Annual Photography Enthusiasts Conference (APEC 2010)

Check this out a great one day conference for Photo Enthuisiasts of all kinds. Hurrry as there is an early discount of $25.00 if you registar by November 30th.

Here is the Website:
http://www.bluembers.ca/index2.php?v=v1

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More details:
Perfect for those just starting or wanting to improve their photography business or hobby.
Learn from some of GTA's top photography experts?

Well, now is your opportunity to learn from the best!
Eight top photography experts will be gathering in one location, for one day only, to teach you what we know!

Pre Register Now - pre-register by November 30th and save $25 off the registration fee. Fee includes a lovely lunch and 8 hours of lecture/workshop time.


Details:

When: January 9th, 2010

Location: Humber College,
North Campus, 205
Humber College Blvd.
Toronto, ON,
M9W 6V3,
Lecture Classroom E303

Time: 9am - 6pm

Fee: $139 per person(fee includes lunch consisting of: Vegetables and Dip, Assortment of gourmet cookies, coffee, tea and assorted chilled beverages,Chef’s selection of Albacore tuna, egg salad,Black Forest Ham, roast beef, and Canadian Cheddarserved on fresh whole wheat and white bread)

Guest Speakers:

Margaret Diotalevi - http://www.avenue-photo.com/
Irina Fortey: http://www.irinaphotography.com/
Kevin Charlie - http://www.kevincharlie.com/
Amber Richmond: http://www.amberrichmond.com/
Gail Kenney : http://nightingailphotography.com/
Cliff Spicer - http://www.cliffspicer.com/
Jennifer Cavagna - http://www.jenniferimages.ca/
Sebastien Auger: http://www.saphoto.ca/

Video provided by:
Martin Kolditz: http://www.mgxproductions.com/


Schedule:

9:00am
Margaret Diotalevi- http://www.avenue-photo.com/

Photography basics, if you are the kind of photographer who relies on "p" for program, then this lecture is for you. You will learn the basics of photography including, aperture (f-stop), shutterspeed, ISO settings, depth of field, and more.Feel free to bring your SLR (single lense reflex) camer along.

10:00am
Irina Fortey: http://www.irinaphotography.com/

The Business of Photography,everything you needed to know about the business side of photography, including pricing your work, marketing and branding yourself, and learning how to organize your workflow.

11:00am
Kevin Charlie - http://www.kevincharlie.com/

Inspiration, Creativity and Composition, learn how to see things with a professional eye. In this lecture you will learn how to be inspired, get creative and compose like the pros.

12:00pm
Amber Richmond: http://www.amberrichmond.com/

Large Group Photography, learn how to master large group photography from posing to lighting and everything in between. If portraits are your specialty, you won't want to miss this lecture!

1:00pm Lunch
A scrumptuous lunch including coffee, tea, cold beverages, veggies with dip, cookies, and a delicious array of sandwhiches will be served.

2:00pm
Gail Kenney : http://nightingailphotography.com/

Posing for Better Photos, learn pro techniques on how to give direction to your subjects for more professional looking photos. A lecture you must not miss for portrait or wedding phtotography enthusiasts.

3:00pm
Cliff Spicer - http://www.cliffspicer.com/

Location Lighting with Minimal Equipment, learn how to light the scene without using bulky, time consuming,expensive equipment. This invaluable lecture can be applied to any kind of photography that relies on the location light as a photographic light source.

4:00pm
Jennifer Cavagna - http://www.jenniferimages.ca/

Photoshop Techniques, learn the basic photoshop techniques that you absolutely must know to produce better quality images. Learn why you should shoot in RAW, how to compensate your exposures, add contrast and drama, increase colour saturation, convert to black and white, remove red eye, remove unwanted distractions and much much more.

5:00pm
Sebastien Auger: http://www.saphoto.ca/

Slideshow development; Give your images greater impact and emotion with professional slideshows. Now that you've learned the techniques for editing your photos, present them in their best light, with a professional slideshow. You'll learn how to make a slideshow as well as all of Sebastien's own techniques for perfecting this awesome photographic presentation.

Martin Kolditz: http://www.mgxproductions.com/

Video; Martin will be video taping the entire event so that you may purchase a copy to use at home in order to review the material covered in this one day lecture series. A perfect gift, or purchase for those who are unable to attend the actual conference.

(Can't make this date? Don't worry. You will be able to purchase a video copy of the entire conference which will be made available after the event. Email me for details)

You can view all the details and register on our website at: http://www.bluembers.ca

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7th Holland International Image Circuit 2010

Don't let the big guys scare you off .... The 7th Holland International Image Salon is awaiting for your entries now! . www.hollandcircuit.nl

FIAP Patronage, PSA Recognition, Auspiciën Fotobond New: RPS Patronage,

The closing date is January 10^th 2010. I entered 12 images - wish me luck!! Toni

Self Guided Outing - CAVALCADE OF LIGHTS

Cavalcade of Lights Opening Celebration
Saturday, November 28, 20097 pm
Nathan Phillips Square
FREE!

A glittering evening of entertainment in honour of the premiere illumination of the Cavalcade of Lights display.

Enjoy performances by Steven Page, Matt Dusk, Keshia Chante, Fritz Helder and the Phantoms, and a Choral Christmas Medley led by Adrian Eccleston.This year, the City of Toronto celebrates its 175th anniversary.

Drop by the 175 Tent to pick up your limited edition picture postage stamp and holiday postcard. Limit: 1 per person, while quantities last.Plus check out the Fair Trade Holiday Market from 2 to 10pm on November 28

.http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights/2009/firstlighting.htm

Killarney Images by Andrew Oliver

BPC Member Andrew Oliver, pulled together a compilation of images from our Club Fall Colours trip in Killarney .

for a visual treat - check it out.

... click link ...

CONTACT 2010: Early Registration Deadline Reminder

Deadline for Early Registration - Friday, November 27

Non-profit registration deadline: November 27, 2009
Regular registration deadline: December 16, 2009
Inquiries: 416-539-9595
Register online:
www.contactphoto.com

CONTACT's open call for exhibitions has established the festival as the world's largest annual photography event. Register your exhibition to participate in a citywide celebration of photography with leading international artists.

Early registration fee: $425.00

Non-profit registration fee: $325.00

Regular registration fee: $465.00

*Organizations must provide proof of non-profit status prior to registration. Fees are subject to GST and are due upon registration*

Benefits of registration include:

• Exhibition listing with one image reproduction in the CONTACT festival magazine and website;
  
• Extensive publicity and promotion of the festival;
  
• Press access to your downloadable image on the CONTACT website;
  
• CONTACT venue signage;
  
• Free copies of the CONTACT festival magazine; 

  
• Option to sell your magazines for the cover price and keep the proceeds.
  

Registration Details:
The registrant is responsible for all venue arrangements and exhibition installation requirements: CONTACT does not provide exhibition venues. Any type of venue may be used including galleries, private dealers/studios, restaurants, cafes, websites and other alternatives. Exhibitions can open prior to May 1 and close after May 31, but must include May 2010 exhibition dates. CONTACT event calendars only include the month of May. Your photography exhibition may focus on any subject, although a relationship to the festival theme Pervasive Influence is encouraged.


CONTACT 2010 THEMATIC FOCUS

Pervasive Influence

From within the midst of the Still Revolution in photography, we witness the transformation of the medium alongside the shifting social, political and cultural events of our times. In this era of instant information the image is stimulating sweeping, unprecedented change in the way we communicate.

In 1964 Marshall McLuhan wrote of the photograph as "The Brothel without Walls". He referred to a theatrical work by Jean Genet, which depicted society as a brothel surrounded by a revolution. McLuhan described photographs as "dreams that money can buy" which could be "hugged and thumbed more easily than public prostitutes." If we consider his metaphor within today's global culture rife with media saturation, is the illusion images create now preferable to reality? Has the authority of the photograph been enhanced over time? Does it command our choices and grow stronger as the technology evolves? Or is photography losing its power to communicate ideas? Is its ability to convey meaning now diluted by the widespread dissemination of images?

CONTACT 2010 will consider the ways in which photography informs and transforms human behavior. The festival will recognize the influence of Marshall McLuhan, on the 30th anniversary year of his death. We will present images that examine connections between mass media, advertising, art and photography. This includes conceptual approaches to photography that utilize the codes of advertising, the language of consumerism, the stylization of marketing campaigns and the force of propaganda. Photojournalism and socially concerned documentary photography will provide a realist-based examination of the emotional and political impact of images and their effect on society and culture. CONTACT 2010 will explore the personal and social consequences of the medium of photography, in a society devoted to the image. 


Image Caption:
Good Timing / Bad Timing, M + M at Lausberg Contemporary, a CONTACT 2009 featured exhibition
Courtesy of CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival

CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival, a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1997, is generously supported by Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co., Scotiabank, BlackBerry, Tourism Toronto, TVO, Fashion Television, Toronto Life, CP24, Now Magazine, enRoute Magazine, The Gladstone Hotel, The Drake Hotel, 3M Canada, Genstar and Beyond Digital Imaging. CONTACT gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan, Celebrate Ontario, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and the City of Toronto through Toronto Arts Council.

As the largest photography festival in world, with over 1,000 local, national and international artists participating at more than 225 venues across the GTA, CONTACT attracts over one million visitors. CONTACT is devoted to celebrating and fostering an appreciation of the art and profession of photography.

CONTACT Photography Festival

80 Spadina Ave, Suite 310

Toronto, Ontario M5V 2J4

T 416-539-9595

F 416-539-0829

mailto:info@contactphoto.com%20%E2%80%A8


http://www.contactphoto.com/

Wings Of Paradise Outing

Where: Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory (2500 Kossuth Road in Cambridge, Ontario)
When: Saturday December 5, 2009
Meeting Place: Starbucks on Queen at Hammersmith
Time: 7:45 AM
Driving Time: Approximately an hour

Sign up required for this trip. Car pooling will be arranged. Please let me know if you can offer a ride or you need a ride.

An opportunity to go in before hours if we get 8 people to sign up. Here we can use our tripods for 2 hours before they opening at 10:00am. Closes this day at 2:00 pm.

This would be a great opportunity to try out any macro shots as well for third contest, or any Nature shots for the GTCCC competition, or just take in the butterlies for the day.

Cafeteria on site for those wishing to grap a bite for lunch.

All interested please email Maureen at: maureenlittlewood@gmail.com or sign up at Thursdays meeting.

Another successful evening has come and gone for the 2009 Little Art Show. The Artists Network of Riverdale's largest fund raiser of the year.

The night sped by from 0 to 100/mph, in just a few hours at Toronto's landmark Mercedes dealership. With over 160 artists participating in the silent auction component and 22 members participating in the newly added "Large Piece" Gallery exhibit, and of course, can't forget to mention, the charming Jake Gold, of Canadian Idol, our MC, kept us on tract and entertained through-out the evening with artist interviews.

This is one of the few more glamourous ways artists can get out and network with potential buyers as well as other artists. A far cry from the usual blood, sweat and tears that come along with participating in outdoor art shows.

If you want more information on how you can participate in next years event, check out the Artists Network web site. The Network also offers workshops, networking opportunities and offers dicounted gallery space to it's members. It's worth the boo.

CAPA Competitions - More Opportunities for Club Members

Hello CAPA Clubs and Individual Members

Just a reminder of the competitions coming up:

1. Greeting Card Competition for Individual/Family members closing date 1 December 2009.
   Our three judges are waiting and ready for your entries. Keep them coming! See information from page 11 of the Competition Guide at the bottom of this email.
2. For clubs and individual members, also remember the wonderfully creative Digital

Competitions coming up:

20 January 2010 “ALTERED REALITY” and “THEME: 3 OF A KIND” 3 of the same subject, 3 children, 3 flowers etc..

See pages 7, 8 9 of the Competitions Guide for Condition of Entry and Competition definitions. http://www.capacanada.ca/entry_form.html

ANNUAL GREETING CARD COMPETITION – December 1st

Closing date: Entries must be postmarked December 1. Images from outside of Canada, please allow 2-3 weeks extra for airmail shipping.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - All entries are Open/Pictorial topic.

1. This competition is open to all CAPA Individual and Family Members.
2. Submission of entries implies acceptance of the Conditions of Entry and permission to publish in the Canadian Camera magazine, on the Website or for CAPA exhibition, publication, promotion, education.

• Note Card (inside blank) Do you make up note cards to sell? This category is designed for you!
• Greeting Card (text or verse inside), e.g. Family Photo Christmas card, Get Well, Open House Event, Birth Announcement, Wedding Invitation, Birthday, Cartoon, etc. Let your imagination run wild! You can develop your own personal greeting card or one for the mass market.

Winter - a time to buckle down and learn

Hi There Photoshoppers

The Toronto District School Board Has just released its WINTER catalog. General Interest classes for Adults.Pick up your copy at your local library OR Pull up their website www.learn4life.ca

Registration started Yesterday for winter classes beginning January 9th. Seniors are half price.
Listed are seven photoshop courses,four photography courses along with many other isoteric items all at a very reasonable tuition fee.

It is not too early to register,these courses do fill up quickly.

Beachside Grill photo exhibit - what's next?

With our winter images chilling out shortly at the Grill in December / January, why not focus your snow goggles on our next themes.

For February / March, love is in the air. Expect that call for images in January. After that, here's how we see it.

Themes

• April 10 Spring theme such as floral
• June10 Landscape
• Sept 10 Orange/yellow/red theme
• Nov 10 Black and white theme

So top up your image banks and order a meal at the Beachside to fully experience our photography with local food.

Alternative Giving Fair - Sunday, November 29

When: Sunday, November 29

Time: 12 noon to 4 pm

Where: Trinity St. Paul's Church - 427 Bloor St. West at Spadina

BPC member John Deweerd will be selling his unique photo cards and images from travels here at home as well as from around the world.

Stop by to supporthim and even pick up a few holiday gifts while you're at it.