Upcoming Club Programs

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October 17, 2024 - Larry Golden: What Is The Best Camera To Use?

Larry Golden

Bio: Larry is currently retired living in Forney. When he started planning for retirement, he decided to once again focus on photography. Larry owned his last SLR camera back in the last century.

When he started his research for a new camera, he was amazed at how photography had changed since his SLR days. Larry’s interest in photography started when he joined his high school yearbook staff and was handed a twin-lens Rolleiflex Camera. After college he was able to buy a Minolta SLR. Life got in the way and his camera was put on the shelf.

His first digital camera was a Sony Cyber-Sshot purchased when his first grandson was born. At retirement, his research led him to his first DSLR. It was a Canon 70D with a Tamron 150-600 lens. His interest was bird photography which over time expanded beyond birds to a more generalist focus. He currently takes photos for the weekly Forney Messenger as well as being a volunteer photographer for the state UIL ranked Forney High School Band.

Currently Larry is active in the Dallas Camera Club and the East Texas Camera Club in Tyler, TX. Larry currently is using the Olympus Mirrorless System along with his iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Program Description: The best camera to use is the one you have with you. In many cases that may be your cell phone camera. How do you make the most of your cell phone camera?

Samples of Larry's Photography

November 21, 2024 - Andy Hess: Large Format Cameras

Andy Hess

Bio: Mr. Hess has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Ohio University with a concentration in Photography, and an MBA. He has worked in photography for 40 years. As an industrial photographer, he engaged in catalog, marketing literature, scientific, legal, annual report, training, and public relations photography. He has conducted large format camera workshops at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio School, as well as at the college level and at other fine arts organizations.

He and his wife Mariana recently moved from Richmond, Virginia and reside in North Dallas. Since moving to Texas he has become active in the photographic community, leading one-on-one workshops on black & white and color darkroom processes and organizing monthly camera and coffee meetups in North Dallas.

Program Description: An introduction to large format cameras and how they differ from other film and digital cameras. This includes lecture subjects and demonstrations with camera equipment.

Subjects to be introduced include:

• Pre-visualization vs. post-visualization
• Image quality, sharpness & grayscale
• Flexibility in controlling the plane of critical focus
• Achieving perspective alterations in-camera
• Depth of field & depth of focus
• Control of composition & perspective
• The focusing and exposure process
• Size, weight & mobility
• Cost of equipment & supplies

Samples of Andy's Photography

March 20, 2025 - Jeremy Woodhouse: Beyond The Snapshot

Jeremy Woodhouse

Bio: Jeremy Woodhouse is a British-born photographer known for his breathtaking landscape, wildlife, cultural and travel photography. With a career spanning over twenty-five years, Woodhouse has traveled to 100 countries across the globe, capturing vivid and dynamic images that showcase the beauty and diversity of the world's natural and cultural landscapes. His work is characterized by its vibrant colors, intricate details, and ability to evoke a strong sense of place.

Jeremy’s journey into photography began with a passion for adventure and exploration, which naturally led him to document his experiences through the lens. In 1999 he transitioned from a career as a graphic designer in Texas to become a fulltime photographer, blending his artistic background with his love for the outdoors.

Through his affiliation with several influential stock libraries, his photographs have been published in their thousands, and he has won numerous awards for his work. Woodhouse also leads photography tours and workshops, sharing his expertise with aspiring photographers, helping them to hone their skills in some of the most picturesque locations around the world.

You can see examples of his work and his tours at pixelchrome.com.

Program Description: Why a photo taken while travelling does not necessarily make it a travel photograph.

Samples of Jeremy's Photography

Future PPC Programs

Until formally announced, this program schedule is subject to change.