Awards

View the official awards that I have won across multiple contests, both regional and international. All of my current awards have been won on the high school level, and I hope to add to this collection on the professional and collegiate level throughout the upcoming years.

11+

Contests Entered

Beginning in 2023, I have entered and submitted into 11 photography contests, only 3 of which have I placed and been awarded.

40+ Photographs Submitted

Across all of my entered contests, I have entered nearly 40 photographs, of all genres of photography.

10 Placements / Awards

Throughout these contests and all of my entered photos, only 10 of them have won any type of award.

1 First Place Finish

Out of all of these placements, I have only had 1 first place finish out of nearly 5,000 applications across two nations.

Grand Oaks High School football team runs onto field through dramatic orange smoke with roaring bear mascot.

Grand Prize

jostens north america photo contest 2026

Category:

Sports: Athletes In Action

Date Taken:

November 11th, 2025 during my Senior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

2026 Jostens Winners Gallery

Will be in the 2027 Jostens Look Book

Used as a teaching tool by Jostens Photography Representatives.

Two water polo players battle for yellow ball in splashing action shot during competitive high school pool match.

Second Place

JOSTENS NORTH AMERICA PHOTO CONTEST 2025

Category:

Sports: Sidelines & School Spirit

Date Taken:

November 11th, 2025 during my Senior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

2026 Jostens Winners Gallery

Will be in the 2027 Jostens Look Book



Two wrestlers compete on a mat, one standing triumphantly while opponent lies flat during a wrestling match.

Fourth Place

jostens north america photo contest 2026

Category:

Sports: Athletes In Action

Date Taken:

October 15th, 2024 during my Junior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

2025 Jostens Winners Gallery

2026 Jostens Look Book

Used as a teaching tool by Jostens Photography Representatives.

Grand Oaks High School volleyball players celebrate victory in jubilant team huddle on the court floor together.

Fourth Place

jostens north america photo contest 2025

Category:

Sports: Sidelines & School Spirit

Date Taken:

November 23rd, 2024 during my Junior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

2025 Jostens Winners Gallery

2026 Jostens Look Book



Water polo player winds up to throw ball during splashing competitive match at indoor aquatic championship event.

Excellence

Fall Fiesta photography contest 2025

Category:

Sports Action Photo

Date Taken:

September 16th, 2025 during my Senior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

N/A



A basketball player celebrates triumphantly on the court as the crowd erupts behind him during a Grizzlies game.

Excellence

ATPI FALL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2025

Category:

Sports Reaction Photo

Date Taken:

December 3rd, 2024 during my Junior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

N/A



A surprised young woman in a blue sequined dress reacts joyfully at a homecoming ceremony on a football field at night.

Superior

ATPI FALL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2025

Category:

Feature Photo

Date Taken:

September 27th, 2024 during my Junior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

N/A



A dark moody portrait with motion blur showing a persons face illuminated by warm red and yellow tones.
A long exposure night photo of a person standing in front of illuminated city buildings creating a ghostly blur effect.
A person wearing a hat sits by an open window gazing at a scenic mountain and tree landscape in soft warm light.
A long exposure photo of a man in a purple hoodie against a vivid purple night sky creating a ghostly motion blur.
A person in a yellow jacket stands near a reflective waterfront with a glowing blue skyscraper in the background at night.

Honorable Mention

atpi Fall photography contest 2025

Category:

Advanced Portfolio

Date Taken:

A series of months between 2024 and 2025 during my Junior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

2025 Fall Contest Winners Gallery



Two wrestlers compete intensely on the mat in front of a packed arena audience during a championship match.

Honorable Mention

FALL FIESTA PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2025

Category:

Advanced Sports Action

Date Taken:

February 14, 2025 during my Junior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

2025 Fall Contest Winners Gallery


Football players in blue and white uniforms celebrate excitedly on the field during a nighttime game.

Honorable Mention

FALL FIESTA PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2025

Category:

Advanced Sports Reaction

Date Taken:

November 14th, 2025 during my Senior Year of High School

Gear:

Nikon Z9, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II, Nikon FTZ II Adapter

Published:

2025 Fall Contest Winners Gallery




 

 

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