January 7 – Fine Art Black and White Photography with Marc Koegel, via Zoom, 7-9pm
This workshop is for the enthusiastic photographer of all skill levels.
The purpose of this workshop is for participants to learn the following:
• How to choose exposure times for their creative outcome
• How to use and choose ND Filters and how to work with them properly
• Understand all camera settings for optimal long exposure photography results
• Introduction to simple post processing including color to BW conversion
Participants should have basic understanding of exposure values (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed) is recommended, as well as knowledge of using manual exposure mode. A basic knowledge of RAW processing software is recommended as well.
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=c57e76c5-fd1d-4953-af21-2431d5262483
January 13 – “How I Did It” Workshop via Zoom, 7-9pm
This workshop is designed for you to learn from other VCC members how they created their winning images.
This new workshop features five of our members, each of whom had winning images in internal or external competitions, describing how they envisioned, shot and processed one of their winning images. This workshop was inspired by the “How I Did It” feature that used to be in our club’s Close-Up Magazine.
The photographers and the winning images they will describe are: (the images are shown below)
• Jackye Mills for her image Navigating the Storm, which won Honorable Mention in the 2023 CAPA Artistic Competition, 1st in year-end Altered Reality with VCC
• Richard Letourneau for his Character Study Michael, 1st in the People Category September 2024
• Tom Stewart for his still life image Nature’s Exquisite Design, 1st in the Year-end Open Category. Tom was also Distinguished Photographer, Intermediate, 2024
• Christie Grinton for her Short Eared Owl On The Hunt, 1st in the Year-end Nature Category, 2024
• Geof Squarok for Four Eyes On The Pond, voted People’s Choice in the VCC 80th Anniversary Print Exhibition
Each photographer will spend about 15 minutes describing their vision for the shot, how they took it, how they processed it and challenges they may have encountered. There will be opportunities for questions.
Credits (from left to right): Jackye Mills, Richard Letourneau, Tom Stewart, Christy Grinton, Geoff Squarok
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=abb84ac0-c6c5-4d3a-b157-6e46520efb44
January 20 – Novice Image Review with Pam Irvine 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=4d032138-b3a1-45a7-8f94-2587bf6b9629
January 21 – Astrophotography 101 with Liron Gertsman via Zoom, 7-9pm
The night sky is full of spectacular space objects, many of which are hidden to the naked eye. Join professional nature photographer Liron Gertsman for a virtual workshop on the techniques, from beginner to advanced, that can be used to reveal these unseen details. We’ll learn how to create eye-catching photos of the night sky, with a focus on capturing high-detail landscape and mid-focal length images.
About Liron Gertsman
You may have seen him on CBC’s “The National”, heard his voice on CBC Radio One, or seen his work in publications such Canadian Geographic magazine, Audubon Magazine, The Guardian, GEO magazine, and others. Liron Gertsman has been observing and photographing the natural world continuously since he first got his hands on a borrowed point-and-shoot camera at the age of five. His work has been experienced by millions in some of the largest museums across the world, including the Natural History Museum in London and the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Liron uses his photography and tours to educate on the importance of preserving and protecting the natural world for the continued health and existence of all who live on our planet. As a naturalist and photographer, he feels it is his duty to show people the essence of Earth, by thinking outside the box to create eye-catching images and unique experiences that connect people with nature. Liron’s work has been widely recognized and awarded, winning the professional category of the 2022 and 2024 Audubon Photography Awards, winning the grand prize of the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards, earning NASA’s “Astronomy Picture of the Day” feature, and earning a highly commended designation in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Liron has a biology degree from the University of British Columbia, which he uses to enhance his passion for art and visual storytelling, providing a scientific background to inform his understanding of the natural world.
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/Events/View/7cd767ba-0859-4a2f-815b-41e4abcbc2c5
January 28 – Intermediate/Advanced Image Review with Jill Turyk via Zoom, 7-9pm
This image review session is an opportunity for intermediate and advanced members to receive valuable objective feedback about their work. Jill Turyk and a guest reviewer will assess 12 images per session. The reviewers will place emphasis on where and how the photographers have been successful in meeting their goals and intent. Through discussions with the photographers, the reviewers hope to suggest ideas that might help the photographers to better convey their intent.
Although these reviews are not meant to be preparation for competition, and Jill is hesitant to score images, the scoring process may help members self-evaluate their images in the future. Therefore, we can discuss the scoring process if requested.
Jill hopes to provide ideas that will encourage members to review their own images. While it is important to become an effective critic of your own work, it is equally important to appreciate what you have accomplished.
Though the images up for review will be from intermediate and advanced members, all VCC members are welcome to attend and learn from each session. You must register to receive the Zoom invitation, which is sent to you on the day of the workshop.
How to Submit Images for Review
Intermediate and Advanced members should send one image to Jill when they receive the email request for submission, usually 2 weeks prior to the review session.
Please include the following information in your image submission email:
· Image title in the name of the JPG submitted
· Size the image: maximum 1400 pixels wide x 1050 pixels tall, at 300 dpi, no watermarks
· Camera metadata – f stop, ISO speed, focal (lens) length
· A brief statement of what you expected to achieve with your image
· Submit to
Note: The guest reviewer for January will be Normand Marcotte.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS:
1. You can click on the link provided in this email or you can click on the workshop on the VCC calendar just as you would if you were registering for a field trip. This will bring you the workshop description and bio of the workshop presenter.
2. At the bottom of this 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 registered for this event. If you don’t click on that last Register, you won’t be registered. Think of it as a final verification.
See you all at the Christmas party!
Mary Weir, on behalf of the Workshop Committee