Training Classes for
Dallas Camera Club Members
A combination of live classes will be available to members of that club before each club's meetings. Plus, online classes will be available to members of Dallas Camera Club and Plano Photography Club over Zoom.
DCC Members access codes HERE. You must be a member and logged on to see this page.
Start times:
PPC/DCC online classes start at 7:00 pm
DCC in-person classes start at 6:15 pm
Online Class Schedule
| Day |
Date |
Topic and Instructor |
| Thursday |
April 25 |
Using Photoshop Gradients
Craig Rowen |
| Thursday |
May 9 |
Ask Me Anything
Dennis Fritsche
|
| Tuesday |
May 21 |
About AI, Art, and Photography Roundtable
TBD |
In-Person Class Schedule
|
Date
|
Location: Room 239
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Location: Room 237
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April 23rd
|
What Judges Look For
Larry Petterborg
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May 14th
|
My Photography Passion: Seascapes
Anita Oakley
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New Member Orientation -
Keni Evans
|
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May 28th
|
None - 90th Anniversary
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June 11th
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My Photography Passion: Moving Water
Alan Whiteside
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New Member Orientation -
Keni Evans
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June 25th
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My Photography Passion: Landscapes
Dennis Fritsche
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July 9th
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My Photography Passion: Birds
Alan Daniel (Plano Photography Club)
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New Member Orientation -
Keni Evans
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July 23rd
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TBD
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August 6th
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My Photography Passion: Structures, Old and New
Frank Richards
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New Member Orientation -
Keni Evans
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August 20th
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TBD
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September 10th
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My Photography Passion: Nature
Larry Petterborg
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New Member Orientation -
Keni Evans
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Current and Upcoming Class Descriptions
New in 2024
Street Photography - Larry Petterborg
January 23rd, February 13th, March 12th, and one street photography outing.
Topics include:
- What is Street Photography?
- Brief History of Street Photography
- Best Street Photography Examples
- Equipment for Street Photography
- Street Photography Techniques
- Ethical Considerations
- Show and Tell
Interactive Discussion: Exemplar Photographers and Photographic Techniques/Genres/Concepts
March 26th and other dates TBD.
Examining the photographic art of successful image makers is an excellent way to better understand what memorable/impactful/successful images look like as we strive to become better photographers ourselves. These sessions will engage participants in reviewing/studying the websites of outstanding photographers prior to class. During class, we will examine and discuss how the photographer's images were created (e.g., composition, techniques such as long exposure, etc.) and how specific images impacted you. You also may be encouraged to create an image using similar techniques and share it with the class.
My Photographic Passion
May 14th, March 26th, June 11th, July 9th, August 6th, and September 10th.
This new series of classes will focus on the photographic passions of individual from the Dallas and Plano clubs. Each presenter will describe a photographic passion and techniques for successful images, as well as show examples from the image maker's collection. Q & A will be encouraged. While you may not initially share the photographer's passion, come ready to interact and to consider what your photographic passion might be.
Presenters:
- Dennis Fritsche - Landscapes
- Alan Whiteside - Moving Water
- Alan Daniel - Birds
- Frank Richards - Structures, Old and New
- Larry Petterborg - Nature
Image Reviews
February 27th and other dates TBD.
Some of the best advice ever given to a photographer wishing to submit for competition is: "Don't let the judge be the first person to look at your image." With that in mind, this new series of classes generally will be offered at the meeting prior to the next competition submission date for the purpose of receiving feedback about an image you intend to submit. Participants will be asked to describe the intent of the image; other participants will be encouraged to give constructive feedback; and one of more instructors will show and/or demonstrate how changes could improve the image. Instructors will select images for class review that provide the best learning experience for all participants, and recommendations will be provided offline for other submitted images.
Descriptions for Prior Classes HERE
Material From Prior Classes
Dallas Camera Club - 2023 Class Material
Dallas Camera Club - 2022 Class Material
Dallas Camera Club - 2021 Class Material
Dallas Camera Club - 2020 Class Material
Dallas Camera Club - Notes from Ask Me Anything Classes
Dallas Camera Club - 2019 and Earlier Class Material
Dallas Camera Club - 2019 and Earlier Video Tutorials