Texas School of Professional Photography – The Best Value in Photographic Education

OVER 30 CLASSES

A WEEK PACKED WITH
EDUCATION AND FUN

HUGE TRADE SHOW

WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTION

When you attend Texas School, you are in one class with your instructor for the entire week. It is a deep-dive educational experience.

Top Industry Instructors – our instructors are at the top of their craft.
Small Class Sizes – ensure you get maximum attention from your instructor.
Hands-on Learning – classrooms equipped with the latest gear.

Join us at the unrivaled Texas School of Professional Photography.

TEXAS SCHOOL IS VALUE

COME FOR THE EDUCATION

Small Class Sizes Rock!
Texas School offers 32 classes covering a wide range of photographic study. Choose from classes to help you with creating better images, image editing, expanding your creativity or growing your business. Spend the entire week in one class working closely with your instructor who will guide you through the techniques and the skills you need to become a complete photographer. Plus, we offer plus 8 Saturday Classes on Saturday before Texas School officially gets underway.

EXPERIENCE THE FUN!

Texas School is Fun. Always has been. Always will be.
After a full day of photography, it is time to cut loose for a little evening fun and fellowship with 1000 of your closest photographer friends. Our legendary evening events include live music, free refreshments, crazy costumes and amazing door prizes are just part of the evening activities at Texas School.

OUR VENDORS MAKE IT HAPPEN

Vendors Keep Tuition Low
Our amazing vendors go out of their way to make sure you have a great week at Texas School. They provide you with FREE evening meals, loaner equipment for you to try out and free door prizes every time you turn around.

HUGE TRADE SHOW

We’re here all week!
Texas School boasts an impressive Trade Show with over 70 vendors offering the BEST prices on equipment anywhere! You will NOT be disappointed! On Wednesday, the trade show swells with additional vendors and instructor specials. And don’t forget the FREE Door prizes!

YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THIS

When you come to Texas School, expect the unexpected. You may be surprised to find that you just met your new best friend. Or maybe you made the right contact who will change everything about your business. You may come to Texas School feeling like you are in it alone, but you will leave with a whole new support group that will help you get where you want to be and keep you on track. The networking at Texas School is priceless, and comes to all attendees at no extra charge!

2027 Keynote Speakers

Sunday, April 25

Jerry Ghionis

Friday, April 30

Angela Kurkian, PPA CEO

WHY CHOOSE TEXAS SCHOOL?

When you feel stuck, quick fixes just don’t cut it. A few online tutorials or a two-day conference just aren’t enough to make a real breakthrough.

That’s why Texas School exists. It’s a full week built entirely around mastering your craft with a top-tier instructor. But the real secret sauce goes beyond the classroom, it’s about late-night conversations, shared ideas, social connections, and an incredible network of lifelong friends who get you.

Stop spinning your wheels. Come find your people, break through that ceiling, and transform your craft today at Texas School.

ONE WEEK: Endless Possibilities

Don Dickson, Texas School of Professional Photography Director

Cris Duncan, Texas School Director

Texas School is back! With 30+ world-class classes, hands-on learning, and the best gear deals of the year, you’ll sharpen your craft in lighting, posing, business, and more.

Stay sharp. Stay inspired. Stay ahead—join us at the 2026 Texas School of Professional Photography for a week of growth, connection, and unforgettable fun!

Countdown to Texas School Registration
January 3, 2027

11pm Central

Texas School Begins April 25th, 2027

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NEW: TEXAS SCHOOL PODCASTS

Texas School “Off the Record’ is the official podcast of the Texas School of Professional Photography. Texas School director, Cris Duncan, host these candid and unscripted conversations about creativity, photography, the photography business and entrepreneurship. Since 1975, Texas School host the country’s largest hands-on weeklong education event each spring. Texas School offer 30+ classes, hands-on learning, and the best gear deals of the year, you’ll sharpen your craft in lighting, posing, business, and more. Stay sharp. Stay inspired. Stay ahead—attend Texas School of Professional Photography for a week of growth, connection, and unforgettable fun!