About the Photographer

Al Rendon

Al Rendon is a cultural documentary photographer with a studio in historic Southtown San Antonio. A native San Antonian, Al captures the people and culture that surround him in this graceful, expressive city. His understanding of his hometown merges with more than 30 years of professional photographic experience to fully document any event or cultural expression he is covering.

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Cooper’s Meat Market

Photography by Al Rendon / October 1, 2023

A cut above the competition; Cooper’s Meat Market continues to focus on quality by Bruce X. Forey | Photography by Al Rendon It’s the beef boutique of 78209. Cooper’s Meat Market is celebrating more than a quarter century in business. Their premium s …

Meet Your Neighbors: Michelle Rowe

Photography by Al Rendon / October 1, 2023

A Caring Personality and Balloons Helps East Coast Native Settle Into 78209 by Bruce X. Forey | Photography by Al Rendon It’s a familiar story – a member of the armed forces gets stationed in San Antonio, is impressed with the Alamo City, and moves h …

Squeeze Massage – New Local Business Using Technology for a 21st-Century Massage Experience

Photography by Al Rendon / August 1, 2023

By Bruce Forey Photography by Al Rendon A small business owner is bringing the feel-good revolution to you. Squeeze is the new massage shop operated by Nicole Wilson. It’s located at the high-visibility intersection of Broadway and Sunset. With ties to …

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A Commitment to Community

Photography by Al Rendon / June 23, 2023

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest events in anybody’s life. It can be stressful to navigate the process, sort through offers from potential buyers, and figure out exactly what your home might be worth, and what changes or upgrades a …

Meet Your Neighbors: Robby & Amory Felder

Photography by Al Rendon / May 1, 2022

The Art of Raising a Family in ’09 By Meredith Kay Photography by Al Rendon Oscar Wilde once wrote that “life imitates art far more than art imitates life,” There has been debate throughout the years as to exactly what he meant by this famous line. Eac …

Business Profile : Hargrove’s Fine Wine & Spirits

Photography by Al Rendon / May 1, 2022

Hargrove’s Fine Wine & Spirits Pouring Glass After Glass of Customer Service By Meredith Kay Photography by Al Rendon Whether you prefer to unwind with a glass of your favorite bourbon after a long day, or you love the challenge of finding the perf …

Fiesta 2022 King Antonio XCIX

Photography by Al Rendon / April 1, 2022

King Antonio XCIX – Barton T. Simpson Photography by Al Rendon Photographed at the Argyle Bart is deeply honored to have been elected to represent The Texas Cavaliers as King Antonio. Bart and his family have a long tradition of service to their nation …

Eat in ’09: Jardín

Photography by Al Rendon / April 1, 2022

San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Best Kept Secret Jason Dady’s Jardín Restaurant By Meredith Kay Photography by Al Rendon It’s not a secret that the culinary scene is exploding here in San Antonio, and food enthusiasts have so many ways to explore the fl …

The Door Is Still Open and Better Than Ever

Photography by Al Rendon / September 1, 2021

The Barn Door Restaurant & Meat Market Very few restaurants can claim that they have been serving loyal customers for nearly 70 years. Most restaurants statistically fail within the first five years of business. It is an incredibly difficult indust …

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