Last night was the awards ceremony for the images and also to recognize those who had attained a special status as a Pro Photographer as a member of PPA. I know that this is not a college degree as pointed out by a member of the other forum and it is more than described by the poster as a merit badge for the organization. She had to have 13 Merit prints which withstood the judging of the PPA judges. She did that and had one image in the book of the best, several with other awards. She volunteered with our local professional photographer State organization, she headed a committee, taught at two local art associations and did workshops in lighting in her studio, and taught newcomers how to photograph sports so it was much more than a merit badge and while that kind of sets me off, I understand that some do not value the award of Master Photographer as much as she does.
She has her educational degrees and this is not through a University but it is an honor given to her by her fellow professionals so I will not be downed by a Debbie today. The ceremony was in Washington, DC area last night and she did not go since she was concerned about COVID, the cost of hotels, and the location during the winter hours so we stayed home. She dressed up in her formal which she would have worn to the ceremony, I put on a Tuxedo and presented her the pin that had already arrived in front of the TV ceremony. I would have done that live if the ceremony had been a normal one.
Look at that smile as all the hard work was focused on that one little pin, I am proud of her and her will to do it. I don't even need to get her a sash to wear her merit badges. She will keep it in a place of honor.
She has her educational degrees and this is not through a University but it is an honor given to her by her fellow professionals so I will not be downed by a Debbie today. The ceremony was in Washington, DC area last night and she did not go since she was concerned about COVID, the cost of hotels, and the location during the winter hours so we stayed home. She dressed up in her formal which she would have worn to the ceremony, I put on a Tuxedo and presented her the pin that had already arrived in front of the TV ceremony. I would have done that live if the ceremony had been a normal one.
Look at that smile as all the hard work was focused on that one little pin, I am proud of her and her will to do it. I don't even need to get her a sash to wear her merit badges. She will keep it in a place of honor.
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