Club Meetings Held on the Third Thursday of Each Month (except December)
West Plano Presbyterian Church - 2709 Custer Road, Plano, Texas
Live Training Session(s) at 6:00 PM and Program at 7:00 PM
Online Training Session(s) Open to Members of Plano Photography Club and Dallas Camera Club
Call For Big Boy 4014 Images
The Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive spent a month in Texas during its first trip to the Lone Star State since 2021.
Were you among the thousands of Texans (and non-Texans alike) who spent time chasing the Big Boy around central and north Texas to photograph it?
Or did you take advantage of its two-day public display at the Fort Worth T&P Station to get a detailed view of this magnificent machine in a way that's impossible when it is on the move?
If any of this applies to you, we would like to feature your best images in the slide gallery at right.
Here are the guidelines for submitting pictures for that gallery (remember, no one can download copies of submitted photos):
- SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) of your best photos to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
- The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels; the maximum individual file size is 10MB.
- Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., EdDickens_BigBoy_1.jpg).
- The deadline for submitting photos is SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024.
We look forward to seeing your pictures.
Gallery | Full-Screen Slideshow | All Galleries and Slideshows
Call For State Fair of Texas Images
If you have attended or plan to visit the State Fair of Texas this year, we hope you had/have a wonderful time while capturing some terrific photos.
As is common with club member activities, we would like to feature your images from the Fair in the slide gallery at right
If you wish to submit pictures for that gallery (remember, no one can download copies of submitted photos), here are the guidelines:
- SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) of your best photos to clubphotos@planophotographyclub.com.
- The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels; the maximum individual file size is 10MB.
- Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., BigTex_StateFair_1.jpg).
- The deadline for submitting photos is SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024.
We look forward to seeing your pictures.
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Training - 6:00 PM CT
Street Photography (1 of 3) (Library)
Program - 7:00 PM CT
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 researching 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-Shot 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
The Plano Photography Club's October contest is a PRINT competition with the theme OPEN.
Please review the print contest procedures before producing your image for submission.
Matching electronic entries must be uploaded to the PPC Competition Site before 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Parvin Stiles
The Beauty of Photography in October
As the summer heat fades into crisp autumn air, I eagerly grab my camera for a photography adventure. October bursts with vibrant cultural traditions and a kaleidoscope of colors.
The State Fair of Texas attracts over two million visitors yearly, offering stunning opportunities to capture neon-lit rides against darkening skies through long exposures. Photographing people enjoying themselves is a joy, and the diverse food options provide endless inspiration. Special thanks to Cliff McKenzie for again obtaining photographer passes; participants, please submit your five best images.
When it comes to capturing the essence of fall colors, the crown undoubtedly goes to the Dallas Arboretum, where seasonal blooms and a quaint pumpkin village, boasting over 100,000 pumpkins and gourds, create a feast for the eyes. The Dallas Farmers Market also offers vibrant colors and fresh produce ripe for photography.
For those eager to refine their skills in fast-action sports photography, the American Quarter Horse racing season is in full gallop at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. It promises exhilarating moments and captivating subjects to capture in motion.
Another thrilling opportunity is photographing the majestic Big Boy 4014 steam locomotive as it travels through Texas, especially during its two-day stopover in Fort Worth (October 10-11).
Our well-planned and meticulously crafted trip to North Carolina for fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. Our thoughts are with everyone living there, and we hope they stay safe.
What plans do you have for Halloween-themed photography? Embrace the lovely weather and enjoy capturing the world through your lens!
NOTE: You must be a Plano Photography Club member to submit contest images.
On Monday, October 14, at the Adobe MAX 2024 conference, Adobe announced updates to a variety of products, including tools which make up the Lightroom and Photoshop ecosystem.
Updates to Adobe Photoshop
- Photoshop Desktop v 26.0 (Detailed Summary)
- Quickly delete unwanted elements like wires and people with Distraction Removal in the Remove Tool
- Get improved results with Generative Fill and Generative Expand
- Generate background with descriptive text prompts
- OpenColorIO and 32-bit Tool Support for HDR workflows now available
- Photoshop on the Web (Detailed Summary)
- Quickly remove unwanted elements from images with Remove distractions
- Get similar variations with generative AI
- Improved Object selection
- Photoshop on iPad (Detailed Summary)
- New interactions in the Remove tool
Updates to Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Lightroom Classic v 14.0
- Remove distractions in photos with Generative Remove
- Secure your digital assets with Content Credentials
- Add Denoise to Linear Raw DNGs
- Optimized Tethering Support with Nikon
- Support for new cameras and lenses
- Other feature enhancements and changes
Updates to Adobe Lightroom (Desktop)
- Lightroom v 8.0
- Remove distractions in a photo with Generative Remove
- Secure your digital assets with Content Credentials
- Create Smart Albums in Lightroom on desktop
- Support for new cameras and lenses
- Other feature enhancements and changes
Videos
See What's NEW in the Adobe MAX 2024 Photography Releases (Terry White)
Photoshop 2025 is HERE! TOP New Features in MAJOR Update (photoshopCAFE)
Explore the latest from Lightroom at Adobe MAX 2024 (Adobe Photoshop Lightroom)
Photoshop NEW Features (October 2024 Update) (Matt Kloskowski)
Everything You NEED To Know About This MASSIVE Lightroom Update (Brian Matiash)
New Camera to Cloud Features for Lightroom (Terry White)
You can update your copies of these products by opening your Creative Cloud desktop and clicking the Update All link on the Updates tab.
We want to make club members aware of two free virtual training opportunities coming in October and November 2024: the Adobe MAX 2024 Creativity Conference and the Photoshop Virtual Summit 6.
Adobe MAX 2024 Online Creativity Conference (October 14-15, 2024)
Attend online sessions for free
50+ online sessions on Adobe products, including Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Premiere, and more
Keynotes and sneaks
Luminary and Creativity Super Sessions
ONLINE SESSION CATALOG | REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE EVENT
Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 (November 11 - November 15, 2024)
23 expert instructors teaching 40 Photoshop classes over 5 days
Instructors include Jesus Ramirez, Colin Smith, Blake Rudis, Glyn Dewis, Ben Willmore, Tim Grey, Lisa Carney, Matt Kloskowski, Nicole Young, Anthony Morganti, and many more
Every single training session is designed to take your Photoshop knowledge and skill to the next level - regardless of whether you're just starting out, or have years of experience.
Following each class, you’ll be able to watch (and re-watch) for 48 hours at no charge
After 48 hours, classes are available for VIP members as an optional purchase
VIEW THE CLASS SCHEDULE | GET YOUR FREE PASS | GET INFO ON THE VIP PASS (EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE)
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