Testimonials
We are so grateful to you, our TPS community, for your ongoing support. We are especially thankful for your kind words of encouragement and feedback.
As a fellow Texan, I've followed the work of the Texas Photographic Society for several years. I was thrilled and honored to be invited to jury TPS 29: The International Competition 2020. I value the exposure photographers receive by exhibiting in the TPS online and in-gallery exhibitions. By showcasing their work, photographers gain exposure and build their audience, moving the work forward professionally. Special thanks to TPS Executive Director Susan Edgley for her support and commitment to the wider Photographic Community. — Elizabeth Avedon, January 2021
I am a thousand miles away in Ohio, and yet the TPS has been a resource and community that has greatly benefited my practice. I joined in 2015 and am pleased to have my photographs included in TPS exhibitions juried by Molly Roberts, Keith Carter, Reid Callanan, Roy Flukinger and Catherine Couturier. To have my work seen and then selected by these esteemed jurors is an honor. Both executive directors I have communicated with, Susan Edgley and Amy Holmes George, have been friendly, helpful and exemplary. I look forward to when I can attend in person events and exhibitions produced by the Texas Photographic Society. — Kent Krugh, January 2021
I love TPS and what the organization has contributed all these years. I cherish the memories I have from the years I was an active board member and I'm honored that you wish to feature my imagery. — O. Rufus Lovett, December 2020
It's a blessing to have met Executive Director Susan Edgley this past year, while volunteering for a TPS project. I owe my utmost gratitude to Ms. Edgley, for her heart of kindness, and that such genuine kindness has been used to uplift others. True humility is described as having authority, or power and choosing to be humble towards others. Thank you very much for inviting me to be a part of a community that truly believes in investing in talent and the next generation. God bless the TPS community. — Paulina B. Wilson, December 2020
Susan, the Spotlight page is beautifully formatted. Many thanks for this opportunity! And, thank you for keeping TPS running and for all you do for the photography community. I have met some wonderfully talented photographers through the TPS organization, many of whom I now consider life-long friends. I am proud to be a member of TPS. — Fran Forman, December 2020
Dear Susan, I was just thinking today about how long I have been a member of TPS. Thinking about how Nancy Scanlan promoted a pushpin show for me that got some positive reviews from members of the fairly new organization. I was remembering how I became familiar with the major players in Texas photography and how much I have learned from them over the years. Today, under your leadership, the society is in full bloom. Congratulations on your work and your enthusiasm with Texas photography and showing the rest of the world that we are not a cultural wasteland. Our international membership is ample proof of the influence the organization has made under your leadership. And many thanks to the directors on whose shoulders you stand. It has been a long journey. There have been times when our leadership has been discouraged I am sure, but they prevailed and today we have a thriving institution. I appreciate your leadership and support with curating the members' exhibition. Keep up the great work. There are exciting days ahead for TPS. — Bill Wright, December 2020
The Texas Photographic Society has been a great experience for meeting artists and sharing incredible talented work within the state. As a member of several photographic societies in various locations throughout the United States, I am delighted to again cross paths with artists that have been featured in juried TPS exhibitions with myself. — Becky Wilkes, December 2020
Since joining the Board of Directors, Texas Photographic Society (TPS), I have worked directly with Susan Edgley, the Executive Director. Susan is meticulous in presenting TPS and its members to the public via the website, the monthly e-Zine and more. She always adds a creative, artistic nuance in scheduling, organizing, managing and promoting exhibitions, and in embracing and promoting our members. Her personal touch and efforts are evident throughout the organization. In addition, I appreciate her mentorship and look forward to our continued working partnership. — Sue Puetz, December 2020
TPS is a breath of fresh air after several years in other national photo organizations. Thanks for all you do. — Wes Odell, December 2020
I drove to Arlington yesterday to see the Street Encounters exhibition. You did a beautiful job and I was so impressed. Thank you so much for this beautiful show and the opportunity to enter. — Deborah Cole, December 2020
My gratitude to the Texas Photographic Society for inviting me to participate in this very enjoyable experience [as juror of Street Encounters]. Thank you especially to Executive Director Susan Edgley for her patience and guidance. My thank you also to all who submitted. Without you, this opportunity would not have existed for me or the venue. — Paula Tognarelli, November 2020
I've been a member of the Texas Photographic Society since 2004 and have found the organization to be an excellent resource for experienced as well as emerging photographers of all ages and in all disciplines. The leadership is dedicated to offering educational programs, creative inspiration and opportunities to enter contests, exhibits and more. I'm very grateful for all of the support I've received for my artwork and in promoting my photo workshops and international tours. Whether you live in Texas or somewhere else in the U.S. or the world, TPS offers something for everyone! — Karen Gordon Schulman, November 2020
Susan, I am so appreciative of your support. It means so much to have your input and encouragement. I am working so hard. Thank you, thank you. — Aimee McCrory, November 2020
Thanks so much for your help and encouragement. I'm truly humbled and motivated to keep shooting and getting better. — Jeffrey Fletcher, November 2020
Susan, I wanted to take a minute to thank you for all of your hard work. Your attention to details and prompt responses were very reassuring during the process of the Members' Only Show. TPS has the right person in your position and is very lucky to have you. I'll always remember your kind support. — Marlon Taylor, November 2020
Thank you so much for choosing me for the Member Spotlight. I appreciate that you took the time to look me up and contacted me for the feature. The questions you asked felt like you were actually curious about my technique and subject matter - thanks for that! I appreciate all the work you did to present my art - it looks great! — Annie Lopez, August 2020
WOW!!!!! I think this is absolutely fantastic. I love it! The banner, the text, the photos and captions - the way you weaved them together is so impressive. I just can't thank you enough for honoring me and my work. I'll be directing lots of folks to this blog. Thanks a million!!!!! — David W. Cook, August 2020
I truly believe in the mission that TPS has supported for so many years. I have very much enjoyed participating on the board and working with all of you. I'm grateful for the experience and TPS will always have my support! — Sherry Griffin, June 2020
Oh, Susan, I love it! You did a masterful job of sorting out my thoughts and making sense of what you and I talked about for my feature. Thank you for making me look so good! I can't wait to share it. And thank you so much for your hard work. — Ryn Clarke, June 2020
Thank you again, Susan, for the TPS Members' Instagram Takeover opportunity. I really do appreciate you featuring my work! It's such an honor to be associated with Texas Photographic Society. Thank you for all you do for photography and photographers. — Catherine Panebianco, May 2020
Susan, you did an amazing job with the blog. And the introduction? What can I say? Marvelous! You captured my thinking and working process beautifully. The commentary is so skillfully woven amongst the images. I didn't know I could sound so good. Having the blog so prominently displayed is fantastic. I hope people will enjoy reading it and learning more about me. It's a tribute to your imagination that you would post a feature that shows how photography can be incorporated into art-making. Bravo! — Cecelia Feld, May 2020
As a twenty-year member of Texas Photographic Society, I can say this organization has demonstrated a strong and dedicated vision to photography and the photographic community. I have been involved with numerous art and photography organizations throughout my career as a photo-based artist. TPS exhibits a very clear vision, and their commitment to their members and community has been aptly demonstrated and documented through the years. It was founded in 1984 and has managed to grow, support, embrace and serve. They provide a valuable resource to photographers, not only in the community but nation-wide. — Laura Bennett, May 2020
I have been a member of Texas Photographic Society since 1982. This organization has grown in Texas and beyond to be the preeminent photographic organization in Texas. One of the founding ideas of the organization was to bring photographic knowledge to all parts of Texas. Having lived in a rural area for the past fifty years I cannot express how important TPS has been to those unable to access large metropolitan areas. To be informed of ideas and visual information via TPS's newsletters, workshops, exhibits and lectures has been critical to my photographic growth. — Ashton Thornhill, May 2020