The Woodstock Camera Club meets every first Wednesday and third Thursday of the month. Online through Zoom meetings January – March. $10.00 fee for non-members. Some dates may changes due to availability of Meeting Room.
Thanks to Photographers; Colin Hutchinson, Perry Hughes, Karen Aubin, Bronwyn Moody, and Chris Riches
The following images are from our Contest 1 – 2024-25 season award winners, please enjoy.
The following images are from our award winners of the 2023-24 season, please enjoy,
Previous Programs
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
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2025 Calendar
JANUARY
Meeting – Jan 8
Contest Entry – Jan 12
ZOOM Meeting – Jan 21, Comp Results. Lee Nordbye: Black and White Photography. Web Link
FEBRUARY
Meeting – Feb 5
Meeting – Feb 20
MARCH
Meting Mar – 5
Contest Entry – Mar 9
Meting – March 20, Comp Results
APRIL
Meeting – Apr 2
Meeting – Apr 24, Outing
Gala Entry – Apr 27
MAY
Meeting – May 7
Meeting May 22, Gala Results