In order to enter PPC competitions, you not only must be a member of the club, but must also create an account for
yourself in the contest website. The link will display a video taking you through the registration process.
Contest Site Registration
Do you have an image that you think is pretty good but you would like someone else’s opinion before
you enter it in the PPC competition? Club members may take advantage of a simple and free way of getting an image
critiqued by Master level photographers by sending the image to Larry Petterborg. Larry sends your image anonymously to two or three
master photographers and returns their critiques to you. Please ensure your image observes the Image Guidelines and
send no more than one image at a time.
For some instructions and advice on preparing print images for competition, please read these documents ...
Preparing Your Print
Reusable Mats
... or view this video.
Attaching Print to Mat
The Dallas Camera Club has created some video training on how to resize images for Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Lightroom
users. Links to these training materials are provided here with the permission of the DCC.
Photoshop and Elements
Lightroom
A complete lighting equipment set is available for members to rent. Additional information and a Rental Agreement is
available in a downloadable Light
Rental Portable Document Format (PDF) file. The availability of the lighting equipment set can be viewed directly
on a Google calendar ("busy" is used to indicate the lighting equipment
set has been rented or reserved).
Some of the setups used during the Tabletop Photography Workshop can be checked out for club members to work with at home.
Contact Jamie Hilbig for more details and to
make arrangments.
A survey of skill levels was taken recently of the PPC membership to determine training needs. Click here for the
survey results.
A ColorMunki Photo is available for members to rent. The ColorMunki Photo can be used to color-calibrate
monitors, printers and projectors. A LensAlign MKII is also available for members to rent. The
LensAlign MKII can be used to check the accuracy of your camera’s autofocus system. Additional
information and a Calibration Equipment Rental Agreement is
available in a downloadable Portable Document Format (PDF) file. Rental inquiries should be addressed to the
Calibration Equipment Rental Officer.
John shared with the club some great advice on working with models and tips on lighting for outdoor model shoots. He has made his
presentation available.
From How to Wow
Following his presentation on Monday, Aug. 26, Ron provided some printed instructions to help folks who wanted to try some
of his methods for turning photographic images into art.
Creating Art
These links are listed only for reference and are neither an endorsement nor recommendation of the Plano Photography Club.
The Photographer’s Ephemeris
TPE is a program to assist the planning of landscape photography. Landscape photographers typically wish to plan their
shoots around the times of sunrise/sunset or twilight, or alternatively when the moon is in a particular place in a particular
phase. While times of sunrise, etc., are readily available on various sites on the internet (direction of sunrise, etc., less so,
but still readily found), there are fewer programs available which combine such information with a topographical map allowing
the photographer to match the astronomical to the location. A typical use might be to determine when the sun will set along
the axis of a mountain valley, or when a full moon will rise across a lake.
Reuters Full Focus
Reuters Full Focus, a large format showcase of Reuters award-winning photography, tells stories from around the world. We
aim to use powerful imagery to foster a deeper understanding of current events and social issues. The forum provides an
opportunity for viewers to share their insights and perspectives on the photographs and the topics they address.
Wall Street Journal: WSJ Blogs Photo Journal
Check out the images behind stories making news world-wide.
Photography Competitions Network (PCN)
PCN works closely with hundreds of competition organisers from around the world to bring you the very latest, and the very best,
open photo contests. Our mission is to solve the long standing problem of finding competitions that are open to entry.
Our team of researchers check daily for the very latest photo contests that are open to entry, so you don’t have to.
In addition to that, we’ve also organised the competitions for you so you can find what you are interested in easily,
and for each contest we build a page that provides you with all the relevant information you need to decide if you wish to
enter the competition.
The Camera Stop
Offers photography classes at their store in Plano (Parker and Preston)
Arlington Camera
Check out their Events page for the latest up to date information regarding photography seminars, classes, special events,
and photography associations. (Arlington)
Frame Destination
Frame Destination is a local source of mats, frames and other photo presentation materials.
Collin College
Collin College offers a Digital Photography Certificate through its continuing education program.
Dallas County Community College
The Photo/Imaging Program at Richland College offers you a wide range of photographic and digital imaging experiences
whether you envision an occupation or just want to improve your skills. A Photographic & Imaging Program and an Associate
in Arts Degree (Emphasis in Photographic/Imaging) is offered.
Southern Methodist University in Plano
With classes held at the SMU-in-Plano, SMU offers hands-on courses in photography technique and the digital image world
of Photoshop. (Plano)
Academy of Art in San Francisco
The online School of Photography currently offers Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Associate of Arts
degree programs, as well as an Online Award of Completion in Photo Digital Imaging program.
Canon’s Digital Learning Center
Tips & techniques, workshops, classes, events and more.
