Local Photographer Earns Certification. David Koster CPP of Portraits In The Sand has earned the PPA Certification designation from the Professional Photographers of America. Koster earned this designation after meeting rigorous requirements measuring his artistic, technical, ethical and business competence including a comprehensive written examination on photography subjects include: lighting and posing, black & white and color photography, cameras and lenses, composition, electronic imaging, exposing methods, film, light and color, and portraits. He received a score of 93% on the exam. He also has successfully submitted work to a panel of expert judges for review and approval. The PPA Certified designation is held by fewer than 2,500 photographers worldwide. There are only ten Certified Professional Photographers in Delaware. Like certification for other professionals, this means that David’s creative work and technical knowledge are considered above industry standards. As a PPA Certified photographer, David also participates in continuing education programs. This means that he is constantly learning new things and renewing his creativity - which directly benefits his clients - because constant exposure to new ideas is reflected in his work. For more information on how David can create your professional portrait please contact him at 302-226-9226.

Professional Photographer David Koster CPP of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has been creating pictures professionally since 1990. From the sandy beaches of Delmarva, to the beautiful mountains of Colorado, David has been capturing those special memories in the most picturesque locations. His passion of photography began in high school. He then went on to college to earn a degree in Photography and graduated with honors. For nine years, David worked with New Wave Studios Telescope Pictures and Photo Magic of Ocean City, MD and Rehoboth Beach, DE. During this time he helped open and manage two studio locations. In the winter months, while attending college, David worked at Ritz Camera where he had achieved highest sales in his district. After college, he spent some time in the news department as a videographer for WBOC TV. Then he spent two winter seasons at the Keystone Resort in Colorado as one of the top photographers for Summit Photography and Sharpshooters. Then from 1998 through 2003, David managed Atlantic Color Lab of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City, MD. He was always photographing as a side business to his other jobs. With his talent and skills, the side business became a full time business, dedicating all the time for his clients as Portraits In The Sand.

On music album covers and jackets from the United States to Canada, as well as various exhibits, contests, and publications around the area, David’s pictures have appeared. Recent publications include Delaware Beach Life, The Washingtonian, and Time magazine with a Toyota Ad. He has belonged to four camera clubs and has won numerous awards including the slide and print maker of the year, with his photographs included in a permanent collection. He has been a member of the International Freelance Photographers Organization since 1996 and has completed many freelance jobs, too numerous to mention. He consistently continues to improve his skills through educational courses, books, videos, workshops, and conventions. David is also an active member of the Delaware Professional Photographers and Professional Photographers of America where he interacts and exchanges ideas with other professionals to provide the best possible service for their clients. David was the Sussex County Representative for the DPP and is currently the Secretary on the Board of Directors for this organization. He has received the President’s Award in recognition of his unselfish, service and supreme effort for the advancement of the Delaware Professional Photographers, Inc., the photographic industry and his fellow professionals, this award is given by the president of the Delaware Professional Photographers, Inc. The Highest Print Case Award was also presented to David Koster for having the highest average print scores in Delaware’s print competition.

On June 12, 1999 David married Carolyn Rest from Potomac, Maryland. Their wedding took place on the beach. They built their house in Rehoboth Beach in 1999 and had a beautiful daughter in October of 2001. They also have a Yellow Lab mix dog and a black cat. On March 16th of 2004, a bouncing baby boy completed their family.

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