Brenda Ladd

Lecturer

Contact Information:
512-707-0070
Brenda@brendaladdphoto.com
www.brendaladdphoto.com

Photographic artist, Brenda Ladd is a dynamic force in the world of photography. After earning a B.A. from the University of Texas in 1978, she began working as a portrait photographer in Austin. Her successful studio attests to her dedication and passionate eye. Brenda combines masterful technical skills with a non-formula approach to creating and capturing visions for personal, commercial & fine art imagery.

Education ranks as one of Brenda's important commitments. She has instructed classes and workshops for U.T., Rocky Mountain School of Photography, Texas Photographic Society, and Travis County. Her love of teaching compelled her to create her own workshops entitled Illuminated Workshops. Brenda also contributes to the community through her photographic support to March of Dimes, Creative Opportunity Orchestra, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, State Theatre Company, SafePlace and Austin Children of Musicians/Artists/Writers Fund.

Brenda's images from the March of Dimes: Salud! garnered her a first place Addy Award and an International Award from the Summit Creative Awards and her business cards placed Silver in the National American Advertising Federation. She also won Best of Show in Texas Photographic Society's 12th Annual Members-Only Juried Show. Brenda Ladd's images have been featured in many publications including Borderlands/Texas Poetry Review, Cover of Tea, Austin American Statesman, Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, The Pinhole Journal, Texas Builder Magazine, a variety of wedding publications and a wide collection of CD's including an interactive CD for Sting.

Recent Courses: J371K Studio Illustration