Reminder: Photo Gear Giveaway

Do you have some photography gear that you haven’t used in a long time? Do you have an old camera that’s shutter hasn’t been open for years and is just taking up space in a closet somewhere? Or do you have some old gear that will never again see the light of day stashed away in a cardboard box?  Bring any photo gear you don’t use or want anymore to the KSCCC Photo Gear Giveaway on Friday, October 4th.

 Please note that, if any photo equipment you bring is still on the giveaway table at the end of the meeting, you need to take it back home. 

Once in a Lifetime Images

Mike Giovinazzo

We talk about once-in-a-lifetime photos and often go to places we may never see again.

Then why are we not treating these opportunities as unique and rare, ensuring we fully capitalize on the experience and come back with stunning images and of course amazing memories of our travels.

Using our trip through Nevada, Las Vegas, Death Valley, and Lake Tahoe as an example, this session will look at the Before, During, and After elements of your travel photography. 

We start with travel planning, selecting side trips, and formulating an itinerary, plus what to pack.  We of course discuss some photo techniques aimed at maximizing image quality and variety, while keeping intact the elements of a “Fun Vacation” for all the members of your travel party.  Then, we wrap up with some brief notes on strategies that enhance the visual impact of each image, bringing back the feelings and emotions of being there.  

In his presentation, we’ll see some of his thinking processes and techniques as he takes us through the amazing country side of the Nevada desert, Death Valley and Lake Tahoe. 

About Mike

Mike joined his 1st camera club over 40 years ago and was immediately encouraged when he started winning photographic awards in local and CAPA competitions. One of the guest speakers at that camera club was a pro who outlined the realities of running a photography business. This really resonated with Mike who had started down the road to weddings, portraits, and events.  He then re-focused on photography but just as an avid hobby and artistic pursuit.

A born mentor and teacher Mike instead focuses on sharing his passion and experience with others.  He supports several local camera clubs in various capacities and also runs a huge Ottawa-based photo interest group that has grown to over 2900 members under his leadership. He hosts a wide range of photographic opportunities for local photographers of all skill levels.

You can see more of Mike’s work here.

October Monthly Meeting

Galleria by Marg Jackman

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, October 4th starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, September 27th 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 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 “Once in a Lifetime” by Mike Giovinazzo
  • Coffee Break (Debbie and Jay-Dee will be available to answers questions)
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the October Challenge on “Geometric Shapes”
  • The next Meeting will be on November 1st. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Transformations”, photos to be sent by noon Friday October 25th
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • Presentation “In Camera Painterly Flowers” by Debbie
  • If time permits, member slideshows
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

2024/2025 Workshops

Wednesday December 4, 2024 – Small Flash Workshop

Maximum number of attendees – 8 with 2 instructors (Ross and Manfred)

Attendees must own a small external flash (speedlight) that is compatible with their camera make and model and must know how to use it in TTL and manual mode.  Flash must have a head that rotates at least 180 degrees.

This workshop is primarily aimed at intermediate photographers would want to improve their flash photography.  We will cover issues with direct flash (camera mounted flash aimed at the subject), bounce lighting and basic off camera flash.

We will be working in groups of two, with one person being the subject and the other the shooter.  Everyone will get a chance to shoot and be the model.

Signup:  November meeting

Wednesday January 29, 2025 – 10 Basic Editing Tools in Post-processing

Maximum number of attendees – 30 with one instructor (Ross)

Ross will demonstrate 10 basic editing techniques that can be used by any photographer to enhance the images that come out of your camera.  While Ross will be using Adobe software to demonstrate these techniques, the functions are available in virtually all other photo editing software.

Signup:  January meeting

Thursday, March 27, 2025 – Uncovering and Refining your “Diamonds in the Rough” Images

Maximum number of attendees – 30 with one instructor (Manfred)

Demonstrate how to identify a strong image that just needs to be refined in post-processing.   Attendees will be asked to submit one of their images (ideally in RAW format) to Manfred.

Some of these images will be analyzed and edited during the session to show the attendees their work can be enhanced in post.

Signup:  March meeting

NOTE:  The times of these workshops will be announced at a later date.  The dates are firm.`

24/25 Annual Photography Challenge: Triptych

Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights (1490-1519) *Source: Wikipedia


Definition:
A triptych is an artwork made up of a series of three images. The three individual triptych images must be interrelated and can explore a particular subject, a specific style, a theme, or even one image that is “split” to create three separate images. In addition, a triptych can show a sequential progression, often suggesting a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.

Purpose:
Ultimately, an effective triptych emphasizes the Gestalt concept of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.

Background:
Triptychs were very popular artworks in the 15th century and usually depicted religious themes. They often had a larger central image with two smaller hinged images on each side of the large image. The two smaller images could be folded over the larger image and therefore protected all three images. More recently, triptychs are created photographic images.

The KSCCC Annual Challenge 2024-2025:

Shoot a photographic series that works as a triptych, whether 3 separate images or one image “split” into three individual images.
The triptych can be submitted as three separate images or as one image showing an amalgamation of the three images (i.e. a type of collage).
During the 2024-2025 season, there will be several short tutorials during Friday meetings on various ways to collate the three images to present them as one unified triptych image.

Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025
Presentation: June 6, 2025

PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIPTYCH SAMPLES:

Simon Gerniza (Source: Digital Photography School: Diptychs and Triptychs)
Toolbuz series by Manfred Meuller: Ant / Cricket / Praying Mantis
Car Show by Ross Laing

HELPFUL LINKS:

Websites

YouTube videos

Ross Laing

Photo Gear Giveaway

Do you have some photography gear that you haven’t used in a long time? Do you have an old camera that’s shutter hasn’t been open for years and is just taking up space in a closet somewhere? Or do you have some old gear that will never again see the light of day stashed away in a cardboard box?  Bring any photo gear you don’t use or want anymore to the KSCCC Photo Gear Giveaway on Friday, October 4th.

 Please note that, if any photo equipment you bring is still on the giveaway table at the end of the meeting, you need to take it back home.