Judges 2026

JUDGES 2026

KIMBERLY OLKER

M.Photog. M.Wed.Photog. Cr, CPP
Kimberly grew up in an environment filled with cultural events, theater and art. This creative and nurturing environment eventually led her to a second career as a Professional Photographer. While her formal education and first career were in technical fields, she continued to be drawn to opportunities allowing her to express her artistic side. She loves capturing life’s special moments to help preserve them for a lifetime. Kimberly is passionate about connecting with her clients and providing them with exceptional images that exhibit their unique spirit.

Kimberly is also passionate about helping others. She thrives on volunteering for various non-profit organizations and loves donating both her time and her skills. She truly enjoys teaching, mentoring and helping others achieve their goals. This love of teaching reached a new height for Kimberly when she was offered a part-time faculty position for the Sierra College Photography department.

Kimberly is an award-winning Northern California Portrait and Event Photographer who specializes in Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. She has earned her Master of Photography, Master of Wedding Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Besides being a Certified Professional Photographer, Kimberly is a wife, mother, caregiver, survivor, martial artist, software engineer, math nerd, teacher, tutor, artist, actress, gymnast, … and wine enthusiast.

KVIE/PBS Annual Art Auction Best of Show 2025
PPA International Photographic Competition (IPC), Bronze medals 2024, 2025
OPPA awards for Best Wedding, Best Landscape/Nature, CPP award, 2024
PPSV Photographer of the Year, Image of the Year 2024
PPA Masters of Wedding Photography 2023
PPA Master of Photography Degree 2023
PPC People’s Choice Award 2023
PPSV Wedding & Event Photographer of the Year 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
OPPA Best Wedding 2023
PPWC Best Wedding 2022
OPPA Award for Business Excellence 2022
PPA Photographic Craftsman Degree 2019
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) 2016-2028
Councilor: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) 2022-27
Member: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) since 2008
Member: Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley (PPSV) since 2015, Board member 2016, Vice President 2017-18, President 2019-20, Treasurer 2021-25
Member: Professional Photographers of California (PPC)
Member: Oregon Professional Photographers Association (OPPA)
Member: American Society of Photographers (ASP)
Member: Professional Photographers of Wine Country (PPWC)

Michael Pegram began his photo journey capturing sunsets over the ocean in Santa Cruz 13 years ago, and won a few local photo awards in the process. Currently based in San Francisco, he is now a professional event photographer specializing in corporate and live events. Outside of his commercial work, Michael continues to pursue his passion for landscape and travel photography, often blending his love of nature, music, and storytelling through the lens.

https://michaelpegramphotography1.shootproof.com/gallery/28480484

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David L. Robertson

I am a retired land use/environmental law attorney living in Davis, California.

Throughout my legal career, I have engaged in photographic pursuits, including
maintaining a personal black and white film darkroom beginning in the late 70’s. I
converted solely to digital photography in 2003. In 2015, I began a transition from
landscape and cityscape photography to portrait photography after being inspired by
attending multiple workshops with the world-renowned portrait photographer, Greg
Gorman. Greg taught me how to employ light and shadow on the human figure. I have my own portrait studio in Davis, where I now teach studio lighting.

My work has been included in eight recent exhibits in the PRAXIS Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, twelve issues of Black & White magazine, including the upcoming February 2026 issue, and in many group shows in various states and in Berlin, Germany.

I will be appearing in the Main Gallery at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Sacramento, California for the month of August 2026, with one other photographer.

I have recently decided to return to my photographic roots of landscape, cityscape, abstract and street photography, and have added aerial photography recently.