More Good News . . . .
Well, I got quite a shock in the mail today. Some of you may remember this photo from last fall. I had entered it into Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) 8x10 Art Print Competition. You submit the prints under a category (like "Wedding Couple" or "Children") and this portrait took first place in the "Children" category in October. I was thrilled and honored to be recognized among the thousands of entrants into this prestigious print competition.
Well, I received a large plaque from WPPI today and to my absolute stunned surprise, this same photo won another award. From all the winners throughout the year, WPPI selects 4 Grand Award winners as International Prints of the Year. And my print WON!! WoooHooo!!
Yes, they did spell my name wrong and apparently announced the award at the WPPI Convention Awards Ceremony (which I of course missed, sigh), but I'm still so happy to be so honored! (And c'mon, no one EVER spells my name right. Even I've been known to spell it wrong!)
Anyway, just had to share my good news!
Other than that, I'm hanging in there with my pregnancy. The baby is doing well and I'm just trying to stay somewhat mobile, though it's getting harder and harder to do. I'm just working on new projects for Flourish (think more brushes, another fine art texture set and some borders) and spending far too much time in front of the television . . . sigh!
Thanks again to all you wonderful people to visit my blog! I so appreciate it!
awesome news. Very nice portrait. It's always fun to get some recognition from your peers.
Posted by: waynette | May 07, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Congratulations!!! Much deserved :-) That shot is one of my favorites!
Posted by: tisha | April 26, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Wow Nichole, that is so fantastic! Big congrats!!
x Heleen
Posted by: Heleen | April 20, 2008 at 08:08 AM
That's fabulous Nichole! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Tamra | April 19, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Congrats NV sooooo well deserved!
Posted by: Vickey | April 17, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Congratulations!! I am really excited for you and can't wait to hear about the baby when it makes it's debut! :)
Posted by: Denice Giddings | April 17, 2008 at 09:20 AM
congrats! that's so awesome and well deserved! i's nice to be recognized!!!!
Posted by: Toni Elmer | April 15, 2008 at 09:28 AM
No one is more deserving... congratulations NicHole!! That is one fantastic image, no doubt about it.
Wishing you continued health and happiness with your expected baby!
Allison
Posted by: cath_artes Allison | April 15, 2008 at 07:56 AM
That is so awesome! It makes you feel like you actually accomplished something when some recognizes you. Great job!
Posted by: Kyla | April 14, 2008 at 06:01 PM
congrats, you deserve it!
Posted by: Angela Monson | April 14, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Hi Nichole, Wow! That image is gorgeous. I also wanted to thank you again for your actions that I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I think they're great and I've been using them a lot. Best of luck with your pregnancy, too!
Posted by: Heather | April 14, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Congratulations, Nichole! That's awesome!
Posted by: Corey | April 14, 2008 at 08:01 AM
congrats on the well deserved awards!! thank you for your inspiring stories too...
Posted by: tillie | April 13, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Hey Nicole.. Congrats.. thats so awesome its a gorgeous image and so well deserved... You rock girl.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 13, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Tat's just super cool! Congrats!!
Posted by: Susie | April 12, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Wow, that's so exciting and validating and wonderful. Congratulations! You really deserve it, the shot is creative, well executed, beautiful and funny all at once. Way to go!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 12, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Congrats on the two awards - look forward to seeing the new actions...
Hope all continues to go well with your pregnancy!
Posted by: Jane in NH | April 12, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Congrats Nichole! I am so happy for you!!
Posted by: Judy | April 12, 2008 at 12:13 AM
VERY much deserved. Congratulations!;) It was so fun to meet you and your DH at the ILP lunch. I hope you continue to feel good and can't wait to see pictures of the new little one!;)
Posted by: Joni Streit | April 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM
wow...congratulations! it SO deserves to win...i LOVE that picture!
Posted by: Jean Smith | April 11, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Congrats Nichole! That's so awesome!!!!! You definitely deserve it. I love that shot.
P.S. It was great chatting with you at WPPI
Posted by: Meredith Carlson | April 11, 2008 at 04:42 PM