Melissa regularly has photographs accepted and exhibited in the Provincial and National Image Salon of Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC). These are judged by a panel of master photographers from across the province and/or country. Acceptance into the salon is an indication of the photographer’s ability to produce outstanding images for their clientele. It also earns the photographer merits toward several designations offered to PPOC members, including the Masters and Craftsman of Photographic Arts.
Past honours include winning “Best Industrial Photograph in Canada”, “Best Pictorial Photograph in Canada”, “Best Wedding Album in BC” and being a finalist for “BC Photographer of the Year”.
2018 – PPOC National Salon
The Valley Reveals – Merit
My Playground – Merit
2017 – Received the Craftsman of Photographic Arts (CPA) Designation from the Professional Photographers of Canada
2017 – PPOC BC Salon
My Playground – Excellence – Best Child Portrait in BC
The Path of Giants – Accepted
The Valley Reveals – Merit
2017 – PPOC National Salon
And Now Starring THE MILKY WAY – Accepted
Our Peaceful Parade – Merit
Outside In – Accepted
2016 PPOC National Salon
Spray it Don’t Say it – Merit – Best Industrial Photograph in Canada
Break time at the Studio – Accepted
2015 – PPOC BC Salon
Spray it Don’t Say it – Accepted – Best Industrial Photograph in BC
Dark side of the Nude – Accepted
2015 – PPOC National Salon
Breaking the Rules – Accepted
The Day is Near – Accepted
A Sailor’s Dream – Accepted
2014 – PPOC-BC Salon
I Will Follow You – Accepted – Honourable Mention
Weathered Roots – Merit
Slice of Heaven – Accepted
2013 – PPOC Salon
Wishing for Wind – Excellence – Best Pictorial Photograph in Canada, Accepted into the PPOC 2013 Loan Collection (one of 18 images that went on to represent Canada at the World Photographic Cup)
About to tie the knot – Accepted
Rocky Mountain Wedding– Accepted
2013 – PPOC-BC Salon
Rocky Mountain Wedding – Accepted – Best Wedding Album in BC
Wishing for Wind – Excellence
This is my Rock Face – Accepted
2012 – PPOC-BC Salon
Local Colour in New England – Accepted
2011 – PPOC-BC Salon – FINALIST FOR BC PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Dune Riding – Merit
Being Dressed – Accepted
Train Hopping – Accepted
Detroit Rock City – Accepted