Upcoming Club Programs

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June 19, 2025 - Cheryl Circo: Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC)

Bio:  I did not choose the bird life, the bird life chose me. I have been volunteering and working in animal care since I was 15 and wound up falling in love with birds of prey along the way. I love being able to showcase how special raptors are and why they are so important.

Here at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center I am able to use my knowledge and experience to help enhance the education department and grow my leadership skills with amazing coworkers by my side.

About the BPRC:  Named after the tallgrass prairie that once covered more than 23,500 acres, the Center’s mission is to promote and enhance populations of raptors through rehabilitation, conservation, and education initiatives since 2004.

Located in Lucas, Texas, on the outskirts of the DFW Metroplex, BPRC offers visitors of all ages an opportunity to experience the beauty of North Texas raptors through our educational events and fun activities the whole family will enjoy! We are also a full-service raptor rehabilitation hospital.

Program Description: An overview of BPRC, its mission and goals, along with opportunities for PPC members to get involved.

Birds at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center

July 17, 2025 - Kim Leeson: Discovering Details

Kim Leeson

Bio:  Kim Leeson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Her clients have included People magazine, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and a wide array of industrial, educational and corporate publications.

She worked as a photojournalist for the Dallas Morning News from 1993-2004. Her work for the newspaper earned her awards from the Texas Headliners Foundation, the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, and the Association for Women Journalists.

Many also know Kim as an accomplished nature photographer whose specialty is finding the extraordinary details of the natural world in urban environments.

She has a BA in photography from Texas A&M in Commerce.

Program Description: TBA

Examples of Kim's Photography

August 21, 2025 - Rob Hull: The Quality of Light

Rob Hull

Bio:  Rob Hull is a Certified Professional Photographer and the Coppell, Texas-based owner of GreatPhotography. Rob started the company over 20 years ago and has offered commercial, portrait, and freelance services to thousands of clients.

Rob is also a popular photography instructor with SMU's Continuing and Professional Education. From 1998 to 2020, over 3,000 students attended his classes and programs at the former SMU-in-Plano campus. In addition to classes and seminars, Rob also hosts photography workshops throughout the world. Students have enjoyed these workshops in such majestic locals as Banff National Park, Olympic National Park, the Grand Tetons, the desert southwest, and the Texas Hill Country. He’s recently hosted photography programs in the Greek Islands, Columbia, Panama, and Costa Rica.

In 2015, Rob partnered with longtime friend Tony Corbell to create the Corbell Photographic Workshops, LLC, and do business under GreatPhotography. Together, they offer photography workshops for photo enthusiasts around the world.

Rob developed and teaches the Canon Advanced User Workshop for advanced photographers.

Rob holds two degrees from the Professional Photographers of America. The Master of Photography (M.Photog.) is earned for superior photographic skills, as demonstrated through the PPA International Photographic Competition, advanced education, and service to the industry. And that of Master Craftsman (Cr.Photog.), which is awarded for service as an orator, author, or mentor. This degree shows the time and dedication to moving the industry forward and encouraging education.

In 2024, Rob was presented the PPA National Award. This highest honor granted by a PPA Affiliate recognizes those whose support for photography goes far beyond any regular expectations or contributions. The simple inscription on this plaque reads “for service to professional photography.”

In addition, Rob holds the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) certification. He is a Professional Photographers of America (PPA) member and has been recognized as PPA Photographer of the Year - Silver. He is a Fellow of the Texas Professional Photographers Association and served as President of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Professional Photographers Association on two different occasions.

As a specialist in digital workflow, Rob also earned the title of Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) for Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom product.

Program Description: The etymology of the word “photography” roughly translates to painting or drawing with light. So, it’s no wonder that light is the single most important element in the photographic process and understanding light is essential to great photography.

George Eastman said it best. He’s quoted as saying.

“Light makes photography.
Embrace light.
Admire it. Love it.
But above all, know light.
Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.”

Understanding light is essential if you want to advance your photographic skills. But light is a vast and deep topic. Our speaker explains light in a way that will help you find and create beautiful lighting that complements your subject.

Examples of Rob's Photography

Future Club Programs

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