Ella Carlson, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, EA-ASP, F-ASP was named the 2019 Grand Imaging Award winner by Professional Photographers of America. Carlson took top prize for her non-event album, “Most Wanted,” which depicts fantastical mythical creatures. 

The 2019 Grand Imaging Awards were held in January at Imaging USA in Atlanta. The best photography in 10 categories from last year’s International Photographic Competition was celebrated. 

See all 2019 Grand Imaging Award finalists.

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Ella Carlson with PPA President Stephen Thetford, M.Photog.Cr., CPP (left), 
and Doran Wilson, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., CPP, F-ASP 

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Each year, the top 10 images or albums in each of 10 categories are selected as finalists competing for the prestigious Grand Imaging Award, which is named in January at Imaging USA. These finalists are chosen from among the best entries in PPA’s International Photographic Competition.

John Malboeuf of Nashua, N.H. placed third in the artist category with his image "We are Family."

Congratulations to New Hampshire's newest Certified Professional Photographer, John Malboeuf, owner of John Malboeuf Photography in Nashua, N.H. 

Becoming a CPP takes some hard work and dedication, but the results are totally worth it! Learn more about getting started on the path to becoming a CPP.

Congratulations to Maria and Erin O'Brien, the mother and daughter team of Two Shots Photography in Nashua, N.H., on receiving their Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) credentials! Only 1% of photographers have achieved this, and NHPPA is proud to have so many of them as members.

Congratulations to Jill Kyle of Auburn, N.H. who recently received her Certified Professional Photographer credential. The CPP credential was started in 1977 as a way to identify professional photographers who have demonstrated technical competence through a written exam and photographic image submission. No matter the field, people take certifications very seriously. It’s a way of showing dedication and expertise. Becoming a CPP lets potential clients know that you take your craft – and their needs – seriously.

Here is what Jill had to say about the experience, "What a journey this has been! In December 2017, I set my sights on earning the credentials of being a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America. At first I thought the test and image submission would be easy, but I got to tell you, I've never taken a more challenging process than this one. When I started, many professionals who have gone through the process said, 'this certification will change you.' And I must admit yes it has. I look back at my work from two years ago and can see how much the quality of my work and attention to detail has improved."

If you are interested in pursuing your CPP certification, feel free to contact the NHPPA Certification Liaison Tim Cameron at mail@achberstudio.com.

Congratulations to New Hampshire's newest Certified Professional Photographers: Kris Dobbins of Franconia and Raymond Peeples of  Litchfield.   Kris and Ray both passed the February image submission.  

Well done!!  

If any member is interested in receiving their degree report, please contact me at  dspaz@comcast.net and I will send you your report. You may be closer to receiving a your NHPPA degree then you thought!

Regards,
Dennis Spaziano M.Photog.Cr., CPP, D.C.Ph.S.
Degree Chairman

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