The TPPA Artist’s Choice Exhibition 2023
Congratulations to each artist whose work was accepted into the TPPA Artist’s Choice Exhibition in 2023!
Images for this exhibition were selected by our juror, Kevin Jairaj based on our open theme, originality, technique, skill, and quality of work.
FIRST PLACE
“Snatched”
by Chandra Brooks
SECOND PLACE &
PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER
“So Fresh and So Clean”
by Kenny Richard
THIRD PLACE
“A Hopeful Cast”
by Andy Lay
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- “Cloud 9” by Abe Birnbaum
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- “Venetian Sunrise” by Andy Lay
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- “Sunset Flyer” by Andy Lay
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- “Speed Demon” by Andy Lay
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- “In Hot Pursuit” by Andy Lay
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- “Working the Fields” by Andy Lay
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- “Here Comes the Rain” by Anja Holweg
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- “Electric Magnolia” by Armando Chacon
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- “Fragile” by Armando Chacon
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- “Infinity” by Armando Chacon
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- “Crocks and Color” by Armando Chacon
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- “Days Gone By” by Cat Threadgill
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- “Fall is in the Air” by Cat Threadgill
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- “Waiting for the Wind” by Cat Threadgill
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- “Rose Glow” by Cat Threadgill
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- “Wandering Dandelion” by Cat Threadgill
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- “Can We Talk?” by Chandra Brooks
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- “Be Sure You Get My Best Side” by Chandra Brooks
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- “Gone Fishing” by Chandra Brooks
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- “Land Before Time” by Jarreau Easterling
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- “At the Foot of the Cross” by Jarreau Easterling
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- “Last Kiss Before I Go” by Jarreau Easterling
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- “Morning on Caddo Lake” by Jacqueline Kozak
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- “Morning Rose” by Jacqueline Kozak
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- “San Francisco De Asis, Taos” by Jacqueline Kozak
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- “Look at that Face” by Julia Garza
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- “Mirror Image” by Julie Schlette
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- “Sunset Pier” by Julie Schlette
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- “Madison Bridge” by Kayla Jones
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- “Abyss” by Kayla Jones
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- “Ohio Fall Scenery” by Kayla Jones
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- “One in a Blue Moon” by Kenny Richard
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- “Waiting Area” by Kenny Richard
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- “Little Sprout” by Kimberly Cowan
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- “Violet Dreams” by Kimberly Cowan
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- “Heaven’s Gift” by Kimberly Cowan
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- “All You Need is Love and a Sister” by Kimberly Cowan
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- “Go” by Larry Melby
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- “Peace and Beauty” by Lea Rhea Capote
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- “Pretty in Pink” by Lea Rhea Capote
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- “Waiting” by Lisa Amsden
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- “Summer Mother” by Macy Muzljakovich
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- “The Flower Farm” by Macy Muzljakovich
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- “Jose Garcia Antonio” by Max Stacy
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- “Reversed Reality” by Michelle Florence
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- “Roots” by Michelle Florence
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- “Twisted” by Michelle Florence
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- “Helianthus-Mellifera” by Nicole Matke
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- “Asher-0, Table-1” by Niki Gregg
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- “Back to School” by Niki Gregg
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- “Dapper James” by Niki Gregg
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- “Young Lady Melissa” by Niki Gregg
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- “Lucky Landon Capone” by Niki Gregg
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- “Food Glorious Food” by Ralph Duke
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- “Ready When You Are, Flash” by Ralph Duke
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- “The Red Dance” by Ralph Duke
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- “Queen for a Day” by Ralph Duke
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- “Clara” by Ralph Duke
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- “Color Blast” Ralph Duke
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- “Elegance” by Randy Salazar
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- “Reflections NYC” by Rees Bowen
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- “NYC Central One” by Rees Bowen
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- “Spinal” by Rees Bowen
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- “Cosmic Splash” by Richard Gallagher
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- “Star Gazers” by Richard Gallagher
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- “The Road to Space” by Richard Gallagher
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- “We Built These Rockets” by Richard Gallagher
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- “Custody Dispute” by Roy Nierdieck
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- “Checking His Six” by Roy Nierdieck
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- “Eyes on the Prize” by Roy Nierdieck
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- “You’re so Vain” by Roy Nierdieck
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- “A Good Place to Think” by Shawna Hinkel
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- “I Have a Secret” by Shawna Hinkel
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- “Desert Peaks” by Shawna Hinkel
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- “Protected” by Shawna Hinkel
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- “The Mad Drag Queen” by Shawna Hinkel
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- “Taking Shelter” by Shawna Hinkel
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- “Bent-But-Not-Broken” by Stephen Stookey
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- “Land of Enchantment” by Stephen Stookey
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- “Driving in the Rain” by Stephen Stookey
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- “Snaking Through” by Stephen Stookey
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- “The Power of a Woman” by Mark Sykes
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- “Two Fine Ladies” by Mark Sykes
About the Exhibition
SUBJECT MATTER
This is an open theme with the opportunity for the photographer to submit their best images for consideration. The choice of subject is up to the photographer. The iHeart Photography Conference and Expo is open to all age groups, so entries deemed inappropriate for display will not be accepted.
ELIGIBILITY
- The exhibition is open to amateur and professional photographers.
- Entrants warrant that they have the copyright to all submitted work.
- Entrants do not have to register for the iHeart Photography Conference to participate in the contest.
Meet our Juror for 2023
JUROR – Kevin Jairaj
Kevin has been commissioned by USA TODAY to take portraits of key members of the USA Summer and Winter Olympic Teams and has also had a recurring role in the Hit Discovery Channel Show “Fast N Loud.”
Kevin covered the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, and the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang for USA Today. In addition, Kevin has covered major sporting events such as Super Bowls, Final Fours, the World Series, and National Championship games.
Kevin has also been the Official Photographer for the College Football Playoff National Championship since its inception in 2015.
Kevin just recently won 1st place in the basketball category in the 2022 World Sports Photography Awards and has just been named a Canon Explorer of Light. Learn More