Thank you from Director of Education 2026

My term as the Director of Education is ending and it has been an amazing experience. It has been a tremendously rewarding experience to interact with CAPA clubs and individual members across the country.

The success and growth of the Education portfolio have been a direct result of the excellent volunteers who came forward to create the Education Committee. I want to personally thank each member who worked with me over the last 2.5 years. Bill Hall, Manfred Mueller, Tracy Elliott and David Laronde were the original members of the committee. Each one brought extensive experience forward to help generate ideas for judging, improving photographic skills and finding inspirational speakers for the CAPA Speaker Series.

Bev Anne Moynham, Laszlo Podor, Scott Simons and Lyle Wetsch added more depth to the committee with support for article writing, inspiring speakers, and even more content ideas to share with CAPA. Lyle’s help with the Speaker Series and other technological tools has opened many creative doors to create and share content with CAPA. 

The committee has big plans for 2026/2027. The critique nights will restart in September, and we hope they continue to grow in popularity. The Speaker series has been set, and we are very excited to welcome talented and recognized photographers such as Michael Tardioli, Sharon Tenenbaum and Alan Dyer to the fall schedule. 

The 2026 Canadian Photography Conference will be a significant event this summer and I look forward to meeting with the CAPA executive team and individual members to share and discuss future ideas for CAPA.

Thanks again to everyone who has helped me during my term as the director of education. It has been a true honour to work with you all and I look forward to continuing to support CAPA in the future.

Sincerely,

Dan Sigouin

FCAPA 

Kathryn McGarvey Awarded ACAPA

Kathryn McGarvey joined the North Shore Photographic Society in 2014 and became a member of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) in 2015. Since that time, she has demonstrated sustained excellence, commitment, and leadership within the photographic community.

Kathryn has been an active and accomplished competitor in both CAPA competitions and the Spider Awards. Her work has been selected for the Four Nations Competition, and she has had an image chosen to represent Team Canada in the World Photographic Cup. In March 2023, she was awarded a Gold Medal as the winner of the North Shore Challenge, a significant competitive achievement.

Beyond her competitive success, Kathryn has made outstanding contributions through volunteer service and leadership. She has served as Co-Chair of the BC/Yukon Inter-Club Competition since its inception in 2020, helping to establish and grow what has become a highly successful and inclusive series available to all photographic clubs across British Columbia and the Yukon. She also served as Chair of the North Shore Challenge, a CAPA-sanctioned competition, from 2021 through 2025, playing a key role in its continued success. In addition, she has served as Treasurer for the Speaker Series for five years, providing consistent and reliable stewardship.

Kathryn was selected as Master of Ceremonies for the CAPA Conference held in Kelowna in 2024 and served as Co-Chair for registration for the conference, contributing significantly to the planning and delivery of a successful national event.

She has been an active member of the executive of the North Shore Photographic Society in various roles since 2014 and is widely regarded as a valued and dedicated contributor to the society.

In recognition of her photographic achievements, leadership, and sustained service to CAPA and the photographic community, Kathryn McGarvey is highly deserving of the Associate Honours Designation from CAPA.

June 2026 Competition Updates

  • New webpage – Protecting Your Photos for CAPA Competitions


    CAPA’s competition authentication process requires potential winners to provide image files and editing documentation. Our new guide, Protecting Your Photos for CAPA Competitions, explains exactly what to keep and how to set up a simple evidence folder before you start editing.


    2026 Canada: My Country Competition


    Club winning images – view webpage – clicking here  

    Individual winning images – view webpage – clicking here  


    2026 Annual Photo Challenge


    Individual winning images – view webpage – clicking here

     



World Photographic Cup Team Canada 2027

All Canadians are invited to submit images to Team Canada for consideration in the World Photographic Cup.

We have some of the most creative photographers in the world. Our goal is to have Canadian images and photographers showcased on the world stage. 

Submit: July 1 – September 11, 2026

www.wpcteamcanada.com

Do it for yourself, do it for Canada

30 images · 10 categories · 1 team

World Photographic Cup 2026 Results

Canada completed a successful run at the World Photographic Cup at the awards ceremony on April 25 in Reykhavik, Iceland, finishing in sixth place and picking up a Gold and a Bronze medal along the way.

Order of Canada photographer Michelle Valberg capture a Gold medal in the Nature Wildlife category while Geoff Gabriel of Toronto capature a Bronze in the Reportage-Photojournalism category. 

The seven of Team Canada’s images who finished in the top ten were:

  • GOLD / Best of Nation Award – Michelle Valberg, Ottawa ON – Nature Wildlife 
  • BRONZE – Geoff Gabriel, Toronto ON – Reportage/Photojournalism 
  • 6th Place – Andrew Hiorth, Vaughan ON – Wedding Open 
  • 7th Place – Andrew Hiorth, Vaughan ON – Portrait Natural 
  • 8th Place – Madi Rabih, Laval QC – Wedding Open 
  • 9th Place – Jacquie Matechuk, Cochrane AB – Nature Wildlife (CAPA member) 
  • 10th Place – Manpreet Sokhi, Burnaby BC – Portrait Illustrative (CAPA member)

The World Photographic Cup is a prestigious, Olympic-style event that celebrates the art of photography on a global stage. Canada joined photographers from 28 nations around the world to compete not only as individuals but as a team representing their country. The Canadian images can be viewed on the Team Canada website at https://wpcteamcanada.com/.

To learn how you might become a member of the 2027 team, be sure to read the Summer 2026 edition of Canadian Photography magazine, which will be arriving shortly.

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia – In Memoriam – Keith Vaughan

It is with sadness that we announce that Keith Vaughan passed away on April 1,2026 at the age of 82. Keith joined the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) in 1973. During his time at the Guild, he served in many capacities including Program Chair, Judging Chair, NAPA representative, CPAC representative, and President (1985-1987). He was also involved nationally and internationally with the Canadian Association of Photographic Art (CAPA), Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP).

Keith served as Chairman of the PSA PJ Division from 1998-2002 and for many years was CAPA’s FIAP liaison as well as Atlantic Zone Director. Keith was an accomplished photographer, well-known locally, nationally and internationally for his images. Keith was PGNS Photographer of the Year on 8 occasions and won numerous trophies including the Tim Randall trophy for Highest Cumulative Points in Pictorial (8 times), Atlantic Photo Best image in Photojournalism (11 times) and the Gordon R. Lay Trophy for the highest cumulative Points in CAPA and PSA external competitions (11 times).

Keith earned his 7th Galaxy in the PSA PID Division, was a Master-photojournalist in the PSA PJ Division and had 5 stars in both the PSA Nature and Photo Travel Divisions. PJ was always Keith’s favourite Division and in 2013 he made a big effort to enter all 106 PSA-Recognized PJ exhibitions around the world. In those exhibitions, both projected image and small print, he earned 224 acceptances, which is an overall success rate of 53%. Among those acceptances, he won 13 medals, 2 FIAP HM ribbons and 39 HM’s.

Keith received over 3000 total acceptances in all the PSA recognized International Exhibitions and has been awarded 476 international awards at the HM level and above, including 115 medal awards. Of these medal awards, 26 are for Best of Show. Always willing to share his passion and knowledge, he taught photography in the Continuation Education Program at SMU as well as photography workshops.

A celebration of life will be held on June 28th, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Saraguay House at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax.

Contributors: Joyce S.K. Chew ACAPA, Viki Gaul FPSA, PPSA, GPSA, AFIAP & Marion Sensen

More info by clicking here

June 2026 Judging Program News

Judging Program

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

This Special In-Person Session takes place at the end of the 2026 Canadian Photography Conference in Calgary. This course is now open to anyone in the Calgary area; you do not need to be a conference attendee to register.

Join us for this two-day, instructor-led edition of Basic Training for New Judges.

Price: $170

The conference is fast approaching and there are still seats available, so don’t delay – sign up today by visiting the Conference Website!

 

Judge Refresher Training

To maintain their certification, Certified Judges are required to complete refresher training every five years. To make this training more accessible, CAPA has developed an online refresher course available through the CAPA Learning Centre. The course is available in both English and French.

The course will be phased in beginning this month, starting with judges whose most recent refresher training was completed more than four years ago.

If you are a CAPA Certified Judge, no action is required at this time. When it is your turn to complete the refresher training, you will receive an email invitation containing a link to access the course.

 

Basic Training for New Judges Online

Looking for a rainy-day activity this summer? What a great time to take the Introduction to Judging Course. For more information and to register, visit the CAPA Learning Centre.
Judging Practice Workshops — More workshops are planned for this fall. Watch for dates in the monthly Newsletter or visit the CAPA Learning Centre. These workshops are only available to those who have completed the Introduction to Judging Course.

 

Judge Certification Program

Congratulations to Susan Dayboll who recently qualified as a CAPA Certified Judge. You will find Susan’s contact information on the latest copy of the National Judges List. In addition, we have eight Apprentice Judges who are nearing completion of the certification program and look forward to welcoming them as certified judges in the near future.

We encourage clubs to help our Apprentice Judges achieve certification by giving them the opportunity to judge a club competition and be evaluated by a CAPA Certified Judge. Contact the Director of the Judging Program if you have questions or would like further information.

 

National Judges List

The June update to the National Judges List is available for CAPA Clubs to download from our website by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List. The next update will be in early September.

 

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!

Terry Beaupre Scholarship

We are pleased to announce a one-time scholarship donated by the North Shore Photographic Society in memory of Terry Beaupre. The $500 scholarship is for a post secondary student pursuing a degree or diploma for photography from a recognized Canadian post secondary school.

About Terry Beaupre

by Kathryn McGarvey:

My name is Kathryn McGarvey and I am a past President of the North Shore Photographic Society. (NSPS).  I am very honoured to have been asked specifically by Terry to say a few words here today. I knew Terry in her capacity as a fellow photographer and member of NSPS but more importantly as the one person who agreed to take over the Presidency after I stepped down as President. I had asked 13 people to become President and Terry was the only one who said maybe. Fortunately I was able to convert that maybe into a yes. I will be forever grateful to her for stepping up to become NSPS President when nobody else would.

Terry was passionate about photography and even earned her diploma in Photography from Langara College. Her photography covered many genres but it seemed her favourite type of photography was nature especially birds. I have so much respect for nature photographers as their subjects don’t sit still for them. Terry’s photographs always brightened our shows.

Terry was a long-time member of NSPS, joining the club in 2007. Terry was very active in the club and submitted images in all three categories, projection, colour and monochrome prints.  Terry was very proud of achieving honour roll status in projection, the highest status level that can be achieved at the club.

first as a board member responsible for membership and then taking over as President in June 2023. I have heard from several new members over the years about how welcomed they felt by Terry.  She took her membership role very seriously.  As President, Terry very capably directed our club for a year and half,  steering our club into the future and dealing with a few big decisions. Sadly Terry stepped down in December 2024 due to health reasons. We were sorry to hear about her health issues but had no idea how serious they were as she still regularly attended Zoom meetings on Monday nights.  Terry never let on what she was dealing with. That was her way. 

I would like to share some emails about Terry that were received from various NSPS members and board members.

It is hard to believe that Terry is gone as she was so vibrant and active until very recently.

Terry made a big impact in our club and will be missed.

The club would like to extend its sincere sympathies to Terry’s husband and family as well as to her many friends.On top of Terry’s photography that she shared with NSPS, Terry gave back to the club, 

I would like to close with a quote from Aaron Siskind. “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything…” We will not forget Terry.

May 2026 Judging Program News

Judging Program

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

This Special In-Person Session takes place at the end of the 2026 Canadian Photography Conference in Calgary. This course is now open to anyone in the Calgary area; you do not need to be a conference attendee to register.

Join us for a two-day, instructor-led edition of Basic Training for New Judges. Normally delivered online, this unique in-person opportunity allows you to complete both parts of the program in a single, immersive experience over two days.

Learn, engage, and connect face-to-face with instructors and fellow participants—right in the heart of the conference.

Price: $170

The conference is fast approaching and there are still seats available, so don’t delay – sign up today by visiting the Conference Website!

Basic Training for New Judges Online

Reminder! Part 1 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Introduction to Judging Course — is open for registration through the 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 — three workshops have been completed and were well received. More workshops will be scheduled later this year. Watch for dates in the monthly Newsletter or visit the CAPA Learning Centre. These workshops are only available to those who have completed the Introduction to Judging Course.

Judge Certification Program

Nine people have joined the Judge Certification Program as Apprentice Judges. Their names will be added to the June issue of the National Judges List. Please welcome René Bastien, Larry Holland, Jacky Lee, David Oman, Patricia Parsons, Deepak Patel, Richard Quesnel, Kim Yanick, and Emma Zhao. 

We encourage clubs to help our Apprentice Judges achieve certification by giving them the opportunity to judge a club competition and be evaluated by a CAPA Certified Judge. Contact the Director of the Judging Program if you have questions or would like further information.

National Judges List

The National Judges List is available for CAPA Clubs to download from our website by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List. The next update will be in early June. 

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!

May 2026 Competition Updates

2026 Four Nations Competition

The selection process for Canada’s 2026 Four Nations Competition entries is now complete. This year’s competition is hosted by the Photographic Society of South Africa.

A total of 80 images have been submitted across the following categories:

  • Nature/Wildlife — 15
  • Monochrome — 15
  • Colour — 35
  • My Country — 15

Each image is from a different photographer and they have provided their approval to submit their image. These 80 photographers will represent Canada in this prestigious international inter-society competition.  

Three international judges from none of the participating countries will evaluate and score images.  The results of this competition are expected by September 1, 2026 or sooner.

Each of the 80 photographers will be advised by the Director of Competitions and the results will be posted on our September 2026 Competition Update and the monthly CAPA News.

2026 Prairie Zone Competition

Triptych Competition

Bill Hall Awarded FCAPA

Bill Hall joined the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) prior to May 2009 and has since built an impressive record of service and achievement spanning many years. Throughout his tenure, Bill has contributed to CAPA in numerous leadership and volunteer roles.

He served as CAPA District Representative for Southern Ontario for thirteen years, demonstrating long-standing commitment and dedication. In May 2023, he joined the CAPA Board of Education Committee, where he quickly became a highly valued and contributing member. In August 2024, Bill was elected Director of Judging, a role in which he made a significant and lasting impact. He expanded, formalized, and published the CAPA Judging Standards Policy, providing clarity and consistency across the organization.

Continuing this work, in 2025 Bill authored and published the CAPA Judges’ Reference Manual for use by all active CAPA judges. Between 2024 and 2025, he led a team of CAPA members with expertise in judging and adult education to develop and deliver a new CAPA Judging Course. The Introduction to Judging course was launched in November 2025 and has been met with widespread success.

While Bill has not participated extensively as a competitor in CAPA competitions, his contributions as an educator and judge are exceptional. Since 2002, he has delivered more than sixty-four presentations on a wide range of photographic topics and has led numerous workshops. Since 2010, he has judged a total of seventy-two competitions, contributing significantly to the development and maintenance of judging excellence within CAPA.

Congratulations to Bill Hall, a most deserving recipient of the Fellowship Honour Award.

Oceanside Photography Society – April 2026 – News

The Oceanside Photography Society on Vancouver Island recently held an exhibition of their members’ work, ‘A Celebration Of Photography’, at The McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, from late November 2025 to mid-January 2026.  Shown above are Bob Christopher, Society President, and Liz Mackay, the Exhibition Coordinator.

A large variety of subjects, mediums and sizes were on display in the Art Centre’s main Concert Gallery.  A total of ninety-five art pieces were contributed by twenty-four OPS members, and then skillfully arranged by the McMillan Arts Centre’s Hanging Committee.  An additional display using electronic media was featured in an adjacent gallery, with dozens of OPS members’ favourite photographic images showing in rotation on multiple screens.

The exhibition received many compliments from visitors, and its presence in such a prestigious and respected gallery provided excellent exposure for our Society, giving us the opportunity to attract many new members.  Many thanks to all who contributed their talents, resources and time to put on this impressive display.

Surrey Photography Club April 2026 Upcoming Event

FREE In-Person Presentation: Saturday, May 09, 2026 at 1:00pm

SPC 20th Anniversary at 13530 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC Newton Cultural Centre. Slideshows and images on display. Introductions by the Mayor of Surrey, Surrey Arts Council President, the First President and the Current President.
Finger foods and non alcoholic beverages avay.

More info by clicking here

April 2026 Judging Program News

Judging Program

Basic Training for New Judges Calgary 2026

This Special In-Person Session is exclusively for attendees of the 2026 Canadian Photography Conference in Calgary.

Join us for a two-day, instructor-led edition of Basic Training for New Judges.

Normally delivered online, this unique in-person opportunity allows you to complete both parts of the program in a single, immersive experience over two days.

Learn, engage, and connect face-to-face with instructors and fellow participants—right in the heart of the conference.

Price: $170
The conference is fast approaching and there are still seats available, so don’t delay – sign up today by visiting the Conference Website!

 

Basic Training for New Judges Online

Reminder!

Part 1 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Introduction to Judging Course — is open for registration through the 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 — two workshops have been completed and were well received. The next workshop will be in French and is scheduled for May 02. Another English workshop is being planned for later this spring. Watch for dates in the May Newsletter or visit the CAPA Learning Centre. These workshops are only available to those who have competed the Introduction to Judging Course.


Judge Certification Program

Congratulations to Dixie Allen who recently completed the Judge Certification Program and qualified as a CAPA Certified Judge. You will find contact information for Dixie on the National Judges List.

 

National Judges List

The National Judges List is available for CAPA Clubs to download from our website by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List. The next update will be in early June.

 

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!

Education Committee April 2026 News

CAPA Education Committee

The CAPA Education Committee is excited to welcome Scott Simons to the committee.

Scott has been a member of Niagara Association of Photographic Art for 42 years. Scott was the president for the last 6 years and looking forward to assuming the role of Past President.

He comes to the committee as a certified judge and has a wealth of experience helping clubs in his area.

Scott has won numerous awards throughout his photographic journey and recently won the Individual Nature, Ontario Zone Gold Medals in CAPA and recently attained the ACAPA distinction.


We are excited to have Scott join the team and look forward to working with him on future projects for CAPA.

 

Please email Dan Sigouin, Director of Education, at education@capacanada.ca for more information.

Toronto Digital Photography Club – April 2026 News

 

From the TDPC Programming Committee:

 

TDPC Newsletter – April 2026 FEATURING:

  • Macro Photography
  • Natural Things Competition Results
  • Photo Essay
  • Images from the TDPC Outing to the Japanese Spring Festival (Hina Matsuri)
  • Nature Ethics Corner (CAPA Note) 
and more

Read the latest club newsletter here.

 

Upcoming Online presentation:

Marianna Armata: 
Natural and Manmade Abstracts

Tuesday April 7, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Guests are welcome and can purchase a $10 ticket.

Register by clicking here.

 

Upcoming In-person Photography Speaker:

Henry Vanderspek
A Pilgrimage of the Street
Finding Meaning and Creating Art on the Streets of Toronto

Tuesday April 14, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m

Edithvale Community Centre (131 Finch Avenue West, Toronto)

Guests are welcome and can purchase a $10 ticket.

Register by clicking here.

London Camera Club – April and May 2026 – Upcoming Presentation

Speaker: 7-9 PM EST

Saturday April 18 10:00 AM -12:00 PM EDT
Special Saturday Presentation: Christine Widdall, FBPE, MPAGB, EFIAP, APAGB, HonLCPU- ‘What are we going to do about AI?’

Thursday April 23 7:00-9:00 pm EDT
Artists’ Talk: In Search of Unique Voices – Artists & Personal Projects with Samuel J Blend: “Googlology”
and Stas Ginzburg: Compassionate portraiture

Thursday May 7 7:00-9:00 PM EDT
Artists’ Talk: Unfolding Concepts – Conceptual Journeys in Photography
Andrea Orejarena and Caleb Stein: “American Glitch”
Seido Kino :metal working and Japanese culture

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.

Vaudreuil-Dorion Photo Club – April 2026 – Upcoming Event

A Window on Our Perspectives — Photo Exhibition

The Vaudreuil-Dorion Photo Club presents its annual exhibition, “A Window on Our Perspectives,” which will be on display at the Vaudreuil-Dorion Municipal Centre from May 1 to October 30, 2026.

This exhibition showcases the unique perspectives of photographers through a selection of images created by club members. Each work acts as a window onto a personal vision of the world, revealing moments, scenes, and perspectives captured by the lens. The diversity of subjects presented allows visitors to discover different viewpoints and approaches to photography, while inviting them to see their surroundings in a new light.

The public is invited to discover this exhibition and explore these multiple photographic perspectives presented at the Municipal Centre.

 

Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion Municipal Centre, 2000 Émile Bouchard Street

Dates: May 1 to October 30, 2026

You can have more info by clicking here.

Comox Valley Photographic Society – April 2026 – Upcoming Event

ImageFest is an annual image showcase of original short audiovisual stories created by CVPS’s members.

This event displaying the incredible local talent and artistry of the Valley’s
photographers has become a community favourite.

 

April 24 – 7 PM

The fee is $30 CAD

You can have more info by clicking here.

Oakville Camera Club – April 2026 – Upcoming Presentation

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

MAY 11 – 7-9 PM ET Logistics of Planning and Booking a Trip to The Arctic

Registration by clicking here

 

JUNE 8 7-9 PM ET. Arctic Frontiers: Life at the edge of a changing world

Registration by clicking here

 

June 22 7-9 PM ET Travel Photography with Dee Potter

Registration by clicking here

 

The fee is 10$

More information  by clicking here