About the Plano Photography Club

The Plano Photography Club welcomes photographers of all skill levels who want to enjoy, master, and further the craft of photography through cooperation, effort, and good fellowship.

Founded in 1984 PPC has served Plano and the surrounding communities for decades.
501(c)(3) nonprofit The club was incorporated in 1990 as a tax-exempt organization.
All skill levels Beginners, enthusiasts, amateurs, and professionals are welcome.
Monthly programs Meetings usually include guest speakers, training, and competition results.

Who We Are

A photography club serving Plano and the surrounding areas.

Our Aim

The aim of the Plano Photography Club is the enjoyment, mastery, and furtherance of photography through cooperation, effort, and good fellowship. Serving Plano and the surrounding areas, we welcome photographers of all skill levels.

The club was organized in 1984 and incorporated In 1990 as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

Additional information about the club's origins and early years is available on the Our History page.

PDF copies of the Club’s By-Laws and Constitution are available.

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Club Membership

Membership is open to people who want to expand their photographic skills and practice their craft with others.

Who Can Join

Membership in the PPC is open to amateurs, enthusiasts, and professionals with an interest in expanding their photographic skills and practicing their craft with others.

Individual memberships are $39 for twelve (12) months. Dues for each additional membership in the same household are $2.

New members can sign up through our website by following these instructions.

Membership at a glance:

Individual membership: $39 for 12 months.

Additional membership in same household: $2.

Where and When We Meet

Monthly club meetings are normally held in Plano on the third Thursday of each month.

Monthly Club Meetings

  • Location: West Plano Presbyterian Church, 2709 Custer Road, Plano, Texas
  • Meeting schedule: Third Thursday of each month, except December when no meeting is held.
  • Program time: Club programs begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
  • Training: In most months, a training session or study group is held at 6:00 PM before the program.

What To Expect

Adults across all skill levels, from beginner to professional, are welcome to join and participate in club meetings and activities.

During our meetings, we usually have a guest speaker who covers a topic of interest to our group. We conclude each meeting with a judge's commentary on the prior month's photo competition and announce the competition awards.

Guests are welcome to attend our monthly club meetings. Check out our schedule of upcoming programs, and if you see one you would like to attend, please let us know via email.

Executive Committee Meetings

Members are welcome to attend monthly Executive Committee meetings.

Monthly executive committee meetings are normally held via Zoom at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month, except December, when no meeting is held.

Club Affiliations

PPC participates in broader photographic organizations that provide learning, competition, and networking opportunities.

Photographic Society of America (PSA)

The Photographic Society of America (PSA), founded in 1934, is a worldwide organization providing abundant resources for photographers, from the novice to the professional. PSA offers online learning, webinars, study groups, competitions, mentorship, and consulting services. Membership is held in over 80 countries, comprising 460 camera clubs and 11 Chapters across the United States.

As a non-profit organization, its mission is to promote and enhance the art and science of photography in all its phases, among members and non-members alike.

Our PSA representative is Parvin Stiles.

Gulf States Camera Club Council (GSCCC)

The GSCCC comprises some 25 member photography/camera clubs from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. As a member club, PPC submits entries to GSCCC’s monthly Projected Digital competitions through our GSCCC Representative, who chooses entries from PPC competitions and/or PPC member contributions. PPC does not submit entries to the GSCCC Print competitions.

Up to four entries can be submitted per competition category (i.e., Photojournalism, Pictorial, or Nature) each month, but not more than one entry from any individual photographer within a single competition category. As a member club, PPC also judges one GSCCC competition per year.

Our GSCCC representative is Jerry Schlesinger.

Become a Member

Ready to join PPC? Review the instructions and complete your membership online.

Membership instructions →

Upcoming Programs

See upcoming guest speakers and club presentations.

View upcoming programs →

Club History

Learn more about the origins and early years of the Plano Photography Club.

Read the club history →


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