Rob Hull

Bio:  Rob Hull is a Certified Professional Photographer and the Coppell, Texas-based owner of GreatPhotography. Rob started the company over 20 years ago and has offered commercial, portrait, and freelance services to thousands of clients.

Rob is also a popular photography instructor with SMU's Continuing and Professional Education. From 1998 to 2020, over 3,000 students attended his classes and programs at the former SMU-in-Plano campus. In addition to classes and seminars, Rob also hosts photography workshops throughout the world. Students have enjoyed these workshops in such majestic locales as Banff National Park, Olympic National Park, the Grand Tetons, the desert southwest, and the Texas Hill Country. He’s recently hosted photography programs in the Greek Islands, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica.

Program Description: The etymology of the word “photography” roughly translates to painting or drawing with light. So, it’s no wonder that light is the single most important element in the photographic process, and understanding light is essential to great photography.

George Eastman said it best as follows:

“Light makes photography.
Embrace light.
Admire it. Love it.
But above all, know light.
Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.”

Understanding light is essential if you want to advance your photographic skills. But light is a vast and deep topic. Rob will explain light in a way that will help you find and create beautiful lighting that complements your subject.

Examples of Rob's Photography

The Plano Photography Club's June contest is an ELECTRONIC competition with the theme OPEN.

Electronic entries must be uploaded to the PPC Competition Site before 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, August 21, 2025. SUBMIT CONTEST IMAGE

NOTE: You must be a Plano Photography Club member to submit contest images.

Parvin Stiles

It’s a Dallas delight how crepe myrtles burst into bloom each July, like fireworks painted by nature. Their vibrant shades of pink, red, lavender, and white brighten our landscapes and remind us it's summer. What better photography subject than crepe myrtles in full bloom?

Speaking of photography, July also brings one of our most cherished holidays and photography subjects: the Fourth of July. Here in our region, the festivities stretch across several days leading up to the 4th, as fireworks light up the skies and communities come together to celebrate.

And for our club, the fun doesn’t stop there.

For those aviation enthusiasts, we have arranged to meet on Saturday, July 12th, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field. We’ll enter at 9 AM, an hour before the public, giving us a unique opportunity to explore the exhibit with fewer crowds. Don’t miss the powerful “Aerials” exhibition curated by retired USAF Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock, an acclaimed combat photographer recognized seven times as the best in the field. Through his exhibit, you’ll journey from the Vietnam era to modern-day aviation.

Join us on July 17th for our monthly meeting and an inspiring evening with professional photographer Kim Leeson. Kim’s work has been published in PEOPLE Magazine, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Formerly a photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News, Kim is an accomplished nature photographer. She will share her journey and insight into intimately capturing the natural world.

If you’re fascinated by the intricate beauty of succulents, don’t miss the training session at 6 PM in the library with our very own Irwin Lightstone. A master of Cacti and Macro photography, Irwin will offer techniques and inspiration in capturing these remarkable plants.

This month, take time to enjoy the summer, surrounded by color, community, and creativity. Whether it's enjoying and photographing crepe myrtles, fireworks with friends, or learning from talented photographers, there's so much to explore and celebrate.

We hope to see you soon, camera in hand, ready to capture the magic.