PPA Certified Portrait Artist Tina Haines photographed her first wedding while studying photography in college, and fell in love with the whole experience of becoming a Portrait Photographer. Creating treasured ‘Portrait Artwork’ is a very rewarding experience. Tina Haines Photography started with on main goal--- create memorable keepsake images of life's celebrations while enjoying the artistic work.

The following is a list of professional and educational achievements.

PPA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER- In 1997, Tina earned a national professional achievement by becoming a Certified Professional Photographer from Professional Photographers of America. This degree is only awarded to professional photographers who pass a rigorous three-part test measuring technical, artistic, and business, expertise. She is currently one of only twelve photographers in the state of Montana to earn this title, and is one of only three women. On June 2002 and June 2007, Tina passes the “Re-Certification” requirements to keep this title until March 2012.

“MONTANA TOP TEN PORTAIT PHOTOGRAPHER”- As a member of the Montana Professional Photographers Associations, Tina has won many photographic awards through out the years. She was awarded ‘Top 10 Portrait Photographer in Montana’ in 1995, 1996, & 1999. She also took first place in the Couples category two years consecutively. Tina has received other awards in the categories of Weddings and Men's Portraiture- including “Best Prince of Show”.

BACHELOR ARTS DEGREE IN MEDIA & THEATRE ARTS-PHOTOGRAHPY- In 1993, Tina earned with Honors, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Montana State University-Bozeman. GO CATS!