Texas Photography Festival

PAST Featured Photographers

The Georgetown Texas Photography Festival has showcased talented photographers from around the state of Texas each year. Check out some of our past featured artists since 2019:

Kathy Adams Clark

Kathy Adams Clark has been a professional nature photographer since 1995. She leads photo tours through Strabo Tours to countries including Costa Rica, Brazil, Spain, Africa, Italy, Peru, Morocco, and Norway. Kathy’s photos have been published in hundreds of places including New York Times, Ranger Rick, Family Fun, Nature's Best, Birder's World — and Kathy’s photos have appeared on magazine covers of Texas Highways, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and AAA Journey. Her photos appear every week in the "Nature" column in the Houston Chronicle written by her husband, Gary Clark. Kathy and Gary have worked with national publishing houses to produce ten books that combine their photography and writing skills. Their latest books are Book of Texas Birds published by Texas A&M University Press and Backroads of Texas published by Voyageur Press.
IG: @Kathy_Adams_Clark

Christ Chavez

How to hold the power of light in a dark time in my binational bicultural region? For the past 20 years I’ve been photographing moments in my beloved frontera as they fade away. Beyond the politics, strong woman figure, activist, the rituals that Fronterizos still embrace-I try not to force the gentlest moment of an image. As I look back at my work, I have come to understand that to stay grounded and out of this darkness we must remain in search of the light. IG: @christ_chavez

Tiffany Hofeldt

Followed by Barack Obama, retweeted by space journalists and rocket scientists, and a lover of the Oxford comma, photomaven Tiffany Hofeldt goes above and beyond for her craft. When immersing herself in her photojournalistic magazine assignments, she creates vibrant and emotive images; a talent she then brings to every wedding. When she's not on the road shooting for Texas Highways or photographing weddings, her time is occupied by her car-enthusiast son and her overly energetic golden retriever, Charger. Through multiple lighting set-up changes, one thing has remained a constant and that is a Nikon (or two) in her hands. Find Tiffany and say hello, she’s eager to share some massive tips and tricks from her 15+ years as a professional photographer. IG: @hellotiffanyphoto

Sean Fitzgerald

Sean is a Texas-based nature and conservation photographer. Sean tries to create images that are simple, graphic, evocative, surreal and that in some way evoke a reaction, provoke an emotion, or tell a story. While his photographic subjects are widely varied, he is repeatedly drawn to nature and wildlife and the impact of man on both. He has won numerous regional and national photo contests, including the Wildlife in Focus Contest (twice), Texas Tech University’s High and Dry Contest, and PhotoMedia’s World in Focus photo contest. His career has been featured in Professional Photographer Magazine and CBS News recently named Sean one of the 10 emerging artists in the Dallas area. Sean received the Rising Star Photographer Award at the Fotofusion International Photography Festival and his career has been featured in Professional Photographer Magazine and other publications. The Bravo Network has featured his artwork on several home redesign shows including the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. IG: @sean.fitzgerald

John Davidson

John Davidson is originally from Manchester, England, but has been based in Austin, Texas since 2008. John works for publications locally and internationally, from Austin Monthly and Texas Highways to The New York Times. The Guardian, The Financial Times and National Geographic Traveler UK. He has been a regular contributor to Texas Monthly since 2015. In addition to his editorial work, John is interested in working with mission
based organizations, creating portraits and branding imagery that help to tell the stories of people trying to make a positive difference in the world. His corporate clients include AMD, Atlassian and Indeed. Away from work, John is an avid reader and a collector of literary fiction, art and photography books. He enjoys painting, and wishes he had time to write more. He lives with his wife and two soccer playing sons in South Austin.
IG: @johndavidsonphoto

Dave Shafer

Dave Shafer was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania, where his passion for photography was fixed in him by his father, an accomplished amateur photographer. Initially drawn to college through a baseball scholarship, Dave ultimately earned a Bachelor of Arts from Point Park College. For over three decades, Dave has captured the attention of fine art, editorial, and commercial worlds. He has been recognized with five Communication Arts "Photography Award of Excellence" honors, and in 20200, the International Regional Magazine Association named him photographer of the Year. Today, Dave can be found chasing stories and light throughout the great state of Texas. IG: @daveshafer

Daniela Loera

Daniela Loera is a Commercial & Editorial Photographer from Brownsville, Texas. Daniela is a first-generation native of the Rio Grande Valley and proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. With over a decade of experience, Daniela started her photo journey as a portrait photographer but later transitioned into the commercial field after realizing it combined her passion for marketing with her love of photography. Today Daniela primarily works within the hospitality industry and specializes in food and beverage photography. When she’s not behind the camera, Daniela enjoys traveling the world with her husband and fellow photographer Michael. IG: @danielaloeraphoto

Kamil Rizvi

Kamil Rizvi is a portrait photographer based in Georgetown, Texas, specializing in studio portraits, headshots, and personal branding photography. With a background in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California and over 20 years in IT Project Management, photography has been Kamil’s lifelong passion and artistic outlet. His work is influenced by renowned photographers like Peter Lindbergh, Yousuf Karsh, and Annie Leibovitz, and he draws inspiration from Baroque masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer. Kamil’s unique approach combines digital and medium format film photography, using vintage Nikon and Pentax cameras and rare German and Soviet lenses. He is currently working on a project documenting the charm of small towns in the Texas Hill Country, blending his technical expertise with a deep love for fine art and portraiture.
IG: @kam.riz

Andrew and Blair Hillis

Andrew and Blair Hillis are a husband and wife team who combines two of life’s great passions, a camera in your hands and being outdoors discovering nature’s beauty. Through their images, Andrew and Blair hope to bring each person into their frame and experience what they feel and see.
IG: @williamsonmuse

Iman Serbones (2024 Emerging Photographer)

IMAN SERBONES is a North American multi-disciplinary creative specializing in digital and film photography. With over a decade of experience, Iman has honed her craft to capture the defining moments of her community. Her passion has since transcended borders, empowering individuals worldwide to share their unique stories through her lens. Notable projects include collaborations with SXSW, Better World Fragrance House, Austin Pow Wow, and Kirko Bangz. IG: @imanserbones