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
The cover image is a self-portrait of Teri Whittaker, 2023 President of Texas PPA. She is well-known for her still life photos of flowers, an evolution that came out of a 15-month daily photography...
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Spotlight Pics
Spotlight Pics: On the Fence
“On the Fence” was made by Angela Navarette, of Plano, Texas. The image won Best...
Spotlight Pics: How to Pick Up Bitches
“How to Pick Up Bitches” was made by Dominique Harmon of Lubbock, Texas.
As she explains,...
Spotlight Pics: Just Lounging
“Just Lounging,” a merit print by Tim Babiak of Austin, Texas, is the story of...
Spotlight Pics: My Sister’s Keeper
“My Sister’s Keeper” - Bree Adams, of Arlington, Texas, did a composite on this image...
Spotlight Pics: Sun Dial
“Sun Dial” was made by Steve Kozak, the incoming Executive Director of TPPA. “I was...
Spotlight Pics: “All in the Family”
“All In The Family” was made by Margaret Bryant of Carrollton, Texas.
The most important thing...
Spotlight Pics: “Wild Melody”
“Wild Melody” was photographed by Leslie Ann Kitten, M.Photog.,Cr.,CPP and completely inspired by the subject....
Spotlight Pics: “Judges Please Rotate”
“Judges Please Rotate” was a PPA Loan Image created by Plano Photographer and PPA International...
Spotlight Pics: “Candlelight Recital”
“Candlelight Recital” was photographed by Phyllis Kuykendall, M.Photog.,CPP and received a Distinguished Print Ribbon at...
Spotlight Pics: “Home Sweet Motorhome”
“Home Sweet Motorhome” was photographed by Bill Hedrick, M.Photog.,Cr., as one in a series of...
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Successfully Photographing Children
by Beverly Walden, M. Photog.Cr.
We have been photographing children for nearly three decades. I can remember only a handful of times we have had...
Food Photography
by Bill Hedrick
It’s always been a mystery to me as to why experienced photographers who have mastered the art of lighting are so reluctant...
The Fine Art Portrait Session
by Bill Hedrick
If you’re ever in the Long Beach, California, area and happen to visit the scenic Shoreline Village at Rainbow Harbor, you owe...
Boudoir Photography – Poses that Sell
Boudoir photography has been a popular genre for years and this trend seems to have no end in sight. As I talk to many...
Using Off-Camera Flash Creatively
Although I have been using OCF (off-camera flash) for many years, there was a time in the beginning of my career that it terrified...
Anatomy of an Outdoor Family Portrait
by Don MacGregor, Texas School Instructor
Environmental portraits, carefully designed and crafted, can create significant purchasing desire and ultimately higher sales. This style captures the...
Shooting Fashion Editorials
I am a firm believer that a great photoshoot must involve more than just a great photographer. It takes a TEAM. A team of...
Earning the Money You Deserve!
by William Branson III, Texas School Instructor
Imagine this . . . Two photographers from the same town, each one dreaming of owning a thriving...
Taking the Ordinary to Extraordinary
by Kimberly Smith, Texas School Instructor
As everyone knows, sessions with one-year-olds can be a bit of a challenge. A sweet little girl named Addie...
Surprise and Delight
by Gregory Daniel, Texas School Instructor
There has never been a better time to set yourself apart from all the noise in our profession than...
