Kathleen Ricker Photography

Awards, Classes, Publications, and Certifications 

•       Certified Maryland Naturalist – University of Maryland. 2024

•       National Association for Interpretation: Certified Interpretive Guide : March 2024

•       ‘Following in the Steps of Shackleton’ The Frederick News Post

•       Improv 101- Maryland Ensemble Theatre. 2024

•       Award Winning Gorilla Photo on traveling display in Monaco, Spain, Italy, France, and the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. April 2022-Current.

•       IAATO Field Staff Certificate June 2023

•       NOLS Wilderness First Aid – June 2023

•       Marine Education & Research Society’s Marine Mammal Naturalist Course – May 2023

•       International Photography Judge for Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation- Environmental Photography Contest-April 2022

•       National Geographic – 46 Powerful Wildlife Images – May 2021

•       International Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 – Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation

•       Highly Honored- Natures Best Photography -Windland Rice Awards- 2021

•       Honorable Mention- Artistic Excellence – Natural Habitat 2017

•       Honorable Mention – Humans in Nature – Ward Museum Salisbury University-2020

•      Ranked # 3 in the World in 2021 for Wedding Photojournalism with WPJA

•       ‘Gorillas in her Midst’- Towson University Alumni Magazine & YouTube Interview

•       Photographers without Borders Magazine – ‘Trafficking Survivors and Homeless Youth of Cambodia Find a Safe Space for Healing’

•       Over 100 Five Star Ratings on WeddingWire as of 2022.