Street Photography - Larry Petterborg
Explains techniques for capturing candid moments in public spaces, focusing on timing, composition, and storytelling in everyday environments.
- Part 1 - PDF | Part 2 - PDF | Part 3 - PDF
Blue Ridge Waterfall and Fall Foliage Tour
Provides planning advice and shooting techniques for photographing waterfalls and autumn landscapes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Blue Ridge Presentation (Cliff McKenzie) - PDF
- Blue Ridge Waterfall and Fall Foliage Tour Guide - PDF
- Tips for Photographing Waterfalls and Fall Foliage (Dennis Fritsche) - PDF
Impactful Monochrome - Various
Demonstrates how to create strong black-and-white photographs through effective tonal control, conversion techniques, and thoughtful composition.
- August 8, 2024 (Online) - Dennis Fritsche and Larry Petterborg
Overview - VIDEO Demos - VIDEO
Impactful Monochrome - Overview (Dennis) - PDF
Impactful Monochrome - Process with Lightroom and Print with Lightroom (Dennis) - PDF
Process with Lightroom and Print from Photoshop (Larry) - PDF
- August 20, 2024 (Online) - Alan Whiteside and Steve Sutton - VIDEO
Alan Whiteside - PDF | Steve Sutton - PDF
- September 12, 2024 (Online) - Jim Walsh - PDF VIDEO
- October 10, 2024 (Online) - Critiques - VIDEO
Larry Critique of Ogre - PDF
Frank Critique of Train Tracks - PDF
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM and Me) - Nancy Mack
Explores creative photography techniques that intentionally move the camera during exposure to produce abstract and artistic images.
- July 11, 2024, and July 25, 2024 (Online) - Plano Photography Club (PPC) - Training Material for Members Only
The Volunteer Photographer - Lois Lehman
Discusses practical considerations, responsibilities, and best practices for photographing events and organizations as a volunteer.
June 18, 2024 (Online) - PDF VIDEO Zoom AI Meeting Summary
Photo Club Contests - Larry Petterborg
Explains how club competitions work and offers guidance on preparing images that perform well in judged contests.
- June 13, 2024 (Online) - PDF VIDEO Zoom AI Meeting Summary
AI Discussion
Explores how artificial intelligence tools are affecting photography, editing workflows, and image creation.
- May 21, 2024 (Online) - VIDEO CHAT LOG WHAT IS AI PRESENTATION
Using Gradients in Photoshop - Craig Rowen
Demonstrates how gradient tools and gradient maps in Photoshop can be used for creative effects and tonal adjustments.
- April 25, 2024 (Online) - VIDEO PDF
Expand the Capability of Your Camera - Dennis Fritsche
Shows how techniques such as focus stacking, HDR, and panoramas allow photographers to capture scenes beyond a camera’s normal limitations.
- Part 1: Focus Stacking - Capture and Processing - PDF
- Part 2: High Dynamic Range (HDR) - PDF
- Part 3: Panoramas - PDF
Ask Me Anything - Dennis Fritsche
An open Q&A session where members ask questions about editing techniques, equipment, workflow, and photographic challenges.
- January 16, 2024 (Online) - PDF VIDEO (Cold Weather Shooting)
- February 20, 2024 (Online) - PDF VIDEO (Cleaning Tripod, Stock Photos, Depth of Field and Hyperfocal Distance, UV Filters, Dennis' Editing Workflow)
- May 9, 2024 (Online) - VIDEO (Sizing prints for a print service, Canon Raw Burst rolls not loading to Lightroom)
- November 14, 2024 (Online) - VIDEO PDF Export Presets (Sizing images, avoid halos, Color Grading, Remove Distractions, Emphasize Subject, Transition from DSLR to Mirrorless)
Solar Eclipse - Once in a Lifetime Event - Cliff McKenzie
Provides guidance on safely planning and photographing a solar eclipse, including timing, equipment, and exposure techniques.
- March 19, 2024 (Online) - Presentation OPEN Speaking Notes OPEN VIDEO CHAT LINKS
Planning the Shot with PhotoPills - Anita Oakley
Explains how to use the PhotoPills planning app to determine optimal timing, sun and moon positions, and alignment for landscape photography.
- March 14, 2024 (Online) - VIDEO NOTES PhotoPills Friday - SEASON 1 SEASON 2
Making and Using Overlays - Essie Graham
Demonstrates how overlays can be used creatively in image editing to add textures, effects, or compositing elements.
- February 15, 2024 (Live) - VIDEO WEBSITE
B&W Conversion and Toning - Anita Oakley and Dennis Fritsche
Shows how to convert color images to black and white and apply tonal adjustments to enhance mood and contrast.
- February 8, 2024 (Online) - PDF VIDEO ADDENDUM COLOR WHEEL
Workflow - Alan Daniel
Outlines an efficient photographic workflow from capture through editing, organization, and final output.
- January 25, 2024 (Online) - PDF VIDEO
Flash Photography - Eddie Yu
Introduces flash lighting techniques and explains how to control artificial light for portraits and other subjects.
- January 18, 2024 (Live) - PDF VIDEO