Category: Inspiration

Invitation to Freeman Patterson Talk

Freeman Patterson


Iconic Canadian Photographer Freeman Patterson will be giving a talk to The Nova Scotia Guild of Photography (NSGP) on Monday September 28, 2026 at 6:30PM Eastern Time. The talk will run for approximately 90 minutes.

The title of Freeman’s talk is: “The Distinction Between Craft and Art and Why It Matters to Photographers”. This topic will be of interest to many KSCCC photographers.

There are plenty of seats available and the coordinator for the NSGP has invited us to watch Freeman’s live presentation.

In order to participate, one has to sign up with the following Eventbrite link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-distinction-between-craft-and-art-and-why-it-matters-to-photographers-tickets-2001879482421

You will have to enter your name and email address for access. Please do NOT tick the various boxes to sign up for advertising material from Eventbrite. Eventbrite will send you the appropriate links to sign on to Freeman’s talk. There is no cost for any KSCCC member to watch Freeman’s talk.

You will have to register on the Eventbrite website. You will need to ask for one (1) ticket to the event on the Eventbrite website.

Just make sure to sign in to the links that Eventbrite sends you shortly before the talk starts.

Manfred Mueller

“Intentional Camera Movement – ICM” by Karen Bell, Friday October 2nd, 2026


Karen Bell, Fine Art Photographer  

Karen has enjoyed being a photographer for over 30 years.  After working in the industry in the portrait/studio/wedding world, she has spent the last 10 years focused on the Fine Art aspect of her career. Shooting in both the traditional and ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) style, Karen enjoys expressing herself through the meeting of the world and its light. Karen looks forward to sharing the images she has created in the ICM style over the past few years, as well as exploring other creative in-camera techniques and sharing her experiences with galleries, shows and exhibits.

Intentional Camera Movement – OCM

In the ICM style, all the movement seen in Karen’s images is created during the shooting process, captured in a single frame. By physically moving the camera as she shoots, and her technical understanding along with her knowledge of light, she ‘crafts’ movement, and that offers a unique, serene perspective of water, land and forest.  

Artist Statement 

Photographing the world makes me feel connected: to the earth, to people and experiences, past and present.  There is a creative feeling I get while exploring a location and working with my tools, and that feeling helps me focus and form an image stemming from my inner vision. The natural world draws and inspires me, and I love capturing and crafting images that evoke emotion and awakens energy. 

“Photographic Projects” by Manfred Mueller, Friday September 11th, 2026


Topic – Photographic Projects

Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions?

  • How do I become a better photographer?
  • How do I develop my own personal photographic style?
  • How can I get people to take my work more seriously?
  • How do I tell a story with my images?

One excellent way to accomplish these goals is by creating your own photo projects.

Rather than looking at just individual images, start thinking about how to plan, shoot and arrange a series of related images in a way that tells a story.

Manfred’s presentation will draw on his personal experience in developing photographic projects. He will demonstrate approaches that will help you create and share your own projects.

Bio – Manfred Mueller, ACAPA

KSCCC member Manfred Mueller is an award-winning, Ottawa-based photographer and print maker.

Serious photography has been part of his life since he was in his teens. After high school, he studied mechanical engineering at Queen’s University and after graduating he worked as a Professional Engineer throughout his career.  Manfred has studied photography at both Algonquin College and the School of the Photographic Arts – Ottawa (SPAO), he earned a college diploma in Photographic Arts and Production from SPAO in 2024.

Manfred is an avid travel photographer and has travelled in well over 60 countries and has attended workshops and master classes in Ottawa, Guatemala and India. When at home, he enjoys still life photography in his studio.  His work has appeared in Canadian Geographic Travel Magazine, the Ottawa Business Journal, Canadian Camera Magazine and PhotoED Magazine. His prints are held in private and corporate collections across North America and can often be viewed in galleries in the Ottawa area. 

Manfred is the Director of Education at the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA).  He has been a CAPA certified judge since 2019 and has judged competitions at the local, national and international levels.  Manfred was named as an Associate Fellow (ACAPA) in 2024.

Exclusive Free Event for Your Club Members

Dear KSCCC Members,

We have an exciting opportunity to share with the Kanata Seniors’ Centre Camera Club this fall.

Normally, the CAPA Speaker Series is an exclusive benefit reserved for individual CAPA members. However, for one night only, we’re opening the first event of the season for free to all photographers in your club!

We invite your members to join us live on YouTube for an inspiring presentation by renowned educator, photographer & printmaker Michael Tardioli.

Lineage of Seeing: The Evolution of Critical Photography

Michael will trace the fascinating shift of photography from simple documentation to a powerful, expressive art form—highlighting key historical movements, influential artists, and a showcase of his own personal favorite works. Read more about Michael and his presentation here.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM Eastern
  • Cost: FREE (Open to all skill levels)
  • Language: Presented in English

How to Join
No pre-registration is required! Your members can simply tune in at event time via this link:

👉 capacanada.link/SpeakerSeries


Best regards,
Manfred Mueller, ACAPA
Director of Education
Canadian Association for Photographic Art

“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.