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EDUCATION
2011-2013
Washington State University Pullman, WA
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MFA in Studio Arts with Major in Photographic Arts, Minor in Digital Arts GPA 3.930
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Beta Tau Chapter, Delta Alpha Pi Honors Society for Academic Excellence
2007-10
Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA
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BFA in Fine Art Photography GPA 3.436
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1998-07
Palomar College San Marcos, CA
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Associate of Arts with certificate in General Studies emphasis in Math & Science GPA 3.703
2019-current
Part-Time Art Instructor, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
In person & Online Instruction, Course Accreditation & Pedagogue
Courses Taught:
Art Appreciation, Drawing I, 2D Design, & Digital Photography I
2022-2024
Tenure Track Art Faculty, Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR
In person & Online Instruction, Department Head duties, Scheduling, Course Accreditation & Pedagogue, Facilities & Technology Committee, and Special Events Committee
Courses Taught:
Intro to Visual Art, Beginning Drawing, Intermediate Drawing, Advance Drawing, Video Production 1, Beginning Painting, Special Studies, Beginning Photography, & Beginning Digital Photography
2017-2018
Full Time Photography Instructor, Art Institute of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
In person instruction, Academic Advising, New Student Orientation, Academic Tutoring, Supervision of Equipment and Studio Use, and Course Accreditation & Pedagogue.
Courses Taught:
Advanced Lighting, Art History , Business Operations and Management , Digital Imaging, Editorial Photography, Exhibition Printing, Fashion Photography, History of Photography, Intermediate Photography, Photo Essay, Photo Essay II, Photojournalism, Portfolio Presentation, Portfolio Preparation, Portrait Photography, Portrait Photography II, Principals of Photography, and Survey of Photography
2014-2017
Interim Full Time Faculty, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
In person & Online Instruction, Course Accreditation & Pedagogue, Academic Advising, New Student Orientation, & Academic Tutoring
Curriculum Development, Studio Management, & Supervisor to Student Workers
Courses Taught:
Art Appreciation, Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography
Advanced Digital Photography History of Photography, & Digital Design
2013-2014
Associate Lecturer, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
In person & Online Instruction, Course Accreditation & Pedagogue
Courses Taught:
Intermediate Digital Imaging, History of Photography, Readings in Art Education (Masters in Art Teaching course)
2011-2013
Instructor of Record, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
In-person Instruction, Lab Supervisor.
Courses Taught:
Beginning Analog Photography and Beginning Digital Photography
Teaching Assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
History of Photography, World Art History II, Arts of Ancient Greece and Rome, Introduction to Art History, Photographic Lab, Digital Lab, and Gallery II
2005-2013
Partner, Sunshine Portraits, San Marcos, CA
Portrait photography, graphic design, and general business operations
GRANTS & AWARDS
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2022
The Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Grant, Las Vegas, NV
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2015
Heritage University Award of Excellence, Yakima, WA
Teacher of the Year Nomination, ASYVCC, Yakima, WA
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2014
Artist Grant, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT
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2012
Beta Tau Chapter, Delta Alpha Pi Honors Society for Academic Excellence, Pullman, WA
Society Of Photographic Educators-North West Scholarship, Seattle, WA
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2011
Francis and Janis Ho Scholarship, WSU, Pullman, WA
2008
Upromise Educational Scholarship, SLM Corporation, New York, NY
2006
Jack Iskin Photographic Scholarship, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
SOLO & TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
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2023
Selections of Abstracts, Sierra Gallery, Library, Las Vegas, NV
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2022-2026
Selections, Level Up Gallery, College of Southern Nevada, Henderson, NV
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2018
Untitled, Public artwork displays, Henderson, NV
Fiber, Mad Knit, Henderson NV
Untitled, Public artwork displays, Las Vegas, NV
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2017
Selection form Abstractions, Washing State Department of Ecology, Yakima, WA
Abstractions, Yakima Maker’s Space Gallery, Yakima, WA
2016
Compositions, Light Gallery @ Seasons Performance Hall, Yakima, WA
POPart, Gilbert Cellars Gallery & Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2013
Knot Your Average Art, City of Moscow - Public Installation @ 5th & S Washington St, Moscow, ID
Access, The Dean of Students Art Gallery, WSU, Pullman, WA
2012
Mathematics in Motion, Gallery II - Washington State University, Pullman, WA
2008
Michigan, Expressions Space - Escondido Municipal Gallery Escondido, CA
2007
Michigan, Ordover Gallery, Solana Beach, CA
Yosemite in Blue, Body & Soul Gallery, Vista, CA
2005
Photographer at Play, The Photographers Gallery, Escondido, CA
Change of Vision, The Canvas, San Marcos, CA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
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2020-2025
Abstracts, Faculty exhibition, Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, OR
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2023
Selections of Abstracts, Sierra Gallery, Library, Las Vegas, NV​
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2019
Farmers Daughter Exhibition, Henderson, NV
Clark County Art Exhibition, Las Vegas, NV (1st and 2nd Place Awards)
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2018
Selections - 6th International Combined Caucus Juried Exhibition, Society of Photographic Educators, Idaho
Faculty exhibit, The Art Institute of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
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2017
Selections - 5th International Combined Caucus Juried Exhibition, Society of Photographic Educators, Corvallis, OR
Members Exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
DOVA, Yakima Valley College Annual Student and Faculty exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
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2016
31th Annual Central Washington Artist Exhibition, Larson Gallery, WA
Four Seasons, YSO Print exhibition, Essencia, Yakima WA
Four Seasons, Yakima Symphony Orchestra, The Capital Theater, Yakima, WA
Terrain 9 -Terrain, Spokane, WA
Selections - 4th International Combined Caucus Juried Exhibition, Living Arts, Tulsa, OK
Members Exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
Art Caucus, Spokane Falls Community College –Pullman, Gladish Community Center, Pullman, WA
Tour of Artist Homes, Larson Gallery, WA
DOVA, Yakima Valley Community College Annual Student and Faculty exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
4th International Combined Caucus Juried Exhibition, Society of Photo Educators, Las Vegas, NV
The Golden Spiral: Fibonacci, Sacred Geometry and Divine Proportion, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
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2015
30th Annual Central Washington Artist Exhibition, Larson Gallery, WA (Heritage University Award of Excellence)
Faculty Exhibition, Palmer Martin Hall Rotating Exhibition Space, Yakima Vallery Community College, Yakima, WA
Members Exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
DOVA, Yakima Valley Community College Annual Student and Faculty exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
39th National Juried Photography Exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
2014
Transfixed |Transmedia, The Traveling Eye, Society of Photo Educators, Bellingham, WA
4th Annual Holga Out of the Box International Photo Competition, TCC Photo Gallery, Longview, TX
Small Piece Exhibition, Flynn Gallery Space, Marinette, WI
Knit It, City of Moscow - Library Installation, Moscow, ID
DOVA, Annual Student and Faculty exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
Reinterpreting Reality, 10th Annual Women’s Art Exhibit, Women’s Resource Center, Compton Union Gallery, Pullman, WA
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2013
CAA Faculty Exhibit, The Prichard Art Gallery-University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Terrain 6, Terrain, Spokane, WA
Art in the Garden, Museum of Art/WSU, Pullman, WA
Prime, Saranac Art Projects, Spokane, WA
Mesmerizing Motions, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Museum of Art/WSU, Pullman, WA
Reinterpreting Reality, 9th Annual Women’s Art Exhibit, Women’s Resource Center, Compton Union Gallery, Pullman, WA
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2012
30∙30∙30, Third Street Gallery, City of Moscow, Moscow, ID
8 1/2, Art Student Union, Gallery III, WSU, Pullman, WA
Reinterpreting Reality, 8th Annual Women’s Art Exhibit, Women’s Resource Center, Compton Union Gallery, Pullman, WA
2011
Dia De Los Muertos, Gallery III, WSU, Pullman, WA
2010
BFA Graduation Exhibit, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
2009
60th Annual International Exhibition of Photography, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA
2008
Collections, OPT Underground Gallery, Oceanside, CA
59th Annual International Exhibition of Photography, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA
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2007
From Heaven To Earth, OPT Underground Gallery, Oceanside, CA
Solitude & The Forgotten Children, Ordover Gallery, Solana Beach, CA
Where is the Purple Cow, OPT Underground Gallery, Oceanside, CA
Panache 2007 Invitational Exhibit, Escondido Art Partnership, Escondido, CA
Artisan Café, Photo Arts Group, Escondido, CA
Botanicals & Eastern Sojourn, Ordover Gallery, Solana Beach, CA
58th Annual International Exhibition of Photography, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA
Waters, Tamed and Untamed, OPT Underground Gallery, Oceanside, CA
Members Only, Escondido Art Partnership, Escondido, CA
Jack Iskin, OPT Underground Gallery, Oceanside, CA
2006
Multiple Universes – Beyond Definitions, Gallery 67, San Diego, CA
Deja – View, Digital Art Guild & Photo Arts Group, Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway, CA
57th Annual International Exhibition of Photography, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA (Two - Honorable Mentions)
Natural Instincts, Escondido Art Partnership, Escondido, CA (3rd place award)
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2005
Local Color – X, Escondido Art Partnership, Escondido, CA
Selections: Photographs from the 56th International Exhibition of Photography, The Photographer’s Gallery, Escondido, CA
All Mixed Up, Escondido Art Partnership, Escondido, CA (Honorable Mention)
Small Images, Offtrack Gallery, Carlsbad, CA (3rd place award)
56th Annual International Exhibition of Photography, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA (1st place Creative and Alternative Processes)
Student Showcase, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA ( Two - 2nd place awards)
Palomar College Student Art Exhibition, Boehm Gallery, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
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2002
Palomar College Student and Faculty Exhibition, Boehm Gallery, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
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2000
Student Showcase, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA (1st and 2nd place award)
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1999
Palomar College Student Exhibition, San Marcos Civic Center, San Marcos, CA
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PUBLICATIONS
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2013
Saranac exhibition, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA July 5, 2013
Knot your average art, Pullman-Moscow Review, Moscow, ID May 17, 2013
Artist Interview, The Daily Evergreen, Pullman, WA April 2013
MFA Thesis Exhibition, Pullman Community Update, Pullman, WA (Vol 19, No. 4/April 2013)
WSU MFA Catalog 2013, WSU Fine Arts, Pullman, WA March 2013
MFA Show Card, Museum of Art/WSU, Pullman, WA March 2013
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2011
Dia De Los Muertos, The Daily Evergreen, Pullman, WA Oct 2011
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2008
Local Artist Wins National Scholarship, North County Times, Escondido, CA July 2008
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2007
Ordover, North County Times, Escondido, CA September 2007
Up and Coming Art, Coastal Press, Solana Beach, CA Sept 2007
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2005
Palomar College: Bravura, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA Spring 2005
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2002
Palomar College: Bravura, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA Spring 2002
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LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
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2022
Workshop leader, Painting plants, Iron Rose, Boulder City, NV
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2019
Workshop Leader, “Brioche”, Mad Knitters Yarn, Henderson, NV
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2017
Lecturer, “Abstractions”, Society of Photographic Educators, Corvallis, OR
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2016
Workshop Leader, "Photographing Art", Art Club at Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
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2014
Lecturer, "History of Photography", Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
Workshop Leader, "Photographing Art", Art Club at Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
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2013
Lecturer, "Guest Artist", University Idaho, Moscow, ID
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2012
Lecturer, "Artist Talks", Washington State University, Pullman, WA
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2010
Workshop Leader, “Repetitive forms – Exploring compositional elements” Women in Creative Photography, Escondido, CA
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2009
Workshop Leader, “Recreating the Masters – analyzing an image and recreating it” Women in Creative Photography, Poway, CA
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2008
Workshop Leader, “Creative Capture – Stereoscopic Imaging - Constructing a Stereo Image for Camera to Print” Women in Creative Photography, Escondido, CA
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2007
Lecturer, "Portfolio Development" Palomar College, San Marcos CA
Workshop Leader, “Creative Capture – Lensbaby – exploring the world with creative focus” Women in Creative Photography, San Diego, CA
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2006
Workshop Leader, “Creative Capture – Cyano types – Cyano printing from digital negatives” Women in Creative Photography, San Marco, CA
Workshop Leader, “Creative Capture – Holga – exploring the world though multiples exposures” Women in Creative Photography, Poway, CA
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RESIDENCES
2015
Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, VT (August 2nd – 29th)
TECHNICAL ABILITIES
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Adobe Suite Software – Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Premier Pro
Art Appreciation, Art History, & Modern/Contemporary Art
Architecture & Location Photography
B&W Photographic Techniques Analog & Digital
Camera Formats - 35mm, Medium Format, View Cameras, and Digital
Creative and Alternative Process Photographic Techniques
Color Photography - Analog & Digital
Course Development
Darkroom Maintenance /Upkeep
Design: 2D, 3D, & Digital
Digital Imaging Arts
Digital Imaging Techniques - Color Management, Digital Workflow, & Printing
Drawing I & II
Foundations- Drawing, 2D-Design, & 3D Design
Landscape Photography
Online Education Software: Certified in Canvas, bbLearn, Brightspace, & Angel
Photojournalism
Photographic History and Criticism
Photographic Image Exhibition and Display Preparation
Portfolio and Professional Photographic Practices
Printmaking
Studio Practice – Commercial, Portrait, & Still Life
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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College Art Association, New York, NY
Photo Arts Group, Escondido, CA
Society of Photographic Educators, Cleveland, OH
Washington State University Alumni Association, Pullman, WA
Women in Creative Photography, San Diego, CA
EXHIBITIONS JURIED
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2022
Juror, Painting Campuses to Life, Las Vegas
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2018
Juror, Skills USA Reginal Competition, Las Vegas, NV
2017
Juror, YVC Student Art Exhibition, Yakima Valley College, Yakima, WA
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2016
Juror, YVCC Student Art Exhibition, Yakima Valley College, Yakima, WA
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2015
Juror, YVCC Student Art Exhibition, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
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2014
Juror, YVCC Student Art Exhibition, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, WA
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2011
Juror, Education Abroad Photo Contest, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Juror, Palouse Art Days, Palouse, WA
EXHIBITIONS COORDINATED
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2016
Coordinator, Spring 2016 Showcase, Palmer Martin Hall Rotating Exhibition Space, Yakima Vallery Community College, Yakima, WA
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2015/16
Coordinator, Photography Student Involvement for The Golden Spiral: Fibonacci, Sacred Geometry and Divine Proportion Exhibition, Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA
TRAVEL
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2021
Traveled California, Utah
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2020
Traveled California, Nevada, Utah
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2019
Traveled Nevada, Utah, Arizona
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2018
Traveled Oregon, Washington, California, and Nevada
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2017
Traveled Oregon
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2016
Traveled Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and California
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2015
Traveled Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York
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2012
Traveled Olympic Peninsula & Oregon Coast
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2010
Traveled to South West & Central USA: AZ, CA, MO, NM, and TX
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2007
Traveled to Sicily, Italy
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
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2021/22
Quality Matters Remote Education
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Courses in online education
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2019
WPPI Las Vegas, NV
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Conference and Trade Show
2018
WPPI Las Vegas, NV
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Conference and Trade Show
2017
Society of Photo Educators - North West Seattle, WA
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Illuminate and Provoke
2016
Society of Photo Educators - North West Seattle, WA
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Evolving: Craft and Concept
Palouse FiberArts Moscow, ID
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Fiber Works
2015
Society of Photo Educators - National Las Vegas, NV
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Constructed Realities
2014
Society of Photo Educators - North West Bellingham, WA
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Transfixed |Transmedia, The Traveling Eye
Palouse FiberArts Moscow, ID
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Art vs Craft
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2013
Society of Photo Educators - North West Seattle, WA
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Community: Connecting Through Photography
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2012
Society of Photo Educators - North West Eugene, OR
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Crossing the Divide
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2011
Society of Photo Educators - North West Spokane, WA
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Visual Evolution
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2007
PG Photographic San Diego, CA
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From Film to Pixel – Correlating The Darkroom to The Digital World
Photographic Exploration Palomar Mt, CA
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Portfolio Production & Matting and Framing Your Work
2006
Museum of Photographic Art – Wendy Richmond San Diego, CA
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The next step: Creating a Body of Work
2004
Professional Photographers of America Las Vegas, NV
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Professional Photographers of America Conference & Seminars