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December 2024 Photo Contest

Focus on Texas: Young Photographers

Up-and-coming hotshots with their snapshots

Slow down a moment and take in the world through the lens of a child. These young photographers are honing their skills and having a great time doing it. One thing’s clear: The future of Texas photography is in good hands.

Carly Latham, Heart of Texas EC: “The fasciated bluebonnets are so exciting to find. My sister and I always try to see who can find the most variations,” says Byron Ace Latham, 10.

Laura Davis, Bandera EC: Blakely Barton, 2, has an impromptu photo session with her papa, Brad Davis.

Mark Garton, Bryan Texas Utilities: My son, 9, learns to take pictures of Texas bluebonnets at Fort Parker State Park.

Michelle Graham, Central Texas EC: This photo was set up and taken by Autumn Graham, 7. It features her pet duck, Peepers.

Tabitha Senter, Bailey County EC: A nice patch of clovers right after a morning rain shower, by Claire Senter, 10.

Carly Latham, Heart of Texas EC: A hungry woolly bear caterpillar meets a dandelion, by Byron Ace Latham, 10.

Cindy Blewett, Pedernales EC: “Emerson was a good mimic, having watched his dad take photos.”

Fawnya Chadwell, Fort Belknap EC: Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio, by William Chadwell, 10.

Patricia Hohensee, Coleman County EC: Regency Bridge, by Hayze Hohensee, 13.

Pam Howard, Pedernales EC: “Our 11-year-old granddaughter, Makenzie, snapped this while visiting our vacation home on the Pedernales River for the eclipse.”

Emilie Griffith, Lyntegar EC: A summer hike in Colorado, by BreAllyn Griffith, 13.

Casey Lucherk, MidSouth EC: The rescue of a skunk family, by Kaisley, 11.

Scott Phillips, Farmers EC: “My 8-year-old grandson, Elliott, took this picture of one of the chickens they have at their house.”

David Stine, Wood County EC: Lake Bob Sandlin at sunrise over the Independence Day holiday, by Athen Baxter, 8.

Tabitha Senter, Bailey County EC: Cute little baby spider hanging out, enjoying the sunny day, by Carly Senter, 6.

Teresa Truong, CoServ: “My 7-year-old daughter, Hailey, took this while playing outside.”

Kevin Whitley, Lamar EC: “My son, Luke Whitley, 11, and I love to go on photo safaris together, and one of our favorite things to chase is a pretty sunset.”

Kellie Wooten, GVEC: A white rhea at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, by Colby, 12.

D. Collins, Pedernales EC: A live oak on Washington Street in Fredricksburg, by Joel Collins, 13.