Daybreak at Eystrahorn

2018 Internation Photographic Competition results are in

Local Photographer’s Work Goes to International Exhibition
Portia Shao of Positive Vista Photography & Art is honored by peers and jurors for high-quality photography.

 

Santa Cruz, CA August 28, 2018— Titled “Daybreak at Eystrahorn” one photographic image created by Portia Shao of Positive Vista Photography & Art by Portia Shao in Santa Cruz have recently been accepted into the Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s 2018 International Photographic Competition. Portia’s work will be on display at the International Photographic Exhibition at Imaging USA, held January 20-22, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.. This International Photographic Exhibition is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers.

 

A panel of 46 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from nearly 5,000 total submitted entries by 1301 photographers at Gwinnett Technical College in Georgia. Judged against a standard of excellence, just over 2622 images were selected for the General Collection and 513 were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated “Loan Collection” book and over 200 selected General Collection images will be published in the “Showcase” book by Marathon Press.

 

Two other merit images by Portia Shao will be in the International Photographic Exhibition alongside other top photographic works from the competition and traveling and special invitational displays. These images constitute one of the world’s largest annual exhibits of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof.

 

About PPA:

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest international non-profit association created by professional photographers, for professional photographers. Almost as long-lived as photography itself, PPA has roots that date back to 1869. It assists nearly 30,000 members through protection, education and resources for their continued success. See how PPA helps photographers be more at ppa.com.

 

 

Daybreak at Eystrahorn