How Wyatt McSpadden Became the BBQ Photographer of Texas

A Texas photographer for more than 40 years, Amarillo native Wyatt McSpadden has had his work featured in Texas Monthly many times. His coverage of the state’s barbecue scene, along with his 2009 book, Texas BBQ, led Daniel Vaughn to call McSpadden the official barbecue photographer of Texas. In August, McSpadden releases his next book, Texas BBQ, Small Town to Downtown (University of Texas Press), which highlights not only the urban barbecue hotspots but the best country joints as well. In addition to his beautiful photos, the book includes reflections by Austin pitmaster Aaron Franklin as well as Vaughn. McSpadden talked to Texas Monthly photo editor Leslie Baldwin about the book, barbecue, and how it all began. Texas Monthly: How did you get started? Wyatt McSpadden:…View Original Post

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