PUBLISHED WORKS & ACHIEVEMENTS
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER DESIGNATION
In 2022 I reached the Pinnacle of every Photographer's dream - I was awarded the MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER Designation from the Professional Photographers Of Canada.
The Master Of Photographic Arts (MPA) is earned after showcasing Consistent and Elite Photographic Imagery via Competitions; Accreditations, as well as Volunteer Service to the Photography Community.
CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD - #1 WINNIPEG PHOTOGRAPHER
In 2024 AND 2025 I was blessed to be chosen as WINNIPEG's #1 PHOTOGRAPHER, by the prestigious Consumer Choice Awards.
They have been recognizing Business Excellence since 1987. You can't win by getting your friends to vote. The consumers choose.
This means that if you are selecting my studio for your photographic services - you will receive the VERY BEST in SERVICE and IMAGES.
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY ACCREDITATIONS
I am Nationally Accredited with the Professional Photographers Of Canada (PPOC) in 8 Photography Genres, that pretty much cover most aspects of photography. To be accredited in a particular genre means you are regarded as an Expert in that field of photography.
- Portraiture
- Studio Lighting
- Environmental Lighting (non-studio: Outdoors/On Locations)
- Pinup
- Model Portfolio
- Image Manipulation (Compositing/Photoshop)
- Product Illustration
- Boudoir
To become Nationally Accredited, a photographer must submit 10 different images with 10 different backgrounds/subjects/setups.
Images are Judged by a Panel of Master Photographers. All 10 images must be Accepted to receive Accreditation.
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Craftsman of Photographic Arts (CPA). 2021
Master of Photographic Arts (MPA) - Master Photographer Designation 2022
Designations are earned by submitting consistently Excellent Images in National Competitions as well as providing Community Service to the photography organization (mentoring/volunteering etc).
* P H O T O G R A P H Y - A W A R D S *
2025 PPOC NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The Professional Photographers of Canada National Photography Competition was held on February 2025.
- 4 images entered.
- 3 images received MERIT AWARD (Silver Medal)
- 1 image received ACCEPTED AWARD (Bronze Medal)
2024 RED RIVER EX PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The RED RIVER EX held its annual Provincial Photo Competition and I won FIRST PLACE!
2021 MANITOBA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
The PPOC Manitoba Provincial Photography Competition was held in October 2021.
My Product Illustration Image for Nail Polish was titled, "ESSIE MAKES A GRAND ENTRANCE.
It WON the Best In Class Award as:
MOST CREATIVE IMAGE IN MANITOBA - 2021
* MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS *
Currently, TWELVE of my photographs have become Publication COVERS (as shown above).
Includes a variety of Pinup & Vintage Style Magazines, as well as One Cook Book, and a Local Winnipeg Magazine.
I have also been Published Internationally - in over 80 Magazines Worldwide.
As part of my Pinup and Old Hollywood Sessions - I can offer you an opportunity to be a Published Pinup Girl.
Clients tell me this is the Ultimate Ego-Boosting Experience.
See some of my actual Published Pinup Pages BELOW.
* TELEVISION *
CTV Winnipeg Morning Show
Interviewed on Winnipeg CTV Morning Live TV SHOW by Rachel Legace in 2018.
It was all about Unique and Exciting Mother's Day Gift Ideas.
They featured my Empowering Women's Photo Sessions as a "Great Idea" for a Mother's Day Gift.
Winnipeg Global TV Interview x 2
Featured on Winnipeg Global TV Morning Show in January 2019.
Interviewed regarding "Ground Breaking" Pinup sessions with Inspirational Disabled Models.
Interview was also part of their "FOCUS MANITOBA" TV Show.
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Interviewed on Winnipeg Global TV Morning Show in May 2019.
This was all about "Great Gift Ideas" for Mother's Day - featuring my Pinup Photo shoots.
* RADIO *
CJOB Radio Interview x 2
Interviewed on CJOB in December of 2018 on the Hal Anderson Show.
For my Empowering Pinup Sessions featuring Inspirational Women with Disabilities.
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Interviewed on CJOB in April of 2019 on the Hal Anderson Show.
This was regarding a very Unique Photo Shoot with a Bonnie & Clyde Theme.
The original idea was changed from a "strong male lead & female side-kick" into 2 STRONG CONFIDENT WOMEN's ROLES.
NEWSPAPER & INTERNET ARTICLES
Interviewed by Online Magazine - BORED PANDA - Sept. 2022
- Bored Panda is an online Arts and Pop Culture Magazine with over 16 million FB Followers and is viewed 100 Million times a month.
- Article can be found at: https://www.boredpanda.com/cool-old-school-pics/
- My interview occurs between Images 18 and 28.
The Carillon Newspaper - 2020
Front Page news article where I was interviewed by the newspaper regarding a recent achievement.
Two of my images had been recently selected to a Digital National Exhibition for the Professional Photographers of Canada.
Images are selected by a Panel of 5 Master Photographer judges.
Canada's - Flare Magazine
Our Bachelorette Party photo shoots were Featured and Selected by Canada's FLARE MAGAZINE as one of the BEST BACHELORETTE PARTY IDEAS IN WINNIPEG.
Click link from 2018: (full online article).
More NEWSPAPER and INTERNET Articles:
The Winnipeg Sun Newspaper - Saturday edition, Jan.5th, 2019. Multiple photos & article on PAGE 2 regarding Empowering Pinup Shoot with 2 Women with Disabilities.
Wedding Wire Canada featured our Bachelorette Pinup Photo Parties on their 2018 article: "10 Winnipeg Bachelorette Party Ideas for Every Type of Bride". (full article link).
Numerous local newspaper articles from Wpg. & rural Manitoba) regarding Miss Manitoba World 2017 - My images were used. (Including In Seine Newsletter - June issue).
Steinbachonline.com News - June/2017. Used my images for a report on a Car Crash on Highway #1 east.
Steinbachonline.com News - Nov.25/2016. Used my Event Photography image from my photographic coverage of the Vintage 1940's Entertainment Night at Steinbach Legion.
Dawson Trail Dispatch Newspaper - Dec/2016. Used my image from my Event Photography coverage at Steinbach Legion for a 1940's Themed Night of Entertainment.
The Winnipeg Sun Newspaper - Sunday edition, Sept.25/2016. Full Page Feature article on Vintage WW2 Couple's Photoshoot done at Winnipeg Railway Museum. Online article also was published on their website.
The Daily Dog Tag (U.S. based Pet Blog) - 2016. Featured a series of Pet Photography images for their article.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS