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.
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On the Cover: “A Mermaid Melody” by Jessica Vallia
“A Mermaid Melody” was created by Jessica Vallia, one of the instructors for the 2025 Texas School of Professional Photography. Each year, Jessica hosts a fine art portrait event for musicians called “The Aspiring...
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Spotlight Pics
Spotlight Pic: “Tools of the Trade”
“Tools of the Trade” was created by Roy Nierdieck of Lakeway, Texas. This still life...
Spotlight Pic: “Yee Haw My Fuzzy Butt”
“Yee Haw My Fuzzy Butt” was created by Rhonda Moore Strickland, of Breckenridge, Texas, using...
Spotlight Pics: “Stairway and Beyond”
“Stairway and Beyond” was created by Patrick Bertolino of Houston, Texas. The image was shot...
Spotlight Pics: “In Hot Pursuit
by Andy Lay
“In Hot Pursuit” was created by Andy Lay of Fort Worth, Texas, from...
Spotlight Pics: “Out”
by Corey McDonald
“Out!” was created by Corey McDonald of Monroeville, Alabama, for a baseball player...
Spotlight Pics: Silent Sentinel
“Silent Sentinel” was created by Jacqueline Kozak on a TPPA outing to Caddo Lake. The...
Spotlight Pic: Fantasy Flight
“Fantasy Flight” was created by Sandra Pearce, an instructor at the Texas School of Professional...
Spotlight Pics: Devotion
"Devotion" was created by Amber Damour of Kaufman, Texas, as a tribute to her grandfather,...
Spotlight Pics: “WWII PV2-Harpoon”
“WWII PV2-Harpoon” was created by John Hartman of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, as the result of...
Spotlight Pics: Please Don’t Eat the Flowers
“Please Don’t Eat the Flowers” was created by Cindy Bowman of Grapevine, Texas. “Ennis, Texas,...
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by Don MacGregor, Texas School Instructor
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Imagine this . . . Two photographers from the same town, each one dreaming of owning a thriving...
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There has never been a better time to set yourself apart from all the noise in our profession than...
