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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

Welcome back Lynda Buske

At our November 1 meeting, the KSCCC is pleased to welcome Lynda Buske back, to speak to us on macro photography.

Lynda is a long-time photographer and an Ottawa Public Library volunteer lecturer with a special interest in travel photos and photo editing. She writes a monthly column on digital photography for the Ottawa PC Users Group. Lynda is currently the Director of Competitions at the Orleans Photo Club. She got a Brownie camera at the age of 10 and has never been without a camera since. Her favourite time to shoot is dawn where, year-round, you will find her at various locations around the city.   

Lynda’s last presentation to KSCCC, in September 2023, was on travel photography.

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.

Northern Adventure Voyages September 6th

Dave and Lynn Haggarty

Dave Haggarty (Hon F CAPA) is no stranger to Canada’s camera clubs. He was a member of Ottawa’s RA Photo Club for 25 years (twice as chairman) and a member of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) since 1998, serving on their Board for 7 years, two as chairman. Dave has attended some 15 CAPA national conferences and organized three here in Ottawa. He volunteered as a photographer for the Ottawa Folk and Jazz Festivals for 15 years.

Since moving to Kanata in 2015, Dave’s camera club focus has been on the KSCCC, and most of his photos have been captured during international and domestic travels, often on smaller cruise ships. In 2009 he and his wife Lynn took their second journey in the Canadian Eastern Arctic, aboard a 100-passenger ice-strengthened vessel. Dave will present three AV shows of their back-to-back adventure voyages in the Northwest Passage and High Arctic on September 6.

You can see maps of the two voyages here.

History of Early Photography

On Friday, April 5th, 2024, Irwin Reichstein will give an overview of nineteenth-century photography including visual examples of photographic processes and photographers.

Credit: Photo by Bob Lansdale

Irwin Reichstein was a professor in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University before retiring in 2015. While at Carleton, his research interests included microcomputers and numerical applications. Irwin has written several articles on nineteenth-century photography in Montreal. He has given presentations on early photography at various venues.

March Presentation: Street Art in Portugal

Ted Timmons will give a presentation on Street Art in Portugal on Friday, March 1st, 2024.

 Santa Maria, Old Town Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

About the Presentation:

A southwest European nation sharing its eastern border with Spain and its western coastline with the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal may be well known for Port wine, cork and Cristiano Ronaldo. But there is a hidden gem of the fleeting, irreverent and unexpected street art surprises on the streets, on billboards, on façades and large walls in many cities and towns. These are true open-air galleries, where artists from around the world try to give life and colour to hidden-away places, with various techniques and messages by giving each place its own story. The presentation will explore some of the unique art available for all to see at no cost and provide some background into its origin and story.

About Ted:

Ted has been an active photographer for many years with a particular interest in the underwater world. His travel gear bag usually had a fisheye and macro lens. Unfortunately, for the past eighteen months or so his diving activities have been restricted. Travels took a different route and offered more time for local exploration on land. He developed an appreciation and interest in the street art that has left an indelible mark on urban landscapes worldwide. Not just the work itself but the mystery and intrigue of who did it, why put it there, and is there any hidden meaning. Street art takes the normal and makes it at leas a thousand time more interesting. It is easy to find examples and work by street artists on platforms like Instagram, but much for fun and interesting to do the exploring to find the actual works.