The past six months have been a true diamond in my professional life! In September 2025, during the Georgia Professional Photographers Association Awards Ceremony, I received several prestigious awards. My competition images received 1st place honors and my image Afternoon Dahlia Delight earned Overall Best In Show. The images earning awards are special to me as they feature flowers I've grown, places I've traveled, and new photographic art techniques. I also received the State Elite Award from ASP and was recognized as Georgia Photographer of the Year!On November 1 (also my birthday), the November issue of Professional Photographer magazine arrive in my mailbox - featuring my ...

Last week, I was honored with beautiful trophies and ribbons at the annual awards banquet hosted by Georgia Professional Photographers Association. While the awards are definitely nice (and look great on the mantle!), what they symbolize are even more important to me.The Georgia Photographer of the Year Award recognizes the art of photography alongside contributions to the photographic industry in Georgia. As a professional photographer for 17 years, I spend as much of my time working behind the camera as I have teaching, mentoring, and volunteering in the field of photography. This is a very special recognition and I'm humbled to receive this award.The Katie Jiminez Heart Award is named ...