Biography - Jacqueline Hicks

Jacqueline Hicks is a multi-awarded portrait photographer whose technical mastery and vision allows her to produce images that are simply amazing. Her images have appeared in numerous publications and industry periodicals such as Essence Magazine, as well as Professional Photographers of America Loan Collection. Her subjects are varied, ranging from entertainers to professional athletes, film directors to writers, or entire families to individuals. Employing her signature techniques, she is able to explore the very heart of her subjects, ultimately producing extraordinary images.

In 1997 Jackie created Fond Memories Photography, specializing in portraits, weddings and fine art. In establishing her business, she won both national and international acclaim as a passionate, gifted artist fully committed to her clients. Accordingly, she regularly works throughout North America, Europe and the Caribbean.

As Jackie's reputation grew, she successfully competed in numerous photographic/portrait competitions. In 2000, she had the rare distinction and privilege of having an image, "Men in Black", featured in the prestigious Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Traveling Loan Collection. In 2003 and 2004, she was awarded the Fujifilm Masterpiece Award for Photographic Excellence. In 2003, her image "Bronze Beaute" won a Meyer Rivkin Award for Portrait of the Year. In 2004 she won three Excellence Awards in the Wedding and Portrait International Photographers Competition, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. In January 2005, she was honored with the esteemed Kodak Gallery Award. Making history, Jackie earned the distinction of becoming the first African-American woman to win Maryland State Portrait Photographer of the Year. Additionally, her image, "Deserted", was featured in Professional Photographers of America screensaver collection for the United States Congress. She also served as an honorary judge in the 2005 Miss Black USA Pageant.

In 2005, Jackie was awarded a Master of Photography Degree by the Professional Photographers of America. In addition, she is an active member in numerous professional trade associations including: Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), Professional Photographers of America (PPA), and Maryland Professional Photographers Association (MDPPA). She is also a sought-after lecturer and instructor conducting workshops throughout the United States.

Every Fond Memory captured is assured the highest quality as well as Jackie's very personal touch. Photography is more than a business, it's her passion. With every image, she strives to achieve a visual impact that seizes the gaze of the viewer, as it recreates the moment. As her many clients will attest, she accepts nothing less than perfection.