eflections of Industry (Museum of Glass). This piece was a key component of the portfolio that earned the 2015 Diamond Photographer of the Year—the highest honor awarded by the Professional Photographers of America. We apply this same award-winning vision to your projects.
🏆 Awards and Accolades: Our Legacy of Validation
The awards listed below represent over two decades of professional commitment, culminating in success at the highest national levels.
After achieving the prestigious Diamond Photographer of the Year (PPA's highest honor) and successfully defending the Washington Photographer of the Year title multiple times, the decision was made in late 2018 to shift focus entirely back to client projects. Having achieved ultimate validation through competition, all time is now invested purely in the service and success of our clients.
🏗️ Commercial & Architectural Mastery
These distinctions reflect consistent mastery in our core specialty areas, recognized at state and district levels for technical and artistic excellence.
| Recognition Title | Total Wins | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Photographer of the Year (C. C. Yang Trophy) | 7 Times | Highest aggregate score in the Commercial Division (PPW). |
| Best Architectural Image | 9 Times | Recognized for featuring architectural structure or design. |
| Roger Dudley Trophy | 5 Times | Best single entry from the Commercial Division. |
| Best Industrial Image | 5 Times | Best location image for publicity or brochure. |
| Best of Show Trophy | 4 Times | Best single print from all divisions (Judges Choice). |
🥇 Highest National Honors
Our top achievements from the world's largest non-profit professional photography associations (PPA and PPW).
- 2015 Diamond Photographer of the Year
- Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Awarded to only 35 photographers worldwide for exceptional merit.
- Washington Photographer of the Year (The Jentoft Award)
- Awarded four times: 2018, 2015, 2004, 2001
- PPA Grand Imaging Award, 3rd Place
- 2016: Illustrative/Commercial category for the image “Daily Grind.”
- PPA International Photographic Competition (IPC) Medalist
- Silver Medalist: 2018, 2016 (x2)
- Bronze Medalist: 2012
✨ Key Image & Career Recognitions
- Fujifilm Masterpiece Awards: 3 Wins (2018 x2, 1998, 1997)
- KODAK Gallery Elite / Kodak Gallery Awards: 5 Wins (2016, 2015 x3, 1996)
- 2016 ASP State Elite Award
- Awarded by the American Society of Photographers.
Featured Year: 2015 Triumphs
A snapshot of our most decorated year:
- Diamond Photographer of the Year (PPA)