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The Kanata Seniors’ Centre Camera Club (KSCCC) normally meets once a month at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre in Kanata, Ontario.  To find out more about the club and how to join click on About Us.

Volunteers Still Needed for the Camera Club

We are still looking to fill 2 volunteer positions at the camera club.

KSCCC Executive Member

We are looking for a volunteer to serve as a KSCCC Executive Member.

What does the position entail?

Attending and contributing to the Executive meetings that immediately follow the regular monthly meetings (30-60 minutes). Hosting at least one regular monthly meeting during our September to June calendar. Sharing expertise in a variety of roles as needed to support the Executive and KSCCC members.

Here are some of the responsibilities shared by Executive members: developing a monthly meeting agenda, organizing monthly challenge topics, liaising with technical support, arranging a schedule of presenters for monthly meetings, coordinating educational workshops, updating the KSCCC website, among other tasks.

What experience or abilities do you need?

  • Working collaboratively with other members of the Executive with a goal of encouraging and promoting the photographic interests of KSCCC members.
  • Contributing ideas and speaking to issues that serve the best interests of the KSCCC and its members.
  • Enjoying being a volunteer and working with other club volunteers.

When does the position start?

  • At lease one new Executive member is necessary. Support will be provided by other members of the Executive. Ideally the position(s) would be filled ASAP.

How can I apply?

Meeting Producer

We are looking for a volunteer to manage audio and visual presentations during the monthly club meetings and help with setup.

What does the position entail?

Liaising with the Monthly Presenter about their presentation.
Person needs to be able to access:

  • Dropbox for challenge photos, review photos, monthly slideshow, fix my pic.
  • Powerpoint presentation for Opening and Closing Remarks.
  • Presentations from keynote speakers.
  • Members’ videos.

The person will come to the meetings with all the media on a USB stick and their laptop (or they can use one provided by the center).

The position requires under 5 hours a month for preparation of materials. In addition to attending the monthly meetings, they should arrive to help with set up 30 minutes before the meeting starts, and attend the Executive Committee meeting after the Club meeting (up to one hour).

What experience or abilities do you need?

  • Be comfortable with technology.
  • Be comfortable with AV setup – hooking laptop to projector and speakers.
  • Willingness to learn new computer skills.
  • Ability to “troubleshoot” during meetings.
  • Enjoy working with other club volunteers.

When does the position start?

  • Looking to fill ASAP. Training can begin right away.

How can I apply?

“Seeing and Understanding Light” by Paul Grant, Friday February 6th, 2026



The presentation is intended for all types of photography.  We will look at practical application of light as a way to enhance our photos and also as a creative tool.  Utilising three of the main components of light, quality, quantity and colour we will explore particle application of light using natural light, continuous light and flash.   

February Monthly Meeting

Snow Shadows by Ron Evans

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, February 6th starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your Monthly Challenge images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, January 30th to be included in the meeting. Indicate clearly in your email that your images are for the Monthly Challenge and which one you would like to submit for the Photo Review. You may send up to three images for the Monthly Challenge, and you may nominate one image for the Monthly Photo Review.

NOTE: If you do not receive an email confirming that your images have been received, send a follow-up email to contact@ksccc.ca. For details on how to submit photos, including formats and titles, go to our Pictures/How to Submit page.

The agenda for the meeting is:

  • Opening Remarks
  • Kanata Seniors’ Centre Print Management update
  • We need more slideshows/videos for our June Member’s meeting
  • Call for Volunteers
  • Update on potential workshops for Members
  • Presentation ““Seeing and Understanding Light” by Paul Grant
  • Coffee Break
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the Challenge on “Shadows”
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • The next Meeting will be on Friday March 6th. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Portals / Portholes – Windows and / or Doors”, photos to be sent by noon Friday February 27th. Portals and doors are things we go thru to achieve something or go somewhere.  Portholes and windows are things we look through and wish we could get there.
  • Fix My Pic submissions
  • Member Slideshow if time permits
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

January Monthly Meeting

NAC Lobby by Terry O’Hearn

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, January 9th starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your Monthly Challenge images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, January 2nd to be included in the meeting. Indicate clearly in your email that your images are for the Monthly Challenge and which one you would like to submit for the Photo Review. You may send up to three images for the Monthly Challenge, and you may nominate one image for the Monthly Photo Review.

NOTE: If you do not receive an email confirming that your images have been received, send a follow-up email to contact@ksccc.ca. For details on how to submit photos, including formats and titles, go to our Pictures/How to Submit page.

The agenda for the meeting is:

  • Opening Remarks
  • Kanata Seniors’ Centre Print Management: Introduction of John Dolson
  • Results of Mat Cutting Workshop
  • Presentation “Tips on Trips: An Intro to Travel Photography” by Georgette and Manfred
  • Coffee Break
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the Challenge on “Unusual Perspectives”
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • The next Meeting will be on Friday February 6th. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Shadows”, photos to be sent by noon Friday January 30th. Hard light creates hard well-defined shadows and soft light ones that are soft and less defined.  Shoot for the shadows, but the subject creating the shadows can be included.
  • Fix My Pic submissions
  • Member Slideshow if time permits
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

Volunteers Needed for the Camera Club

KSCCC Executive Member

We are looking for a volunteer to serve as a KSCCC Executive Member.

What does the position entail?

Attending and contributing to the Executive meetings that immediately follow the regular monthly meetings (30-60 minutes). Hosting at least one regular monthly meeting during our September to June calendar. Sharing expertise in a variety of roles as needed to support the Executive and KSCCC members.

Here are some of the responsibilities shared by Executive members: developing a monthly meeting agenda, organizing monthly challenge topics, liaising with technical support, arranging a schedule of presenters for monthly meetings, coordinating educational workshops, updating the KSCCC website, among other tasks.

What experience or abilities do you need?

  • Working collaboratively with other members of the Executive with a goal of encouraging and promoting the photographic interests of KSCCC members.
  • Contributing ideas and speaking to issues that serve the best interests of the KSCCC and its members.
  • Enjoying being a volunteer and working with other club volunteers.

When does the position start?

  • At lease one new Executive member is necessary. Support will be provided by other members of the Executive. Ideally the position(s) would be filled by the February meeting.

How can I apply?

Meeting Producer

We are looking for a volunteer to manage audio and visual presentations during the monthly club meetings and help with setup.

What does the position entail?

Liaising with the Monthly Presenter about their presentation.
Person needs to be able to access:

  • Dropbox for challenge photos, review photos, monthly slideshow, fix my pic.
  • Powerpoint presentation for Opening and Closing Remarks.
  • Presentations from keynote speakers.
  • Members’ videos.

The person will come to the meetings with all the media on a USB stick and their laptop (or they can use one provided by the center).

The position requires under 5 hours a month for preparation of materials. In addition to attending the monthly meetings, they should arrive to help with set up 30 minutes before the meeting starts, and attend the Executive Committee meeting after the Club meeting (up to one hour).

What experience or abilities do you need?

  • Be comfortable with technology.
  • Be comfortable with AV setup – hooking laptop to projector and speakers.
  • Willingness to learn new computer skills.
  • Ability to “troubleshoot” during meetings.
  • Enjoy working with other club volunteers.

When does the position start?

  • Training can begin right away, ideally in place by the February meeting.

How can I apply?

“Tips on Trips” by Georgette and Manfred Mueller, Friday January 9th 2026

Whether we travel specifically to take photos or just take snapshots here and there on our vacations, as photographers we are all aware that a camera is an indispensable part of any trip. The images we capture help keep the memories of our voyages – both good and maybe not so good – alive for years after the credit card bill has been paid off.

Club members Georgette and Manfred Mueller have travelled across the globe with their cameras for the past four decades and counting. They will share many of their experiences through this presentation, helping to explain through their images the photographic genre called Travel Photography.

Along with tips on timing, photographic gear to take, travel safety, lighting and post-processing, they will share anecdotes from their travels abroad and at home, They hope you will find these educational, informative and useful when taking photographs on your own future journeys.

Mike Giovinazzo Meetup sites

Some people were interested in more information on Mike’s Meetup groups. An account is needed to sign up. Here are the links:


https://www.meetup.com/the-ottawa-photography-meetup-group/

https://www.meetup.com/ottawa-photographer-model-meetup

You can also find them on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/OttawaPhotoMeetup/


Mike’s portfolio can be found at http://portfolio.giovinazzo.ca
You can also access his YouTube ‘Watch and Learn” series at no cost.
See  https://tinyurl.com/MG-watchandlearn 

Happy Holidays!