Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia – Sept24 – Upcoming Presentation

Celebrating its 77th 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.

 

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Shades of Grey: The Subtle Art of Monochrome Conversion with Jeff Hirsch takes place on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM ADT. A photographer and photo-educator, Jeff Hirsch is an Adobe Certified Expert in Lightroom and Photoshop.

In this webinar, Jeff will discuss how to “see in monochrome” and how to get the most out of your captures in order to advance your black & white shooting and processing skills.

You can register by clicking here

 

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Rescheduled from its original date of January 8,2024, Underwater Photography: Getting the Shot with Scott Bennett takes place on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 7:30 PM ADT.

The Arts have always played an important role in Scott Bennett’s life working in the animation industry. His interest in photography has been combined with a passion for diving.

Specializing in underwater photography, Scott works with governmental tourist agencies, magazines, and resorts to promote awareness of the uniqueness, beauty, and diversity of locales. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottbennett362

Come and learn about the wonderful world under the sea as Scott discusses the unique challenges of underwater photography.

You can register by clicking here

 

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Tanzania: Crater and Plain with Gerry Emmerich takes place on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM AST. Specializing in Nature, Landscape, Travel and Sports Photography Gerald H. Emmerich Jr, HonFPSA, GMPSA/P is a member of the Image Makers Camera Club in Waukesha, Wisconsin and received the PSA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.

Join us and learn from Gerry about Tanzania’s wildlife that can be found in Ngorongoro Crater National Park, Tarangire National Park and the Serengeti/Ndutu area.

You can register by clicking here

MFRC Oromocto Club – April24 – Upcoming Event

The MFRC Oromocto Club’s team just started this website /online magazine for Canadian photographers who don’t have a website to be able to publish their photography: www.canadianoutdoorphotography.com

For any interest, it is free to submit.

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia – April24 – Upcoming Presentation

Celebrating its 76th 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.


Reality vs Artistry vs Deception with Kas Stone takes place on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM ADT.


Kas is a professional photographer based in Nova Scotia, where her work is inspired by the wild coastal scenery and moody weather right outside her door. Her portfolio includes an extensive list of presentations, exhibitions and publications, with several books and feature articles in Canadian and British magazines. She favours a thoughtful, project-oriented approach to photography, exploring the landscape in the context of broader environmental and human themes.

From its very beginnings almost two centuries ago, photography has sparked controversy in the art world. In recent years the tension has escalated as sophisticated tools like Photoshop and AI software push the boundaries between reality and illusion, challenging our perceptions and posing troublesome questions about the purpose and ethics of our image-making.

Many people wonder, for instance, whether authenticity should be a requirement in a photograph and how much editing is acceptable in its creation. Are deceptive images ever acceptable? Do current trends in shooting and processing make our images more artistic, or less? Do they even qualify as “photographs”?

Join us as Kas addresses these questions candidly, using examples from her extensive portfolio of “photographic art” to inspire you to think in a new way about why and how you make your own images.


To see more of her work, visit Kas’s website

You can register by clicking here

Viewpoint Gallery (1475 Bedford Highway Unit 109, Bedford, NS, B4A 3Z5) will host PGNS from April 4-28, 2024. “Guilded” is a print exhibition showcasing the diversity of genres, styles and techniques of members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia.

This is an in-person event. The opening reception will be on April 4, 2024 (6-8pm) and there will be an artist talk on Sunday April 14 (2-3pm).

Voices of the Silent Generation by Stella d’Entremont

Voices of the Silent Generation by Stella d’Entremont

Our very own Stella d’Entremont’s – President of CAPA – Voices of the Silent Generation, exhibition is currently on at the Musée acadien at the University of Moncton, New Brunswick. 

Following the opening of this exhibition, Stella was featured on CBC News on March 2, 2024

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-artist-exhibits-silent-generation-1.7130720

Giving ‘voice’ to the women of her mother’s generation, this exhibition is a profound celebration of culture, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of Acadian women. It is a captivating photo exhibition, shedding light on the stories and experiences of these often-silent heroines. The exhibition serves as both a visual feast and a poignant narrative, giving voice to the rich tapestry of Acadian women’s lives.

Stella had been working for over 4 years on this project and has also published an accompanying book of the same name, with photographs and interviews of 36 Acadian women from the Maritimes and Louisiana.

The collection of monochrome photographs artfully captures the essence of Acadian women—mothers, daughters, and pioneers whose stories have long been whispered by the wind but are now boldly echoed through the lens of Stella. Each frame captures a portrait and a close look at the hands of the women. It is a testament to the strength, grace, and resilience that define these women and their contributions to their communities and heritage.

The exhibition goes beyond merely showcasing images; it becomes a vessel for storytelling, offering viewers a glimpse into the lives of Acadian women of a generation past.

Through her lens, Stella has given these women a platform, bringing their stories to the forefront. It is a visual testament to the power of art to break the silence, to elevate the stories of those who have been overlooked.

 

This exhibition is open until April 28, 2024, and for those who can visit Moncton, it will certainly be a visual treat. 

Congratulations to Stella on this amazing project and exhibition!

A white lady with blonde hair, wearing glasses.

A shot of walls with frames.

Follow this link for more information on the bilingual book representing the exhibition. https://www.milliepphotography.ca/store/p80/ACADIENNES.html

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia Feb24. Update

Celebrating its 76th 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, March 11, 2024 – Hazel Meredith (Rescheduled from December 11, 2023)

Working with Textures and Overlays – Turn Ho-Hum into a Work of Art with Hazel Meredith, APSA, HonNEC takes place on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM ADT. Hazel Meredith is an award-winning photographer and a sought-after teacher, speaker, and competition judge. She and her husband, Dave, produce the “Virtual Creative Photography Conference” with attendees from around the world. Hazel loves the creative aspect of photography and postprocessing, especially the use of textures and software to create unique images. In 2020, she was the recipient of the Ashbrook Award for Digital Imaging Instruction from the Photographic Society of America.
In this webinar, Hazel will discuss how to create your own textures using layers and blend modes to create a beautiful work of art.

To see more of Hazel’s work, visit her website 

You can register by clicking here

 

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Atlantic Canada, the Cradle of Photography in Canada by Jeff Ward takes place on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM ADT.

An amateur historian and retired professional planner, Jeff Ward publishes regularly in Photographic Canadiana, the journal of the Photographic Historical Society of Canada. Since 2015 he has focused his research on identifying and documenting the photographers who were active in the four Atlantic Provinces in the first 100 years of photography – 1839 to 1939 – in an adventure he calls The Early Light Project.

This presentation will cover the first 25 years of photography [1839-1864] in the Atlantic Region (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador) and will include nationally significant events which happened in the region at this time. It will also discuss the types of photography being undertaken (covering the gamut from sun prints to albumin based emulsions), as well as some of the personalities involved.

You can register by clicking here.

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia Dec23. Update

Celebrating its 76th 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.

Sunday, Jan 7, 2024

Black and White Digital Expression with David Laronde takes place on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM AST. David Laronde, FCAPA, APSA, MPSA, ARPS, EFIAP/Diamond 1, holds the designation of Certified Professional and Master Professional Photographer by the Professional Photographers of America. Based in North Vancouver, David has spent the last 40 years thinking about shape, form and colour.

In this webinar, David will focus on how he expresses his images in Black and White. He will discuss what subjects look best when expressed as a black and white image, what to look for in a subject, and how he processes his black and white images.

David’s presentation will show how he captures and adjusts his images in black and white so that they become meaningful images to him.

You can register by clicking here.

Monday, January 8, 2024

Underwater Photography: Getting the Shot with Scott Bennett takes place on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM AST.

The Arts have always played an important role in Scott Bennett’s life working in the animation industry. His interest in photography has been combined with a passion for diving. Specializing in underwater photography, Scott works with governmental tourist agencies, magazines, and resorts to promote awareness of the uniqueness, beauty, and diversity of locales. Instagram.

Come and learn about the wonderful world under the sea as Scott discusses the unique challenges of underwater photography.

You can register by clicking here.

Atlantic Zone presentation “AI Generative Image”

For Atlantic Zone members, Sheldon Boles, Director of Competitions presents “AI Generative Image”.

The Zoom presentation will be on Thursday, January 11th, at 7:00 PM Atlantic Time.

To register for the presentation please email president@capacanada.ca

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia Oct23. Update

On September 9, the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia had the pleasure of visiting the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS). Shannon Parker, Laufer Curator of Collections arranged a special viewing of a selection of prints from Andy Warhol’s Little Red Book #144, Harold “Doc” Edgerton’s work of high-speed photography and the Annie Leibovitz: Photographs from her Books collection held in trust at the AGNS. It was an educational and inspiring experience for the members able to review the works of these artists.

More info by clicking here.

 

Monday, November 13, 2023

Celebrating its 76th 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.

Timelapse Imagery with Shiv Verma takes place on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM AST. President of the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Camera Naturalists, Shiv Verma, FPSA, HonNEC belongs to many photographic clubs and associations. To Shiv, a successful image is a personal opinion, what is more relevant than the subjective quality of an image, is how personally compelling that image is and the emotions it triggers in the viewer.

In this webinar, Shiv will discuss the equipment, settings and basic processing needed in order to create a successful time-lapse video.

You can register by clicking here.

 

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Photography workshops – What to expect, What to plan for and What you get out of them with Lynn Fergusson takes place on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM AST Lynn Fergusson is a multi-genre amateur photographer from Dartmouth NS who loves to be outdoors which is where the focus of her photography (Landscape, wildlife, and ICM) takes place. Her work has been published in magazines such as BBC Wildlife Magazine, Saltscapes and Our Canada.

This webinar will take you through the planning, preparation and what to expect when participating in a photography workshop as well as the benefits of attending one based on Lynn’s experience attending the Alpine Artistry Workshop put on by the Offbeat Photography Community in Banff National Park.

You can register by clicking here.

 

Monday, December 11, 2023

Working with Textures and Overlays – Turn Ho-Hum into a Work of Art with Hazel Meredith, APSA, HonNEC takes place on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM AST. Hazel Meredith is an award-winning photographer and a sought-after teacher, speaker, and competition judge. She and her husband, Dave, produce the “Virtual Creative Photography Conference” with attendees from around the world. Hazel loves the creative aspect of photography and postprocessing, especially the use of textures and software to create unique images. In 2020, she was the recipient of the Ashbrook Award for Digital Imaging Instruction from the Photographic Society of America.

In this webinar, Hazel will discuss how to create your own textures using layers and blend modes to create a beautiful work of art.

To see more of Hazel’s work, visit her website

You can register by clicking here.

PGNS Lin Craft presentation is cancelled

Regretfully due to a family illness, SCUBA Diving the Coral Triangle: Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands with Lin Craft, FPSA, FSCACC on April 10, 2023 is cancelled. The Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia will reschedule this presentation for the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker series in the 2023-2024 season and hope that you will be able to join us at that time.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/scuba-diving-the-coral-triangle-cancelled-tickets-534903098567

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) 03/19/2023 & 04/10/2023 Presentations

Celebrating its 75th 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.

1. Portraits Unplugged with Bobbi Lane takes place on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM ADT. Bobbi Lane, a Fujifilm “X” Photographer, is an award-winning commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits on location and in the studio. In this presentation we will learn how to find the “Beauty in Natural Light” and how to use various lighting conditions in order to make creative environmental portraits.
To register for Bobbi’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/portraits-unplugged-by-bobbi-lane-tickets-421559855877

2. SCUBA Diving the Coral Triangle: Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands with Lin Craft, FPSA, FSCACC takes place on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM ADT.
A marine biologist and underwater photographer for over 40 years, Lin Craft’s love of what lies beneath the sea has taken her all over the world. Join us on a photographic journey through the Coral Triangle of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands as we explore the coral reefs and seamounts. Lin will also describe some of the unique challenges that the underwater photographer faces in trying to capture the beauty and diversity of the world beneath the sea.

To register for Lin’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/scuba-diving-the-coral-triangle-papua-new-guinea-and-the-solomon-islands-tickets-534903098567

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) 02192023 & 03132023 Presentations

Celebrating its 75th 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.

1. An Introduction to Luminosity Masks – How to Make and Use Them in Photoshop by Bob Benson takes place on Sunday, Feb 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM AST.
Bob Benson, FPSA EPSA, has held various positions with the Photographic Society of America, including a four year term as Divisions Vice President. A popular speaker, Bob is back to show us how to how to create and how to use luminosity masks as adjustment masks. Come and learn how to add this popular technique to your post-processing toolbox.
To register for Bob Benson’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-introduction-to-luminosity-masks-how-to-make-and-use-them-in-photoshop-tickets-400499202897

2. Exploring Iceland with Paul Illsley takes place on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ADT.

With over 40 years of photographic experience Paul Illsley’s work has been published by National Geographic, used by The Royal Canadian Mint in the form of a coin, by Canada Post in the form of a stamp and featured in a number of international publications.

Join us as Paul takes us on his 5-week, 7800 km journey around the beautiful island of Iceland. Located just below the arctic circle, Iceland is home to creeping glaciers, dormant and active volcanoes, sizzling geothermal vents, exploding geysers, cascading waterfalls and stunning black sand beaches. Paul will be showing some of the images he recorded during his journey and giving his impressions of this spectacular country.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploring-iceland-with-paul-illsley-tickets-527858257257

Judging Courses 2023

Are you interested in learning how to evaluate and score photographic images or how to make a better image?

CAPA is pleased to provide our comprehensive and renowned course that teaches you how to look at and understand an image, comment on its strengths and opportunities, and correctly score it at Club and CAPA competitions. This full day course will make you a better photographer and includes a copy of the 100+ page CAPA Judges Manual.

You will quickly learn how to;

  • Identify The Strengths and weaknesses in a photograph
  • See the message the photographer intends
  • Spot the criteria that makes a photograph great
  • Understand the Techniques used to create the image
  • Set aside your own personal bias when evaluating
  • Apply a fair and impartial score to an image
  • Understand what judges look for in your photography
  • Discover new ways to evaluate photography
  • Know why it’s ok to break rules for great photography
  • First step to qualify to become a CAPA Certified Judge

Course Date: Sunday April 16, 2023 Full Day 9:00-5:30

Hosted by the Ottawa Camera Club
Location: Hintonburg Community Centre

(Limited to 30 people)

Course Date: Saturday Feb 4, 2023 Full Day 8:45-5:30

Hosted by the Camera 35 & CAPA Atlantic Zone
Location: Best Western Plus Airport Hotel, St. John’s

(Limited to 35 people)

CAPA Individual Members & Ottawa Camera Club Members $125.00
All Others $175.00

For more information on how to register for upcoming courses visit;
www.capacanada.ca/judging-courses

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Feb. 13 Presentation

Celebrating its 75th 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.

Making A/V Presentations for Competition and Fun – by George Hutchinson takes place on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM AST.

George “Hutch” Hutchison, QPSA, DFS4C has been recognized as a Gold and Silver Medal recipient in the PSA Projected Image Division (PID) Photo Essay Contest and also enjoys creating similar presentations for family, friends and memories. This presentation will include ideas for finding resources, organizing, sharing and building a slide show that will keep the audience engaged and wow competition judges.

To register for this presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-av-presentations-for-competition-and-fun-by-george-hutchinson-tickets-421536746757

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Jan. 22 Presentation

Celebrating its 75th 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.

“Creating AVs – From Concept to Creation and Presentation” by Lance Gitter takes place on Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM AST.

Lance Gitter, FCAPA is a well-known award-winning photographer in both still photography and in photo essay production from the Greater Toronto area. In the first of our audio-visual webinars, he will discuss the approach to Audio-Visual creation and presentation. Lance will include numerous award winning shows that he has created over the years to demonstrate and showcase the concepts and methods used to create them.

To register for Lance Gitter’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creating-avs-from-concept-to-creation-and-presentation-by-lance-gitter-tickets-399780443067

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Jan. 09 Presentation

Celebrating its 75th 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.

“Photographing the Northern Lights” by Kah-Wai Lin takes place on Monday January 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM AST. A landscape photographer based in New Jersey, Kah-Wai will discuss everything you need to know about photographing the Northern Lights. From how to precisely predict the Northern lights to creative compositions in a winter landscape you will be prepared for your next photo adventure.

To register for Kah-Wai Lin’s presentation, please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/photographing-the-northern-lights-by-kah-wai-lin-tickets-397229814067

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Dec. 12 Presentation

 

Celebrating its 75th 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.

“DSLR & Mirrorless Technology differences” by Chris Ogonek – Nikon takes place on Monday December 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM AST. Chris Ogonek from Nikon will discuss the merits of making the jump to mirrorless from DSLR.

To register for Chris’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dslr-mirrorless-technology-differences-nikon-tickets-411333398267

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Nov. 20 Presentation

Celebrating its 75th 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.

“Photography and Creative Exploration” by Stephen Scott Patterson takes place on Sunday, Nov 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM AST. For Stephen, Photography is a visual exercise in uncovering the order within the chaos of the natural and manmade world. He will discuss how he is constantly analyzing and refining his approach using examples drawn from images he has captured in his pursuit of photography.

To register for Stephen Scott Patterson’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/photography-and-creative-exploration-by-stephen-patterson-tickets-399771877447

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Nov. 2022 Awards

The Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia

Due to Covid restrictions on in-person meetings, presentations were made to the following members in October. Viki Gaul was presented the CAPA Excellence in Photography Medal for receiving the highest cumulative points in CAPA digital competitions throughout the 2021-2022 season.

Edie Greene was honoured with the CAPA Club Services medal for her many years of dedicated service to the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS). A member of PGNS since 1976, Edie Greene has been a mainstay at the club. She has looked after Hospitality and Banquets for 17 years before retiring from the position, hosted countless Executive Meetings, as well as International Exhibition judging and often billeted speakers for club events.

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Nov. 2022 News

The Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia

As part of the celebrations for the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia’s 75th year as a club, on October 22, the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia had the pleasure of visiting the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS).

Shannon Parker, Laufer Curator of Collections arranged a research visit featuring a selection of prints from the Annie Leibovitz: Photographs from her Books collection held in trust at the AGNS.

It was an educational and inspiring experience for members to be able to view some of the images in the collection.

 

Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia (PGNS) Oct. 23 and Nov. 14 Speaker Invitations

Celebrating its 75th 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.

“Camino de Santiago: A Photo Walk in Spain by Peter Steeper takes place on Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM ADT. In May 2022, Peter walked 115 kilometers on the Camino de Santiago with his granddaughter.

This presentation features images from their pilgrimage as well as other parts of Europe. Peter will also provide tips for those planning to walk long distances with their camera gear.

To register for Peter Steeper’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/camino-de-santiago-a-photo-walk-in-spain-by-peter-steeper-tickets-401336948617

“The Photographer’s Guide to the Galapagos Islands ” by David DesRochers takes place on Monday November 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM AST.

A member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and an Associate Naturalist with the New Jersey Audubon Society, David has lectured at camera clubs throughout the northeast.

In this presentation he will discuss the unique challenges that present themselves when photographing in the Galapagos.

To register for David’s presentation, please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-photographers-guide-to-the-galapagos-islands-by-david-desrochers-tickets-400308943827