PPC Convention- Education is the key!

Hi all,
I just got back from the PPC Photography Convention in Pasadena California. All I can say is education is the key to elevating one's work to new heights. Let's talk about inspiring one to capture new unique images. O.K. lets say WOW, get my camera so I can try some of these great things I learned. I firmly believe that all these seminars and conventions keep my photography fresh. So stay tuned to see what is to come!

Sophie & Family- Santa Cruz children's Portrait Photography

8 month old little smiling Sophie. Just to cute for words.

Awarded Photographer of the Year 2008 by the Professional photographers of Santa Clara Valley (PPSCV)

I (Annie, AKA AK Rowland) was awarded "photographer of the Year 2008 by the Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley." This is the second year in a row that I have been awarded this honor. The award is given to the professional photographer with the highest score accumulated from the 6 print competitions throughout the year held by PPSCV, an affiliate of Professional Photographers of California (PPC) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA), of which I am a member of both.

I also achieved top honors with

1st place studio image of the Year
1st Place Unclassified image of the year
1st Place Wedding image of the year
2nd Place Wedding image of the year
3rd Place Environmental image of the year.


Shocked and thrilled to achieve all these awards for my work in 2008, I can only hope all my clients view my work as highly as does PPSCV.

A.K. Rowland Photography is based in Santa Cruz. My boutique Studio is located in the historic Branciforte Plaza at 555 Soquel Ave Suite #190, down the hall from Ristorante Italiano. (Which has yummy Italian food that smells great and drives me crazy when I work late.)


1st place studio image of the Year



1st Place Unclassified image of the year


1st Place Wedding image of the year


2st Place Wedding image of the year


3rd Place Environmental image of the year.

Andrea & Dustin -Engagement Santa Cruz Photography

Rebecca & Jay -Engagement Photography Santa Cruz

The Good, The Bad, and The Mischieveous - Children's Photography

Karen & Gary- February 14, 2009 Valentines Day Wedding!

The ultimate Valentine’s Day!
What greater way to profess your love than to say “I do” on this day?

Karen and Gary risked the inclement weather to be joined together on this day at Ruby Hills Golf Club in Pleasanton. It was a lovely venue with gorgeous scenery inside and out. We were able to take advantage of the main building, the courtyard and the majestic oak tree as the ominous clouds loomed, and just enough rain fell to make the umbrella (in matching bridal hue) useful. The reception was punctuated with a beautiful toast by Andrea, the bride’s sister, and Karen who was out on the dance floor all night long.