Bio

jglasscontact John Glass, was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where he now lives with his wife and their two children. Photography for John began as a hobby taking pictures of family and friends, but developed into a driving passion. John believes that education makes the difference in his career and business. He is a member of several professional organizations such as Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Professional Photographers Minority Network (PPMN) and Detroit Professional Photographers Association (DPPA).

John has been published in the, Michigan Chronicle, The Detroit News, The Detroit Free Press and Jet Magazine. He was also featured on the front page of The Detroit News concerning the, "Million Man March". John gives back to the community by sitting on the Board of Directors of The United Way Southeastern District, and offers his time, skills and leadership to Detroit Youthville by working with young adults.

Clients include Detroit Edison, Blacks in Advertising, Radio, & Television, Arthur Anderson, Syntex Corporation, Today's Women Magazine, Michigan Area Council of Boy Scouts, DMC Children's Hospital, Kingdom of God Ministries, Midnight Golf, Jos Campus Church of God and the Michigan 36^th District Court.

He is guided in his business by a philosophy to "Always Improve upon What You DO and Never Stop Learning". In addition to photography, John enjoys reading, bowling, sport cars, traveling, and jazz and gospel music.

Professional affiliations:

Chairman of the Board of PPA (2006-2008)
Serves as President of DPPA (2006-2007)
Member of PPA

Awards and achievements:

PPA featured Member Article in Professional Photographers Magazine (2007) DPPA Service Degree designer (2005)
Served as PPMN Detroit Chapter President, (2001-2005)
Served on DPPA Board of Directors President Elect/Programming,(2005)
Served on DPPA Board of Directors as Banquet Chairman (2003)
Served on DPPA Board of Directors as Membership Chairman (2002)
Appointed to DPPA Board of Directors (2001)
Received PPA Photographic Craftsman Degree (2001)
Served as PPMN President (2004-2006)
Served as PPMN Vice President (2005)
Served as PPMN Secretary
Served as PPMN Membership Chairman
Received PPMN Service Degree (1999)
PPMN Chairman of the Board Award (1999)
Baton Mother's Association Award (1999)
Joe and Jenny Mathews Scholarship (1996)
PPMN Secretary (2000-2001)
PPMN Membership Chairman (2002-2003)
Seminar Chairman for PPMN - Image Scope (1999), Image Scope II (2001), Image Scope III (2002) Toledo, Ohio.
Presented Gordon Parks (Photographer, Writer, Film Director and Composer) with a certificate and medallion from PPMN as a Honary Lifetime Member for his achievements inn the Arts.
Past PPMN Regional Director (1997-1998)
PPMN Detroit Chapter Founder and President (1997)
Commissioned to create Employees of the Year Portrait for 36^th District Court for 8 consecutive years (1989-1996)