Master Photographer; Photographic Craftsman; CPP

BIO of Michael R. Scalf, Sr.

Awards & Degrees

National Award from Southwest PPA - February 2008
Proclamation from Texas Senate Resolution #1072 on May 16, 2001
Approved Photographic Instructor (API) - 2002
Master of Photography Degree - 2000
Photographic Craftsman Degree - 1995
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) - 1992
Texas Associate Fellowship Degree - l995
Texas Full Fellowship Degree - 1998
Houston Associate Fellowship Degree - 1994
Houston Full Fellowship Degree - 2000

Accomplishments, etc.

National Lecturer for the Professional Photographers of America
Executive Director of Southwest Professional Photographers Assn (SWPPA)
President of Texas Professional Photographers Assn (TPPA) - 2002-2003
National Board member of the International Photography Hall of Fame & Museum
Regular Columnist for National & State Photographic Magazines
Texas PPA Executive Council Councilor-At-Large 1997-1998
Texas PPA State Director from Houston Guild 1992-1996
Texas "Best of Show" Wedding Candid Album Composition - 1998
Texas "Best of Show" Illustrative Entry - 1997
International Loan Collection Print - 1997
PP of A Today Cover Image - May 2000
Houston Photographers Guild President - 1996
Houston Photographers Guild Officer for 6 Years
Macy's Galleria Houston Exclusive Bridal Show Photographer 1992-1998
Print Competition Chairman for Houston Guild 1990-1991
Houston Post's exclusively featured photographer in their annual Wedding Guide - 1991 & 1992.
Houston Post's co-featured photographer in their annual Wedding Guide - 1993