Calendar of Events

What we have going on…

Feb
13
Tue
Feb 2024 Meeting
Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Our speaker this month will be Stan Novotny on the topic of ‘Wildlife Photography‘.                          

Stan Novotny is a talented photographer, videographer, and workshop leader who has made a significant impact in the field of visual storytelling.

You can take a look at his extended biography and fantastic photography on his personal website (STAN NOVOTNY).

We will be showing our slideshows from the previous month (assignment, favourites and field trip).

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee

Feb
20
Tue
Feb 2024 Education
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Special Interest Groups (SIGS)

There will be a brief 20-25 minute meeting of some of the SIGs people have expressed an interest in. The purpose is to touch base with each other and discuss objectives, exchange contact information, decide on a date and time to get together as a group. Meetings of the SIGS will be at the discretion of the group.

After the SIGS have had their meeting, the entire group will take a look at the topic of “Bokeh”.

Examples of images will be shown and discussed. Bob Christopher will lead the discussion. Our next Assignment is “Bokeh” so this will get everyone up to speed for some interesting images. John Potter will also be involved in the discussion further explaining what we are looking for in the upcoming images.

Helpful links:

Mar
6
Wed
Mar 2024 Meeting
Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

For March we are putting together a series of short 10-to-15-minute member discussions.

Ricke Horte, Jack Harynuk and Bob Christopher will each present.

 

 

 

 

 

We will be showing our slideshows from the previous month (assignment, favourites and field trip).

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee

Mar
19
Tue
Mar 2024 Education
Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Night time Photography & Interest Groups (SIGS)

Rick Horte is planning on having a “Night Shoot” following Jack Harynuk’s talk from the General Meeting. We will be using Jack techniques for night time photography, so bring your camera and tripod. Come fully prepared to be OUTSIDE for a portion of this meeting. Also, come prepared with any ideas for SIGs you may wish to be involved in.

The agenda for the night is simple, start the meeting, SIGs for 15 minutes, review of night shooting and then head out. We won’t be returning to the Civic Centre and will disperse from the shooting location. No coffee! Photos from the night shoot to be sent to Rick Horte at rjhorte@shaw.ca I’ll attempt to show them at the General Meeting in April.

Ensure you are warmly dressed

Basics to Bring

  • Camera or Phone
  • Tripod
  • Phone Bracket
  • Remote shutter release possibly
  • Additional Battery 
  • Flashlight and/or Head lantern (red) 
  • Appropriate Clothing
Apr
3
Wed
Apr 2024 Meeting
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

The meeting will consist of slide shows of the Favourites and Field Trips prepared by Jack Harynuk and the assignments prepared by John Potter. Thank you to both for your efforts in preparing these for our members viewing pleasure. John will also conduct the voting on the assignments.

John Kinos will give a presentation on the website and how we will be able to utilize it. 

Rick Horte will give a presentation about making a slide show so if you have not done yours yet or have done one and it still needs a bit of tweaking, there will be information that will assist you. The Deadline is coming up soon – April 22, 2024.- three weeks away! These can be submitted by WeTransfer to technical.opc@gmail.com

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee

May
1
Wed
May 2024 Meeting (AGM)
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

This is our yearly AGM and we will hold elections for all the management positions.

As well as showing our monthly assignment, favourites, and field trip videos we will show our member slideshows. It will be a fantastic night of entertainment!

 

 

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee

Jun
5
Wed
Jun 2024 Meeting
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Our speaker this month will be Judy Hancock Holland. Note that she will be presenting via Zoom.

“My art is an outlet for my passion and sensitivity and allows me the opportunity to invite others to see the world through my sense of wonder and awe.”

You can find about her and view her work at Judy Hancock Holland (Art & Photography). 

There is also a link to her tutorials on YouTube.

We will be showing our slideshows from the previous month (assignment, favourites and field trip).

Bring your loonie for a coffee.

loonie for coffee