“Spa Day” received a Silver Distinction Award in the 2025 ICON Awards competition and went on to be a TOP 10 FINALIST in the Animals + Pets Category! 😍
ICON Awards 2025
15 Friday May 2026
Posted in Awards
Author Archives: shawnahinkel
NEW! Spain Collection
14 Thursday May 2026
Posted in Image Collections
NEW! The SPAIN COLLECTION is now available!
Artist Space Gallery “Animals” Exhibition 2026
13 Wednesday May 2026
Posted in Awards, Exhibitions
“Family Bonding” received the PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE in Artist Space Gallery’s “Animals” Exhibition! 😲⠀⠀
NEW! Scotland Collection
12 Tuesday May 2026
Posted in Image Collections
NEW! The SCOTLAND COLLECTION is now available!
Art Room Gallery “Landscapes” Exhibition 2026
11 Monday May 2026
Posted in Awards, Exhibitions
“A New Day in the Amalfi Coast” received 3RD PLACE in Art Room Gallery’s “Landscapes” Exhibition! 😍 Artists in 7 countries submitted their artworks of various mediums, and 65 pieces were selected for the show. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
Texas School 2026
08 Friday May 2026
Posted in Uncategorized
So many photographers, so much education, and so many friends! Living, Learning, Laughing. 😎 📷 🎉
NEW IMAGES: Almost Human Series
07 Thursday May 2026
Posted in Image Collections
NEW! New images are now available in the ALMOST HUMAN SERIES!
2026 TPPA Awards Night
06 Wednesday May 2026
Posted in Awards, Leadership
The Texas Professional Photographers Association’s Awards Night was so fun! I was recognized for being Chairman of the Board, and my images received a Gold Medal; a Bronze Medal; two Texcellence awards; a Silver Star Award; and a Judges Choice Award, which is a very special honor. It was wonderful to see so many of my friends also receive awards. Congratulations to all the winners! 🎉
“Resonance” Opening Reception 2026 – Alexandria, Virginia
04 Monday May 2026
Posted in Exhibitions
What an amazing night! The Opening Reception of the “Resonance” exhibition in Alexandria, Virginia, was March 26 at Nepenthe Gallery. The exhibition features artwork created by member of the American Society of Photographers, and it is truly a stunning collection. I am honored to have two pieces hanging in this gallery.
“Resonance” Exhibition Featured Artist
23 Monday Mar 2026
Posted in Exhibitions
I am so excited that my work will be featured in an upcoming art exhibition in Alexandria, VA, to run March 26-May 6, 2026, at the Nepenthe Gallery and hosted by The American Society of Photographers! There are 51 images in the show, and I am honored to have created two of them.
Wanderlust Fine Artistry 