Join us!
Gallery Opening for Photographer Robert Blanken
Penn Camera Springfield
Monday, August 2nd
7pm-8:30pm
Bob is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and its local affiliates. He is also a member of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). He has been certified as a Professional Photographer by the Professional Photographers of America and has received their esteemed Craftsman degree. He served on their National Council for nine years.
His peers have honored his work with 19 nominations as Best Photographer of the Year and he has won:
2006 ISES Capital Award Winner for Best Social Photographer
2003 ISES Capital Award Winner for Best Corporate Photographer
2002 ISES Capital Award Winner for Best Social Photographer
He has been honored with two nominations as an International Esprit Nominee for Best Event Photographer in 2003 and 2005.
Blanken Photography Studio, Ltd was incorporated in 1991 after existing as Bob Blanken Photographer, a sole proprietorship since 1981. Prior to 1981, his photography work was directed toward architectural and advertising photography. Since the early 90’s, his work has been targeted to special events and portraiture. You can see more of Bob's work online at www.blankenphoto.com.