World Photographic Cup 2026 – Canada has 7 images Top 10 in the World

Team Canada is proud to have 7 images in the World Top 10. These images are now up for medals at this year’s World Photographic Cup (WPC). The photographers of these exceptional images will travel to Iceland April 25th to represent Canada at the 2026 World Photographic Cup awards ceremony.

“This achievement reinforces what we already know—Canada is home to extraordinary creative talent. We are proud to share this moment as a team, united by camaraderie, passion, and the journey to the podium in Iceland.” Jillian Chateauneuf, WPC Team Canada Co-captain

Please congratulate the following Canadian photographers:

Manpreet Sokhi – Burnaby BC, Category: Portrait Illustrative
Andrew Hiorth – Vaughan ON, Category: Portrait Natural
Andrew Hiorth – Vaughan ON, Category: Wedding Open
Rabih Madi- Laval, QC Category: Wedding Open
Geoff Gabriel – Toronto, ON Category: Reportage/Photojournalism
Jacquie Matechuk – Cochrane, AB Category: Nature Wildlife
Michelle Valberg – Ottawa, ON Category: Nature Wildlife
Michelle’s image also earned the WPC Best of Nation award for the highest scoring Canadian image

Read more by clicking here

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia Winter & Spring Events

Celebrating its 78th year as a club, the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia is pleased to extend an invitation to join us for our Fred & Edie Greene Speaker series. There is no charge to attend these webinars, but donations to support the speaker series are gratefully accepted.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Black & White Photography with Nikon Canada takes place on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM AST. Daniel Germinario from Nikon Canada will discuss everything from the fundamentals of black and white photography to the gear you can use to master it.
Join us and learn how to improve your Black & White Photography with Daniel.

You can register by clicking here

 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

By Path or Paddle- Photographing the Natural World with Peter Baumgarten takes place on Sunday, February15, 2026 at 7:30 PM AST. An avid outdoor enthusiast with a passion for wilderness camping, canoeing and kayaking, Peter Baumgarten is a professional photographer and educator living on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario.

Join us as Peter discusses the challenges and joys of outdoor photography and the techniques he uses to “get the shot”.

You can register by clicking here

 

Monday, March 9, 2026

Multiple exposure photography with Marianna Armata takes place on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM ADT. A graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer, Marianna enjoys sharing her passion with photo clubs through online presentations and hands-on workshops.

Join us as Marianna discusses both in-camera and post-processing to generate multiple exposure imagery.

You can register by clicking here

 

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Setting Boundaries with Kas Stone takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM ADT. Kas is a professional photographic artist who is inspired by the wild coastal scenery. In this webinar, she will discuss the careful considerations used to determine how best to crop an image and the impact that it would have on the visual design and storytelling of the image.

You can register by clicking here

Jan. 2026 Judging Program News

Judging Program

Basic Training for New Judges

Part 1 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Introduction to Judging Course — is open for registration through the new CAPA Learning Centre.
The Introduction to Judging Course costs $185 — with a 35% discount for CAPA individual members! A good reason to join CAPA BEFORE registering for the course.

Part 2 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Judging Practice Workshop — will be open for registration shortly. We are in the process of finalizing dates for the first two workshops which will be listed on the CAPA Learning Centre. These workshops are only available to those who have competed the Introduction to Judging Course.

 

Basic Training for New Judges Calgary – July 17th & 18th, 2026

Special In-Person Session for attendees of the 2026 Canadian Photography Conference.

Join us in Calgary for a two-day, instructor-led version of Basic Training for New Judges! Normally offered online, this exclusive in-person session lets you complete both parts of the program in one immersive in-person setting over two days.
Early Bird Price: $150 Regular Price: $170

Further details and registration through the Conference Website.

 

National Judges List

The current National Judges List was issued in early December; the next update will be in early March. CAPA Clubs can access the latest list of Certified and Apprentice Judges by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List.

 

If you have questions or would like further information, please contact the Director of the Judging Program at judgingdirector@capacanada.ca. — we’re here to help!

London Camera Club – Jan. and Feb. 2026 – Upcoming Presentation

Speaker: 7-9 PM EST

January 22 (7-9pm EST) Artist Talk: Witnessing Conflict – Louie Palu’s Lens on Global Struggles

January 29 (7-9pmEST) Artist Talk & Speaker session
Katie Oates, guest speaker, & Saeid Sadeghi, featured artist, Framing Reality – Exploring the World of Photojournalism

February 5 (7-9pm EST) Artists’ Talk
Alexander Sviridov: Shaping Vision – The Art and Soul of Fine Art Photography

February 12 (7 -9 pmEST) Speaker Night:
Julie Gayler : The Language of Light – Fine Art Photography Through Creative Lighting

The fee is $12 CAD

You can have more info by clicking here.

 

Note: If no guest link, registration has not yet opened. Registration closes 24 hrs before the event.

Jan. 2026 Competition Updates

Effective January 1, 2026 – New AI Editing Criteria & Authentication Standards

All competition entries must now meet our updated Editing Criteria requirements.
These standards are designed to maintain the integrity of CAPA competitions by prohibiting the use AI-generative technology and ensuring that only authentic photographic images are accepted.

Full details are available by clicking here

Pre-Screening Process:

Our pre-screening committee will review all submitted images to verify that camera and editing details are present in the image metadata. Only images containing the required metadata will advance to judging.
When metadata is incomplete or missing, the pre-screening committee will contact photographers directly with instructions on how to properly save and resubmit their images with the necessary information.

Resources for Clubs and Photographers:

To assist photographers and camera club coordinators with compliance, we have developed CAPA Club Compliance

Full details are available here: (English) (French) 

On December 11, 2025, CAPA and the North Shore Photographic Society co-hosted a YouTube session titled “AI & the New CAPA Competition Rules,” where I presented an overview of the updated authentication standards.

You can view this Youtube video by clicking here

Updated AI Summary – Safe & Flagged (Prohibited) AI Tools

This webpage now includes details on the following post processing applications:

  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 2026
  • Affinity Photo
  • Aiarty
  • Capture One
  • Freepik
  • Foto
  • GIMP
  • Lightroom
  • Luminar Neo
  • ON1 Photo Raw
  • Photoshop – Version 27.2
  • Picmonkey
  • Snapseed
  • Topaz Labs
  • Windows Photo

Clarification on Lightroom/Photoshop Presets

Regular presets are fully compliant with our standards. They’re saved combinations of development adjustments (exposure, contrast, color grading, etc.) that modify existing pixel values. Whether a photographer moves the sliders manually or applies a preset that moves them automatically, the result is identical – no pixels are added, removed, or generated.
 
Use of Presets In Post Processing
 
Lightroom and Photoshop presets are permitted in our competitions as they adjust existing pixels rather than generating content. See CAPA Eligibility Criteria for complete details. 
 

Updated – CAPA Eligibility Criteria: NEW – Previously Awarded Image 

An image, or substantially the same image, that has previously received a CAPA Award (medal, medal certificate, merit award, or honourable mention) in any CAPA competition or salon is ineligible for entry into any future CAPA competition or salon. This restriction applies across all competition categories and types.

2025 Monochrome Competition

2025 Monochrome Competition

2026 Competitions Now Open For Uploading

Oakville Camera Club – Jan. 2026 – Upcoming Presentation

OCC Presents an online presentation, at 07:00 pm.

 

Jan 19 Virtual – Moving Images with Andrea Sirois.

Registration by clicking here


Feb 2 Virtual – Night Photography with Monika Deviat

Registration by clicking here

The fee is 10$

 

More information  by clicking here