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The Hidden Photographic Legacy of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
This article is based on and inspired by a presentation I have given several times, most recently as part of the Royal BC Museum’s International
Eastwood Photographic Society Edges Out VCC in Annual International Competition
You Can Do It – Charlie Moore A Unique International Tradition For more than twenty years, the friendly international competition between the Victoria Camera Club
Bookbinding Workshop This June: A New Way to Present Your Work
“It don’t have no zing (if you don’t print that thing).” There’s an old song from the early last century titled “It Don’t Mean a
VCC Annual Awards Night: Celebrating Another Year of Creativity, Learning, and Community
The Victoria Camera Club gathered recently to celebrate another remarkable year of photography, friendship, learning, and creative achievement. The evening brought our members together to
VCC Workshop News – Celebrating Our Past Year and Thanking Our Members
Nearly three-quarters of VCC members participated in workshops this year—an incredible level of engagement. Read the full recap, key stats, and the members who made
2025-2026 Year End Internal Competition Judges
Banner Photograph: “Dew drops on a twig” by Geof Squarok Our annual awards are based on our external judges’ rankings of all the images that
President’s Message #15: Annual State-of-the-Club
As is tradition, following our Annual General Meeting (AGM), I’m pleased to present the annual State-of-the-Club President’s message to our members. James Dies, Victoria Camera
Why Your Photos Don’t Look Like What You Saw
The following blog is a lightly edited conversation that I had with Leah about what really happens in a weekend workshop with Leah Gray and
March 2026 Internal Competition Judges
We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our
Victoria Camera Club Award for Excellence in Photography
In 2024, in honour of VCC’s 80th anniversary, the club established with Camosun College the Victoria Camera Club Award for Excellence in Photography. This bursary
Christmas Party Thank Yous
Photo credits: Clive Townley, Draga Jovic, Deb Thurlbeck and Doug Bright. 2025 Christmas Party Thank Yous Apologies dear VCC members for getting these thank yous
Drone Workshop
SEEING FROM ABOVE A Photographers Guide to Drones On March 10, club member Dan Doherty delivered an informative and well-structured workshop on drone photography. Organized
Mike Randall Design-Creative Light
I first heard about Mike Randall from Tessa McLoughlin, founder of Kwench Culture Club. Her exact words were simple: “You should meet him – he’s
February 2026 Internal Competition Judges
We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our
The Theme for March is Macro: “Capture a close up view of the world – let your creativity shine.”
What is macro? Macro means big, the process of making small bigger. Make the minuscule larger than life. Ideally Macro photography creates an image on
January 2026 Internal Competition Judges
We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our
Feb 2026 VCC Internal Competition Theme Category: Architectural Detail
The Architectural Detail category celebrates the artistry found in the built environment by focusing on the intricate, often overlooked components that give structures their unique
More AI retouching
The use of AI, artificial intelligence is becoming a fact in our society, like it or not. Therefore, I am trying out several computer driven
November 2025 Internal Competition Judges
We sincerely thank our external judges for their adjudication and comments in our Novice, Intermediate and Advanced digital and print competitions. Their comments on our
President’s Message #14
A Photographer Lives What He Feels –Andrew Crisci1 It can be an orchard with peach trees against patches of blueas they swerve downhill and meet
AI Photos?
Ask any serious photographer what they think of ‘artificial Intelligence’ and what it means to photography and you are opening yourself up to a flood
How I Shot and Edited the Milky Way Over Amphitrite Point Lighthouse
Text and all photos by Jerome Rozitis, including banner image, Amphitrite Point Lighthouse Under the Milky Way. A good Milky Way image takes some planning.
Capturing a Total Solar Eclipse
Having the opportunity to experience and photograph the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, was a dream come true for me, combining my deep interest in astronomy with my passion for photography.
January 2026 Internal Competition Theme: Night Photography
Night photography uses long exposures to reveal the hidden colours, subtle details, and quiet movement that emerge after dark. The mix of darkness and artificial light creates scenes with strong contrast and atmosphere, making familiar places feel new. With a tripod and a bit of planning, you can capture city lights, starry skies, light motion and trails, silhouettes, or, in a different attempt, capture quiet and balance in places with low-light.