We can’t believe that January is almost over – Hope everyone had an awesome Holiday and New Year! We promise to post more – call it our New Year’s Resolution.
Last week Gary and I were in New Orleans at the Imaging USA convention where Gary was awarded his Masters of Photography Degree by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)!!! So what does that mean? “Master of Photography (M.Photog.) Awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the PPA International Photographic Competition (13 merits), advanced education and service to the industry (12 additional merits). You can learn more about PPA Degrees here.
Here’s the images that Gary competed with in the PPA International Photographic Competition to get him his degree:
Lonesome City Travelers – Loan Collection 2011
Urban Legend – General Collection 2011
Portrait Album (not shown below) – Loan Collection 2011
Invincible – Loan Collection 2010
Unbalanced – General Collection 2010
We Fight Dirty – General Collection 2010
Guilty – Loan Collection 2009
Survivor – General Collection 2009
Antique Shop – General Collection 2008
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We had so much fun in New Orleans at convention this year and already can’t wait till next year. We listened to some great speakers, learned some new tricks, wanted to buy way too many awesome thing at the trade show and most importantly we LOVED hanging out with all of our friends, new and old. We miss everyone already and can’t wait till next year. Here’s a few fun iPhone images from our 2012 Convention. and Thanks Ray for taking video of me giving Gary getting his Masters medallion!
From top left to right:
Volunteering at the PPA Charity Auction, Gary and I all dressed up, Gary getting his award, us at the party after the awards banquet (notice Gary’s bling!), Showing it off at the local bar, and my first print hanging in the International Competition this year!
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