ACCOLADES OF THE HIGHEST DISTINCTION
Awards & Honors
Randy’s dedication to photography has been recognized through various prestigious awards. He has been honored with the titles of Master Photographer and Master Artist by the Professional Photographers of America. Additionally, he has earned both the Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence and the Florida Degree of Artistic Excellence from the Florida Professional Photographers. The American Society of Photographers has further distinguished Randy by awarding him their prestigious Fellowship, recognizing his exceptional talent and dedication to the craft.
INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM
Expanding His Vision
Dedicated to continually refining his craft, Randy has earned numerous accolades for his outstanding photography. Twice selected for the USA World Photographic Cup team, he competed against top photographers from around the world. His exceptional talent led to a silver medal in commercial photography for the USA team. In addition, Randy's work has received top honors in the Professional Photographers of America’s International Print Competition, where he achieved 1st and 2nd place in separate years.
Randy’s photography has been featured in many prominent exhibitions, including museum displays, art galleries, and the renowned Art Prize competition. Even during his college years, he curated an exhibition for the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), showcasing his deep understanding of the medium. As an accomplished judge of photographic competitions, Randy continues to influence and shape the future of photography with his discerning eye and expertise.
PHOTOGRAPHY ORGANIZATION AWARDS
Striving for Excellence
Winning top awards from esteemed photography competitions, Randy’s achievements include being named Diamond Photographer of the Year by Professional Photographers of America. Florida Professional Photographers have honored him as Photographer of the Year and twice as Artist of the Year, while the Professional Photographers of Michigan awarded him Photographer of the Year twice and Master Artist of the Year three times. The Tampa Area Professional Photographers have also recognized Randy’s excellence, naming him Photographer of the Year on four separate occasions.
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2024
American Society of Photographers
Fellowship
Professional Photographers of America
IPC - Silver Photographer - Grand City Hall
Professional Photographers of Michigan
Photographer of the Year
Master Artist of the Year
Steven Kahn Memorial Award -
Best of Show - Artist
Court of Honor - Illustrative -
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2023
American Society of Photographers
Professional Photographers of America
Grand City Hall - Merit Image
Porto Bride of Light - Merit Image
Streetcar Serenity - Merit Image
Vatican Amazement - Merit Image
Professional Photographers of Michigan
Award of Excellence
Master Artist of the Year
Best of Show - Black & White -
Best of Show - Reportage -
Best of Show - Artist -
Certified Professional Photographer Competition Award
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2022
American Society of Photographers
State Elite Award - Michigan
Professional Photographers of America
The Louvre - Imaging Excellence
Trapped In Cuba - Merit Image
Fire In The Sky - Merit Image
Professional Photographers of Michigan
Photographer of the Year
Master Artist of the Year
Best of Show -
Best of Show - Reportage -
Highest Scoring First Time Entry -
Certified Professional Photographer Competition Award
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2021
American Society of Photographers
Professional Photographers of America
Broken Repetition - Imaging Excellence
Subway Style - Merit Image
Architectural Kaleidoscope - Merit Image
Neon Museum - Merit Image
Florida Professional Photographers
Award of Excellence
Master Artist of the Year
Best of Show - Black & White -
Best of Show - Reportage -
Best of Show - Artist -
Certified Professional Photographer Competition Award
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2020
American Society of Photographers
Professional Photographers of America
Broken Repetition - Imaging Excellence
Subway Style - Merit Image
Architectural Kaleidoscope - Merit Image
Neon Museum - Merit Image
Florida Professional Photographers
Award of Excellence
Master Artist of the Year
Best of Show - Black & White -
Best of Show - Reportage -
Best of Show - Artist -
Certified Professional Photographer Competition Award
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2019
Professional Photographers of America
Diamond Photographer of the Year
Image Excellence Bar
Architectural Wonder - Imaging Excellence
Concrete Splendor - Imaging Excellence
London Natural History Museum - Imaging Excellence
Saint Chapelle - Imaging Excellence
Florida Professional Photographers
Top 10 Photographer of the Year
Best of the Show - Commercial
Architectural Wonder - 1st Place - Commercial Architectural
Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association
Photographer of the Year
President's Award
Top 10 Photographer of the Year
1st Place - Electronic Imaging
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2018
Professional Photographers of America
Taking My Trunks and Going Home! - Imaging Excellence
Utah State Capital - Imaging Excellence
Moonlight Stroll - Merit Image
A Restored Union Station - Merit Image
Adrift - Merit Imagel
Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association
1st Place - Electronic Imaging
1st Place - Commercial
1st Place - Unclassified
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2017
Professional Photographers of America
Cushman & Wakefield Office - Imaging Excellence
Vernazza Night Lights - Imaging Excellence
Our Future - Imaging Excellence
Passage Through Time - Imaging Excellence
Desert Ring Master - Merit Image
Florida Professional Photographers
Utah State Capital - 1st Place - Commercial Architectural
Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association
1st Place - Electronic Imaging
1st Place - Commercial
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2016
Professional Photographers of America
Master Artist Degree
Image Excellence Award
Gold Photographer of the Year
Gold Artist of the Year
Mobius Arch Sunrise - Imaging Excellence
Morning Fog Over Tuscany - Imaging Excellence
Lady Of The Deep - Imaging Excellence
Taking A Stand - Imaging Excellence
Snow Angel - Merit Image
Antinori Winery - Merit Image
Hill Willman Break Room - Merit Image
Darth Varder's Revenge - Merit Image
Florida Professional Photographers
Artist of the Year
Best of Show - Commercial
Wheel Of Industry - 1st Place - Industrial
Desert Ring Master - 1st Place - Digital Illustrative Art - Reportage
Our Future - 1st Place - Architectural
Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association
1st Place - Unclassified
1st Place - Master Artist
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2015
Professional Photographers of America
Master Photographer Degree
Florida Polytechnic Lobby - Imaging Excellence
Heavenly Spiral - Imaging Excellence
The Future - Imaging Excellence
Fire Cat - Imaging Excellence
Redemption - Imaging Excellence
Standing Still - Merit Image
Guardian Angel - Merit Image
Henry The 8th - Merit Image
American Society of Photographers
ASP State Elite Award
Florida Professional Photographers
Artist of the Year
Certified Professional Photographer Competition Award
Best of Show - Electronic Imaging
Best of Show - Illustrative
1st Place - Landscape
1st Place - Architectural
1st Place - Industrial
1st Place - Digital Illustrative Art
Tampa Aera Professional Photographers
Photographer of the Year
1st Place - Commercial
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2014
Professional Photographers of America
World Photographic Cup - Silver Medel
Grand Imaging Awards - 1st Place Commercial
Dead Horse Point - Imaging Excellence
Boston Convention Center - Imaging Excellence
Architectural Kaleidoscope - Imaging Excellence
The Sentinel - Imaging Excellence
Hatched - Imaging Excellence
Trapped In My Web - Merit Image
Milk Angel - Merit Image
Florida Professional Photographers
1st Place - Landscape
Distinguished Image - Commercial Architectural
Tampa Aera Professional Photographers
1st Place - Commercial
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2013
Professional Photographers of America
Platinum Photographer of the Year
Texas State Capital Rotunda - Grand Imaging Awards - 2nd Place Commercial
Aero Clave Lobby - Imaging Excellence
Embry Riddle University - Imaging Excellence
Horseshoe Bend - Imaging Excellence
Forest Nymph - Imaging Excellence
The Show Must Go On - Merit Image
Mono Lake - Merit Image
Florida Professional Photographers
Embry Riddle University - 1st Place - Architectural
Dark Angle - 1st Place - Digital Illustrative
Aero Clave Lobby - Distinguished Image - Commercial Architecture
The Sentinel - Distinguished Image - Illustrative Landscape
Tampa Aera Professional Photographers Association
Photographer of the Year
Best of Show - Electronic Imaging
1st Place - Commercial
1st Place - Unclassified
1st Place - Electronic Imaging
Southeastern Professional Photographers Association
First Place - Commercial
AIA Tampa Bay
Allied Award
THE AWARDS AND HONORS - 2012
Professional Photographers of America
Sunrise At Mesa Arch - Imaging Excellence
Texas State Capital Rotunda - Imaging Excellence
Cyber Lincoln - Merit Image
Florida Professional Photographers
Photographer of the Year
Certified Professional Photographer Competition Award
Best Of Show Commercial
Sunrise at Mesa Arch - 1st Place Landscape
Texas State Capital Rotunda - 1st Place Architectural
Southeastern Professinal Photographers Assocation
Distinguished Award - Commercial