Adam George Wins 5 Accolades of Excellence in the 2009 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition

Feb. 27, 2009 - PRLog -- Adam George of Embrace Life Photography in Calabasas, CA, has received special honors in the WEDDING & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS INTERNATIONAL (WPPI) 2009 Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition.  Designed to recognize outstanding photographers, the judging was held in Las Vegas, NV on February 14 and 15, 2009.

"Soul" received an Accolade of Excellence in the Individual category. "Untitled Wedding Photograph", "Untitled Senior Portrait", "Untitled Engagement Portrait" & "Untitled Wedding Photograph" each received an Accolade of Excellence in the Premier category.

George competed against an international field of photographers to win such honors.

The Awards of Excellence 16x20 Print Competition awards are presented each year at the largest trade show, educational platform and convention in the United States for professional photographers. The 2009 competition included 2717 prints in 19 different categories submitted by photographers from all over the world.
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About Embrace Life: Internationally recognized award-winning wedding and portrait photography. High-end photography without the high-end attitude.

Since 1998, Embrace Life's Adam Charles George has created award-winning portrait and wedding photography. Born and raised in California, Adam understands the lifestyle and culture of his clientele; this connection is evident in his stylish, natural photography.

In 2003, Adam graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, also receiving the Departmental Award for excellence in Portraiture; some of his work was acquired by the school's permanent collection.

Adam's photography has been awarded in international photography competitions, featured on NBC's Today Show, Travel + Leisure Magazine as well as numerous other magazines and books.

Mentored by legendary celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland, Adam's appreciation for celebrity and fashion photography inspires his wedding and portrait work.