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Competition Night (7:30 PM PST)
Digital Theme: Leading Lines
Entries Due: January
Return of Results: November
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Esquimalt Lagoon Alt Tuesday AM Field Trip (10:00 AM PST)
Photoshoot: Esquimalt Lagoon. Whether you look south to the strait, or north to the lagoon, there is always something to shoot here. Visiting foul abound. Herons fish, seagulls dive, paddlers ... paddle. Great light, great views. Let's hope we don't get rained out like last year, although I did get a nice rainbow shot and a very blurry seascape through the rain on my windshield. Lunch after at Six-Mile Pub.
Please register to receive follow-up information on any changes and to receive notification if a weather-related cancellation is required.
VCC New Member Orientation (7:00 PM PST)
Victoria Camera Club Orientation for New Members
Presented by Pam Irvine at Camosun College - Building and Room number not known at this point. Watch Calendar.
Welcome New Members!
Join me as we review all aspects of being a member of this wonderful photography club.
This session will provide an overview of each of the program activities offered to club members, such as internal/external competitions, field trips, workshops and special interest groups.
In addition, participants will see a demonstration on how to access the various resources available on the VCC website, including how to upload images into a gallery or competition.
Registration for this event opens December 7th at 9 am.
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Creative SIG Meeting, discussion about making the invisible visible, creative challenge, image and editing sharing (7:00 PM PST)
NOTE: Room 338 Fisher Building, Camosun College Lansdowne Campus.
Theme: Discussion led by Kevin Keliher on making the invisible visible, creative challenge, editing and image sharing
Details:
In the Art of Seeing (2011) Zelanski & Fisher write “A good photographer works very consciously with elements and principles of design, not merely recording the outer world but selecting and manipulating that which is photographed, yielding a true work of art.” Join us as we explore (or have a conversation about) how we make the invisible visible. This may include discussion on composition and photo editing.
The group continues the Creative Challenge this month. We select a saying and challenge ourselves to create images that respond to the saying either
(1) by using images already in our catalogues or
(2) by photographing a scene that we create.
The saying for January is Bent out of Shape. We hope to see lots of images as a result of the challenge.
We also invite you to bring other creative images that you wish to share. Bring them on a USB/memory stick as as jpegs or as layered .psd or .tif files. Also bring your work in progress if you want comments or help with your creative process.
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Presenters Night: Tony Paine - “Getting the Most out of Today’s B&W Photography” (7:30 PM PST)
Guest Speaker:Tony Paine
Topic:Getting the Most out of Today's Black and White Photography
Website:www.tonypainephoto.com
Details:Tony is a photographic artist who makes and prints Black and White images that tell a story or capture some unique perspective from his many travels or just around home.Tony will show images and speak to his techniques of B & W conversion into sophisticated artistry inspired by George DeWolfe (a student of Ansel Adams) of the Santa Fe Workshops.
Tony is a member of the Cowichan Valley Camera Club, and formerly a member of the Etobicoke and Mississauga Camera Clubs and the print based Toronto Focal Forum. He is a very knowledgeable, skilled printer who uses a 24 inch Hp Z3100.
Prior to moving to Cobble Hill 4 years ago, Tony lived at Mississauga Ontario where he was a member of the Etobicoke. As Competition Director at ECC I was involved in the selection, training and evaluation of judges. He has taken the CAPA and PSA judging courses.
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Tuesday AM Field Trip - Abstract (10:30 AM PST)
Theme: Abstract - Cancelled because of snow - But go outside in your own neighborhood or have an indoor shoot and take photos to post on the Tuesday Gallery, Thanks
This is a VCC February competition theme.
Abstract images are conceived or imagined outside of ‘reality’. They can encompass a huge variety of subject matter, take us out of our comfort zone, make us question what we see, or invite us to enter another realm.
Please register to receive follow-up information on any changes and to receive notification if a weather-related cancellation is required.
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Members' Night (7:30 PM PST)
Members' Night Details: You are invited to stake out a 10 minute time slot to present your images or a short learning session.
Check out the guidelines at the Documents & Files How-to section of the website and make your submission well in advance.
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Do you Macro (1 of 2) (7:00 PM PST)
Presented by Lorna Zaback.
Register for January 20th and you will automatically be registered for January 27th.
The Objectives of the workshops are to explore the basics of macro and/or close-up photography, including some hands-on practice and gentle critique. Although Lorna will do some exploration of focus, depth of field, lighting, etc., this will not be an advanced technical workshop.
Audience: Novice or intermediate, this workshop is not intended for advanced photographers or those who have a lot of experience with macro photography.
Capacity: Min #: 4 - Max #: 10
2 Part Series:
Series 1 will be part lecture and part hands-on practice (indoors). There will be a simple assignment for participants to prepare for the 2nd session.
Series 2 will be a review of participant’s assignments with some feedback/gentle critique.
Equipment:
Series 1 will require a camera, a tripod is essential and LiveView would be helpful. No macro lens is required but a long focal length lens would be helpful (100 mm is sufficient). Participant’s cameras should have enough pixels to allow for significant cropping.
Knowledge:
Familiar with camera operations, including manual focus, preferably in LiveView.
Not essential but helpful:
a) Knowledge of depth of field
b) How to import photos into a post-processing program.
This workshop does not cover how to use post-processing software.
Registration opens December 21st at 9am.
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Rithet's Bog Alt Tuesday AM Field Trip (10:00 AM PST)
Photoshoot: The last true bog in greater Victoria, the easy perimeter trail provides access to open pond, wetlands and oak meadows. Go for the browns and grays of winter. This is a tough time for the birds, but photographers can always find something. Park on Dalewood Lane, and meet at the information sign at the corner of Dalewood Land and Chatterton Way. Lunch after at the Med Grill.
Please register to receive follow-up information on any changes and to receive notification if a weather-related cancellation is required.
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Get Crafty Photographers (7:00 PM PST)
Get Crafty Photographers – Nifty Hacks and Techniques that will Take Your Photography to the Next Level
Presented by - Christina Craft
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or you’ve been full-time pro for years you are GUARANTEED to learn new ways to be creative with your camera. Christina Craft will teach you some easy tips and tricks to deal with harsh sun, low light, and making ugly backdrops look pretty. You’ll also learn new ideas and tricks you can incorporate into any genre of photography - from nature to portrait to abstract to fine art or anything in between.
While you'll learn in a classroom setting, you'll have a lot of hands-on practice with each technique. Christina promises a no-fluff workshop that will transform your photography.
Audience: This workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced photographers.
Capacity: Min #: 5 – Max #: 45
Equipment:
Pen and paper, Camera - DSLR or a Mirrorless, with lenses that can be changed. Lens with a focal length of 24mm to 70mm (zoom - 24-70mm or prime 24mm, 50mm). Not essential but helpful: a) Wide angle or fisheye b) Telephoto (85mm or 70-200mm) c) Wide-aperture lens (f1.2 to f2.8).
Knowledge:
You don't need to know how to shoot in Manual Mode, but it is essential you have a good understanding of Aperture, Shutter and ISO and familiar with how they work on your camera. If you have Auto ISO set on your camera I ask that you turn it off. Please consult Google or your Instruction Guide for your individual camera.
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The Finishing Touches (7:00 PM PST)
The Final Touch(es) - with Neil Boyle
You’ve taken the perfect image, tack sharp, perfectly composed, histogram shot to the right, RAW format, and it’s a wonderful scene never shot before. Or maybe it’s a JPEG that you really like. Possibly even an HEIC selfie from your iPhone. Now what do you do with it?
Come and see what a bit of post-processing can do for you images. Bring 2 images you like (RAW if you have it, JPEG will do, maybe even HEIC), on a USB stick, and we’ll display them on the big screen and post-process them. We’ll try by committee, where I implement suggestions from the photographers present, and I’ll do a second version the way I think best.
Software used will be Lightroom and Photoshop, and maybe the Nik suite.
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Do You Macro (2 0f 2) (7:00 PM PST)
Do You Macro? An Introduction to Macro Photography (Session 2 of 2)
Presented by Lorna Zaback.
Register for January 20th and you will automatically be registered for January 27th.
The Objectives of the workshops are to explore the basics of macro and/or close-up photography, including some hands-on practice and gentle critique. Although Lorna will do some exploration of focus, depth of field, lighting, etc., this will not be an advanced technical workshop.
Audience: Novice or intermediate, this workshop is not intended for advanced photographers or those who have a lot of experience with macro photography.
Capacity: Min #: 4 - Max #: 10
2 Part Series:
Series 1 will be part lecture and part hands-on practice (indoors). There will be a simple assignment for participants to prepare for the 2nd session.
Series 2 will be a review of participant’s assignments with some feedback/gentle critique.
Equipment:
Series 1 will require a camera, a tripod is essential and LiveView would be helpful. No macro lens is required but a long focal length lens would be helpful (100 mm is sufficient). Participant’s cameras should have enough pixels to allow for significant cropping.
Knowledge:
Familiar with camera operations, including manual focus, preferably in LiveView.
Not essential but helpful:
a) Knowledge of depth of field
b) How to import photos into a post-processing program.
This workshop does not cover how to use post-processing software.
Registration opens December 21st at 9am.
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Tuesday AM Field Trip - Old & Rusty (10:30 AM PST)
Theme: Old & Rusty - Rust. It's the product of metal oxidation, which we interpret as everything from a ruined car to a highly sought antique patina. And for this week's Shooting Challenge, you'll capture the beauty (or horror) of rust.
Lunch at Earls Kitchen + Bar - Victoria
1199 Government St, Victoria
Please register to receive follow-up information on any changes and to receive notification if a weather-related cancellation is required.
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Novice Image Review (7:00 PM PST)
Novice Image Review
Presented by Pam Irvine
This is an opportunity for Novice members to get a few of their images reviewed by some of the more experienced members of the club. This is NOT a competition. The images will be viewed and discussed by a team of 3 reviewers and additional input will be requested from the other attendees as well. You can be anonymous if you wish, but our intention is to create a safe place to honestly discuss your images and help you to improve your photography. We may play around with your image in Lightroom to illustrate techniques that might improve your image.
You are welcome to attend to learn from the discussions even if you do not have an image being reviewed. Registration is not required.
Please bring up to 5 images to the review on a memory stick or you can email the images to Pam Irvine at pam.irvine@shaw.ca at least a day before the scheduled session.
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