Ann established Photo Images in 1988. Since then, her artistry and professionalism have won her numerous awards and clients. She is the recipient of the Outstanding Member Award and the Outstanding Local Service Award from the Southern Tier Professional Photographers, Inc. (STPP), where she has also served as a board member, secretary and treasurer.

Ann has been awarded several photographic awards from the annual, juried art exhibits sponsored by the Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier (FASST). She also participates in the business organization, Success Network, and has been its president, membership vice president and a board member.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts from King's College (Wilkes-Barre, PA), and a Master of Arts from the University of Scranton. She continues to enhance her skills through participation in photographic conferences and workshops.