February: Black & White Prints by Eric Schoondergang
Key elements in black & white images will be discussed as they apply to some example prints. Pre-visualization and retouching
techniques will also be discussed. Finally, Eric will present some tips to help get the print to look (approximately) the way the
photographer had hoped without going crazy.
Formally educated in Photographic Technology at what is now Lone Star College – Kingwood, Eric spent a few years in Houston
working as a photo lab technician, computer graphic artist and photographer before returning to college to earn a Master’s
degree in Finance. In 2003, he joined his wife, Lynn, who owns Ruby, a retailer of women’s accessories in Fort Worth.
Among his job duties with Ruby are small product photography and marketing graphics for both print and digital output. Eric and Lynn
enjoy reading, Fort Worth’s art scene, producing their own visual art and sharing people food with their dogs
Juanita, Feller, Joy and Izzy-Belle.
March: TBD
April: TBD
May: TBD
June: TBD
July: Jay Miller
Please note that all guests and non-members participating or present at PPC
events will be required to sign an Agreement
of Waiver of Liability.
March 3, 2012
10:00am - 12:00pm
Armed with some camera basics, you’re now ready to
capture that elusive image--a magnificent landscape, a compelling portrait, the miniature
world of macro, or heart-stopping action. But, is a camera all you need? Tripod, lens,
flash, reflectors, shutter release, filters. How do you decide what gear to use when? Come
to the next PPC workshop, Gearing Up and learn exposures, lenses, techniques, and more to
put that perfect image within your grasp. Look here for additional details shortly.
March 17, 2012
9:00 - 10:30 am --- Eisenhower Birthplace
609 S. Lamar Ave, Denison, TX 75021
$4.00 per person
This late 1800’s home was the birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The home has been restored and is open to
the public. There is also a visitors center with displays on life in the mid 1900’s.
Eisenhower Birthplace webpage
10:30 - 11:30 am --- Old Katy Depot/Red River Railroad Museum
101 E. Main, Denison, TX
The 1909 Old Katy Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It houses the Red River Railroad Museum.
The Red River Railroad Museum houses artifacts and documents related to the Katy Railroad including an indoor theatre
and railroad engine simulator. Located outside of the building are a diesel engine, cabooses, tank cars, and gondola car.
Red River Railroad Museum webpage
11:30 am - 1:00 pm --- Lunch and explore downtown
Lunch Place: Country Java
514 W. Main, Denison
Menu
1:30 - 3:30 pm --- Grayson County Frontier Village
Located in Loy Lake Park
From Highway 75 at the Loy Lake Road Exit (Exit 67) go west to the gate of the park
$2:00 per person
The Frontier Village displays 20 restored buildings dating from 1840 to 1900. The buildings are furnished in period and
include a schoolhouse and jail, among others. There is also a museum which displays other pioneer items.
Frontier Village webpage
Please check these links for more information:
denisonartsculture.com
Denison Culture District Map
Denison Area Map
Driving time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Grace Presbyterian parking lot.
Make-up date in case of rain: March 24, 2012.
April 14, 2012
See Bluebonnet Trails. Watch for
further details.
April 28, 2012
Second floor of the activities building at Grace Presbyterian Church,
4300 West Park Blvd in Plano. There are a limited number of slots available and a fee of approximately $30.
Signup and payment required. For information contact the Model Shoot Coordinator. Signup details TBA.
These events and competitions are not sponsored by the Plano Photography Club but are listed
solely for the benefit of members and local photographers.
McKinney Magazine is accepting entries now through March 2, 2012 for its 11th annual contest. Photographers may submit up to five
image on any theme, plus one additional image on the theme "Your McKinney." There is no entry fee. See the official
contest webpage for more information and to obtain an entry form.
The Pug Mark wildlife sanctuary in McKinney, Texas is available for photography on February 18 and March 24, 2012.
Contact John Yates for details at johnyatesphoto@mindspring.com.
The Dallas Camera Club invites us to attend their meeting on February 21 to hear Lewis Kemper, a Canon Explorer of Light.
For more information see the Dallas Camera Club website.
April 19-21, 2012
The Lafayette Photographic Society hosts the 2012 convention
in the Ramada Conference Center New Iberia, Louisiana. Send an e-mail to thom1936@bellsouth.net with "Convention Update" in the
subject line and you will be sent updates about the 2012 GSCCC Convention.
May 5-16, 2012
David Wille of the Plano Photography Club is organizing a Grand Canyon photography rafting trip.
The trip goes from Lee’s Ferry to Lake Mead and stops at the most photogenic locations within the Canyon.
Each day typically involves some hiking. Because the trip is a photography trip, we have some ability to remain
in certain locations for the best light. While this is not always possible, the guides do their best to
accommodate the wishes of the photographers. If you are interested, please contact David at
david.wille@bakerbotts.com. The cost is $2700 per person, which includes a tent, sleeping pad, food, etc.
By appointment.
PPC member Charles Brown and the Texas Northern Model Railroad Club (TNMRC)
have graciously extended an opportunity for PPC members to photograph one of the largest HO scale model
railroads in North Texas. While not a PPC "event" per se, Charles is happy to open the TNMRC’s
layout to individual photographers while he is on site (typically Tuesday and Thursday nights as well as weekends).
All that TNMRC asks in return is that photographers share some of their better shots with the club (coordinate
with Charles).
TNMRC is located at 3515 B Forney Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149, just off US 80 and Town East
Blvd (10 miles east of downtown Dallas). Click here
to see a map. Additional information on the trains and layout can be
found on the TNMRC’s website.
