Landers Photography

12/11/2025

Our last sessions with Santa are this Saturday and we only have 6 spots left.
(link in comments)

11/10/2024

Don'tja just love a photography class?!

11/09/2024

Santa Pictures Update:

We do not have a location set yet, but several have asked if they could schedule their time anyway.
So here is the link to add your family to the schedule for Friday Nov. 29 from 9am-1pm.
https://tinyurl.com/SantaPictures2024

Note: we will be adding at least one additional date, so if the date doesn't work, or you get this message after all the times have filled, just know that more appointment date/time options will be available.

Square Bookings Flow

11/08/2024

SANTA PICTURES
Thank you for asking about Santa Pictures this year!
(so far 16 of you have reached out by email, Facebook, Messemger, phone, or text -Love you guys!)

1. YES we will be doing it, we have the time lined up, Santa is ready, the only thing we haven't been able to nail down is the location!

2. As soon as we do, we will announce it here on Facebook with a link to get the time you want.

3. We will have a minimum of two dates. The first is Friday Nov. 29, the other TBA.

4. If you do not receive an email from us by Monday Nov. 11, please reach out via text 210-663-0558 with your name and email.

10/25/2024

Ghosts, temporary mental takeover, strange happenings...

Over the years a handful of photographers have shared stories with me that are either weird or supernatural. I am going to present these stories the day before Halloween at The Camera Exchange, on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3pm.
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If you are a photographer who has a story to share, let me know in a DM or via email: [email protected] -and I might just include it at next week's presentation.
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For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unusual-situations-ghost-stories-from-san-antonio-photographers-tickets-1057733612709

10/14/2024

Want to have some fun with your camera?!
-all ages, all levels

This Sunday Oct. 20, we're hosting a fun event at Stinson Airport!
• Bring your digital camera and laptop (or phone/tablet).
- so you can upload your images
• We will give you a list of 15 categories
• You get about three hours to roam around the place
- they are going to open one of the hangars for us!!!
- There's even a nature trail that leads to the San Antonio River
• You can have lunch there at the Trailblazer Cafe while the judges are doing their thing
• We announce the winners and give out the prizes

Details:
• Date: Sunday October 20, 2024
• Time: 8am - 2:30pm
• Location: Stinson Airport, 8535 Mission Rd San Antonio, TX 78214
• How much: $39
• More info/tickets: https://square.link/u/I7FLHgPO
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One ticket to participate in the 12th Annual San Antonio Photo tournament.Location: Stinson Airport Date: Oct. 20, 8am-2pm (or when all prizes are handed out!)DetailsGet your came...

09/19/2024

Have a digital camera sitting around?
The camera club at Loma Park Elementary School Camera Club could use it!
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📸 Snap it Forward: Donate a Camera, Inspire a Future Photographer! 📸
Do you have a gently used digital camera gathering dust? Give it a second life by donating it to Loma Park Elementary’s new photography club! 🎒✨ Sponsored by my friend Brenda Piña.
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Your camera can help students on San Antonio’s Inner West Side learn valuable skills like ISO, shutter speed, and aperture—empowering them to create their own masterpieces and even produce their school’s first-ever yearbook!
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Drop-off is on Friday Sept. 20th, during school hours at:

📍 Loma Park Elementary School
400 Aurora Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228

Let's give these kids the tools to capture the world through their unique perspectives. Every camera makes a difference!
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06/24/2024

Join me at Noon for a free lesson on the business side of photography.
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Mon. June 24, 2024 at Noon CDT
Go to: https://www.facebook.com/PortraitProfits
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03/07/2024

"The way to understanding is to honestly seek it"

When we hear "I just don't understand why..." it can either represent a roadblock of closed-mindedness or, to the most intelligent among us, a sign to expand our perspective.
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Too often, people use it in a way that conveys an unwillingness to genuinely understand a differing viewpoint or unfamiliar concept – signaling their lack of an open mind. This dismissive attitude is not beneficial to improvement as it shuts down the path to greater understanding.
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In contrast, the quote "The way to understanding is to honestly seek it" encourages an open, truth-seeking mindset. It highlights the distinction between clinging rigidly to one's initial point of view versus taking that feeling as a humble start for inquiry and learning.
The most successful critical thinkers remain humbly open to seeking understanding, even if the situation seems crazy at first, and they listen and seek additional information, freely allowing for changing perspectives when faced with compelling evidence. Even if it means updating long-held beliefs, because they value and want what's right, not just what's best to support their opinion. Too many people block any potential growth when they stubbornly ignore or reject anything that doesn't immediately make sense.
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So, "Seek what's right, not what's best to support your opinion."
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This quote calls us to prioritize following the truth wherever it leads over the temptation to cling to existing viewpoints simply because they align with what we currently believe.
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It contrasts the virtuous path of "seeking what's right" through an open-minded examination of evidence and reasoning with the flawed tendency to more selectively "seek what's best to support your opinion."
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Maintain sincere curiosity. Don't use "I don't get it" as a dead-end, but as the first step of an ‘understanding’ journey. Honestly and diligently seek insights through questioning, listening, researching, and reasoning.
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Intellectual humility - being willing to change your mind in pursuit of deeper truth over stubbornly defending your current opinions.

-Jim Landers
Teacher and Author
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12/13/2023

🎅✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Wonderful Families ✨🎅

As the holiday season twinkles around us, Robin and I want to extend a warm, heartfelt thank you to the 65 amazing families who joined us for our Santa portrait sessions. We loved your smiles and festive spirits and the stories that you share with us!

A special shout-out to those who have been part of our journey for multiple years, some for nearly two decades! Your loyalty and trust mean the world to us. It's been a joy watching your families grow and change, year after year.

To our new families, welcome to our tradition! We're thrilled to have you join us and look forward to creating more beautiful memories together.

Our wish for you is more laughter, more joy, and more unforgettable memories. Wishing you all a magical holiday season filled with love and happiness!

Merry Christmas,
Robin and Jim Landers
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