HomeLocalSylacauga photographer earns professional certificationSylacauga photographer earns professional certificationFri, July 23, 2021 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamSHARE NOW SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Jimmy Reynolds Jr. of Sylacauga City Schools has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from Professional Photographers of America (PPA).Reynolds earned this designation after completing an intensive program that measures his artistic and technical competence. Professional Photographers of America currently recognizes fewer than 2,500 CPPs.“I am honored, and proud, to have earned this elite status from PPA,” Reynolds said. “Just as I ask of my talented students in the classroom, we should always strive to better our craft, and ourselves as well.”Professional Photographers of America (PPA.com) is the leading body for certifying imaging professionals. CPPs must complete a written examination, finish an image evaluation and adhere to a strict code of conduct. Certification must be renewed on a periodic basis, ensuring continued confidence in the professionalism of Certified Professional Photographers.For more information on certification, click here.