PPA International Awards

"The Theatre Director" Award "Loan Collection"

Brewing Winter Storm Award: " Merit Print"
Mary and Andy Award: "Merit Album"


Local Photographer’s Work Goes to International Exhibition

Photographs created by Robert L. Harris, Jr. of Robert Harris Photography in Richmond, VA and South Hill, VA has recently been accepted into the (GENERAL/LOAN) Collection of Professional Photographers of America's 2011International Photographic Competition. Harris' work will be on display at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, January 15-17, 2012, in New Orleans, La. This exhibition is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention of professional photographers and several photographic associations.

A panel of jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from more than 4,000 total submitted entries at Gwinnett Technical College in Georgia. Judged against a standard of excellence, Harris' portrait "The Theatre Director" was selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the much-anticipated “Loan Collection” book, and over 200 selected General Collection images will be published in the “Showcase” book by Marathon Press.

Titled "The Theatre Director", Harris' entry will be on display in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center alongside other photographic works from PPA’s photographic competition and traveling and special invitational displays. These images constitute one of the world’s largest annual exhibits of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof.

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Simple Pleasures

Image © Robert Harris Photography


We recently installed a beautiful 24x32 painting of the Medlin family. Photographed in the last light of the day, the portrait is a true representation of a family involved with a familiar delight and simple pleasure; feeding the ducks. With all of the visual entertainment and video games that are at our fingertips, nothing compares to the combination of sights, sounds and activity that families enjoy outdoors. No fancy technology hear; just plain bread and hungry ducks.

The warm light of the setting sun provides a pleasing tone to this painted memory, not only in the mind, but also on canvas.

Elegance is always in fashion

Images © Robert Harris Photography


With the popularity of location portraits (which we enjoy tremendously), we still create a majority of our bridal portraits in the controlled atmosphere of the studio. From the simplicity of window light and properly placed reflectors to camera studies created with as many as seven strobes, the goal is to produce a portrait that is lasting in its creation. There is never a problem if rain is in the forecast or the temperature is 95+ degrees. The studio is always comfortable.

Kristen Newton's portraits are featured above with the endless detail of her unique gown. Four to seven strobes were used to sculpt the pattern of light not only on her beautiful gown, but also on Kristen's expression. Subtle changes were made to Kristen's hair and veil during the session to show the different looks she would wear on her wedding day.

Elegance is always in fashion.

Congratulations: Seniors 2011!