Morgantown, West Virginia Portrait Photographer

I have been part of an amazing educational program for the past several years. They have recently developed an Awards and Accreditation program and I have been slowly participating. Each photo that you earn a professional standard score for will earn you points towards your Accreditation. First there is Associates, then Masters, then finally Fellows.

At first when I entered, I only entered 2 or 3 images to see where I stood. I was pleased with the feedback and was reassured that I knew what my strengths and weakness were. I gained a point or two slowly.

Then, for this past submission in July, I actually scheduled sessions for entering the awards. I pushed myself; I watched videos, I practiced and I worked on my weaknesses. I earned 6 bronze awards this time towards my accreditation and I know that I am moving in the right direction.

I am so proud of the work that I have put in towards my first goal of achieving my associates. I know that most of my clients may not care about whether I have won awards or not, but I care about this work. Seeing the milestones and the achievements increase, is a tactile way to see my growth. It insures that I am always striving to be better, for myself and for my clients.

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This work is for me. This is my education, this is my push to always improve my skills so that I can produce my best work. My goal for next year is to earn my Associates. I had wanted to major in photography and now I have an opportunity to get my associates, masters and eventually my fellows. I am so excited to see what this program brings to my photography and how it will help it evolve.

I can’t to show you what I have been working on for the January submissions!

Striving towards Awards and Accreditation