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Ozzie Wiese | President
When it comes to a uniquely qualified president Captain Ozzie Wiese is a great team player.  With over 20 years of professional photographic experience  ranging from the celebration of a new life to the final destination and all those moments in-between, chances are the most meaningful moments have been captured by the camera of Captain Oz (C-Images). Currently he is concentrating his photographic excellence on wedding photography and the nautical world of yacht portraiture, with the occasional event and family and senior portraits added to the mix.  When not providing photographic services for others, you will probably find him enjoying the waters of Puget Sound aboard  his 38' Ocean Alexander trawler "Ocean Belle".  Welcome Aboard!

http://www.c-images.net
 

Gail Ann, Life Member | Treasurer
Gail Ann has been invloved with SPPA for close to 12 years now. She has served as Newsletter Editor, VP Communications, President, and most currently Treasurer and Webmaster. Gail Ann credits SPPA with the continued growth of her talents and studio business.

http://www.gailannphotography.com
 

Nancy Treder, CPP | Marketing/Communications
While studying broadcast journalism in college, Nancy had to take a final class to fulfill her core requirements for graduation. After three days of Photography 101, she knew that standing behind a still camera would be in her future instead of a career in broadcast journalism. Unfortunately, the economy was so terrible that she couldn't find a paying job in her field, but Uncle Sam hired her to be a military photojournalist in the Army.  For twelve years photography took Nancy to many far flung places of the globe where she has hiked in the Alps, learned to fire a grenade launcher, drive a Humvee, repair a tank, jumped out of perfectly good airplanes, led a platoon of Military Police officers, served as personal photographer for two generals in Japan and was a Press Secretary for the Washington National Guard.  Along the way, she has documented the stories of astronauts, aviators, firemen, soldiers and brides around the country in her quest to get, "the perfect shot." Nancy is lives in Seattle with her husband, Doug and two boys, Finnegan (4) and Elijah (2) who have already want the flash cards to her camera!

www.nancytreder.com
 

Kerri Kirshner | VP Education
With the photographing of her first paid wedding in 1989 with excitement and a willingness to do the best job possible, Kirshner knew this was for her. Working with people and capturing the once-in-a-lifetime event captured her heart. From that night on she has been serious about photography and learning the craft. Kerri currently owns/operates her residential studio, Acclaimed Photography, in Bothell, WA. She is an accredited photographer through Special Kids Photography of America (SKPA) and has a passion for photographing children with special needs and disabilities. She will be serving a two year term as President of SKPA through 2012. She also photographs high school seniors, babies and families, on location and in her studio. Traveling the globe, one country at a time, is part of this active photographer’s life. She took her first trip to Europe in 1990 and has been exploring ever since.  Some of her most memorable places were Germany, Turkey, Croatia, Spain, Malta, Morocco, and Prague. Her next big trip will be a 40 day trip over/during her 40th birthday. Kerri Kirshner, Photographic Artist Acclaimed Photography Phone: 206-228-2442  

http://www.acclaimedphoto.com/
 

Lara Grauer | Membership/Secretary
Lara Grauer has been a working photographer since 1996. Her journey began as a publicity photographer for student theatre productions at Northwestern University. From there, she has worked on professional headshots, children’s and family portraits, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other family events. In addition, she creates a variety of still-life images for fun and inspiration. Lara has been living in Seattle since 2007, and a member of SPPA since 2008. She is thrilled to be serving as Secretary and looks forward to learning and collaborating with professionals across the Seattle area.

http://www.laragrauer.com
 

Barb Roser | V.P. Skills Development
Creating artistic treasures for more than 15 years with her photographic instinct and passion, Barbara's photography work covers the entire cycle of life - starting with a newborn portrait in a mother's arms and continuing through a family's growing cycle, including graduations and weddings.  She has been featured by KOMO TV, Northwest Afternoon, KRO Talk Radio, Journal American and Issaquah Press; and has received awards from both state and national associations including 2005-2006 Seattle Professional Photographer's Association's Photographer of the year.  Barbara along with her husband Doug, continue to create timeless imagery from "Roser Photography"   http://roserphotography.com

http://roserphotography.com
 

Russell Lorne | V.P. Special Projects
Originally from New York, Russell Lorne has more than 18 years of photographic experience. His technology photographs have been published in many national trade publications such as ID Systems, Advanced Imaging, Vision Systems Design, etc. In 1998, he married his partner and business associate Susan Snyder and together started his successful wedding and portrait photography business. Most recently Russ was awarded honors for “Photographic Excellence in Wedding Photography” and “2008-2009 Photographer of the Year” by the Seattle Professional Photographer’s Association. With an insatiable passion for celebrating life, Russ continues to serve his clients at his studio Indigo Portrait Studios, located in Tacoma, WA.

http://www.indigoportraits.com
 

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