Sept. 10 – My Photo Journey by Scott Bennett 

In the mid-80’s the purchase of a 35mm camera piqued my interest in photography, which soon became an obsession. From those early days of trial and error, my horizons expanded to encompass a variety of genres, from landscapes and wildlife, to travel, architecture, street photography, underwater and most recently, drone photography.

Sept 24 – The Camera: An instrument that teaches how to see by Eldred Allen

With my work I am very interested in providing new perspectives. I enjoy taking images of everyday landscapes, wildlife and activities from both handheld camera and UAV/drone perspectives that provide the audience with an entirely different view of something they have looked at their entire lives. I am driven to make images that elicit a reaction from viewers of awe and excitement as it is their first time seeing an everyday scene presented to them in a whole new way. Instagram: @the.smalllens

Oct 8 – Portraits of Plant Life by Christopher Dew

Through the many aspects of professional photography, Christopher has always been interested in simple aspects of nature, especially the life cycle of plants and flowers. Here he shows and discusses the simple, breathtaking beauty of plants and flowers in later life. www.Christopher-Dew.com

Oct. 22 – Members’ Night

Members will make presentations on their recent work

Nov 5 – Boundaries Unknown by Nicholas XBent

Nicholas will discuss how by utilizing movements of the camera during long exposures he produces images which blur the lines between traditional and abstract landscapes photography…with the goal to evoke a sense of estrangement in viewers, while ultimately seeking to provoke the lost connection with nature that we experience.

www.xbentphotography.com

Nov. 19 – Arresting Creative Vision In Camera by Samuel Choisy

I discovered photography in a mandatory class at art school thirty years ago. Through all the directions my work has taken, one thread remains constant — the endless translation of photography's own etymology: drawing, painting with light.  What interests me is creating the conditions for my images to appear. This takes two forms: either building my own cameras to suit the kind of image I wish to obtain, or constructing the elements that will compose the image itself. All images are achieved in the tradition of straight photography: everything unfolds in real time, during long exposures in front of the camera. (Almost) Nothing is done in post-production.

Dec. 3 –  Photo Contest 1 (Digital) – Results of Judging

Dec. 17 – Christmas Social

Members only. Gather at The Beacher Cafe, 2162 Queen St E. for an evening of socializing, food and drinks (you are responsible for purchase of your own) and our annual Secret Santa festivities. RSVP to bpcprez25@gmail.com . 

Jan. 7 – 4 Days in Saskatchewan: Ghost Towns, Abandoned Houses, Wild Fires and More by Dave Conlon

In May of 2023, I headed to Saskatchewan for 4 days of exploring from Saskatoon to Prince Albert to the Manitoba border, down to the US border, over to Alberta and back! I travelled almost 3,000 km and visited 41 different sites of photographic interest.This presentation will take you through this adventure featuring the many photos taken along the way.

Jan. 21 – Technical Members’ Night

Members will provide presentations on various technical topics.

Feb. 4 – Composite Images: A different way to tell a story by Liz Stanton

It can take a while to find your photographic niche, or at least some direction. Having tried different types of photography over the years I finally realised that I was most at home with landscapes. Through them, I feel I have a voice, a way to express myself as well as highlight the many intriguing aspects of our surroundings, whether rural or urban. And yet, there are times when I need to take images just that little bit further, and tell another story. In this presentation I’ll talk about my approach to landscapes, how some of them evolve into composite images and how I take some a step further again, through the printing process.

Feb. 18 – Photo Contest 2 (Digital) – Results of Judging

Categories are: Architecture, Vintage, Patterns or Shapes, Open

Mar. 4 – "Jam" session with international Fashion Photographer Struan

Club members will have an opportunity to share a project/group of photos with club members and receive insightful feedback/input Struan and his vast experience. Members are encouraged to share on any subject matter they are currently working on.

Mar. 18 – TBD by Joanna Katchutas

Joanna’s fine art photography and mixed media work features surrealist imagery filled with emotional themes. Joanna meticulously plans and storyboards every moment prior to starting her work. This is whether her photographs are mainly shot in camera with very little editing, using props and building elaborate sets. Or, whether she is creating mixed media pieces or imagery that relies heavily on editing in Photoshop. The common thread in all her photographic work is her attention to finding the right setting for her photographs as well as proper lighting/timing and consistency in colour palettes.

Apr. 1 – Photographing Canada by Ron Erwin

Ron has spent the last 35 years travelling across Canada photographing, exploring and observing its landscape, flora and fauna first hand. Images from his extensive database have appeared around the world in books, magazines, calendars, corporate and residential interiors. Ron will share with us his experience of a life time of chasing light, avoiding bugs and an on again/off again addiction to coffee. 

Apr. 15 – Toronto Minimalist by Francisco Riquelme-Montecinos

"I am an architecture and portrait photographer. I work on art projects that have social impact. Toronto Minimalist seeks to find a number of variety stores, architectural icons, with a vintage visual presence, detaching them from their surroundings to transform them into unique and vibrant aesthetic objects. This is a work of cultural documentation, as this type of business seems to be destined to disappear due to the significant economic and cultural shifts of recent times.

Minimalism here is an active effort to find simplicity in a city often overloaded with mismatched urban styles and clutter."

May. 6 – Photo Contest 3 (Print) – In-person Judging

Categories are: Monochrome and Colour

Jun. 10– End of Season BBQ Social (Rain date June 17)

Outings

TBD