PPOC National Image Salon 2024
I am very honoured to have received two Merit and two Accepted images at this year's PPOC (Professional Photographer’s of Canada) National Salon.
The process of taking an image from conception to editing to conclusion is multi-layered and by no means linear. With input and advice from others, revision after revision, starting from scratch and then trying again, one learns that an image is always evolving. I am thankful to have a helpful and knowledgeable group of fellow photographers in PPOC and am grateful to them for allowing me to reach this new vista.
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MISSISSAUGA,GTA PHOTOGRAPHER SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL EXHIBITION
April 7, 2024: Victoria, British Columbia – The Professional Photographers of Canada is delighted to announce that Mississauga,GTA photographer Brian Ackin has had 4 images selected for its annual national Salon recognizing and celebrating the best of Canadian professional photography.
The Professional Photographers of Canada Image Competition aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional talent in the field of photography, providing a platform for photographers to showcase their creativity and vision. With submissions spanning various genres and themes, the competition highlights the diverse perspectives and artistic expressions of photographers from different cultures and backgrounds. The exhibition was revealed on April 7th, 2024, at Canadian Imaging, the annual conference of the PPOC held this year in Victoria, British Columbia.
The PPOC expresses gratitude to the esteemed panel of judges who dedicated their time and expertise to the meticulous evaluation of entries, ensuring a fair and rigorous selection process. For more information about the PPOC Image Competition and upcoming events, visit www.ppoc.ca.
"We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Brian for a remarkable achievement," said Tina Weltz, MPA, SPA, Chair of the National Exhibition Committee. "We are immensely grateful to all participants who shared their creativity and passion with us, making this year's competition a resounding success. For those seeking to elevate their visual storytelling and make a lasting impression, professional photographers are not just an option – they're a necessity."
Note for Editors: For more information please call
Tanya Thompson, PPOC Executive Director: (519) 537-2555 or email her at: exec.director@ppoc.ca.
About the National Salon:
“One of the cornerstones of the Professional Photographers of Canada is the PPOC Annual Image Salon. This juried exhibition showcases the best of the best. Within this Salon Exhibition, you will find the most creative, the newest and most cutting edge, and the finest technically executed images produced by our members.
This inspirational collection of images displays the level of excellence Canadian photographers have achieved. Some of the best photographic talent in the world lives and works in Canada, and enters this PPOC image competition in the hopes of being selected for the Salon Exhibition.
Active/Accredited members of PPOC are invited to submit images annually to a juried exhibition. A group of highly qualified judges, all of whom have obtained their Craftsman of Photographic Arts or Master of Photographic Arts designation, and have been trained as jurors, assemble to review submissions. These jurors have the monumental task of viewing in excess of 800 images, setting aside any personal bias and judging objectively, to determine those images worthy of being accepted into the Salon Exhibition.
From those submitted images deemed worthy of inclusion in the final Salon Exhibition, those which stand above the rest are awarded scores of Merit, and the small number which are deemed to be truly exceptional images are awarded the prestigious score of Excellence.”