If you traveled to Longview for the club's June 13-14 photo shoot at the Great Texas Balloon Race, we hope you had a spectacular time and were able to capture some amazing photos.
As is typical with club member activities, we would like to feature your images from the event in the slide gallery at right.
THE GALLERY IS NOW CLOSED. Thanks to all for your submissions.
PPC Showcase Prints Exhibited on the Curved Wall at Haggard Library
Update - June 27: The PPC Showcase 2025 remains on display at Haggard Library through this weekend. We are sincerely grateful to the library for hosting the event and to everyone who contributed to this beautiful collection.
We have arranged with the library for participants to sign out and pick up their framed photographs on Monday, June 30, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT in the second-floor study room.
Update - June 21: Copies of the PPC Showcase 2025 Keepsake Book were distributed to purchasers at the June 19 club meeting. A PDF version of the book is now available for free download.
Update - June 6: Those PPC members who informed us of their desire to buy a copy of the PPC Showcase 2025 Keepsake book have now received information regarding how to purchase the book.
Update - May 9: The PPC Showcase 2025 is currently on display at Haggard Library in Plano through June 30, featuring more than 50 works by 28 club members.
A souvenir book of the collection will soon be available to purchase for about $27.
If you would like to reserve one or more copies of this keepsake, please complete and submit the form linked below.
https://form.jotform.com/251284011476149
NOTE: This form is now CLOSED.
Instructions for ordering the book(s) will be provided at a later date.
Update - May 1: The Plano Photography Club's Photo Showcase 2025 is now underway at Haggard Library Photo Showcase.
Prints are mounted in several areas on the library's second floor; you can visit them at any time during the library's standard operating hours.
The exhibit lasts until Monday, June 30.
Click for prior updates ...
Update - April 25: All PPC exhibitors have been informed whether they need to complete any of their library-required paperwork for the Haggard Library Photo Showcase.
All prints must be delivered to the library for the exhibit installation on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Exhibitors who cannot be there at that time must ensure delivery of their prints by some other means. James Stover will be accepting dropoffs at his home on Sunday, April 27, and Wednesday, April 30.
Update - April 23: We received word back from our library contact that only five submitters completed and signed all of the required library forms correctly. The rest are missing small details or pages; some are missing one entire form.
They have identified what they believe to be a simple solution.
When each photographer brings their work to the library to install, they will be asked to complete the missing forms/sections at that time.
Speaking of the install date and time, the library informed us that the exhibit install will occur on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Thank you to the twenty-eight (28) Plano Photography Club members who registered for the PPC Photo Showcase at Haggard Library from May 1 to June 30. Collectively, these talented photographers will display over fifty (50) prints, highlighting the exceptional skills of our members.
Our library contact is currently reviewing all submitted paperwork to ensure its completeness and accuracy. If any issues arise, we will directly contact the affected participants to resolve them. We anticipate this process will be completed within the week.
Once everything is finalized, we will provide additional details to exhibitors, including instructions on when and where to drop off their prints. Stay tuned for further updates!
Questions? Contact Club Historian Cindy Vaillancourt.
The Log Cabin Motor Court
The Plano Photography Club will travel to North Carolina for a fall foliage tour this fall.
There are many details to be shared in the weeks and months ahead, but attendees must REGISTER NOW for lodging at our planned headquarters via the Reservation Process detailed below.
Trip Dates: October 20-24, 2025
Our Headquarters: The Log Cabin Motor Court (330 Weaverville Highway, Asheville, NC 28804)
Phone Number: 828-645-6546
Proprietor: Susie
Reservation Process: DO NOT make your reservation(s) via the lodge website. Call Susie at the Log Cabin Motor Court; leave a message, and she will get back to you.
By doing it this way, you will receive a discount not available via the website. You may wish to send her an email at logcabincourt@gmail.com.
*** Important – we need all reservations to be made no later than May 31, 2025. ***
REGISTER FOR NORTH CAROLINA FALL FOLIAGE TOUR COMMUNICATIONS
(*) - The trip formerly known as the Blue Ridge Waterfall and Foliage Tour
Kim Leeson
Bio: Kim Leeson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Her clients have included People magazine, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and a wide array of industrial, educational, and corporate publications.
She worked as a photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News from 1993-2004. Her work for the newspaper earned her awards from the Texas Headliners Foundation, the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, and the Association for Women Journalists.
Many also know Kim as an accomplished nature photographer whose specialty is finding the extraordinary details of the natural world in urban environments.
She has a BA in photography from Texas A&M-Commerce (now East Texas A&M).
Program Description: Learn to see, experience, and intimately capture nature with a macro lens. You don’t have to travel far or go to exotic locations to witness nature’s incredible beauty. It’s just a few steps away at all times, and diving in with your macro lens and exploring things up close will reveal a micro-universe of grace and wonder.
Examples of Kim's Photography
Parvin Stiles
What can I say about June? It comes after May and before July! School is out, so no more slowing down in school zones. Of course, June marks the official start of summer, with the Summer Solstice on Friday, June 20 at 9:41 PM Central Time – the longest day of the year!
But before that, don’t miss the fun at the Great Texas Balloon Race in Longview, Texas, on June 13-14. This colorful event features hot air balloon races, drone shows, and the magical Balloon Glow, lighting up the night sky. We suggest grabbing your tickets online and planning your day around the excitement.
Don’t miss our special Art Showcase on the 2nd floor of the Haggard Library in Plano, running through June 30. This exhibit features over 50 stunning photographs from 28 talented members, a true celebration of creativity and visual storytelling.
This spring, we had a fantastic time capturing the beautiful landscapes and wildlife at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Likewise, please mark your calendars for our fall trip to North Carolina, taking place from October 20 to 24. We’ll be photographing the brilliant fall colors and scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains. Our home base will be the Log Cabin Motor Court in Asheville, placing us close to waterfalls, Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and more. Visit our website for full details and to reserve your spot.
Don't forget our upcoming June 19 club meeting. During the training session at 6 PM, Alan Whiteside will talk about photographing moving water. At 7 PM, our guest speaker, Brittany Hamilton from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, will share her experiences rehabilitating birds of prey and explain why these raptors are vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Let’s kick off the summer with a camera in hand and adventure in our hearts! Whether you're snapping photos at local events, hiking through the wild, or just catching some rays, June is packed with moments waiting for you to capture!
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