AWARDS & ACCREDITATION
Continuing Education
I believe that professional photographers should never stop learning! In fact, I invest every year in my education to learn more about business and honing my craft. Continuing education has been an integral part of my evolving business and style, and I have mentored under some of the best of the best including:
- Illona Haus of Scruffy Dog Photography
- John E. Marriott of JEM Photography
- J. Nichole Smith of J. Nichole Smith
- Kim Hartz of Kim Hartz Consulting
- Cass Vanhorn of Noelle Mirabella Photography
- and more each year!
Certified Professional Photographer – CPP
In May 2019 I became the ONLY Certified Professional Photographer in Calgary! What the heck is a CPP you ask? From the Professional Photographers of America website: “The Certified Professional Photographer credential was started in 1977 as a way to identify professional photographers who have demonstrated technical competence through a written exam and photographic evaluation.”
A CPP is someone that goes above and beyond to rise above others in their field. As a client with valuable memories to capture, you can be assured that a CPP has professional knowledge and experience and that they go to great lengths to achieve and maintain a higher standard.
Accreditation
In 2020 I received my “Canine / Dog Portrait” accreditation from the Professional Photographers of Canada. In order to acquire this title I had to demonstrate professional ability to the Board of Examiners of the PPOC by submitting a series of ten images. To be accredited is to be recognized as an expert in a given field.
Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist
Although I have been active in the pet food industry for over 20 years, it wasn’t until 2018 that I was able to find a pet nutrition certification worthy of striving for! In the past, I was only able to find courses that were either biased or based on old, outdated information. In January of 2018, I acquired my “Pet Food Nutrition Specialist” designation from DNM University!
Photo Competition and Memberships
I earned the title of “Bronze Photographer of the Year” at the 2017 IPC (International Photographic Competition) with images taken at real-life, actual client photography sessions. (see photos above)