A third generation small business owner, Rob has been the owner and photographer at Valley Studio in Spokane Valley, Washington for 30 years. Working in photography since college graduation, Rob has an Applied Science degree in photography, and a degree from Eastern Washington University as a photographic educator. Rob is distinguished as a Master Craftsman photographer by the Professional Photographers of America.A PPA member since 1991, Rob has also been a member of the Professional Photographers of Washington since 1982. Rob is a Certified Professional Photographer, and was the recipient of the PPA National Award in 2006. In Washington, he has been awarded the Distinguished Service award, Volunteer of the Year award, and has served as PPW President and Chairman of the Board. A PPA councilor since 2003, Rob has also served as Chair of the PPA International Committee.A serious photographer since the age of 16, Rob began his professional career after college, working as first assistant to a top fashion photographer in Seattle. He later opened Valley Studio in his home town of Spokane, and has provided quality portrait services to a long list of returning clients for over 30 years. His photography has been recognized in the PPA Print Salon for over 17 years, has been displayed at Disney’s Epcot center, and has won numerous state and regional awards, for 3 decades.Rob is a Past President of the Professional Photographers of America.Specialties: Photographic Education, Wedding Photography, Senior PortraitsCorporate portrait services, Family Portraits, Graphic Design, Photojournalism.