Upcoming Club Programs

Upcoming presentations from guest speakers and club presenters.

September 17, 2026

Alan Daniel: It's Not Always Birds

Jon Fischer

Alan Daniel

Bio

Alan grew up on a farm near Floydada in West Texas. After graduating from Texas Tech in 1972, he began his career with Texas Instruments in Lubbock and moved to Plano in 1984. He retired from corporate America in 2012. Alan and Vallery, his wife of 51 years, stay busy with their four grandchildren.

Alan bought his first DSLR in 2010 and joined the Plano Photography Club in 2015, where he has served in several roles, including his current second term as president. He enjoys photographing nature and wildlife, including his grandchildren’s activities. He’s even been known to photograph a bird or two.

Program Description

Over the past decade as a member of the Plano Photography Club, Alan has taken part in many club photo excursions. In this presentation, he will share some selected images from those outings. These are not necessarily contest winners, but rather photos that bring back memories of places, stories, and friends.

Come along for the ride as we travel to such exotic places - like Oklahoma, New Mexico, and of course, Texas. The stories behind the images may be even more memorable than the photos themselves.

Samples of Alan's Photography
October 15, 2026

Lili Banta: Birds, Conservation, and Environmental Storytelling

Lili Banta

Lili Banta

Bio

Lili is a wildlife and conservation photographer based in Dallas, Texas, focused on birds and the rapidly changing landscapes they depend on. Her work explores the intersection of wildlife and human expansion, documenting species in environments that are becoming increasingly fragmented and unpredictable.

She has contributed imagery to the National Audubon Society and its regional chapters and currently serves as Member Programs Chair for Audubon Dallas.

Her fieldwork is rooted in ethical practices and a commitment to capturing authentic behavior without disrupting the subject. She specializes in photographing fast-moving species in dynamic, often challenging conditions.

Through her work, she aims to create images that not only draw people in but leave them with a deeper awareness of what’s being lost and what is still worth protecting.

Program Description

She will cover suggestions for photographing birds, great locations for bird photography, and how to make your images come alive.

But even more important than that, she will talk about the reasons our bird populations are declining and how that affects our ecosystems.

Samples of Lili's Photography

Future Club Programs

Until formally announced, this program schedule is subject to change.
Date Speaker Program
September 17, 2026 Alan Daniel Photographer of the Year - It's Not Always Birds
October 15, 2026 Lili Banta Birds, Conservation, and Environmental Storytelling
November 19, 2026 John Johnson (tentative) Photographing Ballet
January 21, 2027 Lily Mak and David Prichard Underwater Photography


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