Speakers Series – March 2026 – Benedict Brain

CAPA presents via YouTube Live : Benedict Brain

English presentation : March 18, 2026

Pacific 4:00 PM – Mountain 5:00 PM – Central 6:00 PM – Eastern 7:00 PM – Atlantic 8:00 PM (Canada)

Theme/topic of the presentation: The Art of Seeing

Summary:

This talk draws on Benedict Brain’s long-running Art of Seeing column in Digital Camera World magazine. Over seven years, the column has explored how photography can help us look more closely at the world and find meaning in what we see. The talk highlights the power of storytelling, the value of creativity, and the importance of being a mindful and ethical traveller with a camera. Rather than focusing on technical how-tos, it asks deeper questions about why we make photographs and what they reveal about us.

Available to Individual CAPA members via the members only section of the website.

Please login, go to Members > Education Links > Speakers Series, copy and save the YouTube link before the presentation.

Speaker's Bio

Benedict Brain is a UK-based photographer, writer, and author. An award-winning journalist, he writes the monthly column The Art of Seeing for Digital Camera World magazine. His first book, You Will Be Able to Take Great Photos By the End of This Book (2023), has been translated and published internationally (Spain, Germany and Bulgaria), with a US edition released by Prestel, and his second book, A Camera Bag Companion, followed in 2024.

Benedict judges major photography competitions, founded Potato Photographer of the Year in 2020, and lectures internationally on the art and craft of photography. His practice spans personal projects, editorial assignments, and teaching through workshops and enrichment programmes.

Enjoy a selection of his work below.

Linda Treleaven awarded MCAPA

Linda Treleaven has been a member of CAPA since 2012 and has also been an active member of the Images Alberta Camera Club since 2008. 
 
Linda has held a variety of roles in IACC.  She was board secretary for 6 years and the Competition Chair for 6 years.
 
She has chaired a Macro SIG group and has presented a workshop on Macro Photography for her club.  She has also done workshops on portrait lighting and has presented a member showcase. 
 
She actively participates in CAPA Competitions, both individually and with her club.  She has received several Silver Medals and Honours Awards.

She is currently the CAPA representative and promotes CAPA and her club at every opportunity.

It is with great pleasure to award Linda with the Maple Leaf Honours Distinction. 
 
Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work for CAPA.

Speakers Series – Feb. 2026 – Darlene Hildebrandt

CAPA presents via YouTube Live : Darlene Hildebrandt

English presentation : Feb. 18, 2026

Pacific 4:00 PM – Mountain 5:00 PM – Central 6:00 PM – Eastern 7:00 PM – Atlantic 8:00 PM (Canada)

Theme/topic of the presentation: How to do Travel Photography Like a Pro

Summary:

If you’re like many photographers, you like to get out and about and see the world because it provides a great opportunity to see and photograph new things.


But have you ever gotten home and been disappointed with the images you captured on that once-in-a-lifetime trip? If so, you’re not alone. But there are some things you can do to prepare yourself.


So, this session is all about making sure you come home with better photos from your next adventure.

We’ll cover topics like:

  • Equipment (what to leave home, what are must-haves)
  • Handy travel accessories for photographers
  • Lighting (why quality of light and shadows matter)
  • Photographing people (the dos and don’ts)
  • Night photography
  • Composition tips to add impact
  • How to photograph iconic locations in a unique way
  • and more . . .

Come ready to learn!

 

Available to Individual CAPA members via the members only section of the website.

Please login, go to Members > Education Links > Speakers Series, copy and save the YouTube link before the presentation.

Speaker's Bio

Your instructor for this class is Darlene Hildebrandt, a professional photographer of 37 years, and photography educator since 2011.

Besides being a portrait photographer, and photo editor, she’s also quite well-traveled – having been to 37 countries and 6 continents.

She brings her experience as a photographer, and passion as a world traveler together, to provide you with some stunning examples to inspire you and solid tips that you can apply to your photography.

 
Portfolio of travel images: https://gallery.digitalphotomentor.com/Travel 

Enjoy a selection of her work below.