Kenny Rogers
Honored By Professional Photographers Of America In Phoenix
Legendary
Entertainer Receives
Honorary
Master of Photography Degree
Kenny Rogers
received an honorary master of photography degree from PPA at Imaging USA
on Tuesday,
Jan. 14 at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Photo by Jose Yau)
January
23, 2014 – Just three months ago, American icon Kenny Rogers was inducted into
the Country Music Hall of Fame. And now, last week in Phoenix, he picked up
another career achievement, but this time it’s in recognition of his other
talent and passion—photography.
Rogers
received an honorary master of photography degree from Professional
Photographers of America (PPA) at its annual conference, Imaging USA, during
the PPA Award & Degree ceremony, last Tuesday night, Jan. 14, at Symphony
Hall in Phoenix, where more than 145 award and degree recipients were honored.
Prior to the ceremony, he gave an exclusive live Q&A with convention-goers,
discussing his life and work. Rogers also shared photos from his
forthcoming photography book,Places I’ve Been, Things I’ve Seen.
Imaging
USA is the longest-running photography convention and expo in the nation. Up to
10,000 photographers attended, seeking education, inspiration, networking,
exclusive parties and one of the nation’s largest photography trade shows to
help boost their business for the year ahead.
"We
could see in his work that Mr. Rogers is an accomplished photographer, but when
we approached him about the honorary master's degree, we were immediately
impressed with his enthusiasm for photography," said PPA president, Ralph
Romaguera Sr., M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API, F-ASP. "He's obviously well-known
as an entertainer, but he truly is a remarkably talented photographer.”
“You
start off doing something because you really love it, and it gives you great
pleasure,” Rogers remarked. “With any luck at all, you get better. It was
special to receive the highest honor that my photography has to offer. I felt a
little intimidated but very flattered and somehow undeserving. What a
thrill!”
Rogers
is nominated for a Grammy Award with Dolly Parton in the Best Country Duo/Group
Performance category for their duet, “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” the title
track from Rogers’ new critically acclaimed Warner Bros. album. The 56th Annual
Grammy Awards will take place this Sunday, January 26th, from the
Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on the CBS Television
Network from 8-11:30 (ET/PT).
About
PPA:
Professional
Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest international non-profit
association created by professional photographers, for professional
photographers. Almost as long-lived as photography itself, PPA has roots that
date back to 1869. It assists close to 27,000 members through protection,
education and resources for their continued success. See how PPA helps
photographers be more at ppa.com.
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