Our photo theme this July-Reflections So many ways to capture reflections in nature, architecture and portraits too! We will be using our July 10th meeting night to explore different ways to set up a reflection shoot. Join us if you can! If you are out doing outdoor summer activities, enjoy your surroundings and consider all […]
Take a photo that represents a SONG TITLE! This one could take some planning, or you might already have images in your library that will work out for this month's challenge. (White Wedding? Dancing Queen? More Time Fishin? Cruel Summer? Some like it HOT HOT HOT!) Let's enjoy the summer and consider some of your […]
This month we are focusing on a very symbolic subject...Hands! Whether we work with our hands, teach, nurture or communicate, our hands play an important role in our lives each day. Young or weathered, soft or leathered, fists of fight, fist bumps, pumps and high fives. Babies first squeeze, hands waving, holding, or creating...show […]
What is the first vision that pops into your mind when you think about autumn? The fall is one of the most coveted of seasons. A time when our region produces bursts of rich colours at every turn before hibernating for winter. A time of thanks, family gatherings, harvesting the final crops and celebrating […]
I think it's safe to say everyone can appreciate the draw of a great Black & White image. Whether dramatic or subtle, there is something about the details that are captured in a somehow more intense way, than in the vibrancy of a full colour spectrum. It's vintage, it's modern, it's suitable to architecture […]
Let's go out on a limb here and say that despite our Canadian grudging about winter.... we truly deep down adore all signs of the spirit of the holidays. Whether it is the nostalgia of Christmas times past, or seeing the season's wonder for the first time through a grandchild's eyes. The binging of romantic […]
Ahhhh Canadian Winter! At this time, some of us have fled. Some of us are still waiting for the white stuff to fall... and stay. We likely haven't suffered near as much as we think, but knowing we have another long haul of winter ahead, let's share the "Best Of" this season. When we have […]
Texture is so fun to work with! Not all of our natural elements will be exposed this month, but we may have bark, stone or interesting architectural finishes close at hand. If the weather is not great for being outdoors with our cameras, this month's challenge can easily be done indoors. Get creative with fabric, […]
Choose a colour... ANY COLOUR!... and create a Monochromatic Photo. In nature we may find the budding out of trees, blooming bulbs....or quite possibly a hard frost coating our local landscape. If you don't see an opportunity, you can easily create one. Members can upload images to the dropbox through the website for tickets to […]
We often overlook the foods we eat every day as something worthy of a photograph. Until you are in a restaurant and every table has a cell phone snapping pictures of their dining experience online. But the simplicity of a single fruit, a bundle of produce, or a morning coffee is an art and offers […]
How do we photograph something that is unseen? Well, the impact of wind is very visible. Strong winds show evidence all around us in nature. The trees that bend, the clouds that roll, waves that crash and all that floats in the breeze. From storm ravaged barns to wind-swept hair, it's the perfect month to […]
We often spend a lot of time concerning ourselves with avoiding harsh light and shadows in portraits, unless there is a creative pull to enhance the mood. This month, as the days are longer, let's stretch our imagination to consider how shadows can impact our images. It can be goofy and playful as we play […]
