“Photography When I Travel – Not Travel Photography”

April 16, 2025 — 7pm

– SCOTLAND 2024 (& maybe some from 2022)

— Doug England

Semantics? Perhaps, but I don’t consciously change my shooting to fit into a certain genre when I travel. I simply shoot subjects that move me visually, as I do when on an outing in Guelph or Tobermory or driving around Southern Ontario. It’s just the location that’s different and since I’m investing more time, effort and finances to get there, I invest more time and effort preparing and planning for what I will photograph. So I can get images like this !

This Bridge instantly became a “must see” when I first learned of it while researching locations for our trip. It was one of the first places added to a map of locations to visit for photography. Labeled “the oldest stone bridge in the highlands”, whether true or not, it certainly was something to see and a little challenging to find just the right composition.

Time-lapse Photography, January 15, 2025

Daniel Germinario – Nikon presentation

Shooting a time-lapse is different than just a single photo, so we will cover some of the important things to consider when choosing a location and subject.  Since there is a technical aspect to selecting the correct settings, we ensure that we cover all the major steps involved in choosing the resolution, interval, frame rate and the number of shots to take, trying to make it all a relatively easy process.”

Why Black and White? — February 19, 2025

Cole Thompson

In about 75 minutes, Cole Thompson will make the case that black and white is the perfect medium for any subject…except for one. Cole will show work from his various portfolios including: The Ghosts of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Harbinger, Ceiling Lamps, Moai, Sitting for Portrait, The Lone Man, Powerlines, and others

Himalayan Crossroads — March 19, 2025

Cultural Adventures in Tibet and Nepal

Ariel Estulin is an award winning photographer and photo educator. Primarily interested in landscapes, he travels the world seeking out beauty in those wild and remote places on earth that still remain untouched by civilization and where nature commands ultimate attention.

Documentary Photography — May 21, 2025

The Hidden Corners of Life – Juris Kornets

Professional photographer Juris Kornets will talk about his exciting experiences with documentary photography worldwide. From arcane tribal practices of child marriages in India to human trafficking in Nicaragua, to the effects of drought and violence on children in Africa.

https://www.kornetsphotography.com/

Exploring the “How” Behind the Lens – Ema Suvajac

October 16, 2024

Join Ema as she takes you on a visual journey through her 15-year career as a professional photographer, where she’ll share the stories and techniques behind some of her favourite photographs.

May 15, 2024 — Arni Stinnissen

From a very young age, Arni has had great admiration and respect for the great outdoors.   Since his retirement a few years ago, he has been able to spend the time to improve his photographic skills in the field and in the digital darkroom. 

As an award winning wildlife photographer, naturalist and conservationist, he is proud to have had his images published in conservation-themed, international journals including the prestigious Birdlife Australia, Wild Seed Project in Maine, National Audubon Society and Canadian Geographic. Arni and his spouse Dianne moved to the Bruce Peninsula permanently in 2018.

His goal is to tell Nature’s story by capturing unique one-of-a-kind images that will resonate with the viewer, stir the soul, invoke an emotion or perhaps stimulate a memory.  The final compositions capture a fleeting moment, one that portrays the beauty, simplicity and fragility of nature.

Description – My presentation will focus on the complexities of bird photography and night sky photography focusing on valuable tips on gear, skills and composition.

Creating Compelling Landscapes – Feb. 21, 2024 Terry McDonald

Terry McDonald is an artist, author, and educator, working in fine art landscape and nature photography. He approaches photography as both an art and a craft: a solid grounding in technique frees him to explore a variety of visual styles.