AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER
Celebrating the Art of Photography
Welcome to my awards gallery! Here, you’ll find a collection of honors and recognitions I’ve been grateful to receive over the years. For me, entering competitions is more than just a chance to showcase my work; it’s a way to continually grow and push the creative boundaries of what I can offer to my clients. Every competition challenges me to refine my skills, explore new techniques, and evolve as an artist. I’m honored to share these achievements with you, and I hope they offer a glimpse into the dedication and passion that I pour into each and every portrait session.
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2024
TAMPA AREA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ASSOCIATION

AWARDED PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2024
AWARDED ALBUM PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2024
AWARDED ELECTRONIC IMAGING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THEY YEAR 2024
TAMPA AREA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ASSOCIATION



PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS OF AMERICA
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD 2024

AWARDED PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023
AWARDED ALBUM PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2023
TAMPA AREA PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ASSOCIATION


AWARDED THE JUDGES CHOICE AWARD & OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD 2024
NOMINATED FOR BEST ILLUSTRATIVE PORTRAIT
FPP MERIT IMAGES



AWARDED EMERGING ARTIST (HIGHEST SCORE FOR NEW MEMBERS) & 1st PLACE IN PORTRAIT OF A MAN CATAGORY

AWARDED MERIT AT INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

AWARDED MERITS IN PPA'S FEBRUARY 2023 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW & TAPPA'S SALON COMPETITION 2023
IMAGE ON LEFT RECEIVED 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATAGORY


AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S APRIL 2023 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW COMPETITION & TAPPA'S 2024 SALON COMPETITION

AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S MAY 2023 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW COMPETITION & TAPPA'S 2024 SALON COMPETITION

AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S JULY 2023 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW COMPETITION


AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S AUGUST 2023 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW COMPETITION & TAPPA'S 2024 SALON COMPETITION

AWARDED MERIT IN TAPPA'S 2024 SALON COMPETITION
AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S MARCH 2024 PRINT COMPETITION



AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S SEPTEMBER 2024 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW COMPETITION

AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S OCTOBER 2024 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW COMPETITION

AWARDED MERIT IN PPA'S FEBRUARY 2025 MERIT IMAGE REVIEW COMPETITION


AWARDED 3rd PLACE & MERIT IN TAPPA'S 2025 SALON COMPETITION

AWARDED 1st PLACE IN FINE ART CATEGORY
AT FLORIDA STATE FAIR 2025

AWARDED 1st PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY & 1st PLACE IN DIGITAL ART
AT FLORIDA STATE FAIR 2024


AWARDED 2ND PLACE & HONORABLE MENTION
AT FLORIDA STATE FAIR 2023


AWARDED 2ND PLACE AT FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2023

AWARDED 1st, 2nd and 3rd PLACE AT FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2025



AWARDED 1st PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd & 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
TAPPA'S APRIL PRINT COMPETITION 2023



AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT & LANDSCAPE CATEGORY
TAPPA'S MAY PRINT COMPETITION 2023




AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
TAPPA'S JULY PRINT COMPETITION 2023



AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 1st & 3rd PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
AWARDED 1st & 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
TAPPA'S AUGUST PRINT COMPETITION 2023






AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
TAPPA'S SEPTEMBER PRINT COMPETITION 2023



AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
TAPPA'S OCTOBER PRINT COMPETITION 2023



AWARDED 1st PLACE IN SOCIAL EVENT & LANDSCAPE CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN SOCIAL EVENT & PORTRAIT CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
TAPPA'S NOVEMBER PRINT COMPETITION 2023





AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN LANDSCAPE CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
TAPPA'S DECEMBER PRINT COMPETITION 2023


AWARDED 1st PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING & PORTRAIT CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT & SOCIAL FUNCTION CATEGORY
TAPPA'S FEBRUARY PRINT COMPETITION 2024








AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING CATEGORY
TAPPA'S MAY PRINT COMPETITION 2024


AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd & 3rd PLACE IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING CATEGORY
TAPPA'S SEPTEMBER PRINT COMPETITION 2024



AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING & ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED & COMMERCIAL CATEGORY
TAPPA'S OCTOBER PRINT COMPETITION 2024




AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING & UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT & COMMERCIAL CATEGORY
TAPPA'S NOVEMBER PRINT COMPETITION 2024




AWARDED 1st & 3rd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN ALBUM CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
TAPPA'S DECEMBER PRINT COMPETITION 2024




AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
AWARDED 3rd PLACE IN LANDSCAPE CATEGORY
TAPPA'S FEBRUARY PRINT COMPETITION 2025




AWARDED 1st PLACE IN ELECTRONIC IMAGING CATEGORY
AWARDED 1st PLACE IN PORTRAIT CATEGORY
AWARDED 1st PLACE IN LANDSCAPE CATEGORY
AWARDED 1st & 2nd PLACE IN ANIMAL CATEGORY
AWARDED 2nd PLACE IN UNCLASSIFIED CATEGORY
TAPPA'S APRIL PRINT COMPETITION 2025




















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