PRESS & MEDIA

Welcome to our Press and Media page, where you can explore a collection of articles and press releases featuring Joan H. Walker and The PAWtographers. From award-winning dog photography to industry accolades, these publications showcase the artistry, expertise, and passion that define our work. Delve into stories that highlight Joan's journey as one of the nation’s leading pet photographers, and discover the recognition The PAWtographers have received from top industry organizations and media outlets. Click on the links below to read more about our latest achievements, features, and press coverage.

SPEAKER

Dog Photography 101 Class

February 21, 2024

Invited by the Professional Photographers Guild of Florida (PPGF) of Miami, Joan will be teaching a class on all facets of dog photography.

IPC FINALIST

Jacksonville Dog Photographer Joins Elite Photographers as Finalist in International Photographic Competition

December 2023

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — Two photographs created by Joan H. Walker of The PAWtographers in Jacksonville have recently been accepted as finalist images in the Professional Photographers of America’s 2024 International Photographic Competition. Walker’s work two images are each one of the 32 images in the Pet Portrait Category and the Reportage Category that will move on as finalists in the upcoming photo competition at Imaging USA in Louisville, KY—January 28-30, 2024. Imaging USA is one of the largest annual conventions and expos for professional photographers.

A total of 497 finalist images across 16 image categories will be judged in live head-to-head rounds by a panel of eminent jurors from across the United States. With each round, images will be randomly placed into brackets and judges will eliminate the number of images by half. In the end, the sixteen category winning photographers will walk away with a trophy and a check for $1,000. The overall winner of the competition will receive the Grand Imaging Award and a check for $10,000. “True Grit” (Pet Portrait) and “Street Tea” (Reportage) by Walker will be on display at the International Photographic Exhibition alongside other top photographic works from the competition.

About PPA:

Founded in 1868, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest and longest-standing nonprofit photography trade association. It currently helps 35,000 professionals elevate their craft and grow their business with resources, protection, and education, all under PPA’s core guiding principle of bridging the gap between photographers and consumers.

About Imaging USA

Imaging USA is the three-day annual conference for photographers put on by Professional Photographers of America. Every year 10,000+ photographers gather to network, experience hands-on learning, and shop the photography expo for deals and discounts!

ELITE MASTER ARTIST DEGREE AWARDED

Joan H. Walker of The PAWtographers was one of only 13 image makers recognized internationally for superior image making with Professional Photographers of America’s Master Artist degree.

December 2023

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — Joan H. Walker of The PAWtographers in Jacksonville has earned the Master Artist degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). The degree will be presented to Walker by PPA president Kira Derryberry, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, at the association’s annual convention, Imaging USA, to be held in Louisville, KY, in January 2024.

The Master Artist degree is an achievement of the highest caliber. It means that Walker has met the standards of excellence set by PPA. She has been awarded the Master Artist degree in recognition of her superior photographic competence and enhancement of images with artistic techniques as demonstrated through image excellence, advanced education, and service to the profession.

Walker’s Master Artist degree—and all the expertise it requires—illustrates her accomplishments and talent as one of a select few.

About Professional Photographers of America:

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest and longest-standing nonprofit photography trade association. Founded in 1868, PPA currently helps 34,000 professionals elevate their craft and grow their business with resources and education, all under PPA’s core guiding principle of bridging the gap between photographers and consumers.

Contact: Joan H. Walker

904-504-1254

info@thepawtographers.com

www.thepawtographers.com

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IPPY AWARDS

Jacksonville Dog Photographer Awarded International Pet Photographer of the Year (IPPY) Awards

NOVEMBER 2023

Joan H. Walker of The PAWtographers ranks among the top International Pet Photographers in the World

The International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards (IPPY) is a prestigious international print competition that had more than 2000 entries from the top pet photographers WORLDWIDE.

It is an immense honor to be awarded the medals of two silvers and one bronze. Additionally, all images entered received a highest professional standard rating for pet photography.

To see all medaled images, please follow link below.

See Other Images Here

FALL 2022 MAGAZINE COVER

FIRST COAST LIFE Magazine

FALL 2022 MAGAZINE COVER

FIRST COAST LIFE Magazine

FIRST COAST LIFE FEATURED PET PHOTOGRAPHER

NOVEMBER 2022

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CANVAS REBEL MAGAZINE

FEATURED PET PHOTOGRAPHER

OCTOBER 2022

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FLASH/VPPA Magazine

Featured photographer in the Fall 2022 Issue

Jacksonville Pet Photographer Wins PHOTOSHOPWORLD GURU Award

The Guru Awards are a special Photoshop and photography contest just for attendees of the Photoshop World Conference, which was created to honor and recognize the design, photography, retouching, and creativity of the thousands of attendees.

The GURU Award for Photoshop artistry is the most highly coveted award internationally for photoshop composite work.

As part of the award, the art piece was published in the PHOTOSHOP Magazine.

September 1, 2022

JAX Pet Photog Awarded Bronze Medal

Bronze Medalist in 2019 International Print Competition

Elite Member Awarded by PPA

Professional Photographers of America recently announced the results of its annual International Photographic Competition, and Joan Walker, owner of Joan H Walker PAWtography walked away with awards.

... All for our Ms. Walker's images were selected for the general collection, making her a bronze medalist and one of the nations elite few in print competition to capture a "full" case of winning images.

Additionally, as a result of this year's print awards, Ms. Walker earned PPA's "Elite" status.

Jacksonville Pet Photographer Sweeps Competition

From the article:

The award winners and degree recipients for the Professional Photographers of North Carolina's annual print competition and convention were announced Aug. 5 in Durham and Joan Walker who owns Joan H Walker PAWtography (formerly Woof Tracks Photography) ... swept the Pets and Animal Category.

... a total of eight Court of Honor awards, one Loan and six category placements .. Walker also received two Fellow of Photography Degrees: red for photographic excellence in print competition and black for service/education. Because of the dual degree, she now wears a red and black combined Fellows of Photography degree, along with a gold chevron in recognition of continued excellence in print competition and service/education.

"These images are everyone's pets. Thats what makes this year's win -- anbd every year's wins -- so special. I don't hire models, or go to special locations or set up anything special to try to win a print competition. These images are what I do every day for my clients and for dogs in need to try to get them adopted"

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JAX Pet Photographer Wins Bronze

Local Pet Photographer Awarded in International Print Competition

Bronze Medalist & Elite Membership

Fundraiser for Local Dog Park is HUGE Success

Thousands Raised for Future Dog Park

Joan H Walker PAWtography's fundraiser for the EI Unleashed Dog Park at the beach was a wild success with nearly a thousand dollars raised at the event and much more raised with online voting afterwards.

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Fundraiser Huge Success

Supporting the Area's Spay/Neuter and Adoption

In addition to being a ton of fun, this fundraiser supported the area's local mobile Spay/Neuter Low Cost organization Austin Veterinary Outreach

Joan H Walker PAWtography (formerly Woof Tracks Photography)

Coastal Living 2018

Award-winning First Coast Pet Photographer

From the Article:

The award winners for the Professional Photographers of North Carolina's annual print competition were announced Aug. 6 in Durham with Joan H Walker, M.Photog., CPP owner of Joan H Walker Photography and Joan H Walker PAWtography [formerly Woof Tracks Photography]... receiving not only 20 awards overall for her photography but also the highly coveted American Society of Photographers State Elite Award.

Walker has won the ASP State Elite Award two years in a row with last year's award from Virginia Professional Photographers Association.

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