Biography

My name is John Yates and I am a commercial photographer serving the Dallas Metroplex. I received my Masters Degree in photography from East Texas State University. After working at Six Flags Over Texas as the public relations photographer, I moved to Austin, Texas to be the Chief Photographer at The University of Texas. In 1971, I went freelance. Then in 1981, I went to work for Park Cities People Newspaper. Until that time which I returned to freelance in real estate photography. I was in charge of all photographers for the Virginia Slims Tennis Circuit, in Dallas, as well as the World Tennis Circuit. I worked for Dave Campell's Football Magazine as a photographer, as well as other sport magazines including Sports Illustrated. I have been published numerous times in regional and national newspapers, real estate publications, and magazines including The New York Times, D Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, Paper City, and Pinnacle.
I currently photograph weddings, portraiture, artwork capture, special events and parties, aerial photography, nature and wildlife photography. I am currently a member of the Plano Photography Club & Head Nature Photography Club.