JURY CHAIR Tim Walden
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Tim took over Walden’s Photography from his father in 1980, taking the studioin an entirely different direction when he developed the Walden trademark “Relationship” Black and White Fine Art portraiture. Today, he and his wife Beverly run a high-end studio, providing beautifully crafted images for their clients as well as traveling the world teaching and sharing with other photographers. * PPA-Photographic Master and Craftsman Degrees .ASP-Photographic Fellowship Degree * PPA President 2012-2013 * PPA Chairman of the Board 2013-2014 * Member of Society of 25 (XXV) * Member of CameraCraftsmen of America * IPC (International Photographic Council) Leadership Award 2014 * Kodak Mentor and Teacher * Internationally Approved Juror * International Speaker * National Award Winner * Imaging Excellence Award Recipient * Gerhard Bakker Award for outstanding service through education in the field of photography and visual communications * |
Mark Sweeney,
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Mark's Photographic career started in high school as a staff photographer for The Elkhart Truth and South Bend Tribune newspapers in Northern Indiana where he photographed sporting events, feature stories and spot news.
Residing in Clifton Park, New York, Mark photographed weddings for over 30 years. Now he photographs corporate events and spends his free time either in front of the computer working on digital art or on the golf course, where he’s on a constant search for that perfect round. Mark holds the Master of Photography, Master Artist, and Photographic Craftsman Degrees from PPA. A recipient of PPA’s Imaging Excellence Award and Imaging Excellence Bar, he’s twice been a Top 10 Grand Imaging Award finalist twice and is a 13 time IPC Medalist. Mark is actively involved in PPA.
He’s a PPA Councilor and on PPA’s list of Approved Jurors.
Tim Meyer,
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Throughout his 40 plus years as a professional photographer, educator and author, Tim Meyer’s work has been internationally recognized and respected for its innovative style and technique. Tim has been an active PPA Approved Juror since 2018 and has been a juror on the PPA State and Affiliate level for decades.
Tim’s writings on photography and art have been published as magazine and online content and his book, The Portrait, Understanding Portrait Photography, published in English, German, Italian and Chinese and now in its second edition, has been adopted as a textbook at numerous colleges. His second book, Light Shaping, is also available worldwide.As an academic educator, Tim holds both an MA and an MFA in art and photography and was the head of the portrait program at Brooks Institute for 12 years. Tim currently teaches in both the BFA and MFA programs at colleges and universities around Southern California. In addition to many national education programs, he has lectured internationally in England, Germany and Mexico.
Tim’s fine-artwork can be found in multiple private collections and museums across the United States, in addition to having been displayed in both solo and group exhibitions.
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Audrey Wancket, celebrating her 39th year as a photographic portrait artist, continues to create portraits of excellence that hang in the finest homes across the United States. Inspired by the "Old Master Painters", combined with a strong academic background in fine art, Audrey has brought to her photography a timeless beauty.
Audrey’s portraits have earned her numerous awards at the state and national levels, which has made her a sought after speaker to amateur and professional photography groups across America and as far away as Korea, Norway and Japan.
Audrey’s philosophy to “never settle for good enough” has been instrumental in the reputation she has earned in her business, Wancket Studios.
Joe Campanellie, M.Photog., Cr., CPP, Fellow-ASP
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Joe Campanellie is a Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer, and an Approved Affiliate Juror with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). He also has the distinction of being 1 of only 135 individuals worldwide to hold the prestigious Fellowship Degree from the American Society of Photographers since it’s inception in 1970. To date Joe has been a PPA Medalist 13 times including 6 Diamond Photographer of the Year Awards as well as 54 Imaging Excellence Images. He has been selected for Team USA in the World Cup Photographic Competition, has received 11 ASP State Elite Awards and recently had 2 finalist images in PPA’s International Photographic Competition. Joe has been judging since 1996 and as a PPA affiliate juror since 2011. Before relocating to Florida, Joe and his wife ran a high end portrait studio in Maryland for over 30 years. Moving to Florida gave Joe the opportunity to pursue his love of avian and nature photography on a full time basis. Joe maintains an active speaking and judging schedule on the national and international levels addressing professional photography organizations. His work has been accepted into a number of juried photography shows where he has been awarded many of the top honors. |
Kira Derryberry, M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.Cr., CPP
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Kira Derryberry, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, is an accomplished photographer, educator, and international image competition judge. As Chair of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Board of Directors, Kira brings decades of experience and leadership to the photographic community. A PPA-approved juror, Kira has judged image competitions worldwide, including PPA’s prestigious Merit Image Review and International Photographic Competition (IPC). Based in Tallahassee, Florida, Kira specializes in family and corporate portraiture, combining a creative approach with technical expertise. She is passionate about helping photographers grow through competition, sharing her insights as a speaker and mentor. Kira’s commitment to excellence, both behind the camera and in the judging room, reflects her dedication to advancing the craft of photography for the next generation. |
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