Hastings, Michigan's Leach Lake

Surf’s up also created by Rose Hendershot was accepted into the General Collection out of 4000 photographic entries submitted by professional photographers in the United States and several other countries. The General collection contains over 200 photographs to be published in the “Showcase” book also published by Marathon Press. “Surf’s Up” will be on display in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center before returning to Hastings.

South Haven's Light

These two photos received blue ribbons.

Mackinaw Bridge seen from the south east

Leach Lake in beautiful Barry County

With combined print scores of 419, Rose is in the Top 7 photographers in Michigan!

Professional Photographers of Michigan 2011 photos by Rose Hendershot

Rose also received her third service award for helping with Professional Photographer of Michigan programs and events.

Majestic Mac and Country Livin’ are for sale as Decor Images for your home or office.

Horse Pull at Charlton Park

Only one more day for Barry County Fair. The photos that I entered this year were: Portrait – The Congers (2nd place), Charlton Park’s horse pull (1st place), Battle Creek’s balloon festival skyline (3rd place), YMCA Camp Algonquin (1st place), and the columbines from my spring garden (1st place). Overall, not bad.

The baseball photo is one that a student of mine made. He is going to be a great photographer!

To see the photos, click here. To really enjoy them, visit them in person.

News Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: Rose Hendershot 269-948-7710

LOCAL PHOTOGRPEHR HONORED WITH PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

LOCAL PHOTOGRPHER ROSE HENDERSHOT OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY IN HASTINGS, MICHIGAN was awarded the Photographer of the Year award at the annual meeting of Michigan Triangle Professional Photographers of Michigan.

The award is based upon points earned through the annual print competition, print of the month, attending monthly meetings, and publishing articles in the monthly newsletter. The member with the most total points at the end of April each year is awarded Photographer of the Year at the annual meeting. This years competition was very close with less than 20 points difference between the top 5 photographers.

The whole idea behind this award is to honor an outstanding photographer who participates in print competition and is also involved in the group meetings on a monthly basis and shares their ideas in the newsletter. It will only make our organization stronger and promote personal growth to the members.

“What an honor it is to be named “MTPPA Photographer of the Year”! Congratulations Rose Hendershot, MTPPA Photographer of the Year 2010! We are blessed to have you in our organization.” Jackie Palmer, President Michigan Triangle Professional Photographers Association.

Rose at PPM competition

The Michigan Professional Photographers convention was this week. I got another blue ribbon on this photo of Chris Morse. Thanks Chris for being a great subject.

The Soloist

I will be watching to see if someone this year will be a new competition entry for 2011.

The Soloist

Christopher and his trumpet was my highest scoring print from this round. When we worked on his senior portraits we decided to do some fun ones and this is what we got.

Fishing Georgia Style

The fisherman was from my trip to visit my aunt in Georgia in March. It was raining a bit but this fellow was still fishing.

The next round of competition isn’t until early spring.

My Own Display Wall

The prints here are in the Open Class exhibit at Barry County Fair this week. I have 4 Blue ribbons (First Place) and 1 Red Ribbon (Second Place).

Christopher

Congrats Christopher! We do good work together.

Cadillac

In my travels, I took a train trip with friends and spied this quaint location. Buy this print after the fair!

Tents

This is part of a series of cards I am making. This one is to remind us that the body is a tent. We have more permanent things waiting for us. Buy note cards or this print! Watch for new designs in this series.

Wild Hare

The Bunny Sessions this spring were spectacular! This is one of the bunnies we had. Her name is Wild Hare because she looks like a wild bunny. She is actually quite friendly. Put your name on the list for Bunny Sessions 2010!

Ever After Banquet Hall, Hastings, Michigan

This photo of Ever After was taken as part of a birthday party that I photographed there last month. A beautiful location tucked in right here in Hastings. This birthday party was a lot of fun and the birthday person is only 70? young!!!

Unadorned on the Knoll

I am always nervous to send prints in for competition especially for the Internation Competition from Professional Photographers of America. This year I did very well. I have 1 print in the general collection in the Merit category.

That Old Time Religion

That means that the print is above average compared to the technical areas that the judges cosider. “If your entry scores above a certain level, you will earn a merit, which adds up to a PPA degree. And those degrees recognize a level of commitment to and skill in photography.” PPA.com Then I have 2 that have been accepted to the Loan Collection. It is a great honor to have prints accepted for Loan.

Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan's Upper Peninsula

“Go Loan.” Your image could score high enough to secure a spot in the International Traveling Loan Collection, which travels to different exhibits and is published in a book.” PPA.com The Loan Collection can be on exhibit anywhere in the world. I only need two more Merit prints to earn my Master of Photography degree! Keep watching next year to see if I made it.