I am so excited to be a new Master of Animal Imagery! Lisa Asp from Animal Image Makers presented my degree medallion to me at Imaging USA. I have been working toward this moment for several years, and it feels good to finally achieve it.🎉

P.S. For anyone who is counting, that makes 4 master’s degrees! 😲

AIM’s Animal Imagery Accreditation Program was the first and original credentialing program available specifically for pet and animal photographers and artists. Upon entering this program, participants commit to ongoing education and elevating their craft. By earning points from qualified judges through image competition, participants prove their work is of the highest professional level.

Professional Photographers of America’s Imaging Excellence Award is something I have strived to achieve since my first image competition, and I was thrilled to finally reach that goal in 2025. PPA celebrates award winners and presents them on stage once a year at Imaging USA, and this is one of my proudest moments. This award represents years of hard work and growth in creating my art. 🎉🎉🎉

The Imaging Excellence Award is awarded to members who hold a Master of Photography or Master Artist or Master of Wedding Photography degree and who have 13 images selected into the Imaging Excellence Collection.