Activities: Mar 2022
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Saturday, Mar 5, 2022 - Workshop: Photographing the Night Sky - An Introduction to Astrophotography (Brian Martin)
Despite significant light pollution, the Edmonton region is a great place from which one can enjoy photography of the night-time sky. We live in a large urban area far enough north to witness magnificent aurora and stunning displays of noctilucent clouds yet we are only a few hours away from world-class dark skies. In this talk we will look at how you can use the kind of equipment you already own to start enjoying this fascinating aspect of photography. We will also look at how you can augment your existing gear to produce even more stunning images. The workshop will address some basic ideas in astronomy that you need to know as well as how to use some free software to help you plan and then post-process your photographic exploits! No prior knowledge of astronomy is needed but you should have a good working knowledge of your specific equipment and especially how to operate it in "manual mode".
Brian is a retired professor of Physics and Astronomy and has had a life-long obsession with astrophotography. His first camera (acquired as an early teen) was an old Exacta Single-lens reflex. Over the last 50+ years photographic technology has undergone enormous changes and Brian continues to marvel at what we can now image. Brian and his wife live east of Sherwood Park on an acreage that is also home to several small observatories where he continues to pursue astronomical research. You can see some of his astro-images by visiting his website
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info, email Clayton Reitzel (Workshops Chair)
Brian is a retired professor of Physics and Astronomy and has had a life-long obsession with astrophotography. His first camera (acquired as an early teen) was an old Exacta Single-lens reflex. Over the last 50+ years photographic technology has undergone enormous changes and Brian continues to marvel at what we can now image. Brian and his wife live east of Sherwood Park on an acreage that is also home to several small observatories where he continues to pursue astronomical research. You can see some of his astro-images by visiting his website
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info, email Clayton Reitzel (Workshops Chair)
Thursday, Mar 10, 2022 - Guest speaker: Da Vinci was a photographer (Adrien Veczan)
Adrien Veczan will talk about how the invention of photography disrupted the art world; how photography tried but failed to make painting obsolete, and what each medium can learn from one another. He’ll discuss the complicated relationship between painting and photography; the areas where they conflicted; the ways photography helped painters; and finally, what he thinks photographers can gain from painting.
Recording: click here (members only)
Recording: click here (members only)
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Adrien Veczan is an artist and advertising photographer.
His career started in photojournalism with an internship at the Sydney Morning Herald in Australia, after which he joined the Toronto Star and later the Canadian Press. Adrien has also worked for Reuters, the Globe and Mail, USA Today. His photos have been published in the Guardian, the Washington Post and the New York Times. His job has given him access to countless icons including Robert De Niro, LeBron James and Queen Elizabeth II. Adrien's elegant, thoughtful advertising photography has reached millions of eyes on billboards and magazines ranging from Wired to Playboy and from People to The Economist. Advertising agencies such as DDB, Cossette and ZGM hire Adrien to work on campaigns based on his art. His first fine art project Telephone took him to four continents and revealed the evolution of the device in a groundbreaking way. In 2017, his first solo exhibition in Alberta, Whyte Avenue, showcased the historic and eclectic Edmonton neighbourhood where he built Veczan Studio the following year. His most recent project Intermission is currently on display at the Saddlery Gallery in Edmonton. It explores the relationship between painting and photography through compositions by American painter Edward Hopper. |
Member Showcase: Legacy Images
I’m putting out a request to all our members to send me one or two images that you would consider to be legacy images that reflect you, your photographic style and strengths, or just your preferred photographic genre – one or two of the images you would want to be in that capsule on that flash drive if that was real. Neither image has to be THE ONE Legacy image of your life as a photographer, but could be one or two of your favourites or one or two you would particularly feel proud to display.
Saturday, Mar 19, 2022 - Workshop: The Joy of Symmetry in Photography (Rick Hulbert)
We will explore photographic compositions that embrace “natural” symmetry as well as “creatively re-imagined” symmetry.
Symmetrical objects have been historically appreciated by both the arts and sciences. According to Scientist Alan Lightman, human brains actually strive to see things symmetrically. “The reason must be partly psychological," he says… “Symmetry represents order, and we crave order in this strange universe we find ourselves in… [It] helps us make sense of the world around us.”
Rick will conclude his presentation with an optional challenge for the attendees to potentially seek out and photograph an existing symmetrical composition and/or creatively portray and construct a photograph that re-imagines symmetry from an asymmetrical scene. Rick’s presentation is designed to be of interest to everyone, regardless of their level of experience and expertise.
Added Feature: Rick has added an “optional challenge assignment” to all attendees to potentially seek out and photograph an existing symmetrical composition and/or creatively portray and construct a photograph that re-imagines symmetry from an asymmetrical scene. This could be done as part of the individual SIGS, or as part of a future club slide show.
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info, email Clayton Reitzel (Workshops Chair)
Symmetrical objects have been historically appreciated by both the arts and sciences. According to Scientist Alan Lightman, human brains actually strive to see things symmetrically. “The reason must be partly psychological," he says… “Symmetry represents order, and we crave order in this strange universe we find ourselves in… [It] helps us make sense of the world around us.”
Rick will conclude his presentation with an optional challenge for the attendees to potentially seek out and photograph an existing symmetrical composition and/or creatively portray and construct a photograph that re-imagines symmetry from an asymmetrical scene. Rick’s presentation is designed to be of interest to everyone, regardless of their level of experience and expertise.
Added Feature: Rick has added an “optional challenge assignment” to all attendees to potentially seek out and photograph an existing symmetrical composition and/or creatively portray and construct a photograph that re-imagines symmetry from an asymmetrical scene. This could be done as part of the individual SIGS, or as part of a future club slide show.
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info, email Clayton Reitzel (Workshops Chair)
Wednesday, Mar 23, 2022 - Special Showcase Event: Composite Images Night
Five volunteers will each present two of their own composite images and tell us how they created them. Then they will each do a 10-15 minute demo of how they would create a simple composite image to show us how they do it. A composite image is a final image comprising elements from two or more of their own original images, or additional elements from images they are free to use without copyright violation, usually, but not exclusively, in an act of creating photo art. Additionally, these could be images with sky replacements or images created to have a humorous result.
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info and to volunteer for this event, email Gary Ford (Program Chair)
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info and to volunteer for this event, email Gary Ford (Program Chair)
Thursday, Mar 24, 2022 - Competition night
Themes
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info, email Lloyd Ropchan (Competitions Chair)
- Digital Theme: Emotions
- Digital Open
Recording: click here (members only)
For more info, email Lloyd Ropchan (Competitions Chair)
