The Plano Photography Club (PPC) aims to promote enjoyment, mastery, and further development of photography through cooperation, effort, and good fellowship. Serving Plano and the surrounding areas, we welcome photographers of all skill levels.

Review this slide presentation to learn more about the club. Then join us at our next monthly meeting and get to know the friendly folks in the Plano Photography Club.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION | BECOME A PPC MEMBER | RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Did you participate in the recent group photo outing to the Fort Worth Zoo and Japanese Garden? If so, we would like to feature your best images in the slide gallery that appears to the right.

To submit photos for that gallery, here are the guidelines:

• SEND UP TO TEN (10) of your best pictures (please include a mix from both locations, if possible) to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
• The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels
• The maximum file size for each image is 10 MB.
• Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., KIngsleyWu_FortWorth_1.jpg).

The submission deadline is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025.

We look forward to seeing your photos.

Did you participate in the fall foliage field trip to North Carolina? If so, we would like to feature your best images in the slide gallery seen on the right.

To submit photos for that gallery, here are the guidelines:

• SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) of your best pictures to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
• The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels
• The maximum file size for each image is 10 MB.
• Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., SeanRayford_FallFoliage_1.jpg).

The submission deadline is WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025.

We very much look forward to seeing your photos.

Registration Is Now Open For The 2025 PPC Holiday Party

Please plan to join us at West Plano Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for the annual Plano Photography Club Holiday Party.

Please plan to arrive by 6:00 PM CT; dinner and the program will start at 6:30 PM CT. 

Members are asked to bring an appetizer, vegetable, or dessert. The club will provide meat, drinks, and utensils.

FREE ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; click the button below to sign up.

REGISTER FOR THE PPC HOLIDAY PARTY

Event registration closes at noon CT on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE

Contributions from our members are traditionally a part of the club's holiday celebration.

NOTE: We will reuse the holiday images you sent over the last several years for display as a continuous loop during dinner, but...

• If you HAVE NEVER submitted holiday images before or HAVE and wish to submit additional seasonal photos, please send up to SEVEN (7) holiday images to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.

• The maximum dimension for submitted images [long edge] is 4096 pixels; the maximum individual file size is 10MB.
  

• We also invite you to submit a three-minute (maximum) slideshow on a topic or theme of your choice; please upload your completed video at https://bit.ly/ppcholidayparty.

The submission deadline for both the holiday photos and the three-minute slideshows is 11:59 PM CT on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Mary Ruehle.

For problems or questions about uploading your photo slideshows, contact David Swinney

Chris Fitch

Bio:  Chris grew up in rural Texas, where he developed a keen sense for how changes in light affected the look and feel of a scene. His major source of artistic inspiration comes from a close relative, a highly successful artist, and, like many, Ansel Adams. He learned photography by shooting and developing film during the film era, using 35mm, medium-format, and large-format cameras.

He is a natural mentor/coach and student of the technique and artistry in photography, and is dedicated to having light define the scene. While you will see most of his work in color landscapes, his personal gallery contains a significant variety of styles and techniques.

Program Description:  Texas-based landscape photographer Chris Fitch inspires us to step out of our comfort zone and break out of our normal creative habits.

When we do the same things, the same way, we tend to produce the same results. Consistency is a virtue, but how do we preserve our creative spark? How do we expand our process to "see" new captures that require different settings/approaches?

We develop our creative style or patterns for several reasons. In many cases, it comes from a place of comfort. Once we discover a photography style you like and how to produce it, it's easy to look for those "signature" shots each time we go out. Skills are like muscles — we might need to flex them regularly, or we suffer from atrophy. Even when we are comfortable using a camera or “getting the shot,” it’s always beneficial to learn and expand our experience.

Let’s explore some practical ways we can get “out of the box” and expand our photographic vision.

Examples of Chris' Photography

The Plano Photography Club's November contest is an ELECTRONIC competition with the theme ROADS AND PATHS LEADING THROUGH THE IMAGE.

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

Electronic entries must be uploaded to the PPC Competition Site by 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, November 20, 2025. SUBMIT CONTEST IMAGE

Resources

• 7 Types of Leading Lines to Enhance Your Photography
• 10 Leading Lines Tips and Examples from Pros
• 27 Strong Examples Of Composing With Leading Lines Using Roads and Paths: How to Use Leading Lines in Photography
• Leading Lines: Simple, Effective Photography Composition
• What Are Leading Lines in Photography: A How-To Guide

Parvin Stiles

While many places up north see their peak autumn colors in October, November is when our fall truly comes alive. Golden yellows, deep reds, and soft light make every scene feel magical. Whether you're out capturing landscapes or city views, you'll find plenty of wildlife and migratory birds adding life to your shots.

And with the holiday season around the corner, there are endless photo opportunities. There is everything from charming small towns dressed for the holidays to the Dallas Arboretum’s enchanting 12 Days of Christmas exhibit (November 12–January 4) and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s dazzling light display (November 21–January 4).

Join us for a club outing on Saturday, November 15th, from 10 AM at the Fort Worth Zoo, one of the nation’s top-ranked Zoos – home to nearly 7000 animals. After a group lunch at the Zoo, we’ll head to the nearby Japanese Garden to shoot peaceful koi fish ponds, waterfalls, colorful maples, and intricate stonework.

For our November 20th club meeting, at 6:00 PM in the library, our very own master photographer, Larry Petterborg, will wrap up his two-part series, “Criticizing Photographs.” If you joined part one, you know Larry, the professor, assigned homework. So, no excuses… not even “the dog ate it!”

Then at 7 PM, guest speaker Chris Fitch, a Texas-based landscape photographer, takes the floor with “And Now for Something Completely Different.” He’ll inspire us to break from routine and see creativity in a new way.

As November paints the world in rich fall colors, it’s the perfect time to capture that last bloom, golden sunset, Thanksgiving gatherings, and those candid, funny moments that make the season special.