AWARDS & CREDENTIALS
A record built over
four decades.
Judy Reinford is one of the most decorated pet and equine photographers in the United States. What follows is her complete award record, structured for accuracy and full transparency.
COMPLETE AWARD LIST
2026
★ Diamond Photographer of the Year — Pets & Domestic Animals | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ Silver, Gold, and Platinum Medalist | PPA International Photographic Competition
2025
★ Best In Show | American Society of Photographers
★ Best Equine Image | International Society of Animal Photographers
★ Bronze & Silver Medalist | PPA International Photographic Competition
2024
★ Best Equine Image | International Society of Animal Photographers
★ Gold Medalist | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ 2 Gold Medals in the Elite 8 · Grand Imaging Awards Nominee | PPA International Photographic Competition
2023
★ Best Equine Image | Animal Image Makers
★ Best In Show | Animal Image Makers
★ Master of Animal Imaging | Animal Image Makers
★ Photographer of the Year | PPA North Carolina
★ Photographer of the Year | PPNC
★ Best Other Domestic Animal | Texas Professional Photographers Association
★ 2nd Place Best Animal Portrait | American Society of Photographers
★ State Elite Award (5th consecutive year, 2019–2023) | American Society of Photographers
2022
★ Best Equine Image | Animal Image Makers
★ Diamond Photographer of the Year — Photographic Open | PPA International Photographic Competition
2021
★ Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery | Animal Image Makers
★ Digital Art Photographer of the Year | MPI International Image Challenge
2020
★ Best Equine Image | Animal Image Makers
★ Fine Art Photographer of the Year | MPI International Image Challenge
★ Platinum Photographer of the Year — Master Artist | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ Image Excellence Award | Imaging USA
2019
★ Diamond Photographer of the Year — Photographic Open | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ Third Place Animal Portrait | WPPI Second Half Competition
★ Bronze Medallion | American Society of Photographers
★ District Award | American Society of Photographers
★ Craftsman Degree | Imaging USA
★ State Elite Award | American Society of Photographers
2018
★ Gold Photographer of the Year — Photographic Open | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ Gold Photographer of the Year — Master Artist | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ Master Photography Degree & Master Artist Degree | Imaging USA · Professional Photographers of America
★ First Place Animal Portrait | PPA Northeast
★ State Elite Award | American Society of Photographers
2017
★ Gold Photographer of the Year — Photographic Open | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ Platinum Photographer of the Year — Master Artist | PPA International Photographic Competition
2016
★ Silver Photographer of the Year — Photographic Open | PPA International Photographic Competition
★ Gold Photographer of the Year — Master Artist | PPA International Photographic Competition
CERTIFICATIONS & DEGREES
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Professional Photographers of America. One of only a handful of photographers in the Lehigh Valley area holding this designation. Requires a written technical exam and a rigorous image submission process, typically taking a year or more to achieve.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Kutztown University, 1989. Communication Design and Fine Art Photography. The foundation of Judy's formal training in composition, color, and visual storytelling.
Master Photographer & Master Artist
Professional Photographers of America. Among PPA's most prestigious degrees. Judy completed both simultaneously in under three IPC competitions, a remarkable achievement in the organization's history.
Master of Animal Imaging (MAI)
Animal Image Makers, 2023. A designation recognizing exceptional expertise and achievement in the specialized field of animal photography.
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