Master Photographer National Awards 2011!! : Sussex Portrait Photographer

Good Afternoon from a very excited photographer in East Grinstead!

I was informed this morning that two of my images have been awarded Merits in the Master Photographers Association National Awards 2011. One in Classical Portraiture and the other in Fine Art; I am so happy as these images will now be in the finals and I will be pitting my wits against some of the photographic legends. The standard of this competition is really high and to gain a merit and a place in the finals is quite something.

I am still excited and what a fabulous start to the weekend.

Claire

July

Welcome to July! It has been a really busy June for me and I still have a few things to put on my blog, so hopefully you will see these popping up during the course of the month. I had an extremely interesting day at the MPA South East Region seminar and regional awards yesterday. Desi Fontaine gave a wonderful talk on her work and career. She also explained in more detail the judging process for the competitions, which for me was very interesting.

I have only just joined the MPA and I am currently preparing for my DiP PP and Licentiate with them. Only qualified members of the association are permitted to enter competitions, so I had the wonderful opportunity to assist Desi and Claire Louise with the admin during the judging process. For me this was an absolute honour and a wonderful insight into the whole process; and at the same time to see such a vast array of brilliant photography. I kept saying to myself how lucky am I!!

I am raring to go this morning!!

Enjoy July and let's hope the glorious weather continues.

Claire