After taking a crash
course in 35-mm photography nearly 14 years ago, LaVerne was
immediately attracted to this creative medium. Eight years ago she
decided to learn more by joining the Kendall Camera Club, an amateur
organization in Miami, Florida. She served as the club's president for
a period of two years.
LaVerne has received the
following photographic awards:
2001 - First Place, Color Print,
Miami-Dade County Fair
1999 - Second Place,
Black-and-White Print, Miami-Dade County Fair
1998 - Second Place, Color
Print, Miami-Dade County Fair
Fifth Place, Black-and-White
Print, Miami-Dade County Fair
1997-98 - Best Photograph,
Kendall Camera Club
Best Black-and-White Print,
Kendall Camera Club
Honorable Mention, Color Print,
Kendall Camera Club
1996-97 - Honorable Mention,
Black-and-White Print, Kendall Camera Club
1995-96 - Best Photograph,
Kendall Camera Club
Best Black-and-White Print,
Kendall Camera Club
LaVerne has fourteen years
of experience in media and public relations with a large fire-rescue
department. In this capacity, she is involved in the documentation of
events and on-scene activites.
