Andrew Lankes
Andrew grew up in Austin, acting and making short films. He studied film and puppetry at the University of Texas, which led to a two-year career in Los Angeles as a Production Designer. Andrew comes from a family of photographers – his brother Matt is a commercial photographer and their father Tom Lankes shot for over 35 years for the Austin American Statesman.
How long have you been in the Austin area?
⤜ My whole life, except for 2 years I lived in Hollywood.
Who inspires you (in general / as an artist / your interpretation)?
⤜ Truth seekers.
What was the best concert you’ve ever been to?
⤜ Tom Petty at the Bass Concert Hall.
When you were a kiddo, what did you really want to be when you grew up?
⤜ A major league baseball player.
Your favorite Austin Eatery // Coffee House // Brewery?
⤜ Hopdoddy.
Do you have a favorite charity you wish more people knew about?
⤜ PAWS Elephant Sanctuary in San Andreas, CA.
What’s your hidden talent?
⤜ Puppetry/Animation.
What’s your favorite thing about being a photographer?
⤜ The variety of houses we see, the art of composition, and half the day working from home.
Have you ever met anybody famous?
⤜ My first star sighting in Los Angeles was Mr. T shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond. We was wearing a baby blue fishing hat. He gave me a nod and a wink as if to say: “Yeah, it’s me.”
What’s something that has surprised you about being a real estate photographer?
⤜ That realtors work really hard and that they are part psychologists.
What is one of the top items on your Bucket List?
⤜ Finding Forrest Fenn’s Treasure.
What’s something—big or small—that you’re really bad at?
⤜ Singing.
What’s one hobby you’d love to get into?
⤜ Singing.
What’s your most used emoji?
⤜ 😊
