John Ater

fine art and commercial photographer with 20+ years experience in food, fashion, product, advertising and editorial photography as well as extensive photojournalism. Investigative reporter, writer, editor with 20+ years experience covering Texas local, state and national politics. For five years, I served as educational legislative aide and liaison for Texas State Representative Libby Linebarger (retired) and chief of staff for Texas State Representative Helen Giddings (retired). References from local, regional and national photography clients available on request. References for journalism, writing and editing clients and employers available on request. References for legislative experience available on request.