Himalayan Crossroads: Cultural Adventures in Tibet and Nepal

March 19 2025

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.

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.

The way I see it

Sept. 18, 2024 — Don Johnston

PLEASE NOTE: For this month only, we will be meeting at Lakeside Church, 7654 Conservation Rd. Guelph.

Don Johnston is a Canadian professional outdoor and nature photographer based in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. He has 35+ years experience. He has travelled extensively in Canada and the US. Travels have also taken him to Cuba, South and Central America and Europe.

How Revisiting an Area Can Improve Photography

November 20, 2024 — Arjuna Somaskandan and Jacqui Jeruzalski

Arjuna and Jacqui discuss some of the advantages of visiting an area and photographing it repeatedly. They will demonstrate how anyone can work to improve their photography staying locally.

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

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.

Photojournalism – Jan. 17, 2024

Please join one of our Guelph Guild members – Daniel Geleyn