January Monthly Meeting

Happy New Year!

The next monthly meeting will be held on Friday, January 10th starting at 9:15 a.m.

Your images must be emailed to contact@ksccc.ca by noon on Friday, January 3rd 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 “What Makes a Good Photograph” by Rod Trider
  • Coffee Break (Debbie and Jay-Dee will be available to answers questions)
  • Slideshow of Member Images from the December Challenge on Signs and Symbols
  • The next Meeting will be on February 7th. The theme for the Monthly Challenge will be Noise, photos to be sent by noon Friday January 31st
  • Monthly Photo Review
  • Fix My Pic submission
  • If time permits, member slideshows
  • Concluding Remarks

See you at the meeting.

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

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.

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.

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.