Plano Photography Club

[dlanter]

Are there any members online? I was thinking about stopping by a meeting tomorrow night to check it out. I just visited the website and browsed the newsletter. I think it might be fun as well as educational. The website said that guests are welcome, but just wanted to make sure you don't mind an amatuer crashing the party.
Dan

[DagduPhotos]

i am not a member, but i went to a meeting some time back... i might be there tomorrow..

[utdbear]

I joined last month. I just did their tabletop workshop and I thought it was interesting. I am going to their meeting tomorrow night. It's a good club to join and cheap (I think its $24 per year)

[roshani]

I joined a couple of meetings ago, havn't been able to go since. The first time was a guy presenting several of his pictures, and gave some explanations as to what he did. It was interesting. They have also had some workshops recently, neither I could attend, but both looked interesting.

[cajun angel]

I'm a member. The only complaint I have is if you're looking to improve on your photography through this group, it may not happen. They don't get into the "technical" end of it and that's what I need the most! Except for that issue, it's a nice club and a very nice bunch of people. If everything works out, I may be there too.

[amathews99]

What skill level do you really have to be at to be comfortable at a meeting? I'm JSO and I love to be challenged, but I also don't want to feel stupid at the meetings, kwim?

[utdbear]

You'll be fine. There are a lot of folks there that are just starting out.

[Cerbera LM]

http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...80&postcount=5
How to find the meeting place.

cajun angel is correct about it not being "technical". The only learning opportunities are the workshops, which I should do, but haven't done. They have two main workshop, the table top and model shoot. Don't know of a camera 101 workshop. Just had a basic photoshop class.

If one wants to improve your skills the only way is to participate in the contests. The problem is that it’s a slow process, have to wait for the feedback & need to stick around listen to the judge’s comments. Half the people usually leave after the speaker but the only way to learn is to sit thru the judging. The main thing is to enter your (2) pictures every month, they only name the top (3) in each division so if you don’t tell anyone your picture came in last no one will know.

amathews59 you will not feel stupid because no one will ask about your camera knowledge and no one brings a camera so no one will look down there nose at a p&s vs a bag full of Cankon gear.

dlanter I’d guess 90% of the group are amateurs, so it’s not a snobby group at all.

There will be a speaker, that’ll run about to at least 8p, 15 minute break, and the photo contest starts. That’ll last till 9:15+ if the trains are running on time and the judge doesn't ramble on.

I’ll be there so if find someone who resembles this passport photo say hi.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e/passport.jpg