ATTENTION: Due to QEP Closures in response to COVID-19, this event has been postponed - additional details to follow shortly

Photo Credit:   Ansel Adams

Challenge Themes:

Challenge 1: Animals in their Natural Environment (No man made objects in photo)

Challenge 2: Black & White Landscape

Challenge 3: Fall Colours

Submission deadline for images: Feb. 24, 2020.

Judging results will be presented at the March 23, 2020 club meeting.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is FREE for this event

Click here for the complete rules: https://www.oakvillecameraclub.com/challenges/challenge-rules

Click here for the descriptions of the challenge themes: https://www.oakvillecameraclub.com/challenges/challenge-themes

Macro Photography, for the purpose of this talk, is defined as images a nature photographer can easily create with standard macro lenses, or extension tubes. 

The size of the subjects comes with various unique opportunities to control composition and lighting, as compared to shooting landscapes. Some of Peter’s favorite approaches are demonstrated. 

Peter’s program is concluded with a short AV entitled: “The World Laughs in Flowers”.  This AV presents flower images mixed with images of landscapes in which they can be found.

Peter’s Biography.

Peter’s interest in photography was fueled early on by his interest in the production of AV presentations. His 3-projector, medium-format shows were seen in many places in North America, and “Strength In Beauty” was presented to close the very first meeting of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) in Fort Meyers FL. 

Peter is an associate of the New England Council of Camera Clubs (ANEC) and an honorary member of the Mississauga Camera Club and the Don Mills Camera Club. 

Since his retirement from medicine, Peter has been active in competition judging and delivering workshops and presentations to Camera Clubs throughout Ontario.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

DATE SET FOR WINTER SESSION  MARCH 1, 2020  10AM -12PM  Cost is $52 per person. Spaces are limited to 12. Use the Buy Now button below to guarantee your spot.

Spend 2 wonderful hours photographing raptors in an open environment. Both flying birds and static birds can be photographed and the setting could not be better.

The photography will be followed by a stop in Port Dover and a lunch at one of the fish restaurants on the waterfront.

TIme: about 7:30 AM to 4 PM.

Learn more:  http://www.canadianraptorconservancy.com/photography_session.php

Being a graduate in the field of Physics, Vin Singh seeks and explores the beauty of the natural world. With courses in photography at University of Waterloo and Ontario College of Arts, Vin began his journey from Science to Photography, collecting a few awards along the way.  Vin's work has been showcased in Photolife, B+W and Silvershotz magazines and recognized as "World Class Photographer of the 118th Toronto International Salon of Photography". 

Currently residing in the Greater Toronto Area, Vin is actively involved in the area's photography club "The Toronto Guild for Photographic Arts" (Toronto Digital Photography Club) and judging at many competitions as well as seminars.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

Please join us on Sunday, January 19th for our OCC Education Workshop from 9am to 12pm.  This will be a hands on workshop that reviews the basics of cameras, exposure and editing.

Our tutorials and practical exercises will cover some core fundamental concepts:

• basic composition in the camera
• the exposure triangle, metering techniques
• secrets revealed by the histogram
• depth of field challenges
• basic editing workflow to quickly bring your image to life
• additional topics based on your questions

We will have ample time to provide individual advice and critiques with one of our team members so remember to bring your camera and your work (digital or print) to review.

Workshop Fee: just $10

Location: QEP, Multi Purpose Room 4

Attendance will be limited to 30 people so please register using the "BUY NOW" button below.

Staff from Sony will be onsite at the OCC to let us know what Sony is up to in the mirrorless space including their groundbreaking Sony Alpha 7R IV with a 61 Megapixel sensor.

Further info about this talk will be available shortly. 

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

UPDATE MEETING POINT:  6:50 PM MAIN ENTRANCE TO SHERIDAN TRAFALGAR CAMPUS, 1430 TRAFALGAR RD.

Hosted by Robin King, this is an opportunity to visit Sheridan College and learn about their renowned photography program. 

Youthful ideas at the forefront!

Go inside the creative minds of Sheridan’s photography students and learn what inspires them in their photography practice. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and evolving dynamic concepts, students produce compelling results. Take the tour and see their work!

Attendance limited to 35 people

Sign up sheet will be available at the Nov 4 meeting

CONFIRMED OUTING

This outing is set up to allow photographers who work during the week to benefit from a group outing.

Outing to Sherman and Tiffany Falls to practice long exposure shots of flowing water and get more great fall colour shots for the 2nd challenge.

Meet in the QEP parking lot AHEAD of 7:30AM, we leave at 7:30. We will work out carpooling based on who is there. 

Recommended gear:

Tripod, polarizing or ND filters, BOOTS and dress warmly.

Darren Creighton is an enthusiastic and insightful photographer, In 1997 he picked up his father's 35mm Minolta, made his first print in the darkroom and was hooked. His
past experience in the traditional darkroom and his passion for the craft is evident in
both his imagery and his presentations.

Accomplishments include a cover story for Niagara Magazine, teaching photography at the Pumphouse Gallery in Niagara on the Lake, numerous awards & print sales to private & corporate clients.

Darren sees photography as an exploration of your vision and ideas mixed with light,
composition, storytelling, technique & sometimes luck.

"I love how with camera in hand, you see and appreciate the world in a whole new way"

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

AS OF OCT 23 AM, WEATHER IS GOOD, OUTING IS ON. 

Meet AHEAD of 7pm in QEP parking lot. We leave at 7pm  

Practice the night photo skills, following the recent presentation. Get that great shot for the upcoming challenge.

Burlington canal and Hamilton harbour. Lots of opportunities for shots of structures, the foundries and even the sky depending on the weather.

Recommended gear. 

Wide angle, normal and short telephoto that can reach 200-300 mm. Tripod. 

Dress warm. 

Darren Rigo is a Toronto-based artist who creates work inspired by the absurdity in everyday life. His practice reacts to location as a source of inspiration while considering the endlessly evolving nature of photography. He received a BFA from OCAD University where he majored in photography and recently completed residencies at AIAV (Japan), Leveld Kunstnartun (Norway), AIRY (Japan). His work has also been included in the collections of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton and the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts in Japan. Local public installations of his work commissioned by SickKids Hospital, Daniels Corporation are currently on view in Toronto.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

Member Exhibit 2019

 Eligibility: 2 Oct 2018 – 15 Oct 2019
 Submission Deadline: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019
 Competition Details
 Entry Requirements
 FAQ’s

Submitted images can be sent to  memberexhibit@oakvillecameraclub.com

Entry to this competition is resticted to members of the Oakville Camera Club

Payment for entry will be by PayPal only.

CHANGE of destination due to lack of colour at Mt Nemo.

Leaving  QEP at 7:30 AM (UNLESS IT IS POURING RAIN)

We go to RBG and Hendrie Valley (30 minutes). FREE  :-)

Hike the trails in search of early fall colours and other photo opportunities like migrating birds, Herons, Egrets and even Ospreys catching fish...if lucky. Close up photos of plants with early morning dew is a definite goal

Easy walk over good terrain. Total walk about 5 kms.

GEAR: Long and closeup lenses, tripod depending on light, good walking footwear.

At approx. 11:00 AM return to QEP.

Take Your Seat has been an international labour of love.

Join the OCC as we visit Lochland Botanicals for their 1st Annual Photographer Appreciation Day!

• Picturesque family run farm nestled in Halton County approximate 40 minutes from Oakville
• Dedicated to growing toxin free, artisanal herbal and flower products for culinary, cosmetic & aromatherapy uses

What can you shoot here?

• Herbs
• Flowers
• Insects
• Herons / Birds
• Bees & Bee hives

Cost: $10 + a request for a social media post with their hashtag #lochlandbotanicals

Attendees can submit 1 photo which will be entered in their Annual Photo Contest

Closing Date: July 6, 2019 Winner to be chosen July 13, 2019

The winning photographer will become the Lochland Botanical 2019 Resident Photographer, with photographic privileges for the remainder of the 2019 season.

The winning photo will also be posted on all Lochland Botanical social media outlets giving credit to the photographer.

What to bring:

• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Bug spray
• Camera with spare batteries
• Suggested lenses: Macro / 70-200mm / 24-70mm Lens
• Tripod
• Camping chair – although there are picnic tables
• Sandwiches / snacks / Drinks – However, Lochland do sell delicious lemonade!
• A smile!

Note: There are bees and beehives on the property for those allergic to bee stings

 Location: 2468 25 Side Road, Milton, ON

We will meet at the QEP at 7:30am and leave at 7:45am

Car pooling is available

Lochland also has parking for those that wish to drive direct or arrive a little later

Photo Credit:  Henri Cartier-Bresson

Challenge Themes:

Challenge 1: Minimalistic Winter Landscape  (NEW!!!)

Challenge 2: Capture a Great Reflection

Challenge 3: Capture the Decisive Moment  (http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2010/07/01/“how-to-masterthe-decisive-moment”/ ) & (http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2016/08/16/7-tips-how-to-capture-the-decisive-moment-in-street-photography/ ).

Submission deadline for images: May 27, 2019.

Judging results will be presented at the June 24, 2019 club meeting.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is FREE for this event

Click here for the complete rules: https://www.oakvillecameraclub.com/challenges/challenge-rules

Click here for the descriptions of the challenge themes: https://www.oakvillecameraclub.com/challenges/challenge-themes

NOTE - new date for this event!

"A look across Canada shooting Lumix" will take you to places one could only describe as magical. From bears and birds along the shorelines, to whales and an abundance of sea life in the oceans. Landscapes of untouched mountains, beautiful fall colours to northern lights dancing in the sky.

Chris Pepper is wildlife and landscape photographer that has been traveling with his camera for many years now. His accomplishments has landed him images and articles in wildlife magazines, international photo campaigns and a position with Panasonic Lumix as a Storyteller.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

Neil is a Toronto-based conservation photojournalist and visual artist working to express the inextricable link between people and planet. His work is deeply rooted in a documentary approach that bears witness to humanity’s ecological footprint–the impact of human activities on nature. This work is principally carried out in protected places that celebrate pristine wilderness and in places in peril that draw attention to habitats that still need protection.

Neil collaborates with domestic and international publications, NGOs, charities, corporations, philanthropists, Indigenous nations, fine art galleries, and with a growing community of online advocates who align with his values.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

Back by popular demand, the OCC is very excited to offer its members an opportunity to hone their studio photography skills.  

To ensure that members get the best opportunity to shoot, participation will be limited to 18 participants.  Workshop participants will be broken into three groups and will rotate through three stations.

Station 1 : Light Painting : Led by Rafal Kiermacz

Learn about Light Painting photography in a small group environment. You will be photographing amazing models by using very long exposures in a dark studio setting. We will be combining studio strobes as well as continuos light sources to create some very interesting portraits.

You will need to bring your tripod and your camera. You will also need a lens that can manually focus. Recommended focal length is 24-80mm. Optionally you may also bring any funky light sources you may have like interesting Christmas lights or unusual glow sticks or flashlights.

Station 2 : Speedlight / Natural Light Photography : Led by Kevin Chan

Weather permitting this session may take our members outdoors. Learn about portrait photography outdoors lit with natural light and speedlights. The focus will be working with the ambient light and outdoor locations to make interesting portraits. If the weather is poor, we will be working with some natural indoor light and learning how to adapt our lights in different situations. We will be working with multiple lights, soft boxes, grids, and gels. 

Station 3: Small Product Photography : Led by Mike Weber 

Shooting in the studio is not just about taking pictures of people.  This station will introduct participans to small product and/or still life photography.  Learn how to take pictures of small object that could be used in an advertisement or a way to capture the pride and joy of a persons collection, whatever it may be.

Schedule

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM  - Setup and Registration
08:45 AM - 09:00 AM - Introduction and schedule review
09:15 AM - 10:45 AM - Session #1
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Session #2
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM - PIZZA LUNCH
1:30 PM   - 3:00 PM - Session #3

Pricing

Members $90

Non-Members $95

Pre Register using PayPal

Join the OCC as we take our meeting outdoors! 

In a long standing tradition, members of the OCC willl share with their peers pics and tips of places they have recently visited. 

This presentation will feature the work of four OCC members; Bernie Cook, Juan Gil Niehorster, Marcel Painchaud and Wojtek Zlobicki.

Bernie and Juan will be sharing images and stories of their trip to Peru including their time spent hiking to Choquequirao and visiting Machu Pichu.

Marcel will be featuing street images in a presentation titled "The Cities At Night"

Wojtek will be sharing tips on travel photography and photographing the Aurora Borealis based on his recent trip to the Yukon.

Please Join us for our April Outing!

When: Sunday April 28th 2019 12pm-4pm

Where: 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton

Cost: Adult $7.50Senior $6.50 (60yrs)

 Please join us for a visit to The Hamilton Steam Museum to view an exhibit by Jennifer Kaye's photography.

Using 3-D photography to capture images of the architecture and machinery of the 1859 Pumphouse, local designer Jennifer Kaye has done photographic justice to the beauty of this National Historic Site.

Put on a pair of 3-D glasses to see the 1859 Waterworks depicted with startling realism, and to learn about 3-D photography and machine art.

From a very young age, Arni has had great admiration and respect for the great outdoors.   Since his retirement a few years ago, he has been able to spend the time to improve his photographic skills in the field and in the digital darkroom.  As an award winning wildlife photographer, naturalist and conservationist, he is proud to have had his images published in conservation-themed, international journals including the prestigious Birdlife Australia, Wild Seed Project in Maine, National Audubon Society and Canadian Geographic.

His goal is to tell Nature's story by capturing unique one-of-a-kind images that will resonate with the viewer, stir the soul, invoke an emotion or perhaps stimulate a memory.  The final compositions capture a fleeting moment, one that portrays the beauty, simplicity and fragility of nature.”

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is $10

April 7 09:00-12:00  QEP - Multipurpose Room 4

Jump Start Your Creativity 

This 3 hour workshop of short presentations, practical exercises and personal work critiques will enhance your ability to improve your personal photographic ideas, visual awareness and compositional skills. 

Suitable for all levels of photographers. 

The workshop led by Robin King will be in two parts: 

Part One: Creative Process 

• The stages and practice of creative process 

• Mastering your creative thinking and productivity 

• Experimentation, exploration, and practical idea generation techniques 

Part Two: Beyond the Rule of Thirds 

• Creative compositional techniques 

• Creating the greatest impact 

• Critiquing the photographic image 

Seminar leader: Robin King has been teaching applied creative thinking, photography and animation to students and professionals around the world for over 45 years and his graduates have won numerous honors including Juno, Emmy and Academy Awards. 

Fee: $10 at the door, no registration required 

Above Image:  Winner 2014 Challenge

Challenge Themes:

Challenge 1:  Black & White Portraiture

Challenge 2:  Your Best Photograph from 2018 (NEW!!!!)

Challenge 3: Painting with Light

NOTE:  In view of the minimal amount of snow we have had, the original theme "Minimalistic Winter Landscape" will be moved to a later date.

Submission deadline for images: March 6, 2019.

Judging results will be presented at the March 25, 2019 club meeting.

Guests are always welcome - guest fee is FREE for this event

Click here for the complete rules: https://www.oakvillecameraclub.com/program/challenges/challenge-rules

Click here for the descriptions of the challenge themes: https://www.oakvillecameraclub.com/program/challenges/challenge-themes

Please Join Us For our March Outing!

When: Sunday March 24th 2019 12pm-5:30pm

Where: The ROM, 100 Queenspark, Toronto

Cost:  Adult $28, Senior $23  **OCC 20% Discount when you purchase your ticket with online code "WILDLIFE18"

This is the 6th year the ROM has housed the 54 year running
competition.  The exhibit features 100 new photographs of stunning
landscapes and wildlife.

With your ticket to WPY you have access to the Permanent Art collection.

Other Exhibits to check out at your leisure– The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India, Designing Asia design, Dawn of Life Preview & Contemporary First Nations art (might effective ticket price).

Parking is available at various locations around the ROM.

Public transit using the GO train from Oakville station to Union station then take the Subway Yonge-University Line.

The club will be meeting at in the main hall where ticket purchases/pick up are located, before moving off to take in the exhibit.

Join us on Sunday, Mar 10th from 9am to 1pm for our Advanced Lightroom Workshop.

Our instructor - Navy Nhum - will be assisting us through the following areas:

WORKFLOW – time saving tips for a more efficient workflow

EDITING – techniques using the adjustment brush, spot removal, graduated filter & radial filter, HSL sliders, editing with "layers", tone curve, panorama and HDR

PRESETS - creating develop presets, import and export presets

EXPORTING – finishing your images and exporting, creating shortcuts for social media

Reminder - there are only 12 macs available on a first come, first serve basis upon receipt of payment.   Please let us know once registered, if you will require a mac to be reserved for you. 

Jeff Vogan is a Toronto-based sports photographer. He started like many parents taking photos of his kid playing sports.  

After a few years, his images were being published and he was shooting for a number of international firms.  He made the career pivot to go full-time and now a full-time pro.

In his presentation, Vogan will discuss his journey from amateur to pro and the lessons he learned along the way.

Starting at 7PM from the parking lot behing the main library, off Water St. (Only rain would postpone the outing)

No registration required. If you have questions send an email  marcelpainchaud1@gmail.com

An opportunity to practice, learn night photography techniques and trade notes with like minded photographers. We will photograph the area around 16 Mile Creek, the Erchless Museum, Lakeside Park and if time permits, street photography in the downtown area. Coffee and trading notes at Starbucks after the shoot. 

Dress warm, bring a tripod and lenses wide angle to short telephoto recommended.

Photographic works are meant to be enjoyed by the masses. Mark Wolfson graciously donated 50 works to the Ryerson Imaging Centre in 2010.

Mark will show images from Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Eugene Smith and many other famous Masters works that were all part of this collection. Mark will present these works and let us know how he was inspired by these great creators.

Winter Light Exhibit at Ontario Place

Please join us for our February outing!

When: Saturday February 9th 4pm to 8pm

Where:Ontario Place 955 Lakeshore Blvd West.

Cost: $15 for parking - admission to park is Free

Winter Light Exhibit at Ontario Place Saturday February 9th 2019 4pm-8pm

Join us for an evening of Winter landscapes and night photography at Ontario Place’s Winter Light Exhibit.

Explore the various installations following the curatorial theme of “ Disruptive Engagement” and take in the fairy lights in over 150 trees.

Afterwards gather around the bonfire to warm up and relax while indulging in hot chocolate, smores and beaver tail treats from the food truck.

Pay parking is available on site for those who would like to drive. As the date gets closer carpooling options can be arranged as well.

We will be meeting at the WESTGATE

Public transit times:

Oakville Station to Exhibition Station:

Train LW - Exhibition GO

13:56 - 14:30, 14:26 - 15:00, 14:56 - 15:30+

Exhibition Station to Oakville Station

Train LW - Exhibition GO

18:50 - 19:24, 19:20 - 19:54, 19:50 - 20:24, 20:20 - 20:54 +

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