MASTER AWARD AT WPPI
Monday, March 21, 2016 at 8:00AM We are back from an amazing trip to the annual WPPI Wedding and Portrait Photographers International trade show and competition in Las Vegas!
If you tuned into Neal's facebook in the past week, you noticed that we took home four print awards this year! Not only do they judge the image but the quality of print also plays into the judging process. (See video link below) - This is why we stress how important it is to order your prints from us. The prints & albums are the final product, not the digitals. We've seen it happen so many times where clients order prints from a 3rd party printer and they destroyed our beautiful images. If you have any questions and would like to see the prints that we offer please do not hesitate to ask!!
Also, Neal was also recognized as a "WPPI Master Photographer". This is a very hard honor to achieve. There are a small amount of Americans that hold that title! It is based on the prints that we submit for the WPPI Competition. We accrue points for photos that score high in the competition. I sat in on the judging this year and let me just say, the judges are tough! I couldn't believe how technical they were. I actually told Neal I wasn't returning after the lunch break because it was too stressful. (Watch this short video on youtube about the competition and how intense it is!)
Neal has been working on this goal for quite some time. And within 4 years, he accomplished that goal. It may seem like a long time, but it's not. Some may acheive the status within 5-8 years or possibly a lifetime for others. This is one thing that photographers can't copy or fake, this status must be earned through years of hard work, consistency, skill, originality and dedication!
I am so very proud of my husband. He always strives to be the best he can be. But just when I think he's reached his limit, he comes up with another crazy idea. He is always trying to create something magical for our clients. He taught me everything he knows about photography. I would not be where I am today without him. He not only helped me, but he is always willing to teach others and educate them.
Congratulations Neal on this amazing achievement!
-Danielle
Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International
