Category: Inspiration

Bill Pratt: Freeing Your Muse

How far do you want to push beyond just Thinking Like a Photographer?  At our March 7th meeting, Bill will share his journey on how to be more creative in achieving the desired Image from the captured data. He’ll provide examples of before and after Images and present a few AV Shows.  This Presentation focuses on the What & Why, not the How.

Bill’s Artistic Statement 

I believe pressing the shutter is only the first step in the photographic process.  The photographic Image can be so much more than it was in the past.  Modern tools now allow the photographer to more clearly convey to the viewer the artist’s interpretation of the world and of their perception of life.  I use a varied tool kit to create an Image that hopefully evokes for the viewer a strong sense of what I experienced and what I felt; not just what I saw. 

For more on Bill including many examples of his work visit his website.   

The Renaissance of Film Photography


Most of us in our camera club began our photographic journey taking pictures on film. With the advent of digital photography, many predicted the demise of film photography, but this is far from the case today.

In the past few years, there has been a remarkable resurgence of interest in vintage film cameras and lenses, especially amongst young photographers in the 18 to 30-year-old age bracket. Older SLR cameras have increased in value and film is once again being stocked in photo stores.

This presentation explores this “rebirth” of interest in film photography and the allure of old cameras and lenses. The presenters share some of their vintage camera collection as well as photos taken with those cameras. In addition, the audience will learn about ways to recondition old cameras and lenses that may have been languishing in an old cupboard and get them working again. The presentation also reviews the types of film currently available.

Presented by Norm Smith and Ross Laing

Rod Trider on What Makes a Good Photograph

Rod Trider, Hon FCAPA

Rod is an internationally accredited photography judge who will give a presentation on what makes a “good” photograph. Having judged hundreds of thousands of images over the years, Rod will discuss some factors that help make a “good” image. He will work through some of the things to look for in the various genres of photography along with some tips on what judges look for in images. You will see some great images and some not-so-great images so we can discuss what might help you in improving your photography.

About Rod

Rod is a photographic-based multi-media artist and Master digital printer. His passion is to create unique photographic and multi-media artworks.

He exhibits frequently in art galleries, art shows, and public spaces. His works are in collections in over 12 countries.

He runs Advanced Images, a boutique photographic printing company that has specialized for over 20 years in working with photographers & artists who are exhibiting or selling their work.

He has also curated or co-curated over 40 art exhibits and is a national & international photographic competition judge, having judged over 300 times.

He teaches and presents at photo clubs and regional & international conferences.

When time permits, he enjoys photographing local hidden treasures as well as in far-off places around the world that are rapidly changing.

Member

Past President, CAPA (Canadian Association for Photographic Arts)
CAPA – Internationally Accredited Photography Judge
CAPA Trainer of Judges for 16+ years
5i – Photographic Collective
F8 – Photographic Collective

Contact

Phone: 416-707-2175 Email: rtrider@advancedimages.ca

Manfred’s work in PhotoED

Congratulations to club member Manfred Mueller who has had two images published in the print version of the Canadian fine art photography magazine, PhotoED.  Locally this publication is available for sale at the Glebe Smoke Shop and at the Indigo Bookstore on Rideau, South Keys, and Barrhaven.

Keep checking PhotoED’s website for the online version of their “Colour” issue which was not available when this post was made.