The Artist

Tashia Peterman Bio

With a strong desire to create beautiful images, Tashia began her photographic career in 1999.
After learning how to capture images with her camera and lens, and wanting to take her images to a higher level, she began studying and working with Photoshop, developing her retouching, color correction, enhancement, and compositing skills which have helped her earn over 35 merits and awards for the images she has created.

She has helped other photographers earn merits of their own using her retouching and enhancement skills under their art direction. Tashia’s artistic skills have been sought after by other Master photographers throughout California.

Tashia has also taught workshops for Photographers through local, state, and national associations.

Presented with the Master of Photography (M.Photog.) degree by Professional Photographers of America  2013. The Master of Photography degree is awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the PPA International Photographic Competition, advanced education, and service to the industry.

Presented with Photographic Craftsman (Cr.Photog.) degree by Professional Photographers of America 2012. Awarded for service as an orator, author, or mentor. This degree shows that you have gone beyond the creation of images and dedicated your time to move the industry forward and encourage education.

Honored with the Fellowship Award from Professional Photographers of California 2011 The degree recognizes the photographic accomplishments of those individuals who are motivated toward excellence and originality in professional photography.

Earned the Master Artist degree (M. Artist) from Professional Photographers of America 2018. This is the degree I am most proud of and that was the most difficult to achieve. Awarded for superior photographic skills—demonstrated through the Artist Exhibition category of the PPA International Photographic Competition (with images evaluated for computer-applied techniques and proficiency), advanced education, and service to the industry.

Awards:

Platinum Photographer PPA 2011 awarded to individuals who demonstrated excellence in their craft and earned tremendous achievements in PPA’s 2011 International Photographic Competition.

Bronze Photographer PPA 2012 awarded to individuals who demonstrated excellence in their craft and earned tremendous achievements in PPA’s 2011 International Photographic Competition.

Top Ten Photographer PPC 2012
Top Ten Image PPC 2012
Landscape Photographer of the year PPC 2012
Photographer of the Year PPOC 2011
Portrait Photographer of the Year PPOC 2010 & 2011

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Professional Photographers of California (PPC)
Professional Photographers of Orange County (PPOC)