Two portraits by Kevin Mears honored nationally

Two portraits by Chillicothe photographer Kevin Mears have been chosen as finalists within the Professional Photographers of America’s 2026 International Photographic Competition.

Mears’ work is amongst 32 pictures within the Senior and Children’s class that can transfer on as a finalist within the upcoming picture competitors at Imaging USA in Nashville, Tennessee, from Jan. 11-13, in accordance with a group announcement.

Imaging USA is without doubt one of the largest annual conventions and expos for skilled photographers.

The competitors will characteristic 2,033 finalist pictures throughout 16 classes, which shall be judged in reside head-to-head rounds by a panel of jurors from throughout the United States.

In every spherical, pictures shall be randomly positioned into brackets, and judges will eradicate half of them.

Sixteen category-winning photographers will obtain a trophy and a $1,000 test, whereas the general winner shall be awarded the Grand Imaging Award and a $10,000 test.

“GYPSY SOUL” and “IN GENTLE HANDS” by Mears shall be on show on the International Photographic Exhibition alongside different high works from the competitors.

Founded in 1868, the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the most important and longest-standing nonprofit pictures commerce affiliation.

Mears Photography was based over 40 years in the past by Kevin and Amy Mears, serving Ross County and Southern Ohio.

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