Biography
Master of Photography, MaryEllen Nealis combines a rich knowledge of her craft with a genuine appreciation for the special moments in the lives of her clients. Her gentle spirit and fun-loving nature puts all around her at ease. MaryEllen makes the experience of having a photograph taken enjoyable; and she ensures every image captured will mark a special moment.
MaryEllen has been honoured with several awards through-out her career. She was named Photographer of the Year in 1999 and 2000 by the Professional Photographer’s Association Atlantic. (www.ppocatlantic.com) MaryEllen has been nominated for Professional Photographer’s Of Canada Portrait Photographer of the year 2007 and 2008 (www.ppoc.ca). Along with the previous achievements, MaryEllen has consistently hung print in the PPOC competition accepted into the Loan Collection.
MaryEllen has a long history of service to Atlantic and Canadian photography community. She received her Masters of Photographic Arts from the Professional Photographer’s of Canada (PPOC) in 2003. She has also received the Distinguished Service Award for Professional Photographer’s Association Atlantic in 2005 and 2006. MaryEllen received her 15-year pin from the PPOA in 2006 as well as her Fourth Bar from the PPOC in 2011.
MaryEllen also has a great love capturing life’s beauty which she showcases at her Photographic Art website (maryellennealis.photoshelter.com).
