Corey doesn't photograph for trophies, titles, or awards.
Recognition matters because it holds him accountable to consistency, craftsmanship, and the responsibility that comes with creating work for someone's family, story, or legacy.
These honors are simply a reflection that the work created here meets a high professional standard, again and again, so clients can trust that what they see, feel, and invest in is handled with great care.
What this means for you
• Consistency across every portrait experience, not just one good image
• Artwork that meets internationally recognized standards
• Attention to detail from planning through the final product
• An artist whose work is evaluated by peers, not just algorithms or trends
• Confidence that your portraits are created with longevity in mind
Committed to Excellence
Over the years, this commitment has been recognized by professional organizations within the photographic and art community.
Team USA 2026 World Photographic Cup
Corey is thrilled to be representing the United States of America, along with the entire Team USA, in the 2026 World Photographic Cup.
On December 19th, 2025, the World Photographic Cup announced the top 10 finalists in the Illustrative Portrait category, where Corey's entry was revealed as a Top 10.
Corey will go to Iceland in April for the final results of the World Cup.
Go Team!
Update 1/1/26
Corey Wins Best of Nation with the highest scoring image for Team United States.
Degrees & Designations
These degrees are earned through Professional Photographers of America and the Animal Image Makers.
They signify consistency in a standard of excellence and contributions to the photographic industry, including earning merits through image evaluation, teaching, and attending educational courses.
Awards by Year
All awards listed below were awarded by local, state, national, and international organizations evaluating and judging the imagery submitted.
Images are judged against a standard of excellence by a panel or panels of jurors, often in multiple rounds of evaluations.
Some standards include, but are not limited to:
• Impact
• Technical Excellence
• Creativity
• Style
• Composition
• Color Harmony
• Center of Interest
• Lighting
• Subject Matter
• Technique
• Storytelling
2026
2026 World Photographic Cup
• Team USA
• Top 10 Illustrative Portrait
• Winner: Best of Nation
2026 International Photographic Competition Finalist (United States National Organization, Professional Photographers of America)
• High School Senior Portrait Category
2025
2025 West Texas Best High School Senior
2025 West Texas Judge's Choice
2025 West Texas Distinguished Image
2025 American Society of Photographers Southeast District Award
Recipient of the Photographic Artist Award, American Society of Photographers 2025
2025 International Photographic Competition
High School Senior Platinum Medal
Illustrative/Digital Art Silver Medal
Illustrative Portrait Bronze Medal
West Texas Professional Photographers is the local organization that encompasses all of the western portion of the state of Texas.
The American Society of Photographers, for which I was a member at the time, encompasses both national and some international members. Membership is limited to degree-holders.
The International Photographic Competition is the national competition of the United States, hosted by Professional Photographers of America. International entries are accepted.
2024
2024 Texas Professional Photographers Association Diamond Medalist
2024 TPPA Best Overall Portrait
2024 TPPA Best Portrait Artistically Enhanced
2024 West Texas Best Portrait Animal
2024 West Texas Judge's Choice - Portrait - Animal
2024 American Society of Photographers 2nd Place Landscape/Nature Round 2
2024 American Society of Photographers 2nd Place Animal Portrait Round 2
2024 American Society of Photographers Judge's Choice - "Spirit" - Round 2
2024 American Society of Photographers 2nd Place High School Senior - Round 1
2024 American Society of Photographers 3rd Place High School Senior - Round 1
2024 ASP 3rd Place Wildlife - Round 1
2024 ASP Judge's Choice - "The Bull" - Round 1
2024 International Photographic Competition Platinum Medalist, High School Senior
2024 International Photographic Competition Gold Medalist, Illustrative/Digital Art
The Texas Professional Photographers Association is the state organization of professional photographers in the state of Texas, of which I am a member.
2023
2023 American Society of Photographers Southeast District Award
8th Annual MPI International Digital Art Photographer of the Year
2023 Diamond Photographer of the Year
2023 Grand Imaging Award Finalist | 2023 Imaging Excellence Award Recipient
2023 Texas Professional Photographers Association Best Portrait Artistically Enhanced
2023 Texas Professional Photographers Association Diamond Medalist | 2023 Texas Professional Photographers Association 4x Silver Star
2023 Animal Image Makers 3rd Place Master Artist | 2023 Animal Image Makers Top 10 Wildlife | 2023 Animal Image Makers Top 10 Equine
2023 American Society of Photographers Images of Distinction 1st Place High School Senior
2023 American Society of Photographers Images of Distinction 3rd Place Overall
2023 American Society of Photographers Images of Distinction Judge’s Choice
2023 West Texas Professional Photographers Best High School Senior
2023 West Texas Professional Photographers Best Overall Portrait
2023 West Texas Professional Photographers Best Wildlife
2023 West Texas Professional Photographers Best Artist
2023 West Texas Professional Photographers 3x Judge’s Choice
The Master Photographers International was an international image competition that hosted photographers from around the world.
The International Photographic Competition, in its previous format, awarded photographers who achieved Imaging Excellence 4/4 total in each of the main competitions: Photographic Open, Artist, and Wedding.
Bronze = 4/4 Merits
Silver = 4/4 Merits + 1 Imaging Excellence
Gold = 4/4 Merits + 2 Imaging Excellence
Platinum = 4/4 Merits + 3 Imaging Excellence
Diamond = 4/4 Imaging Excellence
2020, 2021, and 2022
2022 TPPA Platinum Photographer | 2022 TPPA 2x Distinguished Image
2022 AIM Top 10 Wildlife | 2022 AIM Judge’s Choice
2022 ASP Images of Distinction Judge’s Choice
2x Senior and Youth National Conference Photographer of the Year (2021-2022)
SYNC 2022
1st Place Theme, Sport, Hobby | 1st Place Composite | Best of Show
SYNC 2021
1st Place Theme, Sprot, Hobby | 3rd Place Theme, Sport, Hobby | 3rd Place Composite
2nd Place Portrait | 2x Judge’s Choice
SYNC 2020
1st Place Theme, Sport, Hobby | 3rd Place Theme, Sport, Hobby | 1st Place Portrait
1st Place Composite
71x Award of Excellence
The Senior and Youth National Conference is an amazing conference for high school senior photographers and schools and sports photographers to learn, grow, and educate others.
The most meaningful part of any recognition isn't the title, it's the knowing that the same level of care shown in competition work is carried into every client experience.
Whether your portrait hangs in a gallery or in your home, it deserves the same respect.
If you're looking for more than a quick photo, something intentional, lasting, and handled with care, this is where that process begins.