September 10th & 11th, 2020

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IMAGE Discussions

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IMAGE AWARDS

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DOOR PRIZES

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6 PPA Affiliated Judges

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Watch and Learn from the Judges during the Image Discussions/Challenges

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Unlimited Image Entries

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EVERYONE is Eligible for the Awards

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EVERYONE is INVITED to ENTER their IMAGES

Registration and Cost – Click here to read.

Scoring – Click here to read.

The 12 Element of a Merit Image – Judges following these elements in their judging. Click here to read.

Rules for Image Judging and More – Click here to read.

Categories for Image Judging and More – Click here to read.

Meet our Judges

Carl is a down-to-earth, portrait photographer and photographic instructor. He is a Kodak-Alaris mentor and has been involved with professional photography for over 25 years. He started his photographic career in the darkroom as a custom printer and technician. He is PPA certified, a master photographer, a craftsman with Professional Photographers of America and an international judge. He has won numerous national awards for his photography, including 29 PPA Loan Collections and several Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece Awards. Most recently Carl was awarded “Fellow of Photography” from the American Society of Photographers.

Carl is the author of the book “Portraiture Unplugged” a guide to natural light portraits and is one of the most sought-after instructors in the country because of his “hands-on” coaching approach. Don’t plan on simply watching in his workshop class—Carl will challenge you to become a better photographer than you already are. His photographic skills are just part of what will help each student. His greatest strength is his ability to see what skills others already possess and then break things down in simple terms to help enhance those skills to reach a new level.

Carl prides himself on working hard to be prepared. He stays current on new concepts but is not afraid to look back to the old. He diligently studies photography and art to give his guests and his students the best service he can.

Dennis Hammon has over 45 years of experience, he is still excited about getting up every day to work.  With a following of family, senior, commercial and boudoir clients he still services his clients of over 4 decades.  In recent years, Dennis has developed a following for his Fine art/scenic photography.

Years of experience behind him, and years ahead for the learning Dennis loves to share with fellow photographers his style of lighting and photography for portraits or you can find him in the field instructing the art of composition, finding the scene and enjoying the out of doors.

Dennis is a PPA Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, PPA Certified. He has been twice named Photographer of the year by Intermountain Professional Photographers and Master of the year in Idaho eight times, and continually in the top 10.  Dennis also has been awarded over a dozen Kodak Gallery awards and numerous Fuji Masterpiece awards. The more than 100 + images accepted by the PPA and numerous Loan images attest to his love of print competition and is also a PPA Affiliated print juror.

 Dennis has also earned the PPA Excellence in Imaging Award and 2 bars for loan images. Most recently Dennis was awarded the Fellow of Photography from the American Society of Photographers.  He is one of only 127 photographers in the world with this honor.

He has also been recognized by his peers by receiving the National Award for his service to professional photography by several state Photographic organizations.

In his work, Dennis strives to express not merely a picture but a reflection of thoughts, feelings and dreams, using his ability to seek both the inner and outer beauty to create a lasting memory.  It hasn’t always been easy but after 45 years in business, Dennis strives to inspire and motivate photographers to find their artistic side as well as their business side.

Dennis knows what it is like to dream and succeed! Always believing in the saying “If you are not the lead dog the scenery never changes”. 

Christie is a second-generation photographer operating out of Germantown Hills, Ill. Christie’s passion for photography started at an early age working with her mother who established the studio in 1977. Now a co-owner with her mother, Christie took over the shooting in 2002. Growing up surrounded by the love of photography, Christie is proud to carry on her mother’s dream.

The studio, “Sonshine Portrait Design”, is located in a one of a kind studio built in 2006. While babies and children are the studio’s specialty, they serve a broad range of clients. Christie feels that by getting to know each client individually, she can create a product as unique as they are. The end result is a portrait tailor made for each client. Christie’s talent for design, light, and final composition sets her apart from her competition. Her personality and attention to detail keeps her clients coming back.

Christie, holds the Professional of Photographers of America, “Master of Photography” degree, “Craftsmen” degree and is a Certified Professional Photographer. She is a member of Professional Photographers of America, Northern Illinois Professional Photographers and Professional Photographers of Illinois. She serves on the American Society of Photographers Board of Directors and The International Photographic Competition Committee.

Since 2006, Christie has won numerous awards for her photography on a local, state, district and international level. These awards include the prestigious Fuji Masterpiece Award, 5 Kodak Gallery awards, 2 Lexjet, 1st place National Sunset Award, 2 CPP, 2 District 1st Place and others. Her work has been featured and published in the PPA International Loan Collection. She has also been named in the top ten photographers for Illinois the past six years. Named top photographer in Illinois and North Central District over the past couple of years.

Christie is now speaking and sharing her success with other photographers across the United States. Giving back to the profession that has given her so much.

Cris Duncan, along with his wife, Deanna, owns and operates C j Duncan Photography in Lubbock, Texas.

They have had the honor of photographing everything from weddings to families to corporate clients and even two Presidents.  

In over a dozen years,  the Duncans have been published in numerous national magazines and acquired many industry accolades including several GIA (Grand Imaging Award)category awards.  

However, what means the most is their daughter, family, and the life they lead working together in the art form they love.  

The Duncans can be found educating creatives at events across North America. They are the founders of Find Your Focus Education and host an annual retreat for photographers.

Cris is a Master Photographer, a Photographic Craftsman and a Certified Professional Photographer. In addition, Cris is a regular instructor at Imaging USA, Texas School of Professional Photography, and is an approved Certification Instructor. 

When I was growing up my parents owned a small photography business. My best friends and I used to love spending a Saturday “modeling” for my Dad. I was the go-to babysitter for my younger brothers while my parents would be at a wedding.

At the time, I  didn’t see what my Father loved about photography. It wasn’t until 10 years after he packed away his camera that I got bit by the “bug”. I had always been an artist but I could never find that one medium that totally satisfied my inner need to create; until Photography.

My studio resides in Downtown Port Huron, in the middle of a historic building. Currently, I am in the process of renovating an old building to move our studio to Marysville, MI. 

I love learning everything I can about my craft and am constantly trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. In doing so, I became a CPP (Certified Professional Photographer), and earned the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America.

I now also enjoy judging image competitions and guest speaking across the country to fellow photographers on inspiration and creativity.  I was honored when Professional Photographer Magazine asked to do a feature profile on how I incorporate creativity into my everyday work.

First and foremost, Larry Lourcey is a portrait artist.  Since earning his Bachelor of Arts in 1992, continuing education has always been a priority. Countless art classes and photography workshops have helped to mold his style and technique.  His work encompasses a broad range of styles- from fun, whimsical black and whites to elegant, traditional portraiture.

He is also a talented painter, with a rich style inspired by artists like Pina Daeni and John Singer Sargent.  His work has been featured in everything from the “Painter Wow” books to the cover of Professional Photographer Magazine.

He has had several images included in the PPA Loan Collection, earning him the Imaging Excellence Award in 2013. He has also been a finalist in the Grand Imaging Awards.

In 2001, Larry earned his Certified Professional Photographer designation from the Professional Photographers of America, followed by his Master Photographer degree is 2007.  In 2009 he became a PPA Approved Juror. He added Master Artist to his resume in 2016.

Larry is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Texas Professional Photographers Association. He is also a past president of the Dallas Professional Photographers Association.  In 2020, Larry joined the Board of Directors of The Professional Photographers of America.

Meet our Award Sponsors

Meet our Door Prize Sponsors

Hosted by

Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association (WPPA)

The Wisconsin Professional Photographers Association is excited to be your host. 

Our organization has hosted many in-person print competitions, state, and district. 

This will be our second web-based event that you will be able to watch and see the images and scores and listen to the judge’s discussion. 

If you choose not to enter any of your images this time, you are encouraged watch and learn.