West Texas Photographers is owned and operated by the South Plains Professional Photographers Association and is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. SPPPA is also a PPA Affiliate. 2402 Slide RD, Lubbock TX 79407. 

FRIENDS, FAMILY, PHOTOGRAPHERS

West Texas Photographers is a group of supportive professional and enthusiast photographers form the West Texas and Eastern new Mexico region that have one thing in common:

WE LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

West Texas Photographers is owned and operated by the South Plains Professional Photographers  Association and is a PPA Local Affiliate 

MONTHLY MEETINGS

We are committed to photographic education, both as an art form and as a profession. WTP host monthly meetings where other photographers and talent from across the country come to share their expertise in lighting, posing, post-production, sales, marketing and more all with one purpose- To make great photographers. By the way, these meetings are FREE with your membership.

FELLOWSHIP

Create a network of like-minded people who care about your success as a person, a photographer and business owner. This is one status update you are sure to like. Members will also be invited to private online community to ask questions, receive feedback and communicate with fellow members in confidence.  We are not all business. Annual Christmas party and social events are also included in your membership.

PRESIDENT

Deanna Duncan

PRESIDENT ELECT

Kathy Drake

TREASURER/SECRETARY

CJ Griego

DIRECTOR

Marlenda Clark

DIRECTOR

Jacie Shackelford

DIRECTOR

Steve Suscy

CHAIR

Julie Cordero

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CRIS DUNCAN

Please direct all business, membership, sponsorship and operations questions to the Executive Director.

Speakers and judges, please send inquires to the Executive Director or President. You can also complete a speaker application form here

Meeting Location:

Picoso's Mexican Kitchen
7611 Milwaukee Ave,
Lubbock, TX 79424

Third Monday of the Month. View upcoming EVENTS

IMAGE COMPETITION 

Few things help you grow as an artist like print competition. The WTP host an annual Competition every year.  Submit up to 10 digital images and then receive invaluable feedback from a panel of trained jurors. Awards and prizes are given. Stay tuned for more info on Print Competition. Our next competition is scheduled for July 12, 2024.  LEARN MORE ABOUT IMAGE COMPETITION HERE.

WEST TEXAS PHOTO FEST

West Texas Photo Fest  This jammed packed conference will be host to our Annual Image Competition as well as several sessions from the country's best photographers, a hand-s on shoot-out with LIVE models, social events and more.  There will not be a PhotoFest in 2024.

Upcoming Events.

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