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RECOGNISED AWARDS

The Portrait Masters Awards

Photographic awards as recognised by a panel of international experts as meeting professional world portrait standards.

The Portrait Masters Silver Awards 2020

The Portrait Masters Bronze Image Award for 2020

Based in Los Angeles, The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation programme "is explicitly for portrait photographers of all genres and recognises "high professional standard, not something that awards merit only.

Portrait Masters accredited photographers can ensure clients they are working with true professionals of the industry."

MERIT LEVELS

If your image earns a bronze, silver or gold merit, you receive points towards becoming an Accredited Portrait Masters Photographer.

Bronze Merit

70-79 score

Bronze images have a high professional standard of technique and communication and earn .5 accreditation points.

Silver Merit

80-89 score

Silver images have exemplary technique and visual presentation execution and earn one accreditation point.

Gold Merit

90-100 score

Gold images exhibit excellence in all technical fields with outstanding creative communication and narrative and earn two accreditation points.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judging criteria include Expression and connection styling composition, lighting, overall technique, and Presentation Post-Production Focus Storytelling.

JOHANNESBURG: Portrait Master Silver

I received a silver award from the Portrait Masters for this maternity photograph.

JOHANNESBURG: Portrait Masters Awarded

Remember that professional photos taken with crafted studio lighting .can be a total show-stopper.

JOHANNESBURG: Studio Maternity Photographer

Your body undergoes remarkable changes during pregnancy. Let me photograph your baby bump from different angles to show off those incredible curves.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Baby Photography

Allow me to create an award-winning baby photograph for you.

JOHANNESBURG: Bulldog Puppy Photographer

Book your puppy's photoshoot within three months because time goes by so quickly, and your puppy grows up too fast.

JOHANNESBURG: Awarded Newborn Photography

My award-winning newborn style is authentic, contemporary and timeless.

JOHANNESBURG: Art Maternity Photographers

Wear your jeans for your maternity photos.

JOHANNESBURG: Fine Art Maternity

Award-winning maternity photograph.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Baby Photographer

I'm one of two photographers in Africa awarded a master portrait accreditation.

White Background Portrait Shoot of Little Boy and Fan

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Cat Photographer

I am thrilled to have been awarded a master pet portrait accreditation from the Portrait Masters, only one of two in Africa

Grandparents Photographed in Johannesburg Studio

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Pet Photographer

I'm one of two photographers in African awarded a master portrait accreditation for pets from the Portrait Masters.

Young Siblings Captured in Natural Light Sheffield

JOHANNESBURG: Newborn Winner Photographer

My professional studio captured this award-winning black and white newborn and mother portrait.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Dog Photographer

Not all professional photographers' pet portraits are equal in quality, so choose one whose gallery shows consistent professional images.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Newborn Portrait

Years of experience may not necessarily equate to quality. I have 16 plus years of portrait photography experience, have honed my craft and am an internationally accredited portrait photographer.

JOHANNESBURG: Professional Personal Branding

This photo of Hayley Haupt, photographed against a wallpaper backdrop, creates a striking, professional portrait.

JOHANNESBURG: Mother Newborns Photoshoot

I can arrange professional hair and makeup for your newborn photoshoot experience.

JOHANNESBURG: Awarded Newborn Photographer

My studio offers high-quality art prints and elegant framed wall collections for a spectacular presentation of your most beautiful newborn memories.

JOHANNESBURG: Social Media Portrait

Trevor Mumba's photo is a typical example of a business pose; facing the camera straight and hand under the chin creates a compelling confident first impression photograph.

JOHANNESBURG: Fine Art Maternity Photograph

Internationally awarded maternity photo from Portrait Masters.

Johannesburg Portrait Nelson Mandela Graca Machel

Timeless black and white portrait study of Former South African President Nelson Mandela and wife, Graça Machel.

JOHANNESBURG: Pregnant Couple Photo

I like simple posing in maternity photos because it is a powerful image.

JOHANNESBURG: Elegant Business Headshot

Bring your wardrobe or choose something from mine for your business headshot.

JOHANNESBURG: Portrait Masters Winner

Maternity silhouette photos make compelling photos.

JOHANNESBURG: Maternity Wardrobe Suggestion

You are welcome to use this blush pink tulle maternity dress for your photoshoot.

JOHANNESBURG: Maternity Session Photo

Have a studio maternity session to avoid being disappointed if the weather deteriorates.

JOHANNESBURG: Portrait Master Award

The Portrait Masters accreditation programme, explicitly for portrait photographers of all genres, recognises "high professional standard", not something that awards merit only.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Bulldog Photo

Allow me to create an award-winning pet photograph for you.

JOHANNESBURG: Studio Maternity Photographers

Let me photograph your bump from different angles in my professional studio.

JOHANNESBURG: Pregnancy Portrait Photographer

Professional hair and makeup will make you feel beautiful and confident for your maternity shoot.

JOHANNESBURG: Baby Portrait Photographers

My award-winning baby photographic style is authentic, contemporary and timeless.

JOHANNESBURG: Baby Portrait Photographer

To form a picture in my mind of your vision and ensure your expectations become a reality, I will ask you to send me images examples of what you would like.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Baby Photo

I am thrilled to have been awarded a master portrait photographer accreditation from the Portrait Masters, only one of two in Africa.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Baby Photographers

This award-winning baby portrait is arresting in its tenderness. Siblings are fascinated by tiny humans, and I encourage them to partake.

Mother & Daughter Portrait Study Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG: Newborn Category Winner

I received a silver award from the Portrait Masters for this newborn photograph and ninth in the category of 20 international images.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Cat Photography

The Portrait Masters accreditation programme, explicitly for portrait photographers of all genres, recognises "high professional standard", not something that awards merit only.

JOHANNESBURG: Newborn Winning Photographer

The Portrait Masters internationally awarded this newborn photo.

JOHANNESBURG: Newborn Awarded Portrait

Allow me to create an award-winning newborn photograph for you.

JOHANNESBURG: Top Dog Photographer

You only buy the photos you love from your dog photo session. What you choose is entirely up to you.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

JOHANNESBURG: Portrait Master Winner

Naked silhouette maternity photos are compelling

JOHANNESBURG: Pregnancy Portrait Photographers

When you are in love, you get goose-bumps. When your maternity portrait captures them, it is magical.

Portrait Masters Award-Winning

The Portrait Masters Awards have become the new benchmark of excellence for education and recognition of international photographers' outstanding achievements.

JOHANNESBURG: Art Pregnancy Photos

I love the symbolism of this pregnant mum holding a ceramic work of art egg.

JOHANNESBURG: Maternity Family Photographers

The ideal time to schedule a pregnancy photo shoot is generally sometime between weeks 28 and 32.

JOHANNESBURG: Art Maternity Photographer

Use your favourite maternity outfit, together with a striking piece of jewellery backlit to make a different pregnancy photo.

JOHANNESBURG: Maternity Winner Photographer

The use of tulle and ribbon is an alternative maternity wardrobe.

JOHANNESBURG: Maternity Studio Photoshoot

This maternity favourite is an example of what I deliver as a Johannesburg maternity photographer.

JOHANNESBURG: Pregnancy Photographer

Rather than being lit, a silhouette side view makes an artistic statement in a maternity photo with the family.

JOHANNESBURG: Maternity Sessions Photographer

The use of a black and gold trim kaftan draped over her shoulder, offers comfort as I captured her stolen moment....Learn more about my work as a Johannesburg maternity photographer.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Pet Photo

The Portrait Masters Awards have become the new benchmark of excellence for education and recognition of outstanding international photographers.

JOHANNESBURG: Award-Winning Baby Portrait

I captured this emotional award-winning baby portrait in my professional studio; let's remember how their baby tears looked.

JOHANNESBURG: Newborn Portrait Photo

Want to give their granny a starring role in your newborn pictures? Re-create my award-winning newborn family pose.

JOHANNESBURG: Dog Studio Photographer

My mission is to capture priceless pet portraits that you have ever seen and will keep forever and proudly display as artworks in your home.

JOHANNESBURG: Professional Baby Photograph

Black & White Portrait Photograph Nelson Mandela

+27 82 881 4044 - bridget@bridgetcorke.co.za - copyright © 2022 Bridget Corke Photography Johannesburg Portrait Photography Studio 41 Balvicar Road, Blairgowrie, Randburg, Gauteng SOUTH AFRICA Bridget Corke is one of two accredited Master Portrait Photographers in Africa from The Portrait Masters. Bridget offers striking headshots & personal branding portraits, timeless pregnancy portraits, artistic newborn photography, priceless family photos, everlasting pet and nude portrait studies