This year, I submitted images for the first time to the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Competition. PPA is the largest, non-profit organization for professional photographers. I am so very proud and honored that two of my images merited in competition and will be part of PPA’s General Collection and will be on display at the annual conference, Imaging 2012. My newborn image, Ten Pounds of Pure Sweetness, was also selected to be published in the prestigious Showcase Book, which includes the best images of the General Collection.

Soulful Gaze: I am particularly proud of this image because this is my daughter Bella who is the namesake of my company. I think it’s so appropriate that she is my first merited image.

Ten Pounds of Pure Sweetness

Thank you first and foremost to my husband for being so supportive in helping me pursue my dream. I couldn’t have done this without him. To my parents, I am so grateful for all the countless times you have been there not only for me, but for the kids as well. I am so blessed to have family that  helped me on this journey. To my clients without whom I could not have had an opportunity to capture these moments and grow my business. And lastly, to my photography colleagues (you know who you are!), thank you for helping  me realize my dream and go for it. I am so proud to call you my friends. I love you all!