THE TROPHY CASE

Decades of imagination, craftsmanship, and unapologetically dramatic photography have earned Laura Dark recognition from some of the industry’s most respected organizations.

From professional degrees and competition merits to international Photographer of the Year titles, every honor in this collection represents a strange idea brought beautifully and meticulously to life.

Awards, Affiliates & Credits

FEATURED HONORS

PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS

PPA Master of Photography
Certified Professional Photographer

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

One Eyeland 2024 — World’s No. 1 Portrait Photographer
One Eyeland 2024 — United States No. 1 Portrait Photographer
One Eyeland 2023 — Photographer of the Year, Gold
One Eyeland 2023 — Fine Art Photographer of the Year, Gold
One Eyeland 2023 — No. 1 Professional Photographer Worldwide

OHIO EXCELLENCE

PPO Top 10 Ohio Photographer — 2025
PPO Top 5 Ohio Artist — 2025
Nine Competition Images Merited

COMPETITION & EDITORIAL RECOGNITION

EDITORIAL RECOGNITION

Professional Photographer Magazine — June 2025
WeddingRule Editor’s Choice Boudoir — 2022 – 2026
2018 Photographer’s Market — Featured Photographer
BoudoirRule Editor’s Choice — 2024

COMPETITION RECOGNITION

2025 ASP Images of Distinction — Gold Award – Alien Plants
2025 Five ASP Images Scored 80 or Higher — 2025
PPA Image Competition, 2022–2026 — 31 Merited Images, including 2 Image Excellence Awards
2023 Creator Series Runner-Up

AFFILIATES & CREDITS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Photographers Member
Professional Photographers of America Member
Professional Photographers of Ohio Member