Kimberly Ann Cowan, CPP., M. Photog., Cr. Photog
Education
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, Photography
Academy of Arts University (Current)
San Francisco, CA
Associates in Business Systems
Midland College May 2013
Midland, TX
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Professional Photographers Association (PPA) November 2017 – Current
Master Photographer
Professional Photographers Association (PPA) January 2024
Photographic Craftsman
Professional Photographers Association (PPA) July 2026
Honors and Awards
Silver Medalist – International Photographic Competition 2024
TOP 16 Internationally for IPC in the Photographic Open category.
Bronze Medalist – International Photographic Competition 2022
Merited 4 photographs in the IPC in the Photographic Open category.
Work will be displayed in Nashville, TN January 2023
Silver Award – 2026 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2026
Best in Midland for Photographer
Gold Award – 2024 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2024
Best in Midland for Photographer
Gold Award – 2023 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2023
Best in Midland for Maternity and Baby & General Photographer
Categories
Gold Award – 2022 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2022
Best in Midland for General Photographer and Commercial Photographer
Categories
TexExcellence Award – Texas Professional Photographers Association 2022
State Print Competition for TPPA
Image Excellence Award – West Texas Photographers Association 2023
Local Print Competition for Lubbock, Texas
Gold Award – 2021 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2021
Best in Midland for General Photographer
Image Excellence Award – International Photographic Competition 2021
Merited and received IE award in 1 photograph in the Photographic Open
Category. Work was displayed in Washington, DC January 2022.
Silver Award – 2020 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2020
Best in Midland for General Photographer
Silver Award – 2019 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2019
Best in Midland for General Photographer
Silver Award – 2018 Midland Reader’s Choice Awards 2018
Best in Midland for General Photographer
Exhibitions
Imaging USA, Charlotte, SC Jan 2024
The FaFa Gallery, Midland, TX Jan 2023
Imaging USA, Nashville, TN Jan 2023
Imaging USA, Washington, DC Jan 2022
Teaching Experience
Odessa College , Odessa, TX Fall 2023-Current
Kimberly Cowan Photography’s branch of newborn photography education.
Collaborated with the Professional Photographers Association and ProPrints.com
Hello Baby Education, Midland, TX Fall 2022
Kimberly Cowan Photography’s branch of newborn photography education.
Collaborated with the Professional Photographers Association and ProPrints.com
Hello Baby Education, Midland, TX Fall 2018
Kimberly Cowan Photography’s branch of newborn photography education.
Wrangler / Assistant / Volunteer, Addison, TX Spring 2020
Assisted with the newborn photography workshop at the annual TPPA
Photography school in Dallas, TX
Publications
Bold and Beautiful Magazine (x2) 2026
Relentless Magazine 2025
Hello Baby, A Newborn Photography Guide, Kimberly Cowan (Current Project)
Midland Living Magazine, Kimberly Cowan 2016-2018
Ana Brandt Rainbow Baby Inspiration Edition 20??
The Connect Network 2023
Professional Training
Texas School
Texas School of Professional Photography 2017-2022
Newborn and Maternity, Fine Art Photography, Certified Professional Photographer
Baby Belly Education – Ana Brandt
Texas School of Professional Photography 2016 – Current
Professional Affiliations
Midland Odessa Professional Photographers Association
2022 President and Founding Member
Texas Professional Photographers Association
Professional Photographers Association
International Newborn Professional Photographers Association
Association of Newborn Professional Photographers
Women’s Energy Network
Community Service
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Area Coordinator / Volunteer , Midland, TX – 2018 – 2020
Beauty of Breastfeeding Photography Project
Founder / Photographer Midland, TX – 2017- 2020
