Imaging USA 2017 | San Antonio, TX

IMAGING USA 2017
JANUARY 8-10, 2017 IN SAN ANTONIO, TX

As some of you may know, I LOVE to compete in the annual print competition held by PPA. This year was an extraordinary year for me. I was so glad that my friends and family were there to celebrate with me!

My amazing group of friends surprised me with a pair of diamond earrings right before the award ceremony so I could always remember this wonderful accomplishment.

• I received Double Diamond Photographer of the Year. This means that during IPC, all 8 of my images were worthy of a merit and that all 8 of them were accepted into PPA's Loan collection. I'm the first female to ever accomplish this and also 1 of only 5 other photographers to ever receive this distinction. 
• I earned my Master Artist degree from PPA. This is third degree I've earned through PPA. This is awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the Artist Exhibition category of the PPA International Photographic Competition (with images evaluated for computer-applied techniques and proficiency), advanced education and service to the industry.
• I received my Imaging Excellence award as well. I was one of only 20 recipients this year to receive this award. This award provides recognition for those rare photographers who have earned their PPA master’s degrees in the field of imaging and have continued to submit images worthy of acceptance into the PPA General and Loan Collections—the best images of PPA’s annual International Photographic Competition.

“To receive the Imaging Excellence Award says two things about the photographer,” explains Randy McNeilly, Chairman of PPA’s Photographic Exhibitions Committee.
“First, they know how to create beautiful images. Many people wait years to get one image in PPA's Loan Collection, but the Imaging Excellence Award requires 13 of those Loan images! “Second, it shows dedication to a goal. You don't earn this in one competition year and some wait their entire life to receive this award. This is one of PPA's hardest awards to earn, and those who have should be proud of the accomplishment.”  

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Grand Imaging Awards 2017

This year I was astonished to have 4 of my images (pictured below) selected to be in the running for this year's Grand Imaging Awards. The GIAs are awarded yearly at Imaging USA based on the results of the International Photographic Competition. The top 10 images in six categories as selected by International Photographic Competition jurors  and are announced at the GIAs along with the top 3 winners from each category. This is kinda like the Super Bowl for photographers!

I'm so happy to announce that I placed 1st in the High School Senior category and 2nd in the General Portraits category. Just to be nominated for the GIAs is a HUGE honor! The competition is definitely some of the best photographic work in the country.

You can watch the entire awards ceremony (below) to see the other nominees and the winners of the GIAs and the medalist for this year's International Print Competition!

Pointe of Grace

1st Place Winner in the High School Senior Category

Autumn Arrival

2nd Place Winner in the General Portraits category

The Hunters

Placed top 10 in the Artist category

Welcome to the Big Top

Placed top 10 in the Artist category

Shea | Sneak Peek Video | Tomball, TX

SHEA - 2017 SENIOR MODEL
SNEAK PEEK VIDEO | TOMBALL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

I can't tell you how excited I am to have Shea as a model. Her older sister, Shayne, was a senior model two years ago and now I get to work with this wonderful family again! 

Shea and her sister are both competitive swimmers. I LOVE getting to photograph swimmers. I tried out a new idea I had with Shea for a swim portrait and I can't wait to show her the finished image!

Silver Image Photography shows you behind the scenes with 2017 senior model Shea. 

Makeup artist Sheila getting Shea ready for her session.

Every senior session includes professional hair and makeup!

WANT TO BE A 2018 SENIOR MODEL? I'M ALREADY TAKING APPLICATIONS!

Snapchat for Old People | Silver Image Photography | Spring, TX

SNAPCHAT FOR OLD PEOPLE...

I've come to the realization (actually it's been realized for awhile now) that I'm officially getting old. This is the first year to find grey hair (glitter strands), the high school seniors were born the year I graduated, and I had to google "how to use Snapchat" yesterday! That's right...I admit it.

I wanted to see if there's something more to this little yellow ghost. My research didn't lead to any ah-ha moments of enlightenment. I still know the same as what I knew before. (Now there's a sentence to quote me on!) Of course...with that being said, I've got to keep up with all of the young whipper snappers....so here it is...the studio's new snapchat account. I can't promise how diligent I'll be about posting stories for everyone, but I'm going to give it my best.

Follow me and snap me! Is that right? Hmm...maybe I just started a new quote for this decade! Snap Me!