These are the things we’ll plan to dig into and cover.- Merits (State and National)- State Awards & Recognition Program- PPA Degree programs (Master of Photography, etc)- Image Competition and how it improves your craft- MIR (Merit Image Review)- IPC (International Photographic Competition)- The difference between MIR and IPC and what are the changes?- Using these membership benefits for your business
James Flachsbart began his career as a wedding photographer in 2012 after founding Flax Studios on the coast of Maine. As an avid traveler and connoisseur of other cultures, this also grew his love for landscape and travel photography. James brings his easy going and upbeat attitude into his work, with many of his clients noting the mixture of his landscape work incorporated into their wedding day images. He is best known for the off camera lighting techniques and incorporation of astrophotography in his client portraits. James holds the Master of Photography and Master of Wedding Photography Degrees, as well as being a CPP and a PPA approved juror. James’ list of accomplishments includes a 2nd place Grand Imaging Award for weddings, 2x cover for Professional Photographer, and Gold/Silver/Bronze medalist categories at IPC. In his home state, he’s also taken home the Maine Photographer Of The Year Trophy, as well as winning the categories of Wedding, Fine Art, Landscape, and Reportage in various years.