Color Inc Brand Ambassadors
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
Angela Lawson is an International Award-Winning photographer, a Certified Professional Photographer, and has earned her Photographic Craftsman and Master of Photography Degrees thru PPA. She is currently working toward her Master Artist Degree, and just took the judges training workshop in March 2022 to work towards becoming a PPA juror. She started in photography 20 plus years ago, back in the days of film, and has seen many changes in the industry. Along with industry changes, she has had several large focus changes in her own business. In 2013, she found herself narrowing her focus to several specialties, pet portraiture being the one to take the lead. Having worked as a veterinary assistant for several years (as she was just learning photography), working for the DNR as a volunteer animal rehab foster home, as well as volunteering at several Humane Societies and animal rescue organizations, she has a unique perspective on how to work with animals. It doesn’t hurt that she has a soft spot for anything with fur, feathers, or even scales!
Currently a PPA Council Member, on the PPA Certification Committee, a CPP Liaison, a member of Professional Photographers of Michigan, and Past President of Professional Photographers of Western Michigan.
Current “resident” CPP Liaison to Animal Image Makers conference.
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Dallas, Texas
Brad Barton is a North Texas based artist who tells people’s stories and captures their emotions in sometimes fantastical, sometimes bizarre, sometimes surreal ways. Using his imagination, camera, and digital tools, he has created work for clients big and small. His work has been published in nationally distributed books and magazines, has been featured in feature length motion pictures, and has won numerous awards.
His book from Amherst Media titled Retro Glamour & Pinup Photography was published in January 2017. His second book, Beautiful Monsters was published in May 2018 and he is now working on his next book, Seven Seas, targeted to be published before the end of 2019.
He holds Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America and continues to teach and write about art and photography. #ImaginationCaptured
For more information about any of these workshops, please contact Brad at 214-356-2389 or brad@bradbarton.us.
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Owner/ Photographer, Elena S Blair Photography
Seattle, Washington
Elena S Blair is an award-winning, published, Lifestyle Family & Newborn photographer based in Seattle, WA. Elena has photographed hundreds of families making her Seattle's most sought after lifestyle portrait photographer. Her work and words have been featured on popular online publications like The Huffington Post, Click & Co Blog, Dear Photographer, Adorama, Click It Up A Notch and many more. Elena’s work and words have been featured in Click Magazine & Rangefinder Magazine and her image was the cover image for Rangefinders January 2019 issue. Elena teaches with online platforms including CreativeLive, KelbyOne, B&H, Adorama, and Click & Company, as well as independently reaching thousands of photographers each year. She is an established public speaker inspiring photographers all over the United States to make meaningful art and build profitable businesses.
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PPA Certified, MPhotog., Cr, F-WPPA, Hon.F-WPPA, WPPA HOF, F-ASP, IPC Juror
Carl is a down-to-earth, portrait photographer and photographic instructor.He has been involved with professional photography for over 30 years. Hestarted his photographic career as a custom printer and technician and nowcovers a gamut of photographic assignments including portrait, wedding,commercial, environmental and photojournalism. He is PPA certified, amaster photographer, a craftsman with Professional Photographers ofAmerica and an international juror. Carl is one of 129 photographers to earnthe ASP-Fellowship. He is known world-wide in the portrait industry and hasnumerous awards and acknowledgments for his photography and hisphotographic teaching. His work has been published in many books,magazines, Kodak ads, and vendor booths across the United States, Canada,Mexico, Europe and Korea. He is the author of the book, “PortraitureUnplugged” a guide to Natural Light Portraits.
Carl was a Kodak Mentor and is one of the most sought-after instructors in the country because of his "hands-on" coaching approach. He enjoys sharing what he has learned so far in his journey. Carl’s greatest strength in our industry is his ability to see what skills others already possess and how to break down concepts on a personal level to help advance those skills further. Carl is happiest when he can help other artists succeed and witness growth in the footsteps of our industry
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Owner/ Photographer, Joe Baker Photography
Lubbock, TX
thatphotoglife.joebakerphotography.com
joebakerphotography.com/education
Joe Baker is a dynamic photographer hailing from the lively city of Lubbock, TX! Specializing in creating stunning modeling portfolios, graduation portraits, timeless family captures, and professional headshots. But his love for photography doesn’t end there! He is also dedicated to sharing his knowledge and empowering fellow photographers to elevate their craft through education and mentorship.
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Owner/ Photographer, Lindsey Victoria Photography
Litchfield County, Connecticut
lindseyvictoriaphotography.com
Lindsey Turner is a photographer and educator based in Litchfield County, Connecticut. She photographs in-home newborns, families, professionals and schools. Her superpower is putting people at ease and that shines through in her work. Her background in PR & Marketing for arts nonprofits gives her a wealth of information she brings to her own business and enhances her offerings for her clients. She serves clients in Litchfield County, CT and in NYC. She has been featured on NBC New York, is a contributing writer for Rangefinder.com, has given webinars for Shootproof and is a regular guest speaker for the Elena S. Blair Mastermind. She is honored to be a Color Inc. Ambassador. Her fine art black and white school portraits are printed by Color Inc. on their gorgeous deep matte Fuji Paper.
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Owner/ Photographer, Chubby Cheek Photography
Houston, TexasShalonda Chaddock is the face and camera behind chubby cheek photography. She is a nationally published child photographer, based out of Houston Texas, where she is drowning in glitter and princess dresses with her two daughters, affectionately referred to as the cheeks girls, and the love of her life, daddy cheeks. Her shooting style focuses on the magic of childhood and finding the unique sparkle that each child shines with. She allows REAL life to inspire her and shape her journey as a photographer, always recognizing that the little moments do mean the most, even when it means stepping on a Barbie shoe before she has had her coffee.
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Owner/ Photographer, Heather Crowder
Annapolis, MDSpecialty: Children/Families/Boutique Schools
Heather Crowder has been delighting families, children, and professionals with her style of contemporary portraiture since 2007. In addition to working on location, Heather also owns and operates The Lightbox and Lightbox Loft studios in her hometown of Annapolis, MD. Focused heavily on headshots and children & families, she's also put her own twist on traditional school photography with the launch of her brand modernschoolpictures.com. Her 'boutique style' of school pictures had led her to photographing over 12,000 children at private schools in her region; she’s now bringing 25 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, along with her ‘business first’ approach to photography to share all she’s learned along the way to help other photographers be successful in this very profitable genre. When she's not working, Heather loves spending time outdoors with her husband, two daughters and their naughty Jack Russel Terrier.
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Owner/ Photographer, Norsym Photography
Chicago, Illinois - Boulder, Colorado
Tiia has been capturing the hearts and smiles of children and families in Chicago since 2008. Her studio now focuses primarily on preschool and daycare photography, with a modern, boutique approach. Their mission is to photograph the true essence of each child, by taking the time needed to help them feel comfortable before the camera. As an elementary teacher for over ten years, Tiia brings her love and understanding of children together with her passion for portrait photography...making this a dream job! As Norsym Photography continues to grow, Tiia hopes to share her experiences building a preschool photography business, to support and inspire others.
Apart from photography and teaching, Tiia enjoys an active lifestyle of hiking, triathlon and skiing with her family in Colorado. She’s also passionate about travel and food, and is always dreaming of her next adventure!