West Texas Photographers Association

05/18/2026

Sadly, we are unable to host our monthly meeting tonight! Join us next month!

We’ve got some great events coming up this year, including a lecture on night sky photography! We have a shootout coming and an all day with Scott Detweiller on AI.

Keep informed on everything that’s coming up @ www.westtexasphotographers.com

04/09/2026

Join us for “Photographer Speed Dating” and get to know your fellow members and make some new friends!

This coming Monday, April 20 at Picosos,🌶️ 7611 Milwaukee Ave!! We would love to see you there!

Will you be attending? Let us know at www.westtexasphotographers.com

Crave Connections?

Join fellow photogs for an evening of “speed dating.” This is the time! Throughout the evening you will be paired with everyone in attendance for a few minutes answering fun questions (it’s not all business related) to get to know fellow professionals and enthusiasts. (Think—meeting possible second shooters, collaborators, mentors or just new friends). Introvert or extrovert, it’s ok. With your choice of pre-written questions, you won’t ever feel awkward—just accepted.

Join everyone for dinner (own cost) at 6:30pm and then from 7:15-8:45, the fun, laughter and business-building connecting will ensue.

*Meal is an extra fee and optional.

6:30pm - Dinner* and Social Hour
7:15pm - Program Begins
9:00pm - Conclusion

01/07/2026

Don’t miss our next meeting!

Come hear Paul Roberts speak on “Media Sports & Action.”

Monday, January 19, 2026 6:30 p.m.
At Picoso’s Mexican Restaurant, 7611 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock

Come learn the nuances of sports and action photography! Paul will provide a breakdown of how to shoot action, workflow, and work with low light. Paul has been shooting for the media since the early 2000s and is currently covering Texas Tech Sports for Ramar Communications. He is also a freelance pro rodeo photographer for most of the summer, 3 to 4 days a week, in a 300 mile radius around Lubbock TX.

6:30pm - Dinner and Social Hour (self-pay for dinner & is optional.)
7:00pm - Program Begins
9:00pm - Conclusion

Don’t forget to RSVP and let us know you are coming! www.westtexasphotographers.com

We look forward to seeing you soon,
West Texas Photographers

12/31/2025

Thank you, Texas School Charities, for supporting the West Texas Photographers Association annual KIDS CAMP!!! We so appreciate you helping us help local West Texas kids fall in love with photography!

What your Give Back ticket supports!

When you purchase a ticket for The Give Back, you’re doing more than entering an auction — you’re investing in opportunities that inspire creativity, confidence, and learning.

Kids’ Photography Camps introduce young people to photography in a supportive, hands-on environment where they:
• Learn creative and technical skills
• Build confidence through self-expression
• Work alongside experienced mentors
• Discover new ways to tell their stories

Texas School Charities is proud to support programs that nurture the next generation of creative thinkers and storytellers.

Every ticket purchased helps make opportunities like these possible.

Together, we give back through education, mentorship, and community.

This is one of the many initiatives supported by The Give Back.
Online Tickets can be purchased starting Jan 3, 2026. Link to go live by 10pm.

12/16/2025

Some of the great people who attended our annual holiday party last night!

12/16/2025

We had a great turnout last night and great fun! Thanks to everyone for a great evening at our holiday party – whether you played the games or brought food or showed off your artwork, we were so glad you were there 🎄❤️💚

11/20/2025

You are invited! Come join us at the
WTP Potluck Holiday Party & Gift Exchange

When: Monday, December 15, 2025 starting at 6:30 PM

Where: Duncan's home

Will you be attending? Please RSVP at www.westtexasphotographers.com

Party includes dinner, fun games, and a gift exchange!

This is a potluck party, so don't forget to bring your favorite holiday dish to share (sweet or savory).

We will also have a gift exchange with a limit of $25.

The party is free for members and a guest! Please indicate on the registration form if you are bringing a guest. Non-Member price is only $20 per person.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

11/17/2025

WE'RE TAKING A BREAK FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER--

There is NOT a meeting on November 17, 2025!

11/17/2025

It's almost party time!! Details about our annual Christmas party too come soon.

09/15/2025

Meeting is TONIGHT at Picoso’s Restaurant!! Have you sent in your RSVP to www.westtexasphotographers.com?!!

“Let It Shine, The Secrets to Landscape Imagery” with Deanna Duncan

Landscape Photography is a beautiful blend of science and artistry. Sometimes there can be frustration when what you see in your lens is not what you see on the back of your camera. That’s when you start with the science and develop your artistry. From concept to capture to creation, this class is a deep dive into the craft of landscape photography. The foundation comes with composition. Learn the spoken and unspoken rules of scale, color and design. Layer this with the the tools of the landscape photographer and gain understanding of how each one can affect the outcome. Sometimes our own bad habits are sabotaging our success. When you dive into the foundational elements, it can uncover these and ease countless frustrations. If love nature or want to take your landscapes to the next level, this class is for you

Deanna Duncan, known as Dee to her friends, has a passion for empowering people to see beauty—in themselves and others. She left a career in education and non-profit management to help her husband, Cris Duncan, open and operate C j Duncan Photography in Lubbock, Texas. Deanna is an Internationally award winning photographer who has been published in multiple magazines and had the honor of representing the United State in the World Photographic Cup. She is a two time recipient of the Best of Show for Texas Professional Photographers Association, holds the highest level of membership within the Professional Photographers of America—Elite Plus and is a Master Photographic Craftsman and Certified Professional Photographer. She serves as a board member for Texas School Charities and Lubbock Impact. However, what really brings her joy is people and a great hike. There is nothing she loves more than sitting down with you, hearing your story and then figuring out how to help you reach your goals.

*Meal is an extra fee and optional.

6:30pm - Dinner* and Social Hour
7:15pm - Program Begins
9:00pm - Conclusion