Golly gee. Guess who just became an "Award-Winning" photog?

Well, I just got the good word that two of my images shot for Lake & Sumter Style Magazine won Create Awards, a national (international, actually) trade competition sponsored each year by Create Magazine.

My July 06 cover of model Glori Fahey won a Gold award for Magazine Cover Photography, and my sunset shot of nearby Eustis City Pool won a Silver for Magazine Editorial Photography.

Right now I'm still kinda stunned, and while I've never been comfortable tooting my own horn, I really wanted to share the news with everyone here...

Some of you know I came very close to giving up photography as a career some years ago, and I am not exaggerating when I say it was finding this web site and becoming part of this great online community that motivated me enough to turn things around.

For that I thank you all... :thumbsup:

Hmmm, Award-Winning Photographer Steven Paul Hlavac. Ah, there'll be no living with me now! :ihih:

Congratulations BIG TIME Steve! That's such great news. I'm so happy for you. It looks like you're really getting into the pro photography in a big way. The photos are deserving of the awards to say the least. Way to go

Liz

Nice Steve-O :) Congrats!!!!

Well, I knew you when....


Congrats! I've still got that magazine. If I bring it to Chicago will you sign it? :D

Well deserved and a big congrats. Keep raising that bar.........
Greg

Who just became an "Award-Winning" photog?.
:rolleyes: :D :p
Way to go Steve!
:thumbsup:
Brian

Thanks guys...

You know, this is weird. None of my hats fit me! What's happening???? :D

Congratulations Steve. Those are beautiful shots and the award is well deserved.

PC

The rest of the world of photography is just catching up with were your PR buddies knew you were all along. Congrats Steve this is a well deserved honor.

WOW! Congratulations Steve!!! :thumbsup:

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Thanks guys...

You know, this is weird. None of my hats fit me! What's happening???? :D

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perhaps you should upgrade? maybe a tiara....or BK makes a nice crown, and it's expandable.

Congrats - well deserved! Cheers (none of that Lite stuff, either)!
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Congratulations! Well deserved!

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I've still got that magazine. If I bring it to Chicago will you sign it?...

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Sure! Then you can plaster it inside one of your walls somewhere, and someone else can find it in 50 years... :D

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You know, this is weird. None of my hats fit me! What's happening???? :D

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Congratulations Steve!!! Does this mean the Chicago trip is off? I don't know if they will let you on a plane with that melon of yours now. You may have to rent a convertible! :D

F...Y...I...

From this point on I only travel by private jet.

Know anybody that's got one???? :D

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Congratulations Steve!!! Does this mean the Chicago trip is off? I don't know if they will let you on a plane with that melon of yours now. You may have to rent a convertible! :D

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Congratulations, Steve. That is quite an honor. Drum roll anyone? :7:

Way to go! Paychecks are always nice, but sometimes a little fame couldn't hurt.
Next time you're in my area, lunch is one me. As long as its Wendy's, McD's, Taco Bell .....

Congratulations, Steve. Great work.

Congratulations Steve! You do some excellent work and are very deserving :thumbsup: Cheers to your continued success :)

Aaron

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perhaps you should upgrade? maybe a tiara....or BK makes a nice crown, and it's expandable.

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Cheesehead??? :idea:

In the words of Wayne and Garth, "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!" lol

Beautiful work, particularly the Style mag cover, and CONGRATULATIONS!

Big time congrats!!!!

Well desrved - many, many congratulations.

Roger

Dude, you so kick ass.