Author: Debbie Pinard

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?

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!

December Monthly Meeting

Sun and Moon Pagodas in Guilin by Amy Lo

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, December 5th starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your Monthly Challenge images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, November 28th 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 by Ron
  • Mat Cutting Workshop Announcement by Ross
  • Presentation “One Light Portraits” by Mike Giovinazzo
  • Coffee Break
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the Challenge on “Night Photography”
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • The next Meeting will be on Friday January 9th. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Unusual Perspectives”, photos to be sent by noon Friday January 2nd. Capture scenes from unique and unexpected angles. This could involve shooting from the ground, from above, or incorporating unusual camera orientations.
  • Fix My Pic submissions
  • Member Slideshow if time permits
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

“One Light Portraits” by Mike Giovinazzo, Friday December 5th 2025

Description: Last year Mike did a well-received talk on travel photography. We are thrilled to have Mike back to do a presentation on “One Light Portraits”.

Bio: Mike’s photographic journey spans 5 decades. He has a wealth of experience and insights, from initial shoot planning to post processing. He no longer just “takes” images, he “creates” them.

A born mentor and teacher Mike focuses on sharing his passion and experience with others. He supports several local camera clubs in various capacities offering presentations, classes and workshops.

In the field he offers hands on guidance to new as well as experienced photographers alike. Online he conducts tutorials on composition, Lightroom, Photoshop and a host of others…
Mike enthusiastically and professionally shares decades of knowledge in a wide range of photographic topics.

Mike’s greatest reward is seeing photographers grow in skill and confidence; sharing beautiful work that he realizes they likely could not have achieved without his support and guidance.

His 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 

November Monthly Meeting

Perce Rock by Peter von Moos

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, November 7th starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your Monthly Challenge images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, October 31st 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
  • Presentation “Contemplative Photography” by Henry Fernando
  • Coffee Break
  • Ideas for the Selfies Challenge by Manfred
  • Introduction to Mat Cutting by Ross
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the Challenge on “Minimalism”
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • The next Meeting will be on Friday December 5th. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Night Photography”, photos to be sent by noon Friday November 28th
  • Fix My Pic submissions
  • Member Slideshow if time permits
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

October Monthly Meeting

Fog at the Lake by Lynn Dion

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, October 3rd starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your Monthly Challenge images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, September 26th 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
  • Presentation “Antartica” by Ted Timmons
  • Coffee Break
  • Affinity Photo Presentation by Paul Grant
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the Summer Challenge on “Monochrome Madness”
  • The next Meeting will be on Friday November 7th. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Minimalism”, photos to be sent by noon Friday October 31st
  • A minimalist image is one where over 50% of the image is made up of “negative” space.
  • Fix My Pic submissions
  • Member Slideshow if time permits
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

September Monthly Meeting

Vortography In the Nick of Time by W. Wood

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, September 12th starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your Monthly Challenge images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, September 5th 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
  • Streamlining meetings with new web pages
  • Presentation on annual project “Selfies”
  • Presentation “Drone Photography & Videography” by Mark Guzewski
  • Coffee Break
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the Summer Challenge on “Through the Looking Glass”
  • The next Meeting will be on Friday October 3rd. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Monochrome Madness”, photos to be sent by noon Friday September 26th
  • Fix My Pic submissions
  • Member Slideshow if time permits
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.