We need a new logo for Oceanside Photography Society and we are looking to our members to come up with some great suggestions. The logo will be used for badges, membership cards, the website, the Chatter, the Newsletter and any other external communications. There will be a voting period and as outlined in the January newsletter, the management committee reserves the right for the final decision.

Upload your logo through the member database, you could win and there might be a prize!

Our speaker for March is Bryn Tassell from Ladysmith. Bryn is planning on sharing and talking about the images he has captured on various trips, some of the challenges along with some tips and tricks he has learned along the way.

Bryn Tassell is a photographer who been pursuing a passion of documenting nature for 10 years. He has combined his passion for out door adventure with capturing the natural beauty of the locations he visits. His passion has taken him to remote areas on Vancouver Island to tropical jungles and desolate landscapes of Iceland. More info about his work can be found on his web site at www.BrynTassell.ca

We will have slideshows for the assignment, the field trip to Milner Gardens and the February favourites.

Be certain to bring a loonie for a coffee, can’t get a better deal than this…

loonie for coffee

Another Day with Rick Hulbert

There are only 100 tickets – get yours now.

• John Critchley, Education Director – education.opc@gmail.com

“2017 Edtion” . . .

LEARNING MORE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY

WITH PHOTOGRAPHER and ARCHITECT RICK HULBERT

Topics

Following up on Rick’s successful full day presentation in February 2016, we have invited him back to expand on his thoughts of how photography can and will enhance your abilities to see and perceive this beautiful world we inhabit.

While he will include a brief review of the fundamentals of his photographic philosophy previously discussed, he will explore new content designed to increase your understanding of and passion for image making.

As a professional teacher of photography, Rick promises to provide both practical and theoretical concepts and ideas that will help make your images more meaningful and more memorable. This promise is made to all attendees, regardless of your level of expertise or experience.

Have a look at Rick’s Photo Website including some of his images, his workshops, and his testimonials!
http://www.rickhulbertphotography.com

Note: There is free parking adjacent to the resort.

Our Sponsors:

CIBC Qualicum Beach

Canadian Tire Parksville

Schedule of Saturday Presentations

Morning Sessions:
9:00am to 10:30am
Key Compositional Principles that will enhance your Image Making . . .
Photography with Intent

10:30am to 10:45am
Morning Break

10:45am to 12:15am
The Keys to Pre-Visualizing Great Images . . .
Photographing Light, Edges, Space, and Depth

12:15am to 1:30pm
Lunch on your own – Bag lunches are permitted provided they do not leave the presentation room.

1:30pm to 3:00pm
The Keys to Creating Great Images from your RAW files . . .
From Camera Settings to Editing Workflows

3:00pm to 3:15pm
Afternoon Break

3:15pm to 4:45pm
The Keys to achieving Fine Art Photography . . .
What it is and How to get there”

Recent Testimonials

“I just wanted to thank you again for another brilliant course. I can’t believe how much my eye and skill has improved. My clients even notice a difference after each session you and I have together. Your creative touch is second to none! You are an absolutely brilliant teacher and I just can’t thank you enough for all of your time and expertise. You have made me feel incredibly proud to show off my hard work. Thanks to you my photography has reached a level that I had only dreamed about. The advice you have given me on the business of photography and marketing myself has been outstanding and has produced great results already. I am waiting with great anticipation for our next course.”

— Gabriela Sladkova, Professional Photographer

“Thanks so much for an excellent and engaging class. I loved how you brought in knowledge from other disciplines, it enriched the experience of my learning. Your enthusiasm and passion for the subject material was contagious! I can’t wait to apply what I have learned! Thanks again!”

— Preet Heer, Senior Community Planner

“Rick, your Vancouver Architecture and Urban Photo Workshop was phenomenal. I really feel that your style of instruction coupled with your warm and humorous personality has enabled me to take my photography to the next level. Intercepting the light, watching the edges, and of course, keeping the camera level are all of my valuable takeaways. Your post-processing instruction offered more great and simple tips to add to my toolbox. I look forward to attending another one of your workshops in the future!”

— Diane Spaidal

“Rick – A friend recently wrote to me: “Your photographs of buildings and monuments are becoming rather significantly better every time.” The credit, of course, goes to you and only to you!”

— Nathan Ginsbury

“I posted the “halo-less” photo as well as the one under the bridge . . . and the CEO of The Woodlands Economic Development Partnership replied : “If you ever want to share, I would love to use your photos in our economic development presentations!” Wow! And all due to the lack of halos and maintaining straight lines. You are a genius! :-)”

— Jean Drummond
President, The Woodlands Camera Club, Texas

In keeping with the Wildlife theme for the month, the field trip is to the North Island Widllife Recovery Center.  Located in Errington, BC on Vancouver Island in Canada, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is a world class wildlife rehabilitation facility specializing in the rehabilitation of black bears and raptors.

Notes

I’ve written to the NIWRC requesting that a volunteer raptor handler be  present to show  us the birds outside enclosures, so that we might get some unobstructed shots. I’ve yet to hear back as to whether their have managed to find a volunteer. However, I’m excited about the prospects.

Also, there is a small charge for entry to the Center.

Lunch is planned for Cuckoos Restaurant for 12 noon.  Cuckoos is in Coombs at the Old Country Market

This is a reminder to vote for the current assignment. Voting usually starts on the 21st of the month and continues until the 28th of the month. Vote in the member database and check the dates for the specific assignment.

Our speaker for April is Larry Breitkreutz, his topic for his presentation is Creating Compelling Compositions.  Larry has been an avid photo enthusiast for over 30 years. He enjoys the inspiration and challenge of all types of artistic images, whether created with the camera, with software, or with brush and paint. With his camera and computer software he creates impressionistic images of a world often overlooked by the casual observer.

Larry is a Certified CAPA Judge and is called upon frequently to critique and judge images in various competitions, both local as well as international. He enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for photography and teaches Level One and Level Two Photography Courses for the City of Surrey, Parks and Recreation.

He has been honoured with the CAPA Fellowship (FCAPA) designation, and is actively involved in promoting photography throughout the region. He serves the photographic community as the President of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA).

Larry is visiting with his wife Hazel who is an accomplished artist and photographer.  You can view a recent article they wrote for the CAPA Magazine (here).

Following our regular business for the meeting we will have the slideshows from the Wildlife assignment, the March favourites and the field trip to the North Island Wildlife Centre.

Bring that loonie for the coffee break –

loonie for coffee

Harbour Quay
Location: Port Alberni

The Alberni Harbour Quay features a colourful collection of waterfront shops, galleries, and eateries, and is also where you’ll find the clock tower, which grants panoramic views of the Alberni Inlet.    You will also find the boarding area for the MV Frances Barkley, a passenger and freight vessel that offers scenic journeys to Bamfield and Ucluelet on the west coast. Take a stroll to view the commercial fishing fleet, large shipping vessels and pleasure craft marinas. There’s also a children’s park for families to spend the afternoons.

Lunch:  Will be at the Starboard Grill on the quay at 12:00 noon

Note: There is a change to the start time for this Field Trip. It will start at 10:30 Sunday morning.

Send a maximum of 5 photos to, Members Data Base, Assignments, Field Trips. Keep in mind the club’s size limitation for each image.

This is a reminder to vote for the current assignment. Voting usually starts on the 21st of the month and continues until the 28th of the month. Vote in the member database and check the dates for the specific assignment.

Our Annual General Meeting night is on Monday May 1st; there was a scheduling issue with the the Civic Centre and the day was changed.

Elections for our new management team will be held at this meeting. Ed will offer his final message and we will hear from each of the management team. Our slideshows from the month of April will be run and then Ed will announce our photographer of the year and conduct the elections.

Remember that all positions are open, we are all volunteers on the board and we all welcome the opportunity for new members to join us and bring their new ideas.  Once the new team has been voted in,  announced and introduced we will have a social evening.

As a BC Society, we are required to review the rules under which we operate (check here). Take this opportunity to meet with the new group and discuss any changes that you think would offer improvements to any aspect of the club’s activities.

Our friends and fellow members of Island Photography Workshops are hosting a day long event with world class photographer David duChemin.

Enjoy a full day of learning and inspiration with this world & humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, and international workshop leader whose adventurous life fuels his fire to create and share. Based in Victoria, Canada, when he’s home, David leads a nomadic life chasing compelling images on all 7 continents.

Click on their logo to check their website for full details.