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.

December Monthly Meeting

Cycle to Work by Terry O’Hearn

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

Your images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, November 29th 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 “Iceland” by Jay-Dee Purdie
  • Coffee Break (Debbie and Jay-Dee will be available to answers questions)
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the November Challenge on “Transportation”
  • The next Meeting will be on January 10th (the center is closed January 3rd). The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Signs and Symbols”, photos to be sent by noon Friday January 3rd
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • Fix My Pic submission
  • If time permits, member slideshows, reminder about annual Triptych challenge
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

Small Flash Workshop

Godox V1 (Fujifilm version) mounted on the hotshoe of a Fujifilm GFX 100s ii shot with bounce flash (one of the techniques that we will be covering during the workshop). Flash head is pointed behind and above the photographer.
Godox V1 (Fujifilm version) mounted on the hotshoe of a Fujifilm GFX 100s ii shot with bounce flash (one of the techniques that we will be covering during the workshop).  Flash head is pointed behind and above the photographer.

We will be holding the small flash (speedlight) workshop on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 10:00 AM until noon at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre.

Several people have expressed an interest in signing up and it appears likely that the demand for this workshop will exceed the number of spots available.  Discussions at the KSCCC Executive Meeting in October recommended that a draw be held to allocate the available spots fairly.  This is what we will do.

There will be slips of paper for you to write your name and email address on the tables at the side of the meeting hall, during the break at the November meeting.  We will draw eight (8) names just before the end of the meeting and will announce the members who have been selected to attend the December 4 workshop.

Given the high level of interest in this material, we are planning to hold another small flash workshop in the first quarter of 2025, so if your name is not drawn, you will have another chance to attend this workshop.

Please note: The material covered during the workshop is aimed at novice to intermediate-level photographers.  To attend you must have your own small flash; either the same brand as your camera or one by a third-party manufacturer that is made specifically for your brand of camera.

The flash must attach to your camera’s hot shoe and have a head that rotates and can be tilted up at least 45 degrees  If you do not have this type of equipment or do not know how to use it with your camera, this workshop is NOT aimed at you.

Your instructors will be Ross Laing and Manfred Mueller.  Ross holds a diploma in photography from Algonquin College and Manfred holds a diploma in photography from SPAO (School of the Photographic Arts – Ottawa).  Both are very experienced flash photographers.

November Monthly Meeting

Green to Red by Karen Haddon

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, November 1st starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, October 25th 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
  • Details for “Small Flash Photography Workshop” on Wednesday, December 4th
  • Presentation “Macro Photography” by Lynda Buske
  • Coffee Break (Debbie and Jay-Dee will be available to answers questions)
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the November Challenge on “Transformations”
  • The next Meeting will be on December 6th. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be “Transportation”, photos to be sent by noon Friday November 29th
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • Fix My Pic submission
  • If time permits, member slideshows
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.