Upcoming Club Activities
Dream WeaverSubmissions due Oct 31, 2018Autumn colours work perfectly with a dreamy soft focus.
Looking for wide open aperature with rich bokeh.
Follow the links below for some helpful tips.- New Theme OpensOpens Nov 1, 2018Details announced when theme opens
We will make a morning stop at the George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary. Please assemble in the parking lot at 0830am.
We can take some early shots before it opens and then walk the grounds for 1.5-2 hours. We can then make a stop at the nearby Angel Estate Winery for a snack and wine samples, find a local restaurant in Delta or Ladner, or head over to the Tsawwassen Mills mall for lunch.
Details:
Come prepared for the weather. Dress appropriate for walking outdoors on gravel and grassy trails.
The George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary is one of 92 Federal Migratory Sanctuaries in Canada. The sanctuary consists of 300 hectares (850 acres) of managed wetlands, natural marshes, and low dykes in the heart of the Fraser River Estuary.
Logistics:
Located at 5191 Robertson Road in Delta, BC.
Hours are 9am-4pm
Admission:
$5.00 Adults
$3.00 Seniors
Transit Users: Sorry, but there aren't any convenient transit options to this venue. Arrangements should be made amongst other photo club members to carpool out to the venue. My car fills up fast, so please do not wait until the last minute to find transportation.
Workshop: Christmas Themed Still-LifeNov 6, 2018A hands on workshop to practice table top still-life and lighting, well in time to make images you can use for Christmas cards, or other holiday festivities!
Agenda:
Workshop: Christmas Tabletop Still-Life Workshop
Have you ever received a handmade Christmas card and taken a moment to appreciate the time and thought that went into making it? Here is your chance to make images you can use to make Christmas cards, or other festive crafts for others to appreciate that same way!
We will set up stations and bring holiday-themed props, lights and other odds and ends for creating festive still-life vingettes for you to photograph.
Volunteers will be on hand to assist with ideas, lighting technical questions etc.
In Preparation:
For: Workshop: Christmas Tabletop Still-Life Workshop
If you have props, decorations, backgrounds or lights that would be helpful, please do bring them.
If you don't wish to shoot Christmas themed items, but still want to practice still-life photography, please bring items you would like to photograph — perhaps other seasonal props of interest to you?
Meeting Location:
Nov 6, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map)
In-House Digital Black and White (Internal)Submissions due: Nov 24, 2018Competition date: Nov 27, 2018
Join and participate in our in-house digital black and white photography competition. Some of the technical aspects of a black and white photograph with impact include:
- Contracts grabs attention. Make your adjustments to your colours before you change to black and white.
- Look for the lines, shadows and shapes/textures in your composition.
- Flat light can create a dreamy tonal range.
- The use of black makes your whites look brighter.
- Graphic elements in your composition like leading lines etc can be eye grabbers in black and white.
- When adjusting your photograph try to achieve some true white and true black.
- In-House Digital Competition: Black & White Nov 27, 2018
Judging and moderated commentary from the judges as well as Club members on your submitted images. This is a great opportunity to receive feedback on your work within the comfort of the club meeting.
Agenda:
Black & White Competition
We will judge and review our member submissions.
Links:
In Preparation:
For: Black & White Competition
Members must submit their Black & White images for the competition no later than November 24th, 11PM PDT.
Images should be sized for our projector, maximum dimensions: 1920x1080 pixels.
Meeting Location:
Nov 27, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - New Theme OpensOpens Dec 1, 2018Details announced when theme opens
- Seasonal Pot Luck Dinner & Silent AuctionDec 4, 2018
Food, fun & entertainment for all members and their guests.
Meeting Location:
Dec 4, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - Glow Christmas FestivalDec 8, 2018
We will attend the Glow Christmas Festival at the Milner Village Garden Centre. We can assemble outside the main entrance at 6pm. Ordering tickets online is recommended because it most likely will sell out ahead of time. A very limited amount of tickets might be available at the door. No guarantees.
Details:
Located at the Milner Village Garden Centre at 6690 216st in Langley, BC. It is a short 5 minute drive from the 232nd street exit from Highway #1.
Admission Prices:
Adult - $22.99
Senior - $16.99
Please go to: https://glowgardens.com/christmas-langley and click the "Buy Tickets" tab.
Transit Users: Board an Eastbound train to Production Way University Station by no later than 430pm and get off at Loughees Town Centre Station and board the "555 Carvolth Exchange" bus at Bay #8. Exit Carvolth Exchange and Transfer to the "562 Langley Centee via Fort Langley" bus from Bay #11. Get off the bus at Glover Road and Crush Crescent and it is a short walk to the Garden Centre.
- New Theme OpensOpens Jan 1, 2019Details announced when theme opens
- First NWPC Meeting of the New YearJan 22, 2019
Tonight we launch into 2019! (Program TBA)
(NO MEETING on Tues, January 1st - New Year's Day)
Meeting Location:
Jan 22, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - New Theme OpensOpens Feb 1, 2019Details announced when theme opens
- NWPC MeetingFeb 5, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
Feb 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - NWPC MeetingFeb 26, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
Feb 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - NWPC MeetingMar 5, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
Mar 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - NWPC MeetingMar 26, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
Mar 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - NWPC MeetingApr 2, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
Apr 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - NWPC MeetingApr 23, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
Apr 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - NWPC MeetingMay 7, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
May 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - NWPC MeetingMay 28, 2019
Program TBA
Meeting Location:
May 28, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map) - Year-End Pot Luck Dinner & EntertainmentJun 4, 2019
A great way to wind up the club year; guests are always welcome!
Monthly Outings and online Themes contnue throughout the summer. Next NWPC meeting: Tues, September 3, 2019 at 7:30 pm.
Meeting Location:
Jun 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map)
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Sharon Tenenbaum is an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer.
Sharon has a body of work that spans from sharp and crisp black and white photography to colourful hand painted multi-media images. She teaches photography workshops around the world as well as courses at Langara College in Vancouver, BC.
Agenda:
Fine Art Photography
(Sharon Tetenbaum)Links:
Meeting Location:
Centennial Lodge in Queens Park
New Westminster
Enter from McBride or 1st St at 3rd Ave
(Google Maps, New Westminster Queen's Park Map)