21 Apr 2025 Photo Contest Judge
Joe Campanellie is a Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer, and has been an Approved Affiliate Juror with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) for over 10 years. A process that takes 8 years to complete.
Reddish egret “Solitary Hunter”
Joe also holds the service degree and has the distinction of being 1 of only 130 individuals worldwide to hold the prestigious Fellowship Degree from the American Society of Photographers (ASP).
Little blue heron “Hey Ma, we’re hungry”
Before relocating to Florida, Joe and his wife owned a high-end portrait studio in Maryland for nearly 30 years specializing in children, families, and high school seniors. Moving to Florida in 2012 gave Joe the opportunity to pursue his love of avian and nature photography on a full-time basis. What once was an exercise in an effort to avoid creative burnout has now become a body of work that defines who he is today as a photographer.
White-crested laughingthrush brothers
Joe maintains an active speaking and judging schedule, addressing professional photography organizations, schools and seminars. His work has been accepted into a number of local juried shows where he has been awarded some of the top honors.
Roseate spoonbill “Lift Off”
Joe has been involved in local and international photographic competitions for over 33 years. During that time span he has garnered some of the most prestigious awards in the industry from Kodak, Fuji, PPA, and ASP. In 2022 his image “Bad to the Bone” from the alligator farm was selected for Team USA in the World Photographic Cup.
Cape vulture “Bad to the Bone”
We are so excited to have Joe’s expertise for this year’s 31st annual photo contest!!