About Ted Newlin

Ted Newlin has been photographing professionally since 1989. Prior to that his first love in photography was scenic and nature but now he enjoys the satisfaction of working with people to create images that his clients treasure. In 1994, Ted was awarded the "Certified Professional Photographer" status from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). He received training at numerous professional photography schools in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, California, Washington, Nevada, Mississippi and Maine. In 2004, the Professional Photographers of America awarded Ted the “Photographic Craftsman” degree in recognition of his service to the photographic profession as an orator, author and mentor. In 2006, PPA endorsed Ted as a “Certified Specialist” in the areas of Children, Senior and Family portraiture. The Indian Nations Professional Photographers Associoation (INPPA) named Ted "Photographer of the Year" for two different years. He has received the First Place Trophy for Best Wedding Album in the State of Oklahoma 3 years in a row. Twice he was awarded the Fuji Masterpiece Award for Photographic Excellence. Other awards range from Distingu- ished ribbons to National Merit Print awards for his photographic work. Ted is a Past President of INPPA and the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma. He has received the Fellowship degree from the PPO for service. Ted has instructed other professionals at the Oklahoma School of Profess- ional Photography and has taught national “Super Monday” events for Pro- fessional Photographers of America. In addition, Ted has taught photo- graphy at the High School, Career Tech and University level. So what does all this mean to you? To some of you, probably not a whole lot. We have listed this information for those who like to see credentials. The bottom line is this . . . Ted Newlin is a professional who cares about his clients, who listens to what they want, who creates portraits they love and will cherish for a lifetime. BACK