Jury Chair: Ryan Brown

Judges: Cary Garrison, Alisha Cline, Angela Hughes, Tom Krekow, Christie Newell, Rich Newell

Number of Images: 173

Number of entrants: 31

Judging: July 10, 2021

Host: PrintCompetition.com

Image Competition Chair: Nichole Manner

2021 Image Competition Results

Photographer of Year
Master

The Photographer of the Year, Master, is bestowed upon the master photographer who has earned their Master's Degree with the National PPA and achieved the highest cumulative top 4 case score. This prestigious recognition celebrates this accomplished photographer's exceptional talent, expertise, and consistency. By evaluating their performance across their four best cases, MOPPA honors the photographer who has consistently delivered outstanding imagery, showcasing their mastery of the craft.

Nichole Manner

Photographer of Year
Non-Master

Photographer of the Year, Non-Master, is the photographer who achieves the highest cumulative top 4 case score. This prestigious accolade recognizes the outstanding talent, consistency, and dedication displayed by a photographer who has not yet attained the status of a PPA master. By evaluating their performance across their four best cases, we honor the photographer who has demonstrated exceptional skill and artistic vision in capturing remarkable images.

Robin Nordmeyer

Best In Show
Master

Focused Tension

The Best In Show, Master, is the photographer who holds the esteemed status of a master by earning their Master's Degree with the National PPA and achieving the highest scoring image. This prestigious accolade celebrates the mastery of the craft demonstrated by this accomplished photographer. It recognizes their exceptional skill, technical expertise, and artistic vision, which result in capturing the most captivating and impactful image of the competition.

Nichole Manner

Best In Show
Non-Master

Sasha The Shaggy Schnauzer

The Best In Show, Non-Master, is the photographer who has submitted the highest-scoring image and does not have a Master’s certification from PPA. This esteemed accolade highlights their ability to create captivating and impactful imagery that stands out among the competition.

Robin Nordmeyer

Missouri Top Ten

The Top Ten photographers based on their cumulative top 4 case score, recognizing those with the highest overall performance. This prestigious accolade showcases the exceptional skills, creativity, and consistency demonstrated by these photographers.

Robin Nordmeyer

Lori Probst
Ryan Brown
Aloha Kelly
John Seals

Nichole Manner
Carly Sullens
Ann Aurbach
Erica McKimmey
Karen Thaemert

Bright-Eyed And Bushy-Tailed by Robin Nordmeyer

Sasha The Shaggy Schnauzer by Robin Nordmeyer

Odyssey Of The Imagination by Nichole Manner

You Are Braver And Stronger Than You Think by Lori Probst

The Season's Last Bloom by Karen Thaemert

Best of Sub-Categories

Photographers who have achieved a score of 80 or above on an image within a specific subcategory. The judges will engage in a head-to-head discussion for each category, deliberating and determining the winner of each subcategory through a majority vote.

Portrait Child: Old Soul by Robin Nordmeyer

Portrait Newborn: Serenity by Gina Beckley

Portrait Man: Contemplating Revenge by Karen Thaemert

Portrait Woman: Focused Tension by Nichole Manner

High School Senior: Determined by Erica McKimmey

Wedding/Couple: Fate Train by Dani Macaro

Family/Group: Safe In Her Arms by Irene Kinghorn

Pet/Animal: Sasha The Shaggy Schnauzer by Robin Nordmeyer

Still Life: A Fragile Beginning by Ann Aurbach

Straight Out Of Camera: Glowing by Carly Sullens

4 For 4

"4 For 4” are participants who submit four or more images, with the top four images earning a score of 80 or above. This recognition celebrates the high level of excellence these individuals demonstrate in their submissions. By achieving a consistently exceptional scores across their case, these photographers showcase their remarkable talent and mastery of the craft. These winners are presented with a “4 for 4” MOPPA pin.

Ann Auerbach
Ryan Brown
Robin Nordmeyer

Nichole Manner
Carly Sullens
Lori Probst

Judges Choice

The Judges Choice Awards are presented to one image selected by each judge as their personal accolade, regardless of its merit. These awards provide an opportunity for the judges to express their individual preferences and highlight the image that resonates with them on a personal level. It's important to note that the selection is not based solely on technical or artistic merits but rather on the subjective interpretation of each judge. This approach celebrates the diversity of perspectives within the judging panel and adds an element of personal appreciation to the recognition bestowed upon the chosen images.