Jose Madrigal

www.jmadimages.com

IG: @jmad_images

Leroy Tademy

Tademy Design and Photography LLC

www.tademyphotography.com

Instagram: @tademyphoto, @photoleroyt

Facebook: Tademy Photography

LinkedIn: Leroy Tademy

Jose Madrigal is a nature photographer from Houston, TX, who discovered his niche in 2018 when he acquired his first macro lens.

His photos have been featured in numerous publications including Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, and he was a featured photographer at the 2022 Texas Photography Festival.

Jose’s favorite way to share his work is via artistic prints that he sells in person at various events and art festivals. He also enjoys teaching other aspiring photographers his unique skill of capturing insects in flight, and has taught in-person workshops and webinars for brands like B&H Photo, and NiSi.

TOPICS: “The Nature of Macro”, and “Macro On the Wing”

sign up for Jose’s additional Thurs and Sunday Workshops at the registration link.

Leroy Tademy Jr. is a professional photographer and business owner from Southwest Louisiana. He owns and operates both Tademy Photography (est. 2011) and Parish Photography Studio (est. 2023) alongside his wife, Chelsea. Leroy knows his camera, gear, and business both backward and forward, but still enjoys learning new things about his craft.

Leroy was a national finalist in the 2022 Creator Series, a 7 episode series on YouTube by Sal Cincotta.

TOPICS: “Intro to Off-Camera Lighting & Flash Basics“ and “Mastering Constant Light for Portraits & Advanced Lighting Techniques”

sign up for Leroy’s additional Thurs and Sunday Workshops at the registration link.

David Downs

www.daviddowns.com

Photographer, Artist, Educator, Volunteer, Advisor, Husband, Father, Son, Human, Dreamer, Creator

Plano, TX

David's photographic journey has taken him in lots of philosophical directions: from photographing as documentation and portraiture to photography as artistic expression.

He felt his creativity explode once he found DSLRs in the early 2010s and asked himself a simple question: decide if you are a photographer or an artist. From that point, he began seeing everything differently.

He also realized how energized he felt when he began teaching classes and workshops. David believes photography is a learning process that never ends and he enjoys helping other photographers reach their goals.

TOPICS: "Printing, Pricing & Platforms: Selling Your Work", "Are You A Photographer Or An Artist?", and "Shooting From the Road: Travel Tips & Techniques"

Linda Nickell

Texan. Traveler. Photographer. Storyteller.

LindaNickell.com

www.youtube.com/@LindaNickellHappinessHour

www.instagram.com/coznlinda

Linda Nickell is a Texas-based photographer and the host of the popular weekly photography webinar, The Happiness Hour. Known for her captivating imagery and engaging teaching style, Linda has earned recognition from TexasHighways.com as one of the "Top 25 Travel Photographers to Follow on Instagram." Her work spans nature, travel, and fine art, with her images and articles being published and displayed in private collections.

In addition to her photography, Linda is the co-author of Composition: 15 Photography Tips to Creating Captivating Images, a practical guide for photographers seeking to refine their craft. As an active and passionate user of Instagram, she also curates several feature accounts dedicated to inspiring and promoting the work of fellow photographers, helping to foster a supportive community within the photography world.

Linda's approach to photography is rooted in her love for storytelling and her desire to connect with her audience through authentic, visual experiences. Whether she's capturing the vibrant landscapes of Texas or sharing her insights with aspiring photographers, she is committed to spreading joy and inspiration through the art of photography.

Topics: “Mother Nature’s Playground: A Photographer’s Perspective”, and “The Power of Connection: Using Social Media to Promote Your Photography”

John Nader CCP

www.nadersphotography.com

www.instagram.com/john_nader_photography

www.facebook.com/JohnNaderPhotography

John is a multi- award winning photographer based in League City, Texas. He was named Illustrative Photographer of the Year for both 2022 and 2023 by the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston (PPGH), as well as numerous prestigious wedding photographer awards through recent years.

He holds the title of Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) and Master Photographer through the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

He has photographed everything from couples and weddings to Santa portraits to light-painted exotic cars--and even the first earth to space wedding on the International Space Station!

Topic: “Understanding Light Painting: Planning, Lighting, and Editing”

Jason Saucier

Photographer, instructor

Jason is an instructor and photographer whose work been published in numerous calendars and in local publications. Coming from a technical background, he considers himself a "gear-centric” photographer and enjoys a more technical approach to photography. He prides himself on taking images that need only minor editing, and specializes in sports-based action shots and the natural world, taking him to places like Africa, Iceland, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, and all over the United States.

Topic: "Basic Introduction to using a camera (with the Automatic feature turned off)"

 Keith Carter

Photographer, artist, legend, inspiration

www.keithcarterphotographs.com

Keith Carter is a Regents Professor at Lamar University, where he holds the Endowed Walles Chair of Visual and Performing Arts. Known around the world for his dreamy, beautiful images, his work has appeared in more than one hundred solo exhibitions in thirteen countries. Keith is a highly sought-after lecturer and workshop instructor, and his photographs are in several important public and private collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, President and Mrs. Barack Obama, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Gallery of Art, George Eastman House, J. Paul Getty Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and many others. His work has been published in fifteen books in the US.

Topic: “Photography Outside the Lines”