06 Wednesday May 2026
Posted in Awards, Leadership
The Texas Professional Photographers Association’s Awards Night was so fun! I was recognized for being Chairman of the Board, and my images received a Gold Medal; a Bronze Medal; two Texcellence awards; a Silver Star Award; and a Judges Choice Award, which is a very special honor. It was wonderful to see so many of my friends also receive awards. Congratulations to all the winners! 🎉
04 Monday May 2026
Posted in Exhibitions
What an amazing night! The Opening Reception of the “Resonance” exhibition in Alexandria, Virginia, was March 26 at Nepenthe Gallery. The exhibition features artwork created by member of the American Society of Photographers, and it is truly a stunning collection. I am honored to have two pieces hanging in this gallery.
23 Monday Mar 2026
Posted in Exhibitions
I am so excited that my work will be featured in an upcoming art exhibition in Alexandria, VA, to run March 26-May 6, 2026, at the Nepenthe Gallery and hosted by The American Society of Photographers! There are 51 images in the show, and I am honored to have created two of them.
11 Wednesday Feb 2026
Posted in Awards
Professional Photographers of America’s 2024 Merit Image Review was a success! “Protecting My Turf” and “Crowned and Fabulous” received the prestigious “Imaging Excellence”, which is considered “The Best of the Best”, and six others were accepted in the Merit Collection. It is truly an honor to have all eight images receive these awards.
*Delayed post because these images just finished their competition journey.*
09 Monday Feb 2026
Posted in Awards, Exhibitions
“Redheads Have the Most Fun!” received 3rd Place in Art Room Gallery’s “Animals” Exhibition! 😊 Artists in 9 countries submitted their artworks of various mediums, and 70 pieces were selected for the show. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
06 Friday Feb 2026
Posted in Leadership
I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Board of the 2026 Board of Directors of the Texas Professional Photographers Association. What a great team! 😃
Front Row Left to Right: Beth Steel, President-Elect; Cornell McGhee, President; Shawna Hinkel, Chairman of the Board
Back Row Left to Right: Tim Babiak, Secretary; Heather Harvey, Director; Joe Perry, Director; Sabrina Casas, Director; Brad Barton, Treasurer
05 Thursday Feb 2026
Posted in Awards, Conventions
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.
04 Wednesday Feb 2026
Posted in Awards, Conventions
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.
03 Tuesday Feb 2026
Posted in Conventions, Leadership
I got out of my comfort zone and gave a presentation about my work in the ASP booth in the trade show at Imaging USA. Thank you to all the people who came to see me and for being a warm and gracious audience. My first talk about photography to photographers was a success. 🤗
(Forgive the images on the screen … they appeared much brighter than they really are.)
02 Monday Feb 2026
Posted in Awards, Conventions, Publications
Each year, the American Society of Photographers produces the BEST OF THE BEST collection featuring members’ images from the Images of Distinction Competition. I am honored to be included in the 2026 collection with “Keeping Him Safe from Harm”.
The video was revealed at Imaging USA 2026, and the collection was also released in a book. Congratulations, everyone! 😍
