AWARDS
Kaely is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Professional Photographers of Iowa; each of these associations put on yearly print competitions. Kaely has been consistently winning awards from these professional organizations since 2013.
2019
Professional Photographers of Iowa
Don Knop Memorial Award - Top Wedding Portrait of Show
1st, 2nd + 3rd Place Non-Master Wedding Albums
Professional Photographers of America
International Print Competition
Bronze Medalist
2018
Professional Photographers of Iowa
Recognized as one of Iowa's Top Ten Photographers
Don Knop Memorial Award - Top Wedding Portrait of Show
1st, 2nd + 3rd Place Non-Master Wedding Albums
Professional Photographers of America
International Print Competition | North-Central District
3rd Place Wedding Albums
Professional Photographers of America
Grand Imaging Awards | International Print Competition
Nominated for three Grand Imaging Awards in the Wedding Album Category
Bronze Medalist
2017
Professional Photographers of Iowa
Recognized as one of Iowa's Top Ten Photographers
Don Knop Memorial Award - Top Wedding Portrait of Show
1st, 2nd + 3rd Place Non-Master Wedding Albums
4x4 Pin - Four out of Four Merited Albums
Professional Photographers of America
International Print Competition | North-Central District
1st, 2nd + 3rd Place Wedding Albums
Professional Photographers of America
International Print Competition
Bronze Medalist
2016
Professional Photographers of Iowa
Recognized as one of Iowa's Top Ten Photographers
3rd Place Non-Master Wedding Portrait
2nd Place Boot Strapper Award - Low Cost Marketing Plan
4x4 Pin - Four out of Four Merited Images
2015
Professional Photographers of Iowa
2nd Place Non-Master Wedding Portrait
1st Place Golden Boot Award - Low Cost Marketing Plan
2014
Professional Photographers of America
Bronze Medalist - Four out of Four Merited Prints
2013
Professional Photographers of Iowa
Recognized as one of Iowa's Top Five Student Photographers
Jake Thorson Memorial Award - Student Non-Portrait Best of Show
Judges Choice Award - Judge's Personal Favorite Image
Hawkeye Community College
Heart and Soul Award for outstanding dedication and passion towards photography.
Academic Affairs Award for "A Little Slice of Italy," now displayed in their permanent collection.
2012
Hawkeye Community College
3rd Place Student Print Competion
School of Math, Natural and Social Sciences Award for "The Unknown," now displayed in their permanent collection.
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