SPOA announces 2026 Industry Photo Competition finalists
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The SPOA Industry Photo Competition finalists were announced, celebrating the creative work being made across the profession and recognizing the photographers who continue to elevate the school photography industry year after year.
The Grand Champion winners will be revealed live at the SPOA Summit on June 25th in Raleigh, NC. The Grand Champion will receive a Canon EOS R8 RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit, valued at $1,849, courtesy of Canon U.S.A.
Live Event Category: Elementary – High Schools
Chanda Pope – Scholar Snaps
Chelsea O’Connell – Schoolpictures.com
Dave Condit – Inter-State Studio
Laura Alley – Upstate Images
Jonathan Nomberto – Dean Stewart Photography
Tyler Black (x2) – Dean Stewart Photography
Photographer Creative/Open
Bernitki Stradford (x2) – Strawbridge Studios
Cody Clem – Strawbridge Studios
Tony K – Victor O’Neill Studios
Rebekah Shaffner – Dean Stewart Photography
Chris DeCamillo – Upstate Images
Zach Reininger – The Photo Guys
Pre-K – 11th Grade Fall Portrait Traditional
Syd Phillips – Schoolpictures.com
Kenya Kiling – Inter-State Studio
Zach Reininger – The Photo Guys
Pre-K – 11th Grade Spring Portrait
Alexis Sawyer – Geskus Photo
Chanda Pope – Scholar Snaps
Marci Roy – Inter-State Studio
Darshey Clowe – Upstate Images
Kristina Mott (x2) – Upstate Images
Pre-K-8th Graduation Cap and Gown
Stephanie Strahan – schoolpictures.com
Erick Villeda – Strawbridge Studios
Senior Creative/Open
Bernitki Stradford – Strawbridge Studios
Chanda Pope (x2) – Scholar Snaps
Joey Beaher – Inter-State Studio
Agung Fauzi – Victor O’Neill Studios
Erin Fesmire – Visual Image Photography
Senior Indoor Casual
Chanda Pope – Scholar Snaps
Jonathan Nomberto – Dean Stewart Photography
Kristina Mott – Upstate Images
Jack Upton – Strawbridge Studios
Senior Lifestyle/Environmental
Chanda Pope – Scholar Snaps
Nora Russell – Visual Image Photography
Emma Rae Gerwen – Visual Image Photography
Kailan Carter (x2) – Visual Image Photography
Senior Indoor Formal/Cap and Gown
Morgan Graham – Strawbridge Studios
Jonathan Nomberto – Dean Stewart Photography
Chris Overby – Upstate Images
Maggie Winchell – Upstate Images
Jack Upton – Strawbridge Studios
Sports PK-11th Grade Individual School Environment/Location Portrait
Dylan Robbins (x2) – Strawbridge Studios
Cody Clem (x2) – Strawbridge Studios
Madison Meyer – Upstate Images
Todd Diefenderfer (x2) – Strawbridge Studios
Sports PK-12th Grade Group Composite
TJ Collins – Schoolpictures.com
Allie Pete – Schoolpictures.com
Anthony Terlizzi – Schoolpictures.com
Dakota Healy – Upstate Images
Tomisina Collopy (x2) – Strawbridge Studios
Sports PK-12th Grade Team Traditional
Chris Elam – Dorian Studio
Allie Pete – Schoolpictures.com
Christina Kallis – Schoolpictures.com
Suzy Ringenberg – Inter-State Studio
Peter Kramer– Geskus Photo
Madison Meyer – Upstate Images
