WCC All Member Entries For The Previous 2024-25 Season
2024-2025 Review Programs & Workshops
Starting The Season With A Skills Tune up
Presenter – Stuart Blower
Commercial Photographer/ Photojournalist
Web Content Creator
Stuart will concentrate on the use of essential photo tools that are included in a fundamental understanding of the Exposure Triangle as they relate to improving composition and story telling in almost any photographic situation. From Portraits, Sports and Documentaries to Wildlife, Street Photography and Architecture.
The presentation will include images and narrative, as well as audience interaction. Stuart welcomes the opportunity to answer questions from the audience, as part of the “educational aspect” of his lecture. Learn more about Stuart Blower Click Here
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This Meeting is Free To the Public
Also available on ZOOM
To obtain the re Zoom link for the meeting a request must be emailed to communications@woodstockcameraclub.com
VISITOR FEE: At meetings where we have a paid guest speaker there will be a $10.00 fee to visitors and is payable by e-transfer to treasurer@woodstockcameraclub.com
Oct 2nd – Walk Around Woodstock – mentoring by Stuart Blower
Public welcome
If you are interested in developing your photo skills please join us!
We will plan on meeting at 7:00 pm at the Woodstock Museum Square.
In the event of rain or bad weather we will meet at our regular meeting spot:
UNIFOR 636 Hall
126 Beale St, Woodstock
This event will be a challenge
It will be getting dark, so plan on bringing Tripods, Fast Lens and using your maximum ISO settings, to photograph with available light.
This will be a workshop opportunity. Stuart Blower will lead any groups that require some guidance and perspective on developing their ability to recognize photo opportunities and then capture successful images utilizing some of the concepts from our “Spring Tune Up’ workshop.
Members can split up into their own groups and should come prepared to walk around the streets looking for interesting photo opportunities.
Please Join Us!.
This photo meet-up, will be Free to non-members
Oct 17th – Mini Judging & Constructive Suggestions
In preparation for the upcoming Contest submissions deadline on Nov 10, this meeting will be an educational and supportive analysis of any images you wish to submit, for the purpose of improving your own photo skills and.
Members are encouraged to bring any images that they would like some helpful criticism on. Member submissions can be kept anonymous if desired!
This will lead to discussions about how to improve the images and also how to look at the images the way a judge might determine the points value.
Previous images or any from the last meetings walk around town will also be considered as teaching situations.
Members may also send me Jpeg images before the meeting at:
stuart@sbvisualmedia.ca
Oct 26th – WCC Fall Outing – 3pm to 5pm Stratford
Fall colors and architectural possibilities. This Saturday before the leaves fall.
We all meet up below the Festival Theatre near the east bridge.
Weather sounds reasonable with mixture of sun and clouds.
Lots of opportunities within 200 meters.
Tony would appreciate a text 226-228-8561 if any questions.
or email: tony.sheldon809@gmail.com
Grand Valley Photo Contest – Deadline Nov 3rd, 2024
| Grand Valley Image Battle This inter club contest is again happening and you are encouraged to submit your photographs. Each club is allowed 20 entries, from as many club members as possible. Entries are new photos to this contest. The deadline to send to contest@woodstockcameraclub.com, is November 3. If you care to submit 2 entries, label which is your first choice. Send both in the same email, not separately. Instructions are the same as our club contests. More information in the attached instructions. https://mcusercontent.com/ae94c3a13b3eb51ba52bab887/files/11f3ec23-d43f-d59b-b20d-6533e2e2d73f/Grand_Valley_Image_Battle_2024_Instructions.pdf Learning Contest Organization If any member would like to learn how to organize club contests, to help with it together, mentoring, or to take over the position in the future, I would be glad of your assistance. Just let me know and I will help you to help me. Thank you. Regards, Bill |
Nov 6th – Lecture by Mike Poole – Wildlife Photography
With a career as a finance professional, Mike needed a hobby that was very different from life at the office. He has always had a fascination with thenatural world and embraces the challenge of finding and photographing newbirds and animals, and their environments.
Due Nov 10 th, Contest 1 Submisions
“Summer/Fall Memory” and “Your Choice”
– PDF of the contest rules can be downloaded by clicking here
Nov 21st – Results Night and Lecture by Vic Whitcroft
“Photo Walks & Drives”
This presentation is designed to help motivate, challenge and prompt the photographer into creating a series of narrative images with your camera. Photo walks and drives are not new, on occasion however, we need to be reminded of techniques that work for others. Best viewed in person for full impact.
Visit Vic’s website, Click Here!
December 19 – Pot Luck Christmas Dinner
7 pm. 126 Beale St. Woodstock
January 8th – Zoom Meeting
Event Photography – Telling A Complete Story
by Stuart Blower
Being aware of how to tell a story with images, is key to understanding how to cover any event successfully.
This lecture will examine what is needed for successful event coverage, and how to make it work. Images can be used for print promotions, or social media, what they look like is all part of the variety of uses images are put to under the general heading of “Events”.
Digital slide show options will be discussed along with printed samples suitable for self publishing.
See more of Stuart’s work Click Here
Contest Entry Deadline – Jan 12
| Contest 2 | Seasonal Feeling | Deadline Jan 12 | Results. Feb 5, |
1 Category Theme
1 Open. (Your Choice)
Jan 21, – ZOOM Meeting
Lee Nordbye: Black and White Photography. Web Link
Why am I drawn to deep dark shadows and bold yet soft light? What is it about wanting to create foreboding images in the editing process? These are the questions I have pondered over the years. I wonder if I am partly inspired by the darkness of my images because it is a representation of my mental health battles. Does the movement from the dark shadows to the bright light symbolize my journey in the last few years, from the darkness of depression to the happiness of light? Or is it because the scenes just look cool? Whatever the reasons, I am drawn in both the field and in my editing process to bold visual stories that tell the journey from the deep shadows into the light.
“A recovering accountant turned adventurer and photographic storyteller, I love to chronicle the unusual nuances of the outside world. With a curious mind, I explore our planet by challenging myself in my adventures and in my art.”
— LEE NORDBYE
Vote Before Feb 5
Download Members Choice Entries for Competition 2
View this email in your browserThe Woodstock Camera Club
Feb 5, –
Hybrid ( In Person & Zoom Meeting)
Competition Results & Members Choice Review & Discussion
Overview of Macro Photography, Gear, Attachments, Shooting Tips
by Stuart Blower
The Macro Thing
Macro Photography is usually defined as any final image that presents the subject as larger than life.
This overview will discuss various combinations of Extension Rings, Closeup Filters, Bellows Extensions, that can be used in conjunction with Normal Focus lens and Dedicated Macro lens.
Additional equipment such as Tripods, Lighting Arms, Focusing Rails, will also be discussed.
Images will be used to discuss options for Composition, Sharpness, Colour vs Black & White and Depth of Field, as well as Post Processing Techniques such as Sharpening and Focus Stacking
See more of Stuart’s work Click Here
Feb 20, Zoom Meeting Only
Leif Peterson: Landscape Photography
Presentation Description – Landscape Photography I am very much looking forward to presenting my views on ‘Landscape Photography’, to the Woodstock Camera Club members. I will be speaking about my approach to landscape and seascape photography and, as I present, will share images from several locations around the world, as well as close to home. I will also include a short AV presentation from one of my favorite locations, northern Norway’s Lofoten Islands. I hope that my images and narrative will inspire and challenge you as you explore your photographic goals. I am very much looking forward to presenting my views on ‘Landscape Photography’, to the Woodstock Camera Club members. I will be speaking about my approach to landscape and seascape photography and, as I present, will share images from several locations around the world, as well as close to home. I will also include a short AV presentation from one of my favorite locations, northern Norway’s Lofoten Islands. I hope that my images and narrative will inspire and challenge you as you explore your photographic goals.
(Guests are welcome, please contact: President – Rick Dutton president@woodstockcameraclub.com
March 5, In Person & Zoom Meeting
Frosted Wizardry- Juraj Dolanjski
(Guests are welcome, please contact: President – Rick Dutton president@woodstockcameraclub.com
His knowledge transcends both the artistic and technical fields. He is eager to deliver a lighthearted and topical presentation, richly illustrated with his imagery. You will be inspired and educated attending one of his presentations or workshops.
Juraj Dolanjski is a Twelve Star Master Photographer, an imaging technology, Audio Visual and imaging software expert. He has presented lectures at NFRCC and CAPA conventions and is sought after as a photography motivational speaker and workshop instructor in the Greater Toronto area. His work has been published in Canadian Camera Magazine and in trade publications and brochures. He has contributed his work to number of photography art exhibitions in the Hamilton and Burlington area.
Techniques of capturing images of frost., starting with window frost onto frosted domes to frosted globes.
How to “help” and “induce” mother nature to grow your own? The medium is soap film.
Design and execute the whole scene from subject (frost) to camera tricks, to lighting to capturing short fleeting moments, before they all disappear and then start all over again.
At least every growth is unique, as are the picture opportunities. All you need is low temperatures and no wind.
March 9 th – Contest Entry Deadline
Open Category & Theme “Think Small”
March 20 th – In Person & Zoom Meeting
1) Competition Results
2) Mini Lecture – Histograms – Stuart Blower
What they mean, How To Use Them In Camera & On the Computer.
Photo Art Contest – Deadline April 27
Showing on May 22 at the Gala, St. David’s Church
More Info CLick Here
Hello WCC Members,
It’s time to try something new and different with your photographs.
The Photo Art Contest allows 2 entries as previous contests but both are open categories and allow more editing choices as well, along as they are all your work and not AI.
Guidelines for photo sizings are the same (1920 max for width, 1020 max for height) and for filenames use PA1 for your first entry and PA2 for your second entry. Please put your name in as you would use it, with first name first, and use capitals where needed in normal English usage — as it will be viewed.
Due dated for your entries is in 2 weeks on Sunday, April 27, with results showing on May 22 at the GALA at St. David’s Church.
Looking forward to seeing your creations.
O3C Contest – Deadline April 28
More Info Click Here
It is also time for submissions for this provincial club contest. It needs to be entered by me as Contest Chair for all club members so I have provided the individual entry form below for you to fill out and send to me along with your photos. The club Treasurer will send in payment for all entries and we will reimburse the club for our share.
Due date for this will be Monday, April 28, as they need to be organized and entered as a club by May 1.
There are lots of categories to choose from so you should be able to find your spot to enter.
CATEGORY SUBMISSION STANDARDS
Entry Eligibility
The OCCC Interclub Open Challenge (hereafter referred to as “the Competition”) is open to members of OCCC Member
Clubs. This is a Club centric Competition and not open to individual member submissions.
Entry Fee
The entry fee for digital and print entries is $2 per image. No Discounts. Entry fees to be submitted to the O3C
Treasurer by the deadline date. Paypal invoicing or eTransfers to treasurer@o3c.ca Attn: Bill Traynor.
Number of Entries per Maker
The total number of allowable images for each entrant is limited to a maximum of twelve images constrained by:
• A maximum of 12 entries can be submitted into any category.
• No entrant shall submit more than 12 images regardless of the number of clubs to which the entrant belongs. If
the maker exceeds these limits by submitting through more than one club the entrant will be disqualified from
entering images for the current competition year.
• The maker is not required to enter multiple categories unless they are competing for the Diversity
Photographer of the Year Award.
Method of Entry Submission
All entries are to be submitted on behalf of the O3C Member Club. An individual club member cannot enter or submit
independently to this competition.
| AN | Nature Animals | |
| BO | Nature Botany | |
| BR | Nature Birds | |
| LG | Nature Landscape / Geology | |
| EV | Expansive Views | |
| PE | People and Portraits | |
| PA | People In Action | |
| AR | Architecture | |
| PD | Pictorial | |
| CV | Creative Vision | |
| TH | Theme Topic: Canadiana | |
APRIL
Meeting – Apr 10, at St. David’s United Church
Members Night
Note: Location change & Date Change
St. Davids United Church, 190 Springbank Ave. N.
Your chance to show off your favourite cameras and lens, or explore members special photo interests & chat with your fellow enthusiasts and pick up some pointers.
April 17 – Outing : 6:30 p.m.
Roth Park, 655 Highland Dr. Woodstock
Meet in the parking lot.
Join us for a relaxed photo walk, as we capture the close up details of spring’s arrival, from budding flowers and fresh greenery to hidden gems of nature. Evening lighting will be challenging, so a tripod may be needed.
photo by Stuart Blower
Reminder – Gala Entry – Apr 27
May 7-Jason Gennings
In person meeting at St. Davids United Church
The Tao of Photography, the mental process behind good photography.
Meeting – May 7-Jason Gennings
The Tao of Photography, the mental process behind good photography.
Guests are welcome:
No charge to visit and see what we are all about:
7:00 p.m. Wednesday May 7, St. David’s Church , 190 Springbank Ave,. Woodstock
May 22, Gala & Results
Gala Entries For Photo Art Contest
Showing on May 22 at the Gala, St. David’s Church
Meeting May 22, Gala Results