Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for KnotAward2010.pngI'm so honored to be recognized in The Knot's Best of Weddings 2010. Thank you to all the brides that voted me "One of the Best" Wedding Photographers for Northern California. I am so grateful for your wonderful support. I love checking out The Knot to see their featured Best Of Weddings professionals. So imagine my surprise when I was honored with the vote of brides in Northern California! 

Wedding photography really is a passion for me. Since  my first wedding shoot, I continually find joy in capturing some of a couple's most precious moments in time.  With wedding photography, I feel a deep fulfillment by helping the bride and groom celebrate such a special day. I know there are so many talented professionals out there who also love bringing joy to brides and grooms. Is there someone in particular you would love to give a shout out to?
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I was honored with a First Place Award in the Travel Category of  the Image International Photography Contest.  My winning image was recently published in the popular Canadian publication, Photo Life.


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I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my Tasmania Portrait Series Album received merits and was selected for the highly acclaimed Loan Collection by PPA.  You may view the whole album and find out more information about the Adobe sponsored trip by visiting previously posted WPPI 1st Place, Album Competition Entry.

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[September 17, 2009] Joseph Linaschke said: Congratulations! I just looked at your collection again, it's absolutely stunning. I'd love to see it in print sometime.
[September 18, 2009] Allyn said: Congrats Catherine! Woohoo! =)
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This year one of images was selected as a winner of the Women In Photography Juried Competition.  
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[August 22, 2009] Nigel Merrick said: Congratulations, Catherine, on your win - your photography is always an inspiration. Great job!
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Journal entry #15 - The People of Tasmania

As I sit on the plane returning to SF I feel deeply saddened as though a part of my heart has been left in Tasmania. My love for this island does not route from the expected such as sensational landscapes, magical forests, exotic wildlife, but lies in the extraordinary people that I was blessed to meet.

My love of travel is fueled by exposure to various cultures and my love of a country is dependent upon the nature of its people. In my life I have never found a place full of such beautiful people that made me feel safe, welcome, comfortable and embraced. I felt accepted without reservation, judgement or suspicion, which is not always the case when you have a huge camera hanging around your neck. Tasmanians are open people who are kind, generous and willing to share their lives. There is a pureness to them that I haven't been able to find anywhere in the world. They give because they want to, because they have open hearts and minds and they expect nothing in return. The nature of those I was fortunate to meet has truly affected my life and will undoubtfully have a profound affect on me and the way I live my life.

YOU ARE INVITED TO VIEW MY TASMANIA IMAGES (click here) that placed 1st Place at WPPI album competition.  

You may also find out more about my Tassy work and other Adventure Photographers in Rangefinder Magazine, O'Reilly websites, Adobe Lightroom Book by Mikkel Aaland, PDN, TWiT with Leo Laporte, Rangefinder Radio, Adobe Lightroom Gallery Site and by visiting my Blog.

Thank you Mikkel Aaland and all the Lightroom Adventure Sponsors (Adobe, Tourism Tasmania, Epson, Lowepro, O'Reilly and Qantas) for making this trip possible.

 

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[May 1, 2009] Bob Holl said: Catherine, Congratulations on your first place award. The People of Tasmania was amazing and hit my heart deeply. What a wonderful experience in your life. Thank you so much for sharing. Many blessings and future success from your Wisconsin admirer Bob Holl.
[May 2, 2009] CatherineHall said: Thank you Bob! I am really glad that you enjoyed the work. I look forward to sharing more!
[May 5, 2009] jamie Zartman said: Heard you on TWIT, your Tasmania Images were everything I had anticipated and more! I look forward to seeing some fusion renderings in the future.
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Brides and WPJA winner.jpgI was looking through the 2008 BRIDES & WPJA contest winners for inspiration and realized that I got 2nd Place in the Parents Category.  I wonder how many times I have won an award or been published without knowing it???  I guess I should probably pay closer attention!

All winners are published on the WPJA website and in BRIDES magazine.

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Catherine Hall Wins Three Accolades of Excellence
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2009 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition

I received special honors in the WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL (WPPI) 2009 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition.  Designed to recognize outstanding photographers, the judging was held in Las Vegas, NV on February 14 and 15, 2009.

Hall competed against an international field of photographers to win such honors.  The Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition awards are presented each year at the largest trade show, educational platform and convention in the United States for professional photographers. The 2009 competition included 2717 prints in 19 different categories submitted by photographers from all over the world.

For more information please visit WPPI Website

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Saturday, February 28, 2009 | Photography Awards
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | Photography Awards
PDN_faces_08_Cover.jpgIt's a straightforward concept that really took off: a contest on portraits of faces. And based on the overwhelming response PDN received, they stand by the old adage that "Less is more." The winning images are divided into four categories of portraiture: celebrity/editorial, environmental, self-portraits and animals.

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One of my Image Narrrations received an Honorable Mention in Vegas this WPPI.  It is quite an honor, as it is the first multimedia piece they have awarded.  You may check it out on my website. Enjoy!
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