Canadian Photography Conference, Kelowna – June 25 – 27, 2024

The Canadian Association For Photographic Art (CAPA) is hosting its biennial Canadian Photography Conference this summer in Kelowna, BC. A photographic gathering open to all – CAPA members and non-members alike: anyone who shares a love for photography and passion for the photographic arts is welcome to attend.

The conference includes presentations by photography experts in plenary and other sessions, many field trip options and a gala evening. The event is also an opportunity to immerse yourself in a network of like-minded photographers, learn, share experiences, exchange ideas, and embark on a journey of inspiration to capture moments, create memories, and elevate our art to new heights.

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Gabriola Photography Club is a member of CAPA.

A Photo Journey (online)

The Toronto Camera Club has invited members of other CAPA groups, including Gabriola Photography Club, to enjoy “A Photo Journey”, their club’s annual public presentation and fundraiser. While the live version of the event takes place in Toronto, this year the club is also offering a virtual version, so photographers everywhere can enjoy it a few days later, online.

Five audio-visual presentations were created for the event by some of the Toronto club’s most talented, award-winning photographers. The three feature shows include an unforgettable wildlife safari in Kenya, an adventurous expedition to the Antarctic, and breathtaking underwater images from locations across the globe. In addition, this event will present two essays highlighting the boundlessness of creativity in photography.

A ticket to the event costs $15 and in the case of online tickets, gives you a 48-hour window to watch the presentations, on April 29 and 30.

Here’s where you’ll find all the info and how to get a ticket.

Develop Your Creative Vision – this summer on Gabriola (Last Chance!)

June 26 – July 2 or August 30 – September 5, 2023

Join Chris Harris and Dennis Ducklow on Gabriola Island, for a dynamic and inspirational experience that will push you far beyond the familiar – changing the way you use your camera, to express yourself in new and exciting ways.

Six days of illustrated instructional talks and in-the-field art projects, hosted at The Haven, a beautiful beachfront retreat, and with a plethora of photographic opportunities awaiting you on Gabriola Island.

Space is limited so be sure to register early.

An important update: this will be the final year that Dennis and Chris are offering their Develop Your Creative Vision workshops.

PhotoPills – 3 session webinar series with Brenda Petrella

Gabriola Photography Club members are invited by the Victoria Camera Club to join this 3-part series, on Zoom at 7 pm – March 27, April 3, & April 17, 2023. The fee is $30.

Over the course of the sessions you’ll learn how to use PhotoPills in planning compositions of the sun, moon, or Milky Way, and how to use additional tools within the app including depth of field, field of view, augmented reality, hyperfocal distance, etc.

Brenda Petrella is a Vermont-based landscape and nature photographer, the founder of Outdoor Photography School, and the host of the Outdoor Photography Podcast.  Her successful tutorial YouTube channel recently surpassed 34,000 subscribers, and her videos have been recommended by Imaging-Resource, Shutterbug, Photography Talk, Capture Landscapes, Picture Correct, and others.

Here’s the link for more information & to register for the sessions.