The event will be held on October 8, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

About this Talk

This presentation on Long Exposure photography will be mostly focused on landscape photography.  It will cover what long exposure photography is; examples; shutter speed and equipment; applications and portfolio; and final thoughts and questions.

About Ulana Switucha

Ulana Switucha has photographed throughout Asia for over 30 years. She is Canadian and currently resides in Hong Kong. Working in both colour and black and white, her simple, often minimal compositions present an awareness and connection with the subject, whether it be landscape, portrait or documentary work.   Influenced by a Japanese aesthetic, there is an evolving minimalist style and contemplative peacefulness in her recent work. Her passion and curiosity are best expressed by a quote from a contemporary photographer: “If I weren’t a photographer, I’d still be a traveler”.

“When creating a photograph, I am drawn to the light and shape of a subject.  If only for a brief moment there is a clarity and sense of awareness that dissolves distractions and brings silence.    Light plays with line and form to create shadows drawing my eye into tones, lines and curves.  I seek simplicity and a graphic quality that clears the visual clutter.  Whether landscape, portraiture or documentary, I aim to communicate the essence of the moment and share an expressive and compelling image.”  

Ulana is the recipient of awards from several international competitions including First Place, Architecture and Design in the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards.  She was also a contributing photographer to the book “In the Heart of the Metropolis: Yaumatei and Its People” published by the Royal Asiatic Society, Hong Kong, and has been published in fine art photography magazines. In 2025, she published her first photo book “Torii” with Blue Lotus Editions.  Her work has been exhibited in Hong Kong, Europe, Japan, Canada and the United States.

www.ulanaswitucha.com