Jeff and Carolle make state photography history!

We are proud to announce that Carolle has earned her Master of Photography degree from Professional Photographers of America! Carolle was awarded her degree Tuesday at the Imaging USA Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Jeff was overjoyed with the honor of presenting Carolle with her Master's in a formal ceremony during the conference.


(L-R, Louis Tonsmeire, PPA President, Jeff Dachowski, Carolle Dachowski)

If that's not exciting enough, Jeff and Carolle are the first married couple in New Hampshire to earn individual Master of Photography degrees (Jeff earned his in 2009)--- less than 3% of national PPA members hold the Master's distinction (and now we have two at the studio!).

The degree is awarded only to photographers who have achieved "superior competence" as demonstrated through advanced education in the art of photography, work submitted to competition and service to the profession. Recipients must qualify for this degree through a series of merit earnings and art submissions.


(Carolle and Jeff looking very glamorous)

Please join us in congratulating Carolle- we're so proud of her!

(Images courtesy of 1. Heather Smith and 2. Dave and Ally McKay)

This post is intended to embarrass Jeff.

("A Night to Remember" by Jeff Dachowski)

Jeff usually likes to keep things quiet. Luckily, I (Abby) write the blog and can spill the beans every now and then.

Jeff received news last week that he has been selected to be a PPA (Professional Photographers of America) Affiliate Juror (it can take photographers years to earn this honor . . . Jeff took just 6 months!). As there are only about 100 jurors in the world qualified to earn this honor, it is a huge honor for Jeff to earn it so quickly. We're so proud!


("I Smell Bacon" by Jeff Dachowski)

To earn this honor, Jeff took a week-long course in Nashville and achieved his Masters degree from PPA (which he earned in 2009). Jeff had to earn additional merits in print competitions and undergo reviews from affiliate jurors . . . plus an final approval from PPA (whew!).

Jeff enjoys judging print competitions because it exposes him to great work by other artists. He says this helps him hone his craft and create better work for his clients. Print competition judging takes Jeff all over the country.


(Here is Jeff in action teaching an outdoor lighting class a few months back in Bloomington, Illinois . . . photograph courtesy of John Metcalf.)

If you really want to make Jeff blush, be sure to call the studio (603.626.7300) to tell him congrats!