The following degrees and credentials were earned through juried evaluation, national competition standards, and years of consistent professional work. These designations are awarded only after meeting strict requirements for technical skill, artistic merit, and professional experience.

Master Photographer | Master Artist

Photographic Craftsman | Certified Professional Photographer

Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery | Imaging Excellence Award

 The Imaging Excellence Award signifies the successful earning of 13 Loan / Imaging Excellence entries in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition—a distinction achieved by only a small percentage of professionals.

Each represents peer-reviewed recognition at the highest levels of the photographic and artistic profession, awarded through national and international organizations.

The work has been recognized at the national and international level through juried competition and peer evaluation, including selection among the highest honors worldwide.

• Team USA — World Photographic Cup, 2026

Top 10 Finalist, Illustrative Portrait Category

• International Photographic Competition (PPA)

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist across multiple years and categories

• Imaging Excellence Award Recipient

Awarded for repeated Loan / Imaging Excellence selections at the international level

These honors reflect consistent performance under the most rigorous judging standards in the photographic industry, with entries evaluated by panels of nationally and internationally recognized jurors.

Work created within wildlife, animal, and nature-based subject matter has been consistently recognized through juried competition and professional evaluation.

• American Society of Photographers (ASP)

Wildlife Category — Award Recipient

• Animal Image Makers (AIM)

Top 10 Wildlife Images

Judge’s Choice Award

These honors reflect a body of work that meets high standards for both artistic interpretation and technical execution within wildlife and nature-focused imagery.

Beyond individual awards, this body of work has demonstrated consistent recognition across multiple years, organizations, and judging panels.

• Multiple-year award recipient across national and regional professional organizations
• Repeated Top 10 placements and Judge’s Choice selections
• 71× Award of Excellence earned through juried competition

This level of repeat recognition reflects sustained quality, disciplined execution, and a long-term commitment to producing work that meets rigorous professional standards year after year.

Awards and credentials matter because they reflect more than individual moments of success. They represent consistency, discipline, and the ability to produce work that holds up under the highest professional standards.

• This work has been evaluated and recognized through juried competition at the national and international level
• Recognition has been earned repeatedly over time, not as a one-time result
• Each piece reflects a level of care, execution, and artistic intent expected of museum-level and collectible artwork

For collectors, this means investing in work created with proven standards, earned experience, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence that extends far beyond a single image.