October Workshops

*Website Orientation: Techniques, Tips, and Tabs with Greg Blaney October 1 via Zoom 7-9pm

In this approximately one hour Zoom presentation you will learn about the intricacies of Victoria Camera Club’s extensive website. This workshop will allow you to see first-hand and to learn more about the navigational tools and shortcuts, as well as hidden gems of information.  There are approximately 130 pages on the website in total.  Come and learn which are the most valuable to you. This workshop is open to all VCC members, including those new to the Club and to those more experienced, who would enjoy a refresher. Questions are welcome throughout the demonstration.  We’re looking forward to seeing you on October 1!.

https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=c9bfb34d-b391-4105-9665-699db820bf55

*Expressing Yourself in the Landscape Workshop with Michael Murchison October 7 via Zoom 7-9pm

The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with tools to help them to better express themselves through their landscape photography.
About Michael Murchison
Originally from Saskatchewan, I started taking photography more seriously in 2015.  After a few years of experimenting with many styles and genres of photography, I settled in as primarily a landscape photographer and have been enjoying trying to express myself through the landscape ever since.  I moved to Vancouver Island in 2018 and now have the fortune of experiencing the beautiful and diverse landscape that the west coast has to offer.  My focus is to express what I see and feel in my images, often forgoing the classic compositions in favour of more intimate scenes.  

https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=022cec0b-00ca-4775-943c-8596054a2838

*Architectural Abstracts with Steve Barber, October 15 7-9pm In Person, Camosun College, Room 200, Fisher Building

This workshop will examine how to create abstract compositions based on modern and historic architecture. Topics covered will include shadows, curves, reflections, triangles, light, texture, colour, juxtaposition and rhythm. The workshop will conclude with an audio-visual presentation titled “Tokyo Modern”, using architectural abstracts.

This workshop will take place at Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, Fisher Building, Room 200.  It will be limited to 40 participants.

https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/Events/View/7f881a99-a43c-49e8-9938-4682bbf47c01


*Novice Image Review with Pam Irvine October 21 via Zoom 7-9pm

This is an opportunity for Novice members to get a few of their images reviewed by some of the more experienced members of the club.  This is NOT a competition.    You can be anonymous if you wish, but our intention to is create a safe place to honestly discuss your images and help you to improve your photography.

Your images will be viewed and discussed by the reviewers and simple suggested edits will be performed live with Lightroom giving the participants a chance to see before and after recommendations and to learn some Lightroom techniques and tricks. You are welcome to attend to learn from the discussions even if you do not have an image being reviewed. 

Please email 1 – 3 images to Pam Irvine at  at least one day before the scheduled session.  Images sent at the last minute (less than an hour before) will not be able to be downloaded and reviewed. Images can be raw or jpgs.
Please send images in jpg format if possible. If your image is cropped out of a larger image, please send the original larger image as well as the cropped one as this will be useful/educational to see the original and the cropped versions.

If you have problems sending your images email or phone Pam at 250-479-8152.
Minimum 4, Maximum 20 participants
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=111b13a6-ac1f-4c1b-872f-f65010384668

*Bird Photography Simplified – My Approach to Capturing Images October 22 with Glenn Bartley via Zoom 7-9pm

We all know that bird photography is difficult.  In this presentation Glenn will share his approach to simplifying the process of bird photography while still striving for high quality wildlife images. From equipment selection to field techniques to post-processing, Glenn will share his approach to bird photography.
Some topics covered will include:
    •    What are the 7 Elements of a Great Bird Photo
    •    Why you need to do Your Homework! – Glenn’s approach to Research and Planning
    •    Glenn’s Strategy In The Field – Keeping It Simple
    •    Building A Portfolio
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=f6f9eba0-5972-4054-b269-69f3ca21fb1f
    
*Composition (Part 1) with Jim Fowler October 28 via Zoom 7-9pm

•    Join Jim on an interesting and entertaining journey as he explores techniques and tools to improve composition.  Good composition is an exercise in judgment.  You can improve your composition skills by understanding some basics about how we see, how we look at pictures, and what tools are available.  Learn how to forget what you first saw that captured your attention and think instead about the final image you want to produce.  
    •    In previous workshops, Jim concentrated on the tools of composition.  This time, Jim has altered his approach:  it is all about what can actually be done in the field, before you take a picture, when you take a picture, and afterwards, how to find the picture you wanted.  In this practical and fun workshop, Jim shows what we can do with composition to improve the visual impact of our photos.  Drawing on information from both scientific and artistic sources, Jim uses his own photos, and some famous photos and paintings to illustrate every tool and technique he talks about.   Participants will be invited to become engaged in the process of making decisions about composition.  There is no mystery.  It is just a matter of understanding how we see, how others will see your photos, and which tools to apply in the circumstances.
    •    All participants will receive Jim’s written notes and select references the day after the presentation. At the end of the first session, members will be invited to submit photos to Jim for discussion in session two.  Maybe you have a photo that was not what you hoped it would be, or maybe you have a specific question about composition, or what tool might be used in your particular case.
    •    This workshop is available and suited to anyone in the Club.  For many members, the workshop will provide a good survey of the whole field of composition.  For others, it will be a refresher as well as an opportunity to see examples they may not have associated with a particular technique.  In case you have participated in one of Jim’s excellent Composition workshops in prior years, he has completely revised his material and has added lots of new and informative illustrations.
    •    This workshop is NOT about using your camera or software.  It IS all about looking for elements that will give a photo structure.  

The 2nd part of this workshop will take place November 4.  Registration in Part 1 will automatically register you for Part 2.

https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=88eb44bb-63a6-48f2-9c34-a699e55d8c99

How To Register for Workshops:

1.  You can click on the link provided in this email or you can click on the workshop of the VCC calendar just as you would if you were registering for a field trip.  This bring bring you the workshop description and bio of the workshop presenter.
2.  At the bottom of that page, click on Registration Information, then click on Register for Event.
3.  Final Step:  click on Register – you will then get a message that says you are currently for this event.  We know it’s a hugely redundant process but if you don’t click on that last Register, you won’t be registered.  Think of it as a final verification.  This is the same process whether the workshop is in-person or via Zoom.

Another reminder:  we will no longer be recording workshops