Kevin McGowan, of Strode McGowan Photography in Tacoma, Wash., had four images chosen for exhibition at the 2005 Annual Pacific Northwest Print Competition Salon in Pasco, Wash., directed by the Professional Photographers of Washington. McGowan also was a speaker at the concurrent educational conference.

Top awards at the 2003 Pierce County (Wash.) Professional Photographers Association semiannual print competition went to two photographers from Strode-McGowan Studios. Kevin McGowan took Best of Show and Best of Commercial Category for his "Combo Platter," one of a series created for Montezuma Restaurants. His associate, Sharon Holcomb, won in the Best of Restoration category for her "Peek-a-Boo Priest."

The PCPPA also awarded Kazuko Wohlers, of K's Photography, Best of Wedding Category for...

Kevin McGowan, of Strode-McGowan Photography in Tacoma, Wash., recently received the Best Industrial Commercial photograph award for his print “Last Night” in the 2002 Professional Photographers of Washington State Competition.