larry is a Texas-based portrait artist. Since earning his Bachelor of Arts in 1992, continuing education has always been a priority. Countless art classes and photography workshops have helped to mold his style and technique. His work encompasses a broad range of styles- from fun, whimsical black and whites to elegant, traditional portraiture. He is also a talented painter, with a rich style inspired by artists like Pina Daeni and John Singer Sargent.

His work has been featured in everything from the "Painter Wow" books to the cover of Professional Photographer Magazine. He has had several images included in the PPA Loan Collection, earning him the Imaging Excellence Award in 2013. He has also been a finalist in the Grand Imaging Awards.

In 2001, Larry earned his Certified Professional Photographer designation from the Professional Photographers of America, followed by his Master Photographer degree is 2007. In 2009 he became a PPA Approved Juror. He added Master Artist to his resume in 2016.

Larry served two years on PPA's PEC and IPC Committees. He is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Texas Professional Photographers Association. He is also a past president of the Dallas Professional Photographers Association.

Mary Mannix, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
marytmannix@yahoo.com
708-846-2265
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

After successfully operating a Chicago-land Portrait Studio I relocated to Port Washington, WI. I opened The Portrait Gallery located on the shores of Lake Michigan. In fall 2006 I accepted a position with Canon U.S.A. as a Pro Market Rep and now spend much of my time on the road blending my love of teaching with my passion for photography. I reside in Chicago, Il.

Tim Mathiesen, M.Photog.Cr., A-ASP,F-ASP
t.mathiesen@sbcglobal.net
949-201-6652
Home State: CA 
Home District: Western 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

Tim Mathiesen has over 50 years experience in the photographic industry. His experience ranges from operating his own business to marketing positions at several leading photographic manufactures. He is a recognized expert in panoramic and commercial photography. He has traveled the world as a speaker, photographer and educator looking for that fleeting image. Tim has won many international and national awards for his photography. His website, www.panoscenes.com is a showcase for his photography. As a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography, he has gone on to earn the Fellowship of the American Society of Photographers, the Masters degree from the Professional Photographers of America and the Masters degree from the Professional Photographers of California. He became a PPA Approved Juror in 1978 and Jury Chairman in 1990. He served as the Chairman of the Photographic Exhibition Committee from 1998 to 2000. He is the current Chairman of the Jurors Review Committee. Tim has been a strong advocate of image competition for decades and has helped many members earn their PPA Masters degree. He created a judging program for the Professional Photographers of California (PPC Judging Academy) that helps members begin the judging process. His primary message to new entrants is "Patience". He has been competing since 1971 and has earned at least one merit every year since his first entry. He has presented programs and image critiques in the USA, England, Mexico, Canada, Korea and Japan. He has over 200 exhibition merits and more than 40 images in the PPA Loan Collection. He has wone the Kodak Gallery Elite Award, 5 Kodak Gallery awards and 6 Fuji Masterpiece awards.

Randy McNeilly, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP, API, F-ASP
randy@mcneillyphotography.com
704-472-2206
Home State: NC 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

Randy has been in the business since 1978 specializing in custom portraiture and fine art printing.

Ken Meade, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Ken@kenmeade.com
217-899-9494
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

My formal training at Brooks Institute gave me a firm photographic foundation to build on. Upon graduating as Outstanding Student of the Year, I returned to a small Midwestern community where I serviced a wide spectrum of photographic needs. Over the years I have produced a variety of tabletop catalog images for a range of companies from Napa Auto Parts, back to school clothing for the May Company, sports equipment for Schutt Manufacturing and International Fastner Inc. Dealing with clientele from Chicago to St Louis, photographing eye surgery in the morning, to being lowered into the cyclone furnace of an Illinois power plant in the afternoon. I have photographed architectural assignments hanging from the open door of a helicopter high above downtown St Louis while soothing a terrified art director. Photographing events from San Francisco to New York to Switzerland has taught me to roll with the punches, change directions on the run, deal with art directors, mother in-laws, spoiled brides and flower girls diplomatically. My photographic experience includes 35mm, medium, large format (4x5 - 8x10), film and digital capture. I have taught week long intensive training courses ranging from basic lighting, basic professional photography, tabletop catalog production, large format 4x5-8x10 view camera usage and commercial lighting, for the Professional Photographers of America's Continuing Educational System for almost 20 years. I have traveled extensively through out the United States as an International Judge for the Professional Photographers of America's Photographic Exhibition Committee for almost 20 years. The professional contacts that I have established over 39 years of involvement with photographic associations through out the country has provided me with a strong foundation of resources.

Gary Meek, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API, A-ASP, EA-ASP
meekphoto@sbcglobal.net
501-624-3195
Home State: AR
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Gary Meek of Hot Springs, Arkansas is co-own and operate Gary's Studio of Photography in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Gary has been teaching Certification Preparation Classes for over twenty-five years. His educational degree is in math and physics. Gary has received his Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees and is a Certified Professional Photographer. Gary has received his Educational Associate and Honorary Educational Associate from American Society of Photographers and is an Approved Photographic Instructor. Gary has received his Associate Fellowship, Fellowship and Senior Fellowship Degrees from Arkansas Professional Photographers Association. Gary has been awarded Life Membership in Arkansas Professional Photographers Association and Southwestern Professional Photographers Association and is a Life Member of Professional Photographers of America. Gary has also received a Fellow of Photography degree in conjunction with Professional Photographers of the Ozarks. He is an International Photographic Juror. Gary is active in State, Regional and National Associations. Gary served on the Board of Directors of Professional Photographers of America 1999-2007, is a Past President of Arkansas Professional Photographers Association, a Past President of Professional Photographers of the Ozarks and was President of Southwestern Professional Photographers Association, for two consecutive years and is currently serving on the SWPPA Board. Gary is a councilor for Professional Photographers of America. Gary has received numerous awards from the state of Arkansas. He has received numerous print awards in all categories. He has received the Best of Show and been named Photographer of the Year many times. He has received the Arkansas Distinguished Service Award and The National Award from Arkansas Professional Photographers Association and Southwestern Professional Photographers Association. He has had the highest print case total score in Southwestern Professional Photographers Association. He has won several regional awards in addition to these. Gary has been consistent in having images accepted internationally for display at Professional Photographers of America's annual Photographic Exhibit and has both had numerous images go into the international and ASP loan collection. Gary's Studio 125 Albert Pike Hot Springs, AR 71913.

Kathy Meek, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API
kmeekphoto@gmail.com
501-624-3195
Home State: AR 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Kathy Meek is co-owner of Gary’s Studio of Photography in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Kathy has received her Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from PPA and is a Certified Professional Photographer. She is also and an Approved Photographic Instructor (API) and is a PEC international juror. She has received the Associate Fellowship, Fellowship and Senior Fellowship Degrees from Arkansas Professional Photographers Association and the Associate Fellowship and Fellowship from SWPPA.

Kathy is active in State, Regional and National Associations. She is a Past President of Arkansas Professional Photographers Association and is currently serving as Arkansas' Executive Secretary. She is a Past President of Southwestern Professional Photographers Association and the American Society of Photographers. She is currently serving on the PPA Board of Directors.

She has received numerous print awards in Arkansas, including Best of Show - several times, and has been named Arkansas' Photographer of the Year more than once. She has received several regional awards in addition to these. She has been consistent in hanging photographs accepted for exhibition in the PPA international exhibit and has numerous photographs in the PPA international loan collection. She has received the Distinguished Service Award from Arkansas Professional Photographers Association and the PPA National Award from Arkansas Professional Photographers Association, Southwestern Professional Photographers Association and the American Society of Photographers.

Kathy is a recognized speaker and has given numerous programs at the state, regional and national levels.

Tim Meyer, M.Photog.Cr.
tim@meyerphoto.com
760-805-1904
Home State: CA 
Home District: Western 
Qualification: PO

Tim Meyer has been involved with professional photography for over 38 years and a PPA Member since 1985. His business, Meyer Photography, specializes in commercial and portrait photography with an emphasis on families, children and weddings. He is a Master Photographer, a Craftsman and a recipient of PPA’s National Award. Tim has won numerous national and international awards, including multiple PPA Loan Collection images and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. He is the author of multiple books including The Portrait, Understanding Portrait Photography, which is published in English, German, Italian and Chinese, and now in its second edition, has been adopted as a textbook at numerous colleges. Tim is a Past President of the Professional Photographers of California and currently serves as a PPA Councilor. In addition to being a university level instructor, he is a sought-after lecturer/speaker on local, state, national and international stages. Tim has had the pleasure of being an instructor for last 20 years at PPA’s Affiliate school in California, West Coast School, and has conducted workshops throughout the United States, Germany, England and Mexico.

Darrell Moll, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API
damoll@dacor.net
419-668-1293
Home State: OH 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO

Darrell has been a PPA Member since 1991 and holds the Master of Photography Degree, Photographic Craftsman, Approved Imaging Instructor and the PPA Certified Degrees. He has also been awarded the PPA Imaging Excellence Award, and has 18 Loan Prints and many more in the General Collection book. Darrell is a 3 time Ohio Photographer of the Year where he served for 10 years on their board and served as President in 2009-2010. Darrell was the first North East District Photographer of the year and repeated the following year. He has 6 ASP Elite Awards, 2 ASP Regional Medallions and 2 ASP District Medallions, 6 consecutive PPA Certified Awards, is a 3 Time PPA Platinum Medalist and a Diamond Photographer of the Year. He has also been awarded the Kodak Gallery Award 3 times and the Fuji Masterpiece Award as well.

Michael Mowbray, M.Photog.Cr.
michael@beautifulportraits.com
608-279-4424
Home State: WI 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

Michael is the author of the popular speedlight photography books "Shoot to Thrill" and "The Speedlight Studio" (Amherst Media).

Since opening Beautiful Portraits by Michael in 2001, Michael Mowbray has gone on to win many awards for his portraiture and was named a medalist in the PPA International Photographic Competition in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. He has had the highest scoring wedding portrait in Wisconsin 8 out of the past 9 years, including Wisconsin Best of Show-Wedding 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. He has won the prestigious Kodak Gallery Award five times, and the Fuji Masterpiece Award for Outstanding Wedding Portraiture three times. Michael has also been named one of the Top 10 photographers in Wisconsin multiple times and “Best of Madison” by the readers of Madison Magazine.

Dawn Muncy, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
dawn@muncyphotography.com
580-233-0570
Home State: OK 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Dawn Muncy is a Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman and PPA Certified Professional Photographer, in Enid Oklahoma specializing in high school seniors and family portraits. Her interest in photography began in high school as part of the yearbook staff. She later attended the Colorado Institute of Art in the Commercial Photography program. She joined Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in 2001 and has continued her education through a number of the PPA Affiliate schools and workshops. Muncy competes in local, regional and international PPA affiliated competitions and has had eight of her images accepted into the PPA International Loan Collection.

Dawn and her husband Douglas own and operate Muncy Photography, a retail portrait studio in Downtown Enid Oklahoma.

Christie Newell, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
christie@sonshineportraitdesign.com
309-214-2604
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

Christie is a second generation photographer operating out of Germantown, Ill. Christie's passion for photography started at an early age working with her mother who established the studio in 1977. Now a co-owner with her mother, Christie took over the shooting in 2002. Growing up surrounded by the love of photography, Christie is proud to carry on her mother’s dream. The studio, "Sonshine Portrait Design", is located in a one of a kind studio built in 2006. While babies and children are the studio's specialty, they serve a broad range of clients. Christie feels that by getting to know each client individually, she can create a product as unique as they are. The end result is a portrait tailor made for each client. Christie's talent for design, light and final composition sets her apart from her competition. Her personality and attention to detail keeps her clients coming back. Her new "Posh Collection" has received rave reviews from clients and other photographers alike. Christie, holds the Professional of Photographers of America, "Master of Photography" degree, Craftsmen degree and is a Certified Professional Photographer. She is a member of Professional Photographers of America and Professional Photographers of Illinois. Since 2006, Christie has won numerous awards for her photography on a local, state, district and international level. These awards include the prestigious Fuji Masterpiece Award, three Kodak Gallery awards, lexjet award, CPP award and others. Her work has been featured and published in the PPA International Loan Collection. She has also been named in the top ten photographers for Illinois the past five years. Christie is now speaking and sharing her success with other photographers across the United States. Giving back to the profession that has given her so much.

Ron Nichols, M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.Cr., API
Ron@ronnichols.com
517-579-4885
Home State: MI 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

Ron, a PPA International Juror and and Jury Chairman, has earned Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards along with PPA International Loan Collection image recognitions. He has been a Diamond Photographer of the Year. A Professional Photographers of America Past President, he has been President of the Society of XXV, an elite group of world-class photographers. In 1998, he received the PPA, the National Award, and in 2011 was presented the Leadership Award by the United Nations International Photographic Council. Throughout his career, Ron has been active in local, state and national organizations. He has served with the Professional Photographers of Michigan and on the PPA Education and MAC committees. He co-founded the Great Lakes Institute of Photography (GLIP) and served seven years as its director.

Dwight Okumoto, M.Photog.M.Artist.MEI.Cr., CPP, API
s3fx@aol.com
808-591-9044
Home State: HI 
Home District: Western 
Qualification: PO, Wedding, Artist

Dwight uses his camera as eyes to capture the reality of time. "As generations pass, we forget. Our treasured photographs can help us relive and share our memories and emotions." Dwight has ongoing professional memberships with the Professional Photographers of America, American Society of Photographers, Cameracraftsman of America, Eastman Kodak Company Professional Mentor/ Speaker Division. Dwight holds a record of 64 Eastman Kodak Gallery Awards & 4 Kodak Gallery Elite Awards. Dwight sadly states, "Our future generations will be at a loss for the fine art of professional portraiture/photography. I'm not going to let that happen. Come with me, I will take you beyond your imagination, hang on and enjoy the view!" It may be his adventures or your portraits, which will forever be preserving and sharing your experiences.

Janel Pahl, M.Photog.Cr., API
Janelpahl@me.com
714-356-3697
Home State: OR 
Home District: Western 
Qualification: PO

Janel, in the last thirty years, has traveled the world photographing the beauty of this earth. Recently, she has extended her creative passion to several new art forms. These new mediums, collage and encaustic, reflect her love of nature in a pure, simple, artistic form. Textures, layering, color and composition are important features in her images.

Janel Pahl is a Master Photographer, Cr. and a National Judge. In addition, she is a teacher of photography and has inspired aspiring and professional photographers around the world. She has presented her lectures and workshops in Canada, Italy, Korea, England, Ireland and throughout the United States. Her images have won numerous national and international awards.

Sandra Pearce, M.Photog.MEI.Cr.
pearcephotography@earthlink.net
863-697-0321
Home State: FL 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO, Artist

Sandra Pearce has been a professional photographer for 25 years. She earned her Photographic Craftsman, Master Artist and Master of Photography Degrees in just 5 years. Her many years of experience in both traditional and digital art has been recognized by the Professional Photographers of America by winning several Grand Imaging Awards and she has numerous images published in the prestigious PPA Loan Collection. She has been awarded Artist of the Year and Photographer of the Year by the Florida Professional Photographers Association on multiple occasions. Sandra was accepted as an IPC Juror in February of 2015. She has been accepted to judge Photography and Art. Sandra teaches painting with Photoshop. She has been teaching for 13 years at affiliate schools, workshops, guild meetings as well as PPA's Imaging USA. Sandra has a home based studio located in Okeechobee, Florida. She and her husband David have four sons, four grandsons and five granddaughters.

Ed Pedi, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
edpedi@edpediphoto.com
978-686-6535
Home State: MA 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO

Ed Pedi has resided in North Andover, Massachusetts for the past thirty three years where he has owned and operated his photography studio since 1992. Best described as a photographic artist, Ed prides himself in creating beautiful storytelling-images that capture feelings and evoke heartfelt emotions. He has been honored to receive a wide array of photographic awards including numerous first-place blue ribbon merit prints for his family/children images which has established him as one of the most respected and sought after family portrait photographers in New England. He is a five time recipient of PPA Photographer of the Year award and has had nine of his images accepted in to the PPA Loan Collection. In 2005, Ed was honored by his state association with what he considers to be the most prestigious award of all, the PPA National Award for his meritorious contributions to Professional Photography. Ed has taught several Super Monday programs, lectures to State, Regional and National associations countrywide and has taught numerous week-long classes at NEIPP and PPSNYS. He was a featured platform speaker at Imaging USA 2012. Ed is a two term past President of his state association, PPAM and immediate past President of his regional association, PPANE. He also maintains active membership in the American Society of Professional Photographers, serving a fourth term as ASP State rep. and a fourth term as PPA Council Member. His various portrait galleries can be viewed on his web-site at: www.edpediphoto.com.

Madonna Lovett-Repeta, M.Photog.Cr.
M_Studio@comcast.net
603-471-7026
Home State: NH 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO

In 1996 Madonna Lovett Repeta decided to stop “following her dream” and “live her dream”, when she opened her Studio and became a full time professional photographer. Madonna specializes in Portraiture, Fine Art Landscapes & Botanicals as well as Commercial and Real Estate photography. She is an award winning member of NHPPA (New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association), PPANE (Professional Photographers of New England), ASP (American Society of Photography) and PPA (Professional Photographers of America). She has earned numerous awards including Kodak Gallery Award for Photographic Excellence and "Photographer of the Year" from PPA several times since joining in 2008. Madonna received her judges training at the PPA Judges Workshop and is the first female PPA Approved Juror in New Hampshire. She is currently serving as President of PPANE (Professional Photographers of New England) as well as President of NHPPA (New Hampshire Professional Photographers Association).

Madonna is a graduate of the University of Vermont, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Pediatric Dental Hygiene and Public Health. She was also an image consultant and corporate instructor for Beauty For All Seasons. She uses the knowledge and experience she has acquired in her each of her different careers in her photography business. Locally, she is known as, “the baby/child whisperer" utilizing her pediatric and elementary ed experiences. Madonna also attended the NH Police Academy’s Photography for Law Enforcement School and has served as the department photographer for the Bedford Fire Department since 2002. She also works with the Bedford Police Department and the Town of Bedford doing photography when needed.

Madonna offers programs on Color Knowledge Every Photographer Should Know; from using both a regular & digital color wheels to planning sets, wardrobes, backgrounds, etc to choosing outfit colors that enhance your client's skin tone, etc.. She also teaches how to choose the color of a key line and mat to complement your images. In addition, she teaches classes on Color and Line & Body Proportion.

Pete Rezac, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
pete@peterezacphotography.com 
775-247-5890
Home State: NV  
Home District: Southwest  
Qualification: PO

Thom Rouse, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
thomrouse@gmail.com
815-761-1358
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Artist

Thom Rouse began his career as a portrait and wedding photographer in 1994. Based near Chicago, he now divides his time between commercial, fine art and commissioned fine art images with his clients as the central subject of his pieces. His conceptual fine art images utilize real world photographs blended and manipulated to create an alternative to real world perception. Thom also lectures and teaches workshops on topics ranging from Photoshop as an artist's tool, visual literacy and lighting and posing for figure studies. Thom's work has been exhibited throughout the United States as well as Canada, China, Japan, Korea, and Europe.

Kimberly Smith, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
ckfineportraits@yahoo.com
918-681-0234
Home State: OK 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO, Artist

Kimberly J. Smith began her professional photography career in 2001 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. With no formal training, she stepped out on faith, purchased her professional equipment and began taking classes. Photography soon became a passion and she quickly learned that creating beautiful portraits and art was what she was meant to do.

As a member of her local, state, regional and national Professional Photographer associations, she soon earned her Master of Photography degree and Photographic Craftsman degree and became a PPA Affiliated Juror. In 2014 she became a Certified Professional Photographer. In January of 2016, she received her Master Artist degree and Imaging Excellence. She truly believes in lifelong learning and that every competition and every journey to a new degree has pushed her to become a better, more creative photographer.Judging, competition and photography is her passion, and her family is her love. With seven super loud but loving children/teenagers, life can be a bit chaotic, but she wouldn't have it any other way. She is blessed to have a job she truly loves.

Daniel Thornton, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
thorntonPhoto@sbcglobal.net
618-466-3434
Home State: Illinois 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

Dan has served on a digital advisory board for Eastman Kodak 23 time winner "Top Ten In Ill. " 8 time winner "Photographer of the Year " in ILL. 21-time winner Kodak Gallery award of excellence 56 P.P.A. Loan collection Prints 2006 and 2014 PPA Diamond print awards for receiving 4 loan prints in the same year. Two Of Dan's prints have received perfect scores of "100" in P.P.A. affiliate judging. Proudest Accomplishment 2002 PPA "National Award" from Illinois State Association.

Michael Timmons, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
tmt143@gmail.com
989-652-9887
Home State: MI 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

Michael E. Timmons owns and operates Gallery 143 and the Portrait Gallery in Vassar, Michigan. The Gallery clients includes NASCAR Teams, Hendricks Motor Sports, Drury Inns, and McDonalds Restaurants, in addition to banks, hotels, businesses, doctor's offices, and private collectors. The Portrait Gallery is an all inclusive portrait studio photographing portraits, high school seniors, children, families, commercial and underclass. Michael Timmons is a published poet, writer, artist, and photographer. He has been involved in the arts for over 38 years. Michael has lectured around the world and at local, state and regional conventions. He has presented programs several times at the Professional Photographers of America International Convention. Michael is also an approved PPA International Juror and a PPA Jury Chairman. Michael has received his Master of Photography, Master Artist and Photographic Craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America, in addition to receiving the Imaging Excellence award. Michael also was awarded the Fellowship degree from the American Society of Photographers. He is also a Certified Professional Photographer. Michael is a past president of the Arkansas Professional Photographers Association, has served on the Portrait Group for Professional Photographers of America, including Chairman of the committee, and has also served PPA as a member of the Photographic Exhibitions Committee, including Vice Chairman, and several years as a PPA councilor. Michael is currently serving on the Professional Photographers of America Board of Directors as President for 2015 - 2016. Michael has also served on the board of directors of the Professional Photographers of the Ozarks. Michael has received the Arkansas Distinguished Service Award, the Michigan Service Award, and the American Society of Photographers Service Award. Michael also received the coveted "National Award", from the Professional Photographers of America.

Tina Timmons, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
tmt5143@gmail.com
989-652-9887
Home State: MI 
Home District: Northeast 
Qualification: PO

Tina has been involved in photography since 1983 and joined forces with Michael in 2000 after owning individual studios. They own The Portrait Gallery and Gallery 143 in Michigan. The portrait studio specializes in family, children, high school senior portraits, and events. Gallery 143 offers customizable Fine Art Interior Décor, and services clients such as NASCAR, Hendricks Motor Sports, Drury Inns, McDonalds Restaurants, in addition to banks, hotels, doctors’ offices, individual businesses and private collectors. Competition printing is another service provided, with over 40 Photographers of The Year as clients.

Tina is a Master, Craftsman, CPP and Award of Excellence Degree holder through PPA, and has been named Photographer of the Year within the state multiple times. She has received awards such as Kodak, Fuji, Best of Show, Judges Choice, Top Ten (both state and regional), Four for Four, ASP State and Regional Elite Award, Michigan Service Award, numerous Loan collection images and PPA Photographer of The Year Pins. Tina achieved diamond photographer of the year status in 2009. Tina has been awarded the National Award, the MES Illustrative Award three times, the LexJet Award twice and was published in The New York Times Magazine.

Michael and Tina have lectured across the United States at local, state, regional, and international conventions in addition to numerous week long schools and personal workshops. They travel all over the world sharing their experiences, while continually photographing each location to add to their fine art library. Tina is an International Juror through PPA. They traveled to Korea in 2009 for Tina to judge the PPK International Regional Print Competition, and went to France representing PPA at the WPC 2015 Event, in which Tina was a judge. Tina has held numerous board positions and stays involved in every level.

Tina currently serves on the IPCC Committee and just completed serving as President of PPA Charities. She is the President of the Mid Michigan Professional Photographers Association, Past President of the Professional Photographers of Michigan, and is the American Society of Photographers State Representative. Sharing their knowledge with a large circle of photography friends has become a huge part of their life.

Rick Trummer, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
rtrummer@mac.com
608-469-1097
Home State: WI 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

Rick Trummer is an award winning photographer whose creativity and originality is constantly redefining commercial, portrait and wedding photography and has been working with Photoshop since version 2.0. He is a sought after speaker with his innovative presentations on a wide variety of subjects including digital workflow, color management, commercial, marketing and the business of photography. In 1989, he purchased his first digital scan back for the 4x5 view camera and his love affair started with the digital age. Numerous cameras since and many Photoshop versions later, he has become a major advocate to the digital platform. Highlights from his career include seventeen "Fuji Masterpiece Awards". and six Kodak "Gallery Awards" and numerous "Best of Show" honors from Wisconsin PPA. In 2002 he was presented with the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the South Central PPA. He has received the "National Award" from three organizations the American Society of Photographers, the Wisconsin PPA and the Illinois PPA. Rick was inducted into the Wisconsin PPA "Hall of Fame" in 2011. Rick is a two time President of the SCPPA, Past President of the Wisconsin PPA, the American Society of Photographers, Professional Photographers of Northern Illinois as well as the Illinois PPA. Rick continues to share his knowledge and professionalism with fellow photographers and students of photography, and continues to strive to better the photographic industry.

Jessica Vogel, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
jessicavogelphotography@gmail.com
502-682-0180
Home State: KY 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: JC

Jessica started her photography studio in 1993 and since then has earned her reputation as on of Kentucky's premiere children, senior and family photographer. Her work as achieved both local and national recognition. She has serviced on numerous PPA committees as well as past president of the Kentucky Professional Photographer and the American Society of Photographer. She has been awarded the National Award and the PPA Director's award for service to the industry. Jessica has spoke in over 30 states, Korea and the PPA Imaging USA platform.

Tim Walden, M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
twalden1@mac.com
859-221-2889
Home State: KY 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO

PPA-Photographic Master and Craftsman Degrees .ASP-Photographic Fellowship Degree .PPA President 2012-2013 .Member of Society of 25 (XXV) .IPC (International Photographic Council) Leadership Award 2014 .Kodak Mentor and Teacher .Kodak Gallery Award Winner .Published in Kodak Portrait Book .Internationally Approved Juror .International Speaker .Kentucky PPA Past President .National Award Winner .Imaging Excellence Award Recipient .Gerhard Bakker Award for outstanding service through education in the field of photography and visual communications.

Audrey Wancket, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
wancket@mac.com
847-587-3350
Home State: IL 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO

Audrey Wancket, celebrating her 31st year as a photographic portrait artist, continues to create portraits of excellence that hang in the finest homes across the United States. Audrey's portraits have earned her numerous awards at the state and national levels, which has made here a sought after speaker to amateur and professional photography groups across America and as far away as Korea. Degrees and Certifications: • Master of Photography degree from PPA in 1996 • Craftsman degree in 1998 • Certified Professional Photographer • Board of Director, Professional Photographers of America 2012-present • Approved International Juror, PPA Photographic Awards: • Canon Par Excellence award, 2012 and 2013 • 4 Regional Medallion awards, American Society of Photographers • Kodak Gallery Elite • Imaging Excellence award, PPA Audrey's philosophy to "never settle for good enough" has been instrumental in the reputation she has earned in her business, Wancket Studios, which she started in 1986. Beyond the business of earning a living at photography, she believes in using her talents and donating her time to charitable photography and teaching. A passion for photography and art show in her business as well as her life, Audrey and her husband, Tony, have been married for 33 years and have three children.

Allison Watkins, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
englishphotography@yahoo.com
801-792-5915
Home State: UT 
Home District: Southwest 
Qualification: PO

Allison English Watkins, Master Photog., Craftsman, CPP, has been passionate about creating heirloom portraiture for her clients for over 20 years. Nestled in the mountains of Park City, Utah, Allison's boutique studio focuses on creating timeless fine art portraiture that capture the unique style of each family. Creating heirlooms that generations to come will treasure is one of Allison's main priorities with her photography. Her love for her own family is what generates her passion to celebrate all families.

Allison is a very active member in Professional Photographers of America and Intermountain PPA. Her artwork has won countless local, regional, and national awards. One of Allison's greatest achievements was earned PPA Diamond Level Photographer of the year in 2015 with all her clients family portraits. Allison has proudly been awarded IPPA Photographer of the Year and IPPA Master Photographer of the Year and has twice earned High Print case for state of Utah at SWPPA. She has been published multiple times in Professional Photographer Magazine and many times earned her publication in the prestigious Loan Collection.

Allison believes in constantly pushing her art forward through continuing education and competition.

Doran Wilson, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP, F-ASP
doran@doranandassoc.com
260-705-1703
Home State: IN 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: Jury Chairman

Doran Wilson, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP F-ASP, Doran has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He has spent many years developing and perfecting his photographic style to what it is today. He is capable of providing excellent commercial work for his clients as well as fine art works to satisfy his creative hunger. As a member of Professional Photographers of America, Doran has earned his Master of Photography degree, his Master of Electronic Imaging degree, and his Photographic Craftsman degree which puts him in a very exclusive group of photographers world-wide who have earned all three of these distinguished degrees. Through his membership in the American Society of Photographers, Doran was honored in 2008 as the 98th worldwide recipient of his Fellowship degree. Doran also promotes his profession by being involved in organizations such as American Society of Photographers and the CameraCraftsmen of America. He served as president of PP of I in 1998, giving much of his time and talent to promote photography. In recognition for giving so much of his time Doran received the PPA National Award in 2002 Doran's photography has been seen worldwide. His award winning photography has traveled with the Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America and has been on display at Photokina in Cologne, Germany. Many of his photographs also reside in private collections nation-wide. Doran has received the distinguished Gallery Award for Photographic Excellence eight times from Eastman Kodak Company, and has been recognized by the Fuji Company with five Fuji Masterpiece Awards. Doran has been one of the top ten photographers in Indiana for the past eleven years. He received the PPA Imaging Excellence Award in 2004, and as a crowning achievement, Doran was awarded the ASP Silver Medallion Award in 2006. He has spoken and judged at Photo World Asia in the Philippines and for the Professional Photographers of Korea, he has also judged for the Federation of European Photographers.

Barbara Yonts, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
barbarayonts@yahoo.com
270-836-9860
Home State: KY 
Home District: Southeast 
Qualification: PO

Barbara Yonts, M. Photog.Cr., CPP, has owned and operated Barbara Yonts Photography since 1991. She specializes in photographing children, families and high school seniors completing an average of 200 sessions a year. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the subject of children's photography, business, and marketing. Her prints have received state, regional and national awards through the Kentucky Professional Photographers Association and the Professional Photographers of America. Visit her website at www.barbarayontsphotography.com or her facebook page to view client work.

Bob Zettler, M.Photog.Cr.
zetty@me.com
608-783-2324
Home State: WI 
Home District: North Central 
Qualification: PO, Wedding

Robert G. Zettler began his photography career working for a portrait studio when he was a senior in high school. Ten years later in 1987 he opened his own studio, Design Photography, in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The studio specializes in portraits of High School Seniors, Children, Families and Glamour. Bob oversees all studio operations. Bob received the Master of Photography Degree in 1986 at the age of 26, at which time he had 27 print merits to his credit. In 1990 he added the Craftsman Degree. He has been an approved PPA Affiliated Juror since 1992. Currently Bob has 307 PPA merits, with 137 coming from prints, 28 of those being PPA Loan Prints. The ASP awarded him with the coveted Gold Medallion Award in 1998 and the Regional Medallion in 2004. One of his portraits was displayed at Disney's Epcot Center. As a speaker, Bob has given programs at the PPA National Convention, WPPA Regional Affiliate convention and many other local meetings. From the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association, he has received many Grand Awards including the Hall of Fame and the National Award and the Mille Totushek award. He has been named Photographer of the Year twice and has finished 1st through 5th Runner up at least eleven times. He has had two Best of Show prints with perfect scores of 100 and numerous Court of Honor prints. Bob has also been named Photographer of the Year four times by the Indianhead Professional Photographers Association. He has served as President of IPPA, and President of the Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association.