Renée Crist, owner of Photo Pro Film and Digital Imaging and Photo Pro Photography Studio in Gig Harbor, was elected secretary to the board of directors of the Professional Photographers of Washington (PPW) at the group’s annual meeting and Western States Regional Print Competition held April 6-9 in Yakima.

Crist holds an Associate Fellow Photography Degree from the PPW, a professional organization of 200 members which was formed in 1952 to create, foster and promote the exchange of thoughts and ideas freely among photographers, so as to advance the art and profession of photography and promote public awareness of the profession.

PPW is an affiliate organization of the Professional Photographers of America (www.ppa.com).