If you attended the Crowley Park photo shoot on Saturday, May 1, or captured photos there on another day, we'd love to see some of your best images.

Here are the guidelines for submitting photos:

• SEND UP TO SEVEN (7) of your best/favorite photos from the event to ppcsendphotos@gmail.com (note the new email address).
• The maximum dimension (long edge) for submitted images is 4096 pixels; the maximum file size is 10 MB.
• Please include YOUR NAME and the TOPIC in the file name(s) (e.g., CharlieRussell_CrowleyPark_1.jpg).

Your photos will be included in the slide gallery on the right, and will be part of a slideshow at a future club meeting.

All submitted photos must be received by SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026.

This slideshow is now closed. Thanks to all for your submitted photos.

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Meredith Fontana

Meredith Fontana is a Denver-based landscape photographer, naturalist, and educator whose work is shaped by her background in paleontology and outdoor adventure. She brings a distinctive blend of scientific curiosity and artistic vision to landscape photography.

Over the past five years, she has focused on photographing Colorado’s diverse and often remote wilderness landscapes, using her work to celebrate their beauty and encourage their protection.

Meredith is the founder of Nature Photography Academy, an online school and community that helps nature photographers grow both technically and artistically while fostering meaningful connections with other like-minded creatives.

Through her workshops, courses, and mentorship, Meredith has guided thousands of photographers in refining their skills, discovering their unique creative voice, and cultivating a deeper relationship with the natural world.

Learn more about Meredith at her website: www.meredithfontana.com.

Program Description

Join Meredith for an in-depth look at essential digital scouting tools and techniques that will help you find unique photo locations and create images that stand out from the crowd.

In this presentation, you will be introduced to Meredith's favorite software, apps, and websites that she uses to find hidden compositions, anticipate perfect lighting, and predict ideal weather conditions.

You’ll see a live demonstration of these tools in action, where you will learn how to scout a new location step-by-step.

We’ll walk through a real-world scouting scenario that integrates these digital tools, from terrain research and lighting analysis to weather tracking and field preparation. In this presentation, you will learn:

• How to apply Meredith's LITA framework to plan compelling photo shoots with confidence.
• Which digital tools are best for terrain analysis, light prediction, and weather tracking.
• How to identify and evaluate potential compositions before you arrive on-site.
• Field-tested strategies for improving efficiency and success on location scouts.

By the end of this presentation, you will have actionable insights that will help you scout like a pro and create truly unique images.

The Plano Photography Club's June contest is an ELECTRONIC competition with the theme OPEN.

NOTE: You must be a Plano Photography Club member to submit contest images.

Electronic entries must be uploaded to the PPC Competition Site by 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Submit contest image

May is a month of transition here at the Plano Photography Club.

Alan Daniel

We wrapped up our 2025–2026 season in April, and to celebrate a successful year, we invite everyone to attend our End-of-Year Dinner on Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 PM. The event will be held at our usual location, West Plano Presbyterian Church. Following the meal, we will share member images and present awards to those whose work was recognized in last year’s competitions. For more information about the dinner, please check out the website, and don’t forget to register for the event so we can plan appropriately.

May also marks a transition for some of the members who volunteer their time and talents in the various positions that ensure the photography club runs smoothly.

I would like to personally thank Parvin Stiles for her leadership over the past two years as president. She has done an outstanding job and will be greatly missed. I look forward to following in her footsteps.

I also want to express my gratitude to Mary Ruehle, who served as 1st VP and Activities Chair, Craig Rowen, our outgoing Contest Chairman, and Larry Petterborg, the club’s longtime PSA Representative. These members are stepping down from their duties.

New members on the Executive Council are Debbie Conard, 1st VP and Secretary, Lily Mak, our Activities Chair, and Greg Rains, who takes on the role of Contest Director. Parvin Stiles is the club’s new PSA Representative. 

Get out there, enjoy the weather, and take some great photos.