We are using the CAPA definition of Nature which can be found in “Nature Definitions/Competition Details” at https://capacanada.ca/2023-nature-wildlife-competition/. Please note that a limited amount of ‘Hand-of-Man’ is permitted in some categories of Nature, but you need to read the definition carefully to see what is and what is not allowed in specific situations.

Please note:  With this topic, only limited editing is allowed.  Adjustments in brightness, contrast, cropping and local exposure adjustments are allowed.  Cloning , healing and other processes that add, remove or move content, other than for the removal of sensor dust, are  not permitted.

Gary will share some of the principles and techniques of composition and photographic design that he has learned and applied in his work over the last 4 decades. Some of the topics he will cover are:

- How to find and create images that stand out from the crowd by using light, colour, scale, pattern, symmetry, texture, depth of field, lines, framing, perspective, space, balance, and time.
- How to define your vision and identity as a photographer by exploring your passions and influences.
- How to keep your vision and enthusiasm alive by challenging yourself, learning from others, and experimenting with new techniques.

He hopes that by the end of his presentation, you will have gained some insights and inspiration for your own photographic journey.

https://www.garryblack.com/

https://www.facebook.com/garry.black.77

https://www.instagram.com/garryblack77/

Several members will share and talk about three of their favourite photos 

Dr Sean Landsman will feature photos from his portfolio as case studies in how he uses underwater photography as a complement to his professional interests (as a fisheries scientist) and as a method of visual storytelling.

Below: A double exposure photo showing rainbow smelt in a Prince Edward Island stream migrating under the cover of darkness.

http://www.seanlandsmanphotography.com/

Instagram @seanlandsman

Twitter @FishNeedLove2

Barbara Brown will offer a survey of the photographic projects she has undertaken over the past few years. She will talk about the development of project concepts and speak about the working collaboratively with other artists in the creative process and how photography plays a role in the development and presentation of her art work. She will share insights from the various artist residencies she has participated in and give a preview of her current projects.

https://barbarabrown.ca

Title: Home Garden Longscape Series

The Still Life Special Interest Group has been running a number of still life workshops in 2022 and 2023.  Attendance and support by club members has been high. 

This competition will give RAPC members a chance to demonstrate their mastery of this photographic genre

Bill will talk about and present photos from his recent trip to Africa.

In order for photography to leave a lasting impression, the images must possess the power to captivate and reflect the creativity and vision behind their conception. Creating exceptional photographs should not rely on luck or mere coincidence, such as being in the right place at the right time.

Mike will guide us through the entire creative journey, starting from the initial concept, and progressing through thoughtful planning, executing the shoot, and then utilization of cutting-edge post-processing techniques, which can incorporate AI technology to infuse your final images with extraordinary enhancements.  You too can deliver results that are nothing short of breathtaking and leave a lasting impact.

Mike's photographic journey spans 4 decades. He has a wealth of experience and insights, from initial shoot planning to post processing. He no longer just “takes” images, he “creates” them. A born mentor and teacher Mike focuses on sharing his passion and experience with others. He supports others in various capacities offering presentations, classes and workshops.

His portfolio can be found at http://portfolio.giovinazzo.ca
You can also access his YouTube ‘Watch and Learn” series at no cost.
See  https://tinyurl.com/MG-watchandlearn 

Michael has an encyclopedic knowledge of photography and will share some of what he has learned during his career in photography.

This competition is on the theme of music.  This could include images of musical instruments, musical performers, performing to music or creative image based on a musical theme.  We will be using the CAPA definitions and rules for this competition.  Details can be found at:  https://capacanada.ca/2024-music-competition/

This is a continuation of a concept started in the 2022 - 2023 club year where a small body of work, based on a common subject or theme was presented

A body of work can tell a story or can be a number of images of a similar subject matter.  The viewer must be able to see and understand that these images are related.  This means that similar format, similar orientation, a series that is either in monochrome or in colour.

The judges will be asked to assign a single score to the three images, much like  what happens with the Bruce Wilson competition.  Members can try out concepts that they may wish to enter in the Bruce Wilson competition as any images used in regular competitions can also be used in the Bruce Wilson B&W Print Competition that will be held in May 2024.

The RAPC has traditionally had one composition where the topic was formal or informal portraiture.  

In order to broaden the appeal of this competition, the types of images allowed will be expanded to include formal and informal portraits, street photography that singles out individuals or a small group of people and portraits of pets.

Images of wildlife or other animals that are not normally considered to be pets are not allowed.  Neither are general street photography scenes where people are not obviously the main area of interest.

Ginny will discuss how she got started with her unique style of photography and her current approach.

FB: ginny.fobert.art

2.  The New Members Showcase is an invitation to display some of our new members’ previous and current works along with a couple of profile images and a short biography as an introduction of themselves to the Club as a whole.

This is a non-judgmental display of works that is designed to display New Members photographic interests and styles over the full spectrum of photographic topics of their own choosing.

Enjoy the evening’s display and get to know who has recently joined our Club.

Please note: this is an in-person competition and will be taking place at the RA starting at 7:30 pm.

This is the Club's pre-eminent print competition and is being held for the first time since the the pandemic. Entrants are required to enter 5 prints that are connected to each other in a series, or that are a “sequence” of images with a story line. Judging is by a single judge with experience with monochrome images who will comment on each set of entries and then select a single winner. We look forward to seeing as many members as possible attending this premier event.