Congratulations, Melissa!!

Melissa is far too modest to brag about this herself but I had to announce it to everyone as we are so proud of her! Two portraits created by Melissa have recently been accepted into the General Collection of the 117th International Exhibition of Professional Photography. Melissa's work will be on display at the Phoenix Convention Center, January 11-13, 2009, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Approximately 4514 entries were submitted to the Professional Photographers of American's (PPA's) International Print Competition, from which a panel of more 20 eminent photographers from across the United States selected the images that would comprise the 2008 General and Loan Collections... the most prestigious awards. Titled "Spinning in the Rain" and "Passing Time", Melissa's entries will be in Phoenix alongside other photographic works from not only PPA's print competition but also travelling and special invitational displays. These images constitute the world's largest annual exhibit of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof.
Way to go, Melissa!!