ANIMAL STUDY ACCREDITATION
Professional Photographers of Canada accreditation is a peer-reviewed designation. To become accredited, photographers must submit a body of work that is critically assessed by experienced, qualified professionals within the industry.
Images are judged on:
Lighting and exposure
Composition and storytelling
Consistency across multiple images
Technical accuracy
Professional presentation
Only photographers who meet or exceed these benchmarks earn the title Accredited Professional Photographer.
In short:
You’re not guessing what you’ll get.
You’re hiring proven skill.
FAQ
artist's statement
This accreditation has deep personal meaning for me, as the two animals that I chose to create my animal study accreditation are my pets.
Ramsay is my dog, a rescue from the North West Territories. He is a white Siberian Husky - and we think he may just have a bit of wolf content.
Ramsay is my heart, we are deeply connected, and our relationship has been complex and meaningful. Huskies are working dogs, and this dog has always needed to be busy. He loves to walk, explore and experience. In his younger days, Ramsay would do obstacle courses that we set up on the backyard, and he would also jump on our trampoline.
Ramsay has more days behind him than in front of him, and I wanted to celebrate him, telling the story of who he is and celebrating what he has brought to my life.
Darryl, the cat is an integral part of my life too. He was the runt of his litter, and every time I visited the farm where my horses are boarded, this little kitten would follow me, begging me to hold him and love him.
I brought him home to be a part of our family, and he is truly the perfect cat, sweet and cuddly, playful and loving. He is curious, friendly, and goes the extra mile. It took him 2 years to get our old grumpy cat to love him, BUT he did it.
Darryl is truly special, and a very large part of our lives. I wanted to celebrate him in his naughty, nice and sweet moments.
PRESS RELEASE
2025/01/27
Press Release
The Professional Photographers of Canada is pleased to announce that:
Carla Lehman CPA ,
has just earned an accreditation in Animal Study, at our most recent Accreditation judging.
Accreditation is the first elevation above the general membership level and is achieved by submitting samples of the applicant’s photography to a PPOC Board of Examiners. Accreditation demonstrates that the photographer is capable of delivering professional quality photography in a chosen category. In assessing Accreditation Submissions, the judges will consider the following criteria: Vision, Impact, Composition, and Technical Merit.
Along with other requirements for service, image, and education merits, a minimum of one Accreditation is required to qualify for a Craftsman of Photographic Arts (CPA) and two Accreditations are needed for a Masters of Photographic Arts (MPA).
For more information, please contact:
PPOC Accreditation Chair Mark Bilash MPA
Ste Anne, MB 204-296-6647
Email: accreditation@ppoc.ca
The Professional Photographers of Canada is a diversified group of creative artists dedicated to the highest standards in professional imaging. We welcome photographers of all genres to join our community of dedicated professionals.
Our Vision: To be Canada’s leaders in developing and maintaining the highest level of photographic excellence.
Our Mission: To qualify and support photographers to become industry leaders and to inform the public of the value in hiring an Accredited Professional Photographer.
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