The Photographer Magazine is loaded with how-to articles, color photographs and information on upcoming events and important topics of interest to photographers. Informative articles will keep you on the cutting edge of today’s technology as well has keep you informed of the latest techniques and marketing ideas.
On The Cover
On The Cover: Pretty Boy
“Pretty Boy” was created by Cliff Ranson of McAllen,
Texas, as a promo for the “Dog Days of Summer” event to benefit their
local animal shelter. “We’ve done this since 2004 and our association
with the shelter...
Popular Articles
Is Your Price Sheet Killing You?
Maybe You're Overlooking Something
by Chris Fritchie
Texas School Instructor
Admitting mistakes or identifying weakness is one of the most difficult things we do. You truly can’t...
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by Bill Hedrick
Everybody was doing it and he had no idea it was illegal. But, as it turned out, ignorance of the law was...
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How to Manage Client Expectations When You’re a Pet Photographer
by Margaret Bryant
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Spotlight Pics
Spotlight Pic: Down Time
“Down Time” was created by Cindy Bowman of Grapevine, Texas. The image features “Gus,” who...
Spotlight Pic: “The Thunder Rocks and Rolls”
“The Thunder Rocks and Rolls” was created by Chris Fritchie of McKinney, Texas. When it...
Spotlight Pic: “College Station Medical Center”
“College Station Medical Center” was created by Mark Sykes, Cr.Photog., CPP of College Station, Texas....
Spotlight Pics: Margaret Bryant
“Weimaraner Chess” was created by Margaret Bryant, of Carrollton, Texas. This whimsical image of dogs...
Spotlight Pics: Terri Butler
“Do You Think We’re Related?” was created by Terri Butler, of San Antonio, Texas. The...
Spotlight Pics: Diana Waguespack
“Image Elegance,” was created by Diana Waguespack of Houston, Texas, known nationally for her exquisite...
Spotlight Pics: Angela Navarette
“It’s All About the Bass,” is a PPA General Collection image by Angela Navarette, M.Photog.,...
SPotlight Pics: Aileen Harding
“Ready for Action” was created by Aileen Harding of Baytown, Texas, on a cloudy morning...
Spotlight Pic: “Homecoming”
“Homecoming,” a PPA Loan Collection image, was created by Mark McCall, of Lubbock, Texas. According...
Spotlight Pic: “Moonlit Demise”
“Moonlit Demise” was created by Robert Suddarth, of Lubbock, Texas. The ship used in the...
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Photographers often ask me how I pose women who are curvy, short, skinny, older, etc. My answer is always...
