In an effort to perfect my craft, I have been doing continuing education for a number of years, and entering image competitions. Just like anything else that's worth doing, nothing is perfect the first time, or second, or third... I stumble & learn, stand a little taller, stumble & learn, and stand a little taller again. This is a not a sign a failure, but of the complete opposite...GROWTH. Having been in business for over 15 years, I have seen refinement in my skills, and a step up in the level of my game.

This year, I entered the Professional Photographers of America International Print Competition, and didn't score even one merited image. 0/4. Disappointed? Yes, but I asked for critique & got VALUABLE feedback on image selection, refinement, lighting, and storytelling. I was in AWE of the award winning images & decided to try my hand at another competition. In October, I entered The Portrait Masters Competition, where 3,9696 images were judged by 7 international judges with over 100 combined years of experience in both winning, judging awards, & running extremely successful photography businesses.  Lo & behold, 4 of my 5 images received Bronze awards, being deemed of a High Professional Standard. 

Next year? Onward & upward! Silver, here I come!!!