April 1 – Mastering Seascape Photography: Techniques and Vision from Vancouver Island and Beyond with Jason Duncan, 7-9pm via Zoom.
About This Workshop
Mastering Seascape Photography: Techniques and Vision from Vancouver Island and Beyond is a presentation for all skill levels, exploring the essential techniques and creative processes involved in coastal photography. With a focus on Vancouver Island’s breathtaking seascapes, the presentation will cover key topics such as mastering natural light, camera settings, and composition to capture the dynamic beauty of the ocean. Attendees will also learn how to develop a unique creative vision, drawing inspiration from local coastlines while adapting their skills to shoot seascapes around the world. Practical tips on gear, safety, and post-processing will equip photographers with the tools they need to elevate their work, whether capturing the rugged shores of Vancouver Island or distant coastal wonders.
About Jason Duncan
Jason Duncan is an award-winning landscape and seascape photographer based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Currently Jason is the CAPA Pacific Zone Director and Past President of the North Shore Photographic Society. He is renowned for his ability to capture the dynamic beauty of coastal environments, Jason’s work highlights the rugged shores and dramatic vistas of Vancouver Island and beyond. His evocative imagery has been featured in prestigious publications, exhibitions, and online platforms, cementing his reputation as a leader in the field of seascape photography.
With over two decades of experience, Jason is a highly skilled photographer, and his expertise extends to advanced post-processing techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. He is also an accomplished large-format printer, ensuring his images retain their vibrant quality and detail in every format.
Jason’s accolades include recognition in photographic competitions and exhibitions, reflecting his technical mastery and unique creative vision. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge through engaging workshops and presentations, inspiring photographers of all levels to develop their craft and connect with the natural world.
To explore Jason’s award-winning work and learn more about his journey, visit Blueback Productions.
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=246d8227-83e7-4122-a4d2-2de910dd6a42
April 8 – Tabletop Lighting with Leah Gray, 7-9pm In Person at Camosun College
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP, to be held from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in Room 200, Fisher Building, Camosun College Lansdowne Campus (3100 Foul Bay Road). This workshop is limited to 15 attendees!
About This Workshop
This in-person workshop will explore lighting for table-top subjects from a practical standpoint. We will examine some basic principles of light, and how we can use that knowledge for lighting small objects. We will talk about different methods of capturing images. After reviewing some basic principles, we will proceed with a hands-on demonstration and end with time for participants to do some shooting. Please bring your camera along with any lights you are comfortable using. Some lighting will be provided. Students should be comfortable with their camera settings on manual. Knowledge of the use of a speedlight is not necessary (but please know how to use your speedlight if you bring it).
About Leah Gray
Leah Gray, FCAPA, PPSA, AFIAP, SPSA is a Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) certified judge as well as a Photography Society of America (PSA) judge. She is the past Chair of the Victoria Camera Club (VCC) External Competitions Committee and past webmaster of VCC and CAPA. Leah Gray has accumulated over 900 acceptances for her images in International Photography Exhibitions including 18 gold medals and 5 Best in Show awards. In 2018 Leah won a gold medal and best-in-show in the year-end PSA Nature and Wildlife division (international. Interests range from wildlife and landscape photography to sports, travel, macro, tabletop, studio, and creative images. Leah teaches photography with her partner Steve Smith at Panorama Recreation Centre. Photography is the culmination of planning, technique, vision, composition, and perception, brought together in one instant – with a little (or more) editing.
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=f5a629b1-9e95-46b0-9ac7-7f225338e15f
April 14 – Website Orientation: Techniques, Tips, and Tabs with Greg Blaney, 7-9pm via Zoom
Workshop Overview
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 April 14!
Presenter
This workshop is presented by VCC Website Administrator Greg Blaney.
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=7b24df19-c1a7-421a-a72a-6e9890432529
April 28 – Novice Image Review with Pam Irvine, 7-9pm via Zoom
Workshop Overview
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
About Pam Irvine
Pam Irvine has been a member of the Victoria Camera Club since 2010 and over the years has served on the board of directors in various positions including president. Pam is currently working on the Internal Competitions committee and involved in workshops for novice members. She enjoys black & white, macro and abstract photography. Pam has taken the CAPA judging course a few times and is working towards getting CAPA judging certification.
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=a6f6afc5-0d13-4c12-898a-4c197c2a4709
April 29 – Flower Photography Workshop (In Person) with Donna Robertson, 7-9pm, Camosun College
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP, to be held from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in Room 200, Fisher Building, Camosun College Lansdowne Campus (3100 Foul Bay Road).
Registration is limited to 27 participants.
About This Workshop
This workshop will cover a variety of flower photography approaches and issues. There will be a segment on equipment. Since it is an in person workshop I will bring various equipment to show you (a petting zoo!) including some Lensbaby lenses. I will talk about focusing issues and selective focus, and backgrounds. We will also cover some creative types of flower photography such as camera motion (ICM), flowers on a light pad, flowers in ice, dead flowers, light painting, and reflections. I have found some brilliant photos that other people have taken to get you inspired.
About Donna Robertson
Donna Robertson has shown prints in the Sooke Fine Art Show and the Sidney Fine Art Show. Although she does do other types of photography, flower photography is a special interest of hers. See donnarobertson.zenfolio.com
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=428230d7-bbb4-4c34-bcb0-adedd19187fd
May 6 – Stories within Scenes: Photographing Intimate Landscapes in Nature Workshop with Jennifer Renwick, 7-9pm via Zoom
About This Workshop
Small scenes are often the untold stories within grand landscapes—quiet narratives woven into the expanse that invite deeper exploration and creative expression. In this presentation, Jennifer will dive into the art of seeing and photographing these smaller moments within larger landscapes, revealing how to uncover and capture them in ways that evoke story and emotion. She’ll discuss identifying and photographing a smaller scene and teach how to find the smaller narratives in the grander landscapes. From there, she’ll share compositional techniques that bring focus and impact to these intimate details, along with approaches for using storytelling and expressive photography to convey mood and meaning. Learning how to capture these smaller stories in the landscape can transform our photography and connection to the landscapes we love and create more compelling and personal imagery.
This workshop is a joint presentation with the Sunshine Coast Camera Club.
About Jennifer Renwick
Jennifer is a full-time nature photographer based in Colorado. For the last eight years, she’s traveled the American West in a travel trailer with her partner, fellow photographer David Kingham, photographing the landscapes and teaching photography workshops in various national parks and wilderness areas. Jennifer’s photographic passion lies in focusing on the smaller details in those landscapes. She enjoys practicing slow photography, visual storytelling, and expressing my emotions through her imagery. She has a particular passion for photography projects.
Jennifer’s work has been featured in various photography magazines and books, including LensWork, Landscape Photography Magazine, Outdoor Photographer, On Landscape, and the Lenswork’s “Seeing in Sixes” photography books.
Please visit her website at www.jenniferrenwick.com
https://www.victoriacameraclub.ca/club/Events_view.aspx?Eventid=61126fdc-2955-45eb-b642-b076e4b645b1
How To Register for Workshops:
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2. Click on ‘Registration Information.’
3. Click on ‘Confirm Registration Request.’