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I just received my official certificate and award for becoming a Certified Professional Photographer!

What does that mean or what does it take to get certified? In January, while at the national convention in San Antonio (and during a horrible ice storm that shut down the city!), I took an exam covering all the technical aspects of photography. Then, last month I submitted a series of images from the past two years - weddings, graduates, babies, families, and commercial work - for review with a panel judges. I am excited to be a part of a small group of photographers that earn this certification.

Here's the "official" press release:

Jennifer Hassrick of Jennifer Hassrick Photography has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from the Professional Photographic Certification Commission.

Jennifer earned this designation after meeting rigorous requirements measuring her artistic and technical competence. The Professional Photographic Certification Commission currently recognizes less than 2,000 Certified Professional Photographers.

The Professional Photographic Certification Commission is the leading body for certifying image professionals. Certified Professional Photographers must complete a written examination, an image evaluation, and adhere to a stringent code of conduct. Certification must be renewed on a periodic basis, ensuring continuing confidence in the professionalism of Certified Professional Photographers.