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APC FEBRUARY MEETING (ON LINE) Will Prentice

APC FEBRUARY MEETING (ON LINE) Will Prentice

Tuesday February 21st and 28th, 2023 7:00PM Masterful Landscapes – the right gear and techniques for stunning imagery In this two-part session, Will Prentice from PHOTONews will teach you how to create landscape images that you’ll want to print and admire. Landscape photography is about more than just about using a wide-angle lens – you need to understand the controls of your camera (starting with easy steps for beginners). Will will also talk about the gear you need and should…

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APC NOVEMBER MEETING (IN PERSON) Toronto Star Photojournalist Steve Russell

APC NOVEMBER MEETING (IN PERSON) Toronto Star Photojournalist Steve Russell

Presentation: An Eye on Toronto Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:45 PM  Please note the venue for this presentation is the Pavilion at Rotary Park. The address is 177 Lake Driveway W · Ajax, ON Toronto Star photojournalist Steve Russell developed his love of photojournalism while living in South America reading Time magazine and National Geographic. Steve has been at the Toronto Star for almost 25 years and has covered the turning of the millennium in Tonga, six Olympic Games,…

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APC OCTOBER MEETING (Online) – Canon Ambassador Jacquie Matechuk

APC OCTOBER MEETING (Online) – Canon Ambassador Jacquie Matechuk

Canadian Wildlife PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: When it comes to creating impactful wildlife imagery, it’s all about being ready for that pivotal moment! Join us for an evening with Canon Ambassador, Jacquie Matechuk as she shares some of the highlights and challenges of working with the unpredictable. From tips and tricks to leverage the technology in your hands, to setting yourself up for success in the field. Whether you’re photographing bears in the pristine tundra of Alaska or birds down the street…

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APC SEPTEMBER MEETING (IN-PERSON) – AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER RON CLIFFORD

APC SEPTEMBER MEETING (IN-PERSON) – AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER RON CLIFFORD

Tuesday September 20th, 2022 7pm at the Ajax Community Centre – Character Matters Description:  Join Ron Clifford for a visual presentation on how he reveals character in people and places he photographs.   From Portrait Clients to Polar bears in the Arctic and even Penguins in Antarctica.  Revealing the character of your subjects may be the most important thing a photographer can do. Bio: Those who know Ron know that while he is a skilled, award-winning photographer, he is first and foremost an encourager,…

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APC JUNE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (ONLINE) KAS STONE

APC JUNE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (ONLINE) KAS STONE

Tuesday June 21st, 2022 Finding Inspiration Do you struggle to find inspiration? Are you sometimes stuck in the photographic doldrums? Did your camera gather dust during the months of pandemic lockdowns? Do you ever worry you won’t see anything that will inspire you to pick it up again? You are not alone! Join professional photographer Kas Stone on a quest for inspiration in our photographic lives. This presentation tackles some important questions: What is inspiration and where does it come…

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APC MARCH MEETING(ONLINE) DAN MACDONALD

APC MARCH MEETING(ONLINE) DAN MACDONALD

Part 1 – Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 Part 2 – Tuesday March 29th, 2022 Storytelling through imagery, finding inspiration in your own backyard I’m a self-taught photographer. I started with film in 1990 and transitioned to digital in 2006. For over 30 years, photography has been my hobby, diversion, outlet, expression, and profession. Originally, I specialized in sports action and dance photography. I’ve photographed several sports at various levels from youth to elite and I’ve had the privilege of photographing…

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APC January MEETING(ONLINE) – WAYNE SIMPSON

APC January MEETING(ONLINE) – WAYNE SIMPSON

Tuesday Jan 18, 2022 Part 1 7pm est Tuesday Jan 25, 2022 Part 2 7 pm est Bio: Wayne Simpson is a professional photographer based in Elora, ON. Determined to tell meaningful stories through portraiture, Wayne prides himself on being true to his subjects as he combines art and compassion together as one. To see more of Wayne’s work, go to www.waynesimpsonphotography.com  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/waynesimpsonphotography  Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/waynesimpsonphoto/. Wayne’s first book of portraiture can be purchased locally at https://magicpebble.ca/?searchtype=keyword&qs=resilient+wayne+simpson&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword or at most major…

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APC NOVEMBER MEETING(ONLINE) – VIKTORIA HAACK

APC NOVEMBER MEETING(ONLINE) – VIKTORIA HAACK

Capturing mood in your photography During this presentation Viktoria will look at some of the ways I go about creating and capturing mood in my images. From camera settings and filters to choosing location, time of day, light and atmospheric conditions to help create mood. We will look at the selection of our images, aspects such as eye contact when we work with people and animals, and how we edit our images. Tuesday Nov 23 Part 1 7pm est Tuesday…

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APC October Meeting(ONLINE) – Miguel Jacob

APC October Meeting(ONLINE) – Miguel Jacob

Light Sculpting in Portraiture Presentation Description – Miguel will share a two part presentation at our member meetings in October including a Live Studio Demonstration on Oct 26. Bio –  Miguel Jacob is a Fashion Photographer and Educator with a knack for creating cool and sophisticated images in which light plays a central role. In addition to his editorial and advertising work for clients such as Flare, Bullett, Nylon, The Bay, Sears, Beringer Winery and Universal Records. He has photographed…

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APC September Meeting(ONLINE) – Chris Ogonek

APC September Meeting(ONLINE) – Chris Ogonek

Time Lapse Photography Chris will share a two part presentation at our member meetings in September. Bio – Chris Ogonek has been with Nikon Canada for over 11 years and is currently the Product and Training Manager.  While he enjoys shooting and teaching many different aspects of photography, from landscapes to sports to portraiture, one of his favourite subjects is Time-lapse Photography. Presentation Description – Chris will start with the basics of Time-Lapse photography, discussing some of the important factors that…

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