Corey Perrine, freelance photographer based in Philadelphia, credits his 12-years in newspapers with helping craft his visual voice. His honors include being named a 5-time NPPA Regional Photographer of the Year, a 2-time NPPA National Clip Contest winner, and Photographer of the year title by Sportsshooter.com. His images have been recognized with awards by POYi, BOP, the Atlanta Journalism Seminar and the Northern and Southern Short Courses. He specializes in sports, news and portrait photography and the themes in his body of work revolve around obstacles and triumph.