Robert Charles Photography Wins National Award Co-owner Named Photographer of the Year

One of Greater New England's most prolific and cutting-edge photography studios has won the Professional Photographers of America's most prestigious award. RCP's co-owner and principal photographer, Robert Zemba, has been chose as Photographer of the Year. Zemba is available for editorial comment on the award or any related subjects including general photography, wedding photography, and portraiture.

EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (PRWEB) March 9, 2007 --- The natural, emotion-evoking images of Robert Francis Zemba, chief photographer and co-owner of Robert Charles Photography, have earned him the coveted Photographer of the Year Award from the Professional Photographers of America Association (PPA), the largest non-profit organization of professional photographers in the world.

The award recently presented to Zemba in Austin Texas, recognizes excellence in PPA's International Print Competition, and is only presented to an entrant who accrues at least four 'merited entries' in the annual competition.

Zemba's entries included several strong images, including 'Eye of the Storm' inspired by the tragic events brought on by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and an interpretive portrait of a U.S. Marine. A third entry, taken as part of an engagement photo session with RCP clients, shows a couple sharing a moment in the unlikely surroundings of Boston's Ruggles Station, which is indicative of the surprising beauty Zemba says he strives to capture.

In the past, Zemba has received other honors for his work, such as inclusion in the PPA's loan collection and Images of Influence gallery, and a KODAK exhibition at the Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla. He's also been recognized by the Kodak Gallery and Fuji Masterpiece awards.

About Robert Charles Photography

Robert Charles Photography has been in business since 1984. Clients of Robert Charles Photography, who typically hail from Greater New England area including Cape Cod, Boston, the Berkshires, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, have long recognized the businesses' one-of-a-kind depictions of life in motion, which capture a moment as well as the spirit of that moment. The business specializes in wedding, engagement, portrait, and corporate photography.

**Zemba is available for editorial comment on all related subjects.**

About PPA

Professional Photographers of America has been in existence since 1880. In addition to providing a community for professional photographers, the association offers business and personal protection, business discounts, and professional recognition. Today, PPA has more than 14,000 members in 64 countries.

Contact: Edward G. Zemba, Vice President
Robert Charles Photography
33 Prospect Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Telephone: 413-525-4263
Cell Phone: 413-365-6111
Fax Number: 413-526-9747
http://www.robertcharlesphoto.com

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