Sept. 4 – Why Would Anyone Rescue a Chicken? by Janet Holmes 

Janet’s photography practice focuses on rescued animals and their caregivers. She’ll discuss the practical challenges, ethical issues, learning opportunities, joys and heartbreak of making these portraits, as well as the journey that led to the publication of her photobook Nest: Rescued Chickens at Home (Kehrer Verlag).

Sept 18 – Fashion Photography and the Creative Process by Struan

I will review images of major interesting assignments and how they were created due the unusual twist of events and issues that arise on a fairly consistent basis during a photo shoot. It’s the same approach I take when tackling photographing anything out of the ordinary, be it portraits, street, travel, an object, whatever … I see it differently. 

www.struanfoto.com

Photo Challenge: Summer Memories

Oct 2 – For the Love of Blur by Vanessa Pejovic

With in-camera techniques, I explore themes of beauty, memory, dreams, and wonder. I’m drawn to the soft and ethereal - especially within the natural world  - and I use motion, long exposure, and focus-free methods to create painterly photographs. Join me as we explore the artistic freedom in letting go of the literal. www.vanessapejovic.ca

Photo Challenge: Autumn Colours

Oct. 16 – Members’ Night

Members will make presentations on their recent work

Nov 6 – Documentary Street Photography by Randall Romano

Since retiring in 2015 after more than 30 years as a commercial photographer,  Randall began focusing on projects of personal interest. These consist largely of street and documentary subjects. He believes the camera’s strength is its ability to capture fleeting moments, to stop time and create a sense of curiosity in the viewer.

Photo Challenge: Light and Shadows

Nov. 20 – Photo Contest 1 (Digital) – Results of Judging

Categories are: TBD

Dec. 4 – Digital Composites by Margaret Gdyczynski 

My interest in photographing architecture was ignited by the detail-rich interiors of old basilicas while I studied art in Florence. As an OCAD alumnus, I’ve been exploring historical structures, the evolution of new builds and the details that often trigger memories and personal associations. My work borrows from a film process of double exposure and the unpredictable effects it reveals. The method relates to how our mind composes our memories; often layering details on top of unrelated events.

Photo Challenge: Food

Dec. 18 – Christmas Social

Tentatively at the Beacher Cafe.

Jan. 8 – Motion Exposure - Telling the Story of Movement Using Light Painting Photography by Stephan Orlando

Stephen will present his ongoing light painting photography project called Motion Exposure. His photos show paths of objects like canoe paddles and violin bows and are inspired in part by his background in aerodynamics. In addition to showing the photos he's taken over the years, he'll discuss the history of light painting, his photographic process and how you can take similar photos.

Photo Challenge: Hands

Jan. 22 – Technical Members’ Night

Members will provide presentations on various technical topics.

Feb. 5 – Photographing Dopplegangers by Francois Brunelle

François has had an obsession for the last 25 years. Finding and photographing look alikes, people who look the same but are not related.  His work is in black and white and is done in the most simple way possible, the main difficulty being finding the right subjects. The project is about self-perception and identity, asking, but without providing the answer, who are we, who am I?

Photo Challenge:  Frozen

Feb. 19 – Photo Contest 2 (Digital) – Results of Judging

Categories are: T

Mar. 5 – A Pilgrimage of the Street: Finding Meaning and Creating Art on the Streets of Toronto by Henry VanderSpek

Henry VanderSpek loves to document the street, and has been doing so in Toronto since 2011. He is moved to create unique street compositions, but equally loves connecting with people and learning their stories. This talk will cover his practice of creating art images in a street context, his documentary work of telling stories and exploring issues and themes (such as Taxi Driver of Toronto, Humans of the Danforth, On Notice and Urban Scrawl), as well as lessons learned from each of these areas.

Photo Challenge: Windows and Doors

Mar. 19 – Seeing the World Through a New Lens + Smartphone Workshop by Ankur Khurana

Wildlife photographer Ankur Khurana takes you through some of his favourite images and how he approaches capturing the natural world — from birds to bugs to trees. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at his process, along with some tips that anyone can use. Ankur will also share practical techniques for taking better photos with your phone, covering things like lighting, composition, and quick editing tricks to make your shots pop. No equipment needed other than a charged phone and an interest in seeing things a little differently!

Apr. 2 – From Commerce to Fine Art by Skip Dean

Skip Dean is a highly esteemed Toronto-based award-winning photographer, with over 40 years of experience. He has extensive experience as a studio photographer working with large format film cameras involved with Advertising and Design agencies. Skip has transitioned back to his roots as a Fine Art Gallery photographer. His series ‘Roadworthy’ and ‘Homage’ have been seen in the USA and in galleries in Toronto.

Apr. 16 – Members' Workshop

May. 7 – Photography Safaris by Dov Beck

Jonathan covers trips to 8 countries: Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and India.  He will discuss how to plan for a photography safari, what to take in the way of equipment and clothes and the differences between lodge-based photography workshops, mobile safaris and self-drive safaris. He will then show many images of animals and birds he has photographed as well images of some of the locations.  Some of his trips have been far more productive than others in the number of “Keepers” but it is the whole experience that matters.

Photo Challenge: Flora and Fauna

May. 14 – Photo Contest 3 (Print) – Results of Judging

Categories are: Monochrome and colour

Jun. 4 – End of Season BBQ Social

Outings

TBD