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January Membership Meeting - Headshots Without Headaches

When
19 Jan 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Precision Camera, 2438 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
Registered
1 registrant

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Member - In Person – $20.00
Membership Meeting Only - Not Attending Program - No Charge
Non-Member In Person – $30.00
Other Affiliate Member – $20.00
Past President – $20.00
Raffle Only – $5.00
Raffle ticket buyers must be present to win.
Student – $15.00

Headshots Without Headaches: Photography, Retouching & AI Wizardry

Presenter will be the one and only Don Rogers!
Master Photographer, Craftsman Photographer, Professional Headshot Wrangler

After 42 years of photographing people—and surviving all 1,363 weddings he’s lived through—Don Rogers has somehow remained cheerful, sane (some might question), and still willing to photograph humans for a living. He now specializes in the one thing all clients need but often dread: the business headshot.

Don photographs on average 1,500 headshots every year across Texas, proving that (1) he works way too much, and (2) he has developed an almost supernatural ability to make anyone look confident, approachable, and like they actually enjoy their job.

In this 1.5-hour program, Don will start by photographing attendees live (come dressed for success)—don’t worry, he promises to only post the good ones. Then you’ll watch him break down his simple, lightning-fast Photoshop retouching workflow that keeps clients happy and keeps him out of editing jail.

Finally, Don will explore the wild frontier of AI headshot magic: adding jackets to people who forgot one, growing beards for men who’ve always wanted one, changing backgrounds without Photoshop-induced migraines, and even building a polished, studio-quality headshot from a handful of casual photos.

If you want to laugh, learn, and walk away with headshot secrets you can use immediately (plus maybe a flattering photo of yourself), this is your opportunity.

What is Austin Professional Photographers Association?

Austin Professional Photographers Association, previously PPGA, is a non-profit organization that was established in 1950 by a small group of local working photographers who were also members of the Professional Photographers of America

Who belongs?

Our members are among the most skilled, talented, and professional photographers in the Austin and Central Texas area.

Meeting Cancellation Policy

If our monthly membership meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, location availability, natural disasters or other practical reasons, Austin PPA will attempt to reschedule the meeting for the following week or as soon as possible. If the meeting cannot be rescheduled for a particular month, fees submitted by all registered attendees will be applied to the following month’s membership meeting. One or more email messages will be sent to all registered attendees and the general membership regarding the cancellation and available rescheduling information.