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Black and White (Special Interest Group)

Contact: Robert Simpson
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In this special interest group, hosted by Robert Simpson, members come together to share a special interest for black and white photography. This lively and interactive monthly meeting is open to photographers of all skill levels. It runs on the first Thursday of the month, September through May.

Video with overview of SIG (members only)

Why Black and White Photography?
It's a medium for artistic expression where the emphasis is on the shapes, the contrasts and the patterns instead of in the colour. See examples.
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Meeting Format
Meeting are conducted digitally via
 Zoom. To participate you will need a computer with a microphone and camera, or a smart tablet. You must pre-register to receive the link to the Zoom meetings.
what to expect
​Learn
  • A presentation (by a member or guest) on an aspect of B&W photography (e.g. the use of high tonal contrast in B&W images) or demonstrating a technique (e.g. using Lightroom, Photoshop, Silver Efex).
  • A member showing a portfolio of their work.
  • A live group edit of images. Someone will share their screen and do the editing, based on everyone’s suggestions.
Do
  • An exercise or challenge such as "My photo, your edit.”
  • Taking and processing a B&W image in the style of a well-known B&W photographer.
Share
  • Each B&W SIG meeting will have a theme. Members are encouraged to submit images based on that theme, or any images they wish to share.
  • All members are encouraged to ask questions or make suggestions on the images.

meeting Dates & Themes
Meetings are held online first Thursday of the month (September to May) from 7:00-8:30 PM.​​ See recordings of SIG meetings (members only)
  • Thu Sep 5, 2024
  • Thu Oct 3, 2024
  • Thu Nov 7, 2024
  • Thu Dec 5, 2024
  • Thu Jan 2, 2025
  • Thu Feb 6, 2025
  • Thu Mar 6, 2025
  • Thu Apr 3, 2025
  • Thu May 1, 2025
  • Thu Jun 5, 2025
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  • About us
    • *Contact Us*
    • Club Highlights 2023-2024
    • Club External Awards
    • 50th Anniversary Celebrations
    • ACCA
    • CAPA
    • PSA
    • Legal
  • Membership
  • Activities
    • Activities overview
    • May 2025
    • Jun 2025
    • Petroleum Plaza Exhibit
  • Competitions
    • Competitions overview 2024-25
    • Annual Competition 2024-25
    • CAPA Competitions
  • SIGs
    • Special Interest Groups overview
    • Abstract
    • Black & White
    • Drones & Videos (NEW)
    • Editing - Digital Photo Art (NEW)
    • Editing - Standard
    • iPhone photos (NEW)
    • Landscape
    • Macro / Close-Up
    • Night / Low Light
    • Portrait
    • Street
    • Wildlife
  • Our Members
    • Show & Glow
    • In Memoriam >
      • David Aldana
      • Ruth Ball
      • Alvin Baragar
      • Gerry Harris
      • Roxy Hastings
    • Member Written Articles
  • Community
    • Community Engagement
    • Paul Burwell Memorial Scholarship
    • NSWA
    • REdress Project
  • Members Only
    • Registrations & Entries
    • Recordings
    • Presentations
    • Discounts
    • Member-provided Services
    • Local Courses
    • Online Resources
    • Reports / Bylaws/ Policies
  • CALENDAR