It’s been over six weeks since I returned from FotoFest in Houston, (pre-COVID shutdown). I had a wonderful time and rank it among my top portfolio review experiences. It was well-organized and I enjoyed the “flow” of the four-days of intense reviews, networking, sharing, and camaraderie. I feel fortunate that photographers have portfolio reviews to share work with collectors, curators, editors, and book publishers sitting across the table. My outcomes are still in fruition, however the investment was fully realized before I returned home (on a pretty much empty airplane). I come for the opportunities and stay for the friends.

Aline Smithson shares on Lenscratch (READ HERE >>) one of the highlights of FotoFest, being shadowed by a student from Lamar University, Brandi Hamilton who shares what she learned from the Houston experience . Aline had asked me to share a few photos from my experience to accompany the article, which I much obliged.

Carlos De Santos enjoys acquiring prints and limited edition books during the reviews.

Mary Stanley gets the award for the most colorful fun attire!

Audrey Sands from the Center of Creative Photography enjoys smelling a salt print folio varnished with lavender oil and white beeswax.

Carey Russell, Susan kae Grant, And Robert Langham III taking a break from reviews and sharing work at The Whitehall hotel in Houston.

DM Whitman gets her first museum acquisition with support of Malcolm Daniel and Anne Tucker, after the reviews.

After hours portfolio sharing, until midnight, a the Whitehall hotel in Houston.