Learning experiences focus on:
Learning to take photos in manual and preset modes
Learning how to apply different lighting techniques
Learning about composition to take better photos
How to tell a story with your photos
Developing the ability to express your artistic side
Jr. Master Photography
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Open ONLY to JMP candidates who have attended both JMP1 and JMP 2 workshops.
Jr. Master Photographer Workshops
Dallas Registration Deadline: September 15, 2026
Workshop 1: September 26, 2026
Workshop 2: December 5, 2026
Kerrville Registration: October 5 - 30, 2026
Workshop 1: September 26, 2026
Workshop 2: December 5, 2026
Open to all intermediate and senior 4-H members. Sign up on TX4H. Seating is limited to the first 60 registrations at each location. MORE INFORMATION
NEW Texas 4-H Photography Ambassadors
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2026
Open ONLY to certified Jr. Master Photography 4-Hers. Link is provided after the JMP application period.
RETURNING Texas 4-H Photography Ambassadors
Application Deadline: May 15th, 2026
Open ONLY to current Texas 4-H Photography Ambassadors desiring to apply for an additional year. Link will be provided after JMP application period.
Photography Camps:
Aperture Academy Photography Camp
Dates: TBA
Location: Texas 4-H Conference Center
Registration: https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/
Limited Spots: Only 25 campers, Ages 10-16
Contest & Training Dates:
Texas Beekeeping Photo Contest: Bee Smiled
An annual photography contest celebrating Texas beekeepers, honey bees, pollination, queen rearing, honey production, and beekeeping communities—while building a photo library for education and outreach.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Register: HERE
2027 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Photography Contest
Registration Opens: October 1, 2026
The Photography Contest is open to all Texas students enrolled in grades 3 through 12. Students can submit 1 entry per category across 5 Divisions. Students competing in the Senior Division may be eligible to win a scholarship.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Register: https://www.sarodeo.com/p/competitive-events
Texas 4-H State Photography Contest
Registration Opens: April 2027
Deadline: TBA
Participation: Senior 4-H members (Grades 9-12)
Register: https://texas.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
2025-2026 Contest Rules: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/.../photography_state_contest....
State Roundup
Date: June 2027
Photography Resources: