As a professional family photographer the biggest praise for me is hearing my clients tell me how much they enjoy their photoshoots and how much they love their images.  But getting recognition from my peers and leaders in the photography industry is very important to me as well – it is a stamp of approval of some sort, a way for them to say ‘you know what you are doing!’:)

This year I submitted an image to NAPCP annual international photography competition – it is a competition where photographer from all over the word submit thousands of images to be judged by top photographers in their fields.  I was THRILLED when I heard that news that one of my images make it to the Top 100 – i was walking on air that day.  When I saw a gallery of all Top 100 images I was blown away for the cheer talent I saw – every image amazing!  I honestly thought that it was an honor just to make it to the Top 100 and did not think I would win – but my husband told me that my image was on par with all other in the gallery.. And guess what – he was right!  A day later I found out that my image won a third place in the color category!  To say I am thrilled is an major understatement!!

You can read more about the competition here.