When we return to In-Person Meetings, following reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic protocols has passed, Meetings take place in the Norm Taylor Room at the Bond Lake Arena/Oak Ridges Recreation Centre, approximately twice a month on Mondays.
Non-members are welcome to attend a few of our meetings at a charge of $12 per meeting, so long as there is sufficient space. If you are planning to attend a meeting as a visitor, we ask that you send an email to before 9 pm on the day before the meeting to reserve your space.
Coming:
No EventsComplete List of Meetings and Special Events for Jun 2020 – Jun 2022:
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Sun Sep 13 2020 |
Meeting New Members’ MeetingNew members meeting and introduction to the board |
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Mon Sep 14 2020 |
Meeting Speaker: Wayne Fisher (Architecture and Minimalism)Speaker: Wayne Fisher – Architecture and Minimalism |
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Mon Sep 21 2020 |
Meeting Program Introduction and George Cates (Identifying the Elements That Make a Great Image)2020-21 Program Introduction – Ron Mantay |
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Mon Oct 19 2020 |
Meeting Ron Mantay (Inspire, Educate and Entertain with Photo Essays)Ron will share what he has learned about Photo Essays, and encourage you to learn the skills needed to tell interesting stories with Photo Essays. |
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Mon Oct 26 2020 |
Meeting Joe Leduc (Macro Photography Demonstration) ONLINE ONLYIn this Macro Photography presentation, Joe Leduc will demonstrate a variety of creative ways to capture and edits macro images. Please note that is an “ONLINE ONLY” webinar. |
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Mon Nov 2 2020 |
Meeting Member Presentations #1 and TIPS and TRICKSShort slide shows or videos submitted by members will be viewed. The first “Tricks and Tips” session of the season will also be included in this meeting. |
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Mon Nov 9 2020 |
Meeting Robert Stimpson (Monochrome Photography)In his presentation, Rob Stimpson will explain his approach to making impressive monochrome images that emphasize textures, patterns, shadows or silhouettes. |
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Mon Nov 16 2020 |
Meeting Digital 1 Presentation (Architecture)Images submitted for Digital Competition #1 will presented with scores and comments from the Judges. The assigned topic for this competition is “Architecture.” |
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Sat Nov 21 2020 |
Special Event NFRCC vs O3C Inter-Regional CompetitionThe NFRCC vs O3C Inter-Regional Competition will be an online video conference event. Registration is required. |
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Mon Nov 23 2020 |
Meeting Ron Goodlin (Great Bear Rainforest)Join Ron Goodlin for an adventure to the Great Bear Rainforest in this unique photo-nature-documentary presentation. |
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Mon Nov 30 2020 |
Meeting Larry Frank (Redefining the Art of Photography)Larry Frank will present an intriguing perspective on ways to look at photography. |
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Mon Dec 14 2020 |
Meeting Digital Competition #2 Presentation (Monochrome)Images submitted for Digital Competition #2 will presented with scores and comments from the Judges. The assigned topic for this competition is “Monochrome.” |
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Mon Dec 21 2020 |
Meeting Paul Mortfield (The Art and Science of Photographing the Universe) and TIPS & TRICKSPaul Mortfield will give an illustrated talk that presents the techniques and challenges astronomers have when imaging the universe, and creating wondrous photographs that are literally out of this world. A session on “Tips and Tricks” will also be included in this online meeting. Following the meeting, we will move in to small breakout rooms to socialize. |
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Mon Jan 11 2021 |
Meeting Kas Stone (A picture is worth 1000 words)In this thought-provoking presentation, professional photographer and author Kas Stone explores the connection between words and images, the arguments for and against using them together, and she will offer tips and exercises to help you create effective titles for your images. |
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Mon Jan 18 2021 |
Meeting Digital Competition #3 Presentation (Macro and Close-up)Images submitted for Digital Competition #3 will presented with scores and comments from the Judges. The assigned topic for this competition is “Macro and Close-up.” |
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Mon Feb 8 2021 |
Meeting Mark Zelinski (Heart of Turtle Island – Niagara Escarpment)Mark Zelinski will talk about some the unique photography opportunities on the Niagara Escarpment. |
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Mon Feb 22 2021 |
Meeting Wayne Fisher Lightroom Workshop and Nature Trophy Image PresentationGuest Speaker: Wayne Fisher |
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Mon Mar 1 2021 |
Meeting Digital Competition #4 Presentation (Creative)Images submitted for Digital Competition #4 will be presented with scores and comments from the Judges. The assigned topic for this competition is “Creative.” |
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Mon Mar 8 2021 |
Meeting James Cowie (The Art of Observation and Night Photography)James Cowie will talk about his photography experiences traveling the world, including key aspects of night photography. |
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Mon Mar 29 2021 |
Meeting Photo Essay PresentationSubmissions for the annual Photo Essay Competition will be presented along with scores and comments from the Judges. |
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Mon Apr 12 2021 |
Meeting Presentation of Special Digital Competition for 2021 and “Tips and Tricks”Images submitted for the Special Digital Competition for 2021 will presented with scores and comments from the Judges. The assigned topic for this competition is “Expansive Landscapes or Seascapes.” |
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Mon Apr 19 2021 |
Meeting Digital Competition #5 Presentation (Night Photography)Images submitted for Digital Competition #5 will presented with scores and comments from the Judges. The assigned topic for this competition is “Night Photography.” |
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Mon May 3 2021 |
Special Event O3C Open Challenge – Member Image Submission Ticket Purchases 2021The O3C Open Challenge submission this year from our club will require members to pay for their entries. Each image costs $3, up to a maximum of $30 for 10 images. You will need to buy 1 ticket to this event for each image that you wish to submit (up to a maximum of 10 tickets). |
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Mon May 3 2021 |
Meeting Annual General Meeting (AGM), Year-End Competition Awards & Service AwardsMembers are encouraged to attend our Annual General Meeting to vote on the Executive for next season and review the current budget. Winners for the year-end competition awards and service awards will be announced. |
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Sun Sep 12 2021 |
Meeting New Members Meeting and Introduction to the Board (ZOOM)Please click on the following link to find the Zoom link information. Note: You must be logged in. |
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Mon Sep 13 2021 |
Meeting Guest Speaker (KEYNOTE) – Carlos Richer – Black & White Language – ZoomTopic: Black and White Language |
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Mon Sep 20 2021 |
Meeting Program Introduction and Member PresentationsJoin us for an overview of this year’s program including Guest Speakers, Member Speakers, Field Trips, SIGs, Workshops, Social Events, and more. We will also feature member presentations from some of our recent field trips. |
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Mon Sep 27 2021 |
Meeting Guest Speaker: Sharon Tenenbaum – Long Exposure – ZoomTopic: Long Exposure Photography (including black and white and minimalism) |
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Mon Oct 18 2021 |
Meeting Member Presentation – Long Exposure Techniques – Don Tod, Isabel DaSilva, Debbie GottdenkerDon, Isabel, and Debbie will be presenting and discussing various tips and techniques for capturing long-exposure images. |
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Mon Oct 25 2021 |
Meeting Digital 1 Presentation |
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Mon Nov 8 2021 |
Meeting Guest Speaker – Rob Stimpson – Wild OntarioTopic: Wild Ontario |
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Mon Nov 22 2021 |
Meeting Guest Speaker – Bryan Peterson – The Art of SeeingTopic: The Art of Seeing – Note: this was originally scheduled for November 8, 2021 |
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Mon Nov 29 2021 |
Meeting Member Presentation: Ron Goodlin – VideoTopic: Video – Moved from November 22 to November 29, 2021 |
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Mon Dec 13 2021 |
Meeting Digital 2 Presentation |
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Mon Dec 20 2021 |
Meeting Member Presentation – Ron Mantay – Photo EssaysRon Mantay: Photo Essays – Observe and Learn – Note: This was originally supposed to be a pizza night but is now a Zoom meeting. |
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Mon Jan 17 2022 |
Meeting Digital 3 Presentation |
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Mon Jan 24 2022 |
Meeting Ursula Abresch – Abstract Art PhotographyTopic: Abstract Art Photography
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Mon Jan 31 2022 |
Meeting Digital 4 Presentation |
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Mon Feb 7 2022 |
Meeting Guest Speaker – Chris Richman – The Power of Personal ProjectsTopic: The Power of Personal Projects |
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Mon Feb 14 2022 |
Meeting Nature Presentation and Tips & Tricks |
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Mon Feb 28 2022 |
Meeting Digital 5 Presentation |
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Mon Mar 7 2022 |
Meeting Guest Speaker – Olivia Goldstein – Path to the Perfect PortraitTopic: Path to the Perfect Portrait |
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Mon Mar 28 2022 |
Meeting Photo-Essay and Video-Short Presentation |
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Mon Apr 4 2022 |
Meeting Guest Speaker Ray and Mary Ann Anderson – Fire and Ice (Namibia and Iceland)Topic: Desert and Ice |
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Mon Apr 11 2022 |
Meeting Digital 6 Presentation |
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Mon Apr 25 2022 |
Meeting Member PresentationsSeveral members will be giving us interesting presentations on various photographic themes
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Mon May 2 2022 |
Meeting AGM and Year-end Competition and Service Awards |
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Mon May 9 2022 |
Hidden Annual Banquet for 2021-2022 SeasonUnfortunately, we have had to postpone the annual banquet for both the 2019-2020 and the 2020-2021 seasons due to Covid-19. Our date for the 2021-2022 season is May 9, 2022. |