Photograph our World!
Travel the world with a master photographer who
can guide you to new hieghts in your travel
photography. Your photographs can become works
of art rather than just snapshots of I was there.
Tessmer of Fairfax Sweeps Recent Awards:
Tessmer of Fairfax wins Best of Show
At the recent competition for professional photographers in Washington, Maryland, and Virginia Master Photographer Joseph (Joe) Tessmer won best of show, two prints tied for first place and his 4th print won a 2nd place ribbon.
Tessmer of Fairfax Named Best Social Event/Wedding Photographer
The Virginia Professional Photographers Association honors Tessmer of Fairfax
It has often been said that Tessmer of Fairfax has lots of laurels they just don't rest on them. To prove the point the Virginia Professional Photographers Association has awarded JoeTessmer one of the highest awards a photographer can receive. Best social event photographer. Social events include weddings, anniversaries, parties and funerals.
Artistic and Financial Success in the Photographic Profession:
May 16, 2011, sponsored by the Professional Photographers of America
It's the little things that make the difference. Producing and marketing outstanding photography can depend on hundreds of small decisions that have a large effect on your overall success. The selection and use of equipment, making the best use of your website and social networking sites…all contribute to your success. Join Cyndy and Joe, two Best of Show winners, for their useful insights into these details. To register go to http://www.ppa.com/education-events/sm/states/sm_state_va.php
Travel Photographs From Around The World
Travel Adventure Photographs
The photographs in this section are from several Tessmer of Fairfax photographic adventures. Participation in Tessmer of Fairfax Photographic Adventures is open to any individual interested in the art and science of photography, their friends and relatives. Please see the Schedule for past and future adventures.
As with all travel photography, most of the images are "I was there and I saw that". However, several of these original photographs have won or will win in professional photographic competitions. Once an original image has been identified for competition, additional editing is performed. Several prize winning images are included in various parts of this web page, e.g. see the fine art images and awards.
Iceland and Greenland
New Zealand
Australia
Iceland and Greenland
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Reykavik | Borgafjordur | Snaefellsnes | Akureyri |
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Husavik | Godafoss | Thingvellir |
New Zealand
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Auckland | Rotoruga & Redwoods | Arrowtown | Fjordland |
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Franz Joseph Glacier | Reefton & Tauranga Bay | Pancake Rocks & Arthur's Pass | Flock Hill Sheep Station |
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Antartic & Akaroa | Christchurch |
Australia
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Hobart & Port Arthur | Bonorong Wild Life Park | Cradle Mountain | Launceston |
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Melbourne | Adelaide | Alice Springs | Aboriginal & School of the Air |
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Ayers Rock Evening | Ayers Rock Morning | Port Douglas | Cape Tribulation |
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Sydney 1st Night | Sydney Opera House & Bridge | Australia Day Sydney |