March 2023
VCC Events/ Key Dates
Click on the date to go to the VCC website for more info and to register when required.
Nature SIG – More info to come
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ZOOM
External Competition Deadline: Wednesday, March 15, 11:30 PM |
Competitions Night – One Colour
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hybrid: Norway House and ZOOM
Workshop: The Baking of a Great Image ‘Cake’
Instructor: David Clow
Purpose/Goal:
To familiarize attendees with the components of great Visual Design with emphasis on the 3 categories always used in the judging process of most photography competitions:
- Composition
- Technical Merit
- Visual Impact
The presentation will include a discussion and demonstration using different photo editing techniques that can be used to accomplish and/or improve the visual design of any given photo.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ZOOM
Please register.
Alternate Tuesday Photo Shoot – Mt. Tolmie Park
Mount Tolmie Park will provide you with amazing views of the full city. With road access right to the top, it is a popular spot for visitors to the area. If you are lucky, some of the Wildflowers will be in bloom.
10:00 AM – Noon
Mount Tolmie Park
3492 Mayfair Drive, Saanich
Please register.
Creative SIG – Theme TBD
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ZOOM
Presenter’s Night: Angie McMonigal
Abstract Architecture Photography – Creativity in Composition
Join Angie for a discussion focusing on creative approaches to architectural subjects. Emphasis will be on architectural details and creating abstracts of the built environment. She’ll share how to uncover creative viewpoints and how to best utilize compositional tools to create more compelling images.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ZOOM
Tuesday Photo Shoot – This city works
Show examples of ways the city of Victoria excels or works well, or show examples of people at work.
Meet at Bastion Square at Wharf Street.
10:00 AM – NOON
Please register.
Members’ Night
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Hybrid: Norway House and ZOOM
Novice Image Review
Presented by David Clow
VCC Novice members can get some feedback on their favourite images from Dave Clow, one of VCC’s Advanced members.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ZOOM
Please register
Alternate Tuesday Photo Shoot – Butterfly Gardens
The Gardens are an enclosed environment featuring butterflies, birds, insects, and flora that thrive in a warm and humid environment. Fee for entrance.
1461 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Please register.
Intermediate/Advanced Image Review
Hosted by Nick and Kathryn Delany. Guest Mentor: Peter Koelbleitner
The objective with the workshop is to help Intermediate and Advanced members learn what makes a strong image and how to take it to the next level – whether for internal competitions, external competitions, or simply for your own enjoyment. Along with constructive review and criticism, we will use the PSA study group scoring criteria to help members better understand how competition images are judged.
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
ZOOM
Please register
Workshop: Learn to Plan with PhotoPills (Part 1 of 3)
Instructor: Brenda Petrella
All Members Welcome. This will be a three-session event: March 27, April 3, and April 17. Please be prepared to attend all three sessions. Register for all three sessions by using the registration link below.
Purpose:
To gain proficiency in navigating and using the PhotoPills planning app to plan compositions of the sun, moon, or Milky Way.
To understand how to use additional tools within the app that may or may not relate to planning (i.e., depth of field, field of view, augmented reality, hyperfocal distance, etc.)
ZOOM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Please register.
Tuesday Photo Shoot – This city doesn’t work
Theme: Show what or who, in your opinion, is not working or functioning in the city.
Meet at Bastion Square at Wharf Street.
10:00 AM – NOON
Please register.
Workshop: Light and Shadow in Photoshop
Instructor: Merrilee Soberg
Bring your photo artistry to life by mastering the use of light and shadow in Photoshop.
Learn techniques to use as your composition evolves and then push it over the top with lighting tips for postproduction.
Some experience with Photoshop or at least an interest in learning about it will be helpful.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ZOOM
Please register.