Famous Dallas Photographers You May Not Know
Famous photographers are rarely known to most people except for other photographers and other people somehow connected to the industry. Let’s face it, being a household name or having rockstar status is pretty rare for photographers. Annie Leibovitz is a living legend but, unless you are a celebrity, creative director or a photographer then you probably don’t know who she is.
Being a proud Texan myself and a Dallas native, as well as a professional photographer. I thought I would take a moment to highlight three very important photographers in the history of Dallas, Texas and show off a little of their work.
Three Historic Dallas Photographers
Dallas photographers such as Ron St. Angelo, Marion Butts, and Robert H. Jackson have all left their mark on Dallas history with their unique styles of photography. These award winning photographers photographed some of the most memorable moments of Dallas history and their works are still seen today in galleries, museums, and other public spaces.
Dallas Photographer, Ron St. Angelo
Long before becoming a Professor of Photography for the Art Institute of Dallas, Ron St. Angelo had been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Journalism. He photographed President George H. W. Bush, Beyonce, Neil Young, and The Rolling Stones. Since 1979 he was considered the Official Photographer for the Dallas Cowboys and took many of their most iconic images. If you are a Dallas Cowboys fan like I am, you have probably seen his work.
Dallas Photographer, Marion Butts
Marion Butts wasn’t just responsible for recording a large part of African-American history in Dallas. He is also a big part of that history. Serving as the managing editor for the Dallas Express from 1954 to 1962 he captured key moments in Dallas during the Civil Rights movement. Any trained and experienced photographer can tell you after seeing his work, he was a master of photography. I am also a big fan of his work myself.
Dalas Photographer, Robert H. Jackson
Last but not least, Robert H. Jackson was a photojournalist for The Dallas Times Herald on assignment during one of the most infamous days in Dallas and American history. On November 22, 1963 he was seven cars behind President Kennedy as they headed down Elm Street in Dallas when President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. Two days later, Jackson captured the photograph that won him the Pulitzer and that will live on in history. The exact moment that Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald.
Conclusion
Wether you are a photographer or not, photography allows us the ability to freeze a moment in time that takes us back to that moment. Evoking nostalgia, emotions and memories, photography is a great way to to look on you own history in time. If you have an event you need captured or just beautiful photos of your family we would love to help, We also have do freelance photojournalism work and work with several of the Dallas area news organizations. We would love to hear from you.
