Photo SA "Tracing the Thread” by John Hendrick, Thurs. Sept. 11

The Photo SA update (monthly)

1. Next event: "Tracing the Thread: How Photography Helped Me Rebuild a Life in Motion” by John Hendrick
2. Portrait Profits - photo business class (free) every Monday

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## 1. “Tracing the Thread: How Photography Helped Me Rebuild a Life in Motion”

## 📅 Thursday September 11th, 6:30-8 PM

In this talk, John Hendrick unpacks the quiet narrative running through his work, one shaped by transition, presence, and the power of showing up with a camera in hand. Through projects like NEXUS, Field Notes, and Interwoven Cities, John reflects on how photography became a tool not just for seeing, but for staying grounded after decades of global service as a Navy Corpsman.

He shares insights into developing long-form personal work, cultivating vision through repetition, and approaching everyday environments with intentionality. From the streets of San Antonio to international features with Leica and Capture One, John discusses how walking the same streets for years revealed stories he didn’t know he was telling until the work came together.

This talk isn’t just about cameras or composition, it’s about tracing your own thread through the noise of life, and honoring the moments you don’t yet realize are significant. A live Q&A will follow.

(John's Bio and social channels at the bottom of this email)

Details:
- Date: Thurs. Sept. 11, 2025
- Time: 6:30-8pm
- Location: TBD
- Cost: $10 voluntary suggested donation to help recover costs.

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2. PORTRAIT PROFITS
- photo business class (free) every Monday at noon, except for the 2nd Monday of each month when its moved to 6:30 in the evening. (no RSVP, just show up!)
Livestreamed to the Portrait Profits Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PortraitProfits
and to YouTube: [https://www.YouTube.com/](https://www.youtube.com/@portraitprofits/streams)
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Jim Landers
text/call 210.663.0558
[jim@LandersPhotoSchool.com](http://jim@landersphotoschool.com/)
#PhotoSA #UpliftingPhotographers #LandersPhotographySchool #Photographers #photographymeetups #SanAntonio #Finerworks
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Bio:
John Hendrick is a New York-born, San Antonio–based photographer whose work explores memory, movement, and the tension between chaos and clarity. A 23-year U.S. Navy Corpsman turned visual artist, his practice draws from lived experience, fusing street photography with fine art sensibilities. His images have been featured by Leica Mexico, Leica Portugal, and Leica Latin America, as well as Capture One, and he is a regular contributor to both Pepper Magazine and The Raw Society.

John’s work has been published in a range of local and international publications and exhibited across gallery spaces. He has appeared as a guest on several photography and creative podcasts, offering insight into the evolving role of art, resilience, and storytelling. Currently an instructor at UTSA Arts, he also serves as a brand ambassador for Unbound Merino and Caddis Eyewear, brands that reflect his commitment to intentional design and everyday utility.

Through his evolving projects, including Field Notes, Homeland, Interwoven Cities, and most recently NEXUS, John invites viewers to pause, observe, and reconsider the overlooked moments that shape our lives.

## 🌐 Social Media & Website

Website: www.johnhendrick.com
Instagram: @johnhendrick_photo