PRESS RELEASE DETROIT Photographer Earns Craftsman DegreeShawn Lee of SHAWN LEE STUDIOS recognized for helping to advance the photography industry DETROIT, MI—Shawn Lee of SHAWN LEE STUDIOS in Southfield, MI has earned the Photographic Craftsman degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The degree was presented to Lee by PPA president Stephen Thetford, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, at the association’s annual convention, Imaging USA, held January 20-22, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. This degree is not merely a piece of paper. It means that Lee has met the standards of excellence set by PPA. He has been awarded the Photographic Craftsman degree in recognition of his service to the photographic profession as an orator, author and mentor. In 2019, he was one of only 73 recipients. Lee’s degree—and all the expertise it requires—illustrates his accomplishments and talent as one of a select few. Lee is the diversity lead for the Professional Photographers of America(PPA) and is the CEO/President of PPA's newest national affiliate called the Multicultural Association of Professional Photographers(MAPP). He is the founder of the ROCK THAT Photography Conference & Tradeshow which hosts 500 photographers from around the country for 3 days of high level instruction in metro Detroit with a concentration on providing excellence ...

PRESS RELEASE DETROIT Photographer Earns Craftsman DegreeShawn Lee of SHAWN LEE STUDIOS recognized for helping to advance the photography industry DETROIT, MI—Shawn Lee of SHAWN LEE STUDIOS in Southfield, MI has earned the Photographic Craftsman degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The degree was presented to Lee by PPA president Stephen Thetford, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, at the association’s annual convention, Imaging USA, held January 20-22, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. This degree is not merely a piece of paper. It means that Lee has met the standards of excellence set by PPA. He has been awarded the Photographic Craftsman degree in recognition of his service to the photographic profession as an orator, author and mentor. In 2019, he was one of only 73 recipients. Lee’s degree—and all the expertise it requires—illustrates his accomplishments and talent as one of a select few. Lee is the diversity lead for the Professional Photographers of America(PPA) and is the CEO/President of PPA's newest national affiliate called the Multicultural Association of Professional Photographers(MAPP). He is the founder of the ROCK THAT Photography Conference & Tradeshow which hosts 500 photographers from around the country for 3 days of high level instruction in metro Detroit with a concentration on providing excellence ...

Report on MAPP and Rock That Photography Conference & TradeShow progress and talking about the ANNUAL DIVERSITY MEETING at Imaging USA 2019 Conference on #MartinLutherKingJr Day! 1-21-19 1pm-3pm. RSVP for Annual Diversity Meeting by MAPP at Imaging USA 2019 - MLK's 'Dream' was to see all nationalities and races of people work together for equal footing not just as strangers, but also as family...people who actually care about each other. The work the Multicultural Association of Professional Photographers is doing is Working! Since we started almost a year ago, we've had 2 photographers go full time as Professional photogs from other stable professions, 3 amongst our ranks receive their (CPP) and Craftsman of Photography Degree, 1 started shooting for an NFL Team and a slew of Photographers whose skillsets have greatly increased and are becoming more comfortable photographing and charging money for their craft. All while crafting a community of people who look out for and invest in each other. My heart is over joyed and overwhelmed. Thank you to all who have supported the vision of providing a covering and place of professionalism for multiple nationalities in the industry of Photography!I WANT TO THANK...Professional Photographers of America, Stephen Scott Thetford, Jenn Lewis, Audrey Woulard, Terry ...