2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MICHELLE PENNINGS,MPhtg., CPP - President

Michelle is an international award winning fine art photographer who specialized in high school sports banners and team sports photography. She became a Certified Professional Photographer in 2019 and is passionate about education and helping others achieve their goals. When she isn’t busy creating new sets or painting backdrops she can be found photographing underwater.

JANET BARK - Chairperson

Janet is a portrait photographer specializing in Family, High School Senior, and Corporate Headshot photography. She has been involved in the industry for the past 27 years, and is a Certified Professional Photographer. She believes in community over competition, and living life to its full potential.

CINDIE WOLF, CPP - 1st VP Programs

Cindie is an international award winning fine art portrait photographer who excels in telling visual stories of relationships and the bonds that define them. She's also known for capturing the whimsy and imagination of children. Cindie became a Certified Professional Photographer in 2019 and is currently working towards her Masters Degree through the PPA.

OTTO KRUSE - 2nd VP Image Comp

Otto is an engineer and technical manager who picked up a camera to feed his creative side. He loves to explore the world, capturing memorable images of places and people. He created Kruse Photography and offers portrait services at his home studio or on location. He works with clients to create portraits to support their professional profiles or to create lasting memories.

TREASURER-This is an Open Position

Treasurer is a part of the Executive Board

MELANIE ROBERTSON - Secretary

Melanie is a portrait photographer specializing in High School senior and family photography. She believes that the senior year is a time to press the pause button and capture the memory. “Life goes too fast, you must stop and cherish the moments”. As PPSDC’s Secretary, Melanie believes in the power of the group. That together we can educate and raise the standards of the local photography industry. Let’s do this together.

Membership Chair

Membership Chair is an Open Position

KEN HOFHEINZ - Editor

Capturing tomorrow’s memories today. With a flair for the dramatic, Ken likes doing portraits that look more like a Super Hero Movie poster than your typical photo on the beach. He also likes making images of super cars and bikes.