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Upcoming Events
2024
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Online – Speaker – Presentation on AI Rules by Sheldon Boles (CAPA)
 Sheldon Boles |
The AI presentation will cover the following topics: Understanding AI: From Basic to Advanced; The Rapid Rise of AI in Image Creation – A Visual Timeline; Spotting AI-Generated Photos Examples; and Tools & Techniques for Detecting AI Images. Sheldon Boles is the CAPA Director of Competitions and has held this position for the past eight years. He has four decades of comprehensive experience in information technology (IT) areas such as computer programming, research analysis, computer simulations, leadership of an IT team dedicated to testing new initiatives, managing a province-wide technical support sections, and proven expertise in successfully managing multi-million dollar project implementations. |
2024
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Online – Digital 1 Presentation
2024
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Online – Speaker – Don Komarechka (Live from Bulgaria on Saturday 2nd Nov) on Macro
 Don Komarechka |
Don Komarechka is a Canadian nature, macro and landscape photographer now located near Varna, Bulgaria. From auroras to pollen, insects to infrared, much of Don’s photographic adventures reveal a deeper understanding of how the universe works. Exploring the world that we cannot see with our own eyes has been a common thread in Don’s career as a professional photographer. Always science-minded but never formally trained, Don uses photography as a way to explore and understand the world around him. Photographing something unusual or unknown is the perfect excuse to learn something new. Don’s work often pushes up against the technical limitations of modern camera equipment and the physical limitations of light itself. |
2024
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Online – Speaker – Rob Stimpson – Photographing Arctic Rivers: The Landscapes of the North
 Rob Stimpson |
Rob, originally from the small town of Hudson, Quebec, is an accomplished outdoors person carrying exceptional expertise in the world of photography. With a background in tourism, Rob has achieved International publication, award-winning photographs and a penchant for wilderness. Early in his career, Rob started out as a photographer’s assistance in Basel, Switzerland, which laid the foundation for his success today. He has photographed for Ontario Tourism, Parks Canada, Ontario Parks and many organizations actively supporting tourism. Over the last decade, Rob explored many remote and wilderness areas, including Antarctica, the Arctic, Northern Quebec, Northwest Territories as well as Greenland, all in the role of expedition photographer and photographer in residence.
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2024
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In Person – Member Presentation by Rob Kline and Ron Goodlin on Polar Bears + Pot Luck Night (Social/Pizza with Pot Luck)
2024
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Online – Speaker – Robert Scott on Abandoned
| As a boy growing up on the prairies of Manitoba in the 1980’s, my friends and I would jump onto our BMX bikes and head out exploring until the orange street lights began to hum. Many of these adventures found us standing nervously at the foot of the local haunted house. We’d banter back and forth, daring each other to go in first until one of us caved under the peer pressure, usually me. The smell of wet plaster filled my nose and lungs as the stale air settled heavily on my clammy skin. I’d only get a few feet into the house before a knocking sound from an upstairs corridor sent us screaming back onto our bikes leaving a trail of dust and fear behind us. |
2024
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Online – Digital 2 Presentation
2025
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Online – Digital 3 Presentation
2025
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In Person – Speaker – Bharat Mistry on Journey into Creativity
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“Journey into Creativity” is an inspirational talk about how makers can discover creative possibilities through their own life interests. Bharat uses examples from his past ventures to illustrate how makers can learn to recognize inspirational triggers and take them to the next level instead of just replicating others’ work. Bharat Mistry creatively explores all aspects of the Photographic Arts and is open to experimentation. He is a conceptual photographer, which helps him to realize some of his ideas in a creative way. He is happy to explore what this art form can offer. |
2025
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Online – Digital 4 Presentation
2025
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Online – Speaker – Rad Drew – How I Did It!™; Getting the Most from Your iPhone Camera
 Rad Drew |
Everyone has a mobile phone camera today, but not everyone knows how to take advantage of its full power and potential. Join professional photographer, Rad A. Drew, as he shows how to get the most from your mobile phone’s camera! Rad will demonstrate how you can make beautiful portraits of people and pets, stunning panoramas, and compelling long exposures of waterfalls and streams, and more. Whether you’ve been using a “big” camera for years, or are completely new to photography, you’ll learn surprising ways to create with the camera that’s always with you — your iPhone! |
2025
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Online – Digital 5 Presentation
2025
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Online – Speaker – Riley Snelling on Architectural Photography
 Riley Snelling |
Riley Snelling earning a BFA in Photography from TMU and honed his skills alongside leading architectural photographers in Toronto, before establishing his own practice. Riley brings an observant yet collaborative approach to every shoot. His interest in architecture and design is fueled by a deep appreciation for the designers he collaborates with, as well as a love for the unexpected and human moments that happen in every space. Riley’s images have garnered attention in publications such as Designlines, Dwell, Azure, Interior Design Magazine, and Dezeen. https://www.rs-photo.ca/work |
2025
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In Person – Speaker – TBD – Nature & Landscape Photography
2025
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Competition Presentation – Photo Essays, Video Short Films, Nature Trophy
2025
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Online – Speaker – Scott Aspinall – Experience-Driven Landscape Photography
 Scott Aspinall |
In this talk, we will discuss why it’s important to experience the landscape, and how light, and environmental conditions at the time of the shoot influence the final image. By focusing on experience-driven techniques, this talk aims to inspire photographers to go beyond technical mastery and instead embrace the power of personal experience to create evocative, authentic, and deeply resonant landscape photography. Discover why it’s more important than ever to experience the natural world in an era dominated by technological advancement.
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2025
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In Person – Competition Presentation Print 1 – Member Presentation – TBD + Social Mixer
2025
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In Person – Speaker – Jeff Vogan on Sports Photography
 Jeff Vogan |
Jeff Vogan received his first camera as a graduation present, inheriting his love of photography from his Dad. His passion for sports photography started when his son started playing sports. In 2016 he made the decision to leave the corporate world and pursue his passion for photography. Now a Camera Bits Ambassador and a Getty contributor, Jeff will discuss the road to going from a hobbyist photographing, on to a full-time sports photographer; capturing professional sports and Olympic medalists. He will discuss the challenges faced, his learnings, and the business side. Whether you will always remain a hobbyist, or have aspirations to become a professional photographer, there will be something to learn from his experiences. |
2025
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In Person – Annual General Meeting, Videos, and possibly a member presentation
2025
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