ASP Fellowship Degree

The Fellowship of the American Society of Photographers (F-ASP) represents the highest earned honor bestowed by the Society. Reserved for members who exemplify extraordinary artistic vision, technical mastery, and a sustained commitment to the ideals of ASP, the Fellowship recognizes not only excellence in photographic achievement but also a profound dedication to the advancement of the profession. More than a distinction, the ASP Fellowship is a call to leadership—a recognition of those who actively contribute to the growth, education, and inspiration of the photographic community. It is awarded to members who, having already achieved the prestigious PPA Master Degree, continue to reach new heights in creativity and service. Instituted to inspire PPA Masters toward deeper artistic exploration, the Fellowship serves as a testament to the transformative power of imagery. It stands as a symbol of personal evolution, peer recognition, and the lasting impact of those whose work uplifts both the industry and the public it serves.

Ron Nichols 2025
Joseph Glyda Jenks OK 2024
John Hartman Stevens Point WI 2024
Randy Van Duinen Grand Rapids MI 2024
Kristy Steeves Medina OH 2023
Kimberly Smith Muskogee OK 2022
Douglas Bennett Colorado Springs CO 2022
Laura Bennett Colorado Springs CO 2020
Carl Caylor Iron Mountain MI 2020
Kristi EliasLong BeachCA2019
Ella CarlsonLittletonMA2019
Jamie HayesRichmondVA2018
Gabriel I. AlonsoKerrvilleTX2018
Cheri HammonIdaho FallsID2018
Nancy Bailey-PrattFishersIN2017
Maz MashruLeicestershire 2017
Peter LikLas VegasNV2016
Susan MichalJacksonvilleFL2016
Louise SimoneLavalQC2015
Nancy EmmerichOklahoma CityOK2014
Janet BoschkerCharlotteNC2014
Jon AllynMilwaukeeWI2013
Michael BartonNorth AuroraIL2013
William Branson IIIFranklinTN2012
James ChagaresRichmondIN2012
Dennis HammonIdaho FallsID2012
Dave HuntsmanVersaillesKY2012
Thomas RouseBranfordCT2011
Rod BrownDefianceOH2011
Richard CarpenterCheyenneWY2011
Joe CampanelliePalm CoastFL2010
Barry RankinBay CityMI2010
Michael TimmonsVassarMI2010
Gregory DanielTitusvilleFL2009
Sam GrayRaleighNC2009
Randy McNeillyShelbyNC2009
Daniel ThorntonGodfreyIL2008
Doran WilsonAngolaIN2008
Ralph Romaguera Sr.MadisonvilleLA2007
Jacklyn PattersonWewokaOK2006
Joseph SimoneLavalQC2006
David SwobodaLibertyMO2006
Helen YancyPlymouthMI2004
Peggy Vallejo Hall  2003
Don EmmerichOklahoma CityOK2003
Dixie LavalRaytownMO2003
Tim WaldenLexingtonKY2002
La Von WestfallSugar LandTX2002
Anthony Patrick MaddaloniNutleyNJ2001
Tim KellySanfordFL2001
Buddy StewartColumbusMS2001
Sae LeeWest HollywoodCA2000
Robert LinoMiamiFL2000
Heidi Maurcher  2000
Patricia BeltramiThe VillagesFL2000
Genaro CastelanPueblaPue1999
Jack HolowitzBedfordMA1999
Ruth Wittmayer  1999
Indra LeonardiJakarta, PusatJAKARTA1999
Chris BeltramiThe VillagesFL1998
Charles GreenEdgwareMIDDLESEX1998
Gail NogleDallasTX1998
Dennis CraftMarshallMI1997
Stewart PowersGainesvilleFL1997
James DiVitaleAtlantaGA1997
Michael ThompsonNashvilleTN1997
Ken HuangChiyoda-KuTOKYO1996
Linda WeaverWinston-SalemNC1995
Robert StewartSt. Clair ShoresMI1995
Michael MarvinsHoustonTX1995
Timothy MathiesenMission ViejoCA1994
Stephen LagowJoplinMO1993
Fred Hinegardner  1993
Michael TaylorWilliamsburgVA1992
W. Peter DyerEnfieldMIDDLESEX1992
Arthur SmileyMiamiFL1992
Cindy KassabVancouverWA1991
Roxanne PearsonBakersfieldCA1991
David SmithLoganvilleGA1990
Tom McDonaldJonesboroAR1990
Fred LarkinBow-MarCO1989
Edward KazmirskiSouth HollandIL1989
David ZiserEdgewoodKY1988
Don BlairMurrayUT1988
John StantonGarnerNC1988
Guy GrubeEastfordCT1988
David PetersSan RafaelCA1988
Lizbeth GuerrinaPoughkeepsieNY1987
Frank CricchioPort ArthurTX1987
Paul SkipworthDallasTX1986
Don BusathSalt Lake CityUT1985
Chris Der ManuelianSan MateoCA1985
Ron StewartAuroraIL1984
Marcel Moino  1983
Duane SauroSyracuseNY1983
William S. Miller  1982
James Madden  1982
Arthur WendtSavageMN1982
Mildred TotushekOak CreekWI1981
Robert Becker  1981
Sherman HinesNewportNS1980
Wayne ThomRowland HeightCA1980
Suzann MertzPittsburgKS1979
Glen Nelson  1979
Edward Angelo DeCroceDenverCO1978
Monte ZuckerAventuraFL1978
James BastinckNewtonNJ1977
Harry S.C. Yen  1977
Neil Montanus  1977
Joyce WilsonSanta BarbaraCA1976
Kenneth WhitmireYakimaWA1976
Albert GilbertTorontoON1975
Marion L. Ward  1975
Marvel NelsonBlacksburgVA1974
Henry Leichtner  1974
Carl Mansfield  1974
Lawrence S. Williams  1974
Martha ZeltsmanManchesterNJ1974
John HowellWinnetkaIL1974
Lee Howick  1973
William McIntoshVirginia BeachVA1973
Robert GoldingPhiladelphiaPA1973
Douglas Lyttle NY1973
Norman C. Kerr  1973
John B. Kelly  1972
Jason HaileyPlaya Del ReyCA1972
Roy BeadlingZanesvilleOH1972
Jack StilesRockportTX1971
LaVerne Friesen  1971
Carl Lewis  1971
Joseph Zeltsman  1970
Fred Van Dyke  1970
Phillip Stewart CharisDana PointCA1970
Jay Stock  1970

Applying for Fellowship

Eligibility Requirements for Fellowship Candidacy

Submission Deadlines

Application 31 May 2025
Thesis 15 June 2025
Portfolio 31 July 2025

Fellowship Guide

Questions about the ASP Fellowship Degree?

For more information, contact Chairperson Dennis Craft

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