Awards & Designations

Inna challenges and educates herself so she can be the best photographer for you.

2020

  • Inna’s self-portrait graced the cover of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Magazine, along with a feature, in the May 2020 issue.

  • Inna is the second photographer in North Dakota to have work featured in the magazine, which is described as the voice of Professional Photographers in the world.

Inna PPA magazine cover

  • Received the Master Artist Degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Received the Imaging Excellence Award from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

 

2019

  • Received award as International Photographer of the Year from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) 

  • Awarded International Artist of the Year (Silver Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Photograph titled “Mystery of Becoming” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Ready” included in the Showcase Category of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category

  • Photograph titled “Earth Angel” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Collection in the Portrait Category

  • Photograph titled “Moment of Truth” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Grandma’s Pearls” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Cured Soul” included in the Showcase Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category

 

2018

  • Received the Photographic Craftsman Degree (Cr. Photog.) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Gold Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Silver Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • INNA received a Third Place award in the Senior Portrait Category in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)  – North Central Region Print District.  The North Central District of PPA includes 10 US States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.
  • Photograph titled “Moment of Truth” included in the General Collection of the Professional Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Lasting Memory” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Enchanted” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Our Secret” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Angel of the Seas” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Oh My” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Spring Mood” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Love’s Blossom” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Secret Garden” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category
  • Photograph titled “Treasured Moments” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category

 

2017

  • Awarded International Artist of the Year (Bronze Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • INNA received a Second Place award in the Senior Portrait Category in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)  – North Central Region Print District.  The North Central District of PPA includes 10 US States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.
  • Photograph titled “Fairies Garden” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled Silent Contemplation awarded third place in the Grand Imaging Award (known as “Best of the Best Award”) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Photograph titled “Angel” included in the Showcase Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Silence” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Lost in Dreams” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Time to Remember” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Porcelain Doll” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Queen of Hearts” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category

  • Photograph titled “Distant” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category

  • Photograph titled “Tea Time” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category

 

2016

  • Received the Master of Photography degree (M.Photog.) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Received the distinction of Associate of (APRS) the Royal Photographic Society of the United Kingdom and was given the honor of using the Coat of Arms (Crest) of the Royal Photographic Society of the United Kingdom. She is the only person to hold this distinction in Applied Photography in USA.
  • Awarded third place in the Grand Imaging Award (known as “Best of the Best Award”) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) (GIA)
  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Platinum Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Photograph titled “Silent Contemplation” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “The Old Timer” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “Ballerina’s Dream” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “Down to Business” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “The Successor” included in the Merit Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “The Battle Between” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

2015

  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Platinum Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • INNA was the winner of the Top 10 Awards in North Dakota – Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central District. She earned the highest score of 331.2 out of all the photographers in North Dakota

  • INNA received a Second Place award in the Senior Portrait Category in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)  – North Central Region Print District.  The North Central District of PPA includes 10 US States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.

  • All of INNA’s entries earned Merit awards in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central District competition

  • Photograph titled “The Elegance” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Miles in Making” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International
    Photographic Competition
    Miles In Making

  • Photograph titled “Grandpa’s Passion” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International
    Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Princess Practice” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

 

2014

  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Platinum Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Received the Top Ten Imager Award from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central Print District – North Dakota
  • INNA received a Second Place award in the Senior Portrait Category in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)  – North Central Region Print District.  The North Central District of PPA includes 10 US States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.
  • All of INNA’s entries earned Merit awards in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central District competition
  • Photograph titled “The Elegance” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Miles in Making” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Grandpa’s Passion” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “Princess Practice” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

 

2013

2012

  • INNA’s first competitive entry in the  Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition. Won a Merit award

  • Received the Top Ten Imager Award from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central Print District – North Dakota

  • Received the Master Artist Degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Received the Imaging Excellence Award from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Received award as International Photographer of the Year from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) 

  • Awarded International Artist of the Year (Silver Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Photograph titled “Mystery of Becoming” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category 
  • Photograph titled “Ready” included in the Showcase Category of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Earth Angel” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Collection in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Moment of Truth” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Grandma’s Pearls” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Cured Soul” included in the Showcase Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Received the Photographic Craftsman Degree (Cr. Photog.) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Gold Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Silver Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • INNA received a Third Place award in the Senior Portrait Category in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)  – North Central Region Print District.  The North Central District of PPA includes 10 US States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. 
  • Photograph titled “Moment of Truth” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Lasting Memory” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Enchanted” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Our Secret” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Angel of the Seas” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Oh My” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Spring Mood” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Love’s Blossom” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Secret Garden” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category
  • Photograph titled “Treasured Moments” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category
  • Awarded International Artist of the Year (Bronze Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)


  • INNA received a Second Place award in the Senior Portrait Category in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)  – North Central Region Print District.  The North Central District of PPA includes 10 US States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.
  • Photograph titled “Fairies Garden” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled Silent Contemplation awarded third place in the Grand Imaging Award (known as “Best of the Best Award”) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Photograph titled “Angel” included in the Showcase Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Silence” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Lost in Dreams” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Time to Remember” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Porcelain Doll” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category
  • Photograph titled “Queen of Hearts” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Portrait Category

  • Photograph titled “Distant” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category

  • Photograph titled “Tea Time” Merited in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition in the Art Category

 

  • Received the Master of Photography degree (M.Photog.) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
  • Received the distinction of Associate of Royal Photographic Society of UK (APRS) and was given the honor of using the Coat of Arms (Crest) of the Royal Photographic Society of the United Kingdom. She is the only person to hold this distinction in Applied Photography in USA.
  • Awarded third place in the Grand Imaging Award (known as “Best of the Best Award”) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) (GIA)
  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Platinum Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)


  • Photograph titled “Silent Contemplation” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “The Old Timer” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “Ballerina’s Dream” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “Down to Business” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “The Successor” included in the Merit Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “The Battle Between” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Platinum Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • INNA was the winner of the Top 10 Awards in North Dakota – Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central District. She earned the highest score of 331.2 out of all the photographers in North Dakota

  • All of INNA’s entries earned Merit awards in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central District competition

  • Photograph titled “The Elegance” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Miles in Making” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International
    Photographic Competition
    Miles In Making

  • Photograph titled “Grandpa’s Passion” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International
    Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Princess Practice” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Awarded International Photographer of the Year (Platinum Medal) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

  • Received the Top Ten Imager Award from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central Print District – North Dakota

  • INNA received a Second Place award in the Senior Portrait Category in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)  – North Central Region Print District.  The North Central District of PPA includes 10 US States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba.
  • All of INNA’s entries earned Merit awards in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central District competition
  • Photograph titled “The Elegance” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Miles in Making” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Photograph titled “Grandpa’s Passion” included in the Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition
  • Photograph titled “Princess Practice” included in the General Collection of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • This portrait of a Grand Forks high school senior was created in INNA’s studio in Cavalier, North Dakota. It earned a Merit in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition

  • Received the Top Ten Imager Award from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central Print District – North Dakota

  • INNA’s first competitive entry in the in the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) International Photographic Competition won a Merit award

  • Received the Top Ten Imager Award from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) – North Central Print District – North Dakota