Beginner Lightroom Tutorial #3 is coming this Saturday, December 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Please message or email Stephanie to let her know you are attending and to receive a Zoom meeting link.
Category: workshops
October 27 – My Image – Your Edit
Five images were sent to members who can then make edits and present what they have done during the meeting.
The session will be broadcast on Zoom so that members can connect via the Internet and watch. Zoom credentials will be distributed by email and will be posted on the COPS Members Facebook page.
January 7 – “You Be the Judge”
Main Topic – Workshop – “You be the Judge!“
- Here’s your chance to see how judges evaluate photographic images. A fun, participative learning experience.
Introduction to Next Month’s Theme
- COPS Monthly Challenge: Monochrome Landscape
November 5 – Abstract Photography – Lynda Miller
Lynda Miller will lead us in applying some of the learning from the previous presentation on abstract art to the world of photography. This will be both a presentation and a hands-on workshop. Be sure to bring your cameras, tripods, etc.
Time and Location
- Time: 7 – 9 PM
- Location: Kanata Kelowna Hotel and Conference Centre, 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna
Reminder – Submission Deadline
April 2 – Smoke Photography
We will have a hands-on workshop of smoke photography. Bring a camera, lenses, tripod (macros, telephoto or wide angle). Everything else will be supplied.
- Time: 7 – 9 PM
- Location: EECO Centre located at 2363A Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 7N7
REMINDER: April 2nd is the submission deadline for image evaluation.
Monthly Challenge: Leslie Williams Floral Trophy Competion
- See the website Image Evaluations Guide, section 8.1 for details.
CAPA Challenge: Canada My Country
- See https://capacanada.ca/canada-my-country/ for details.
March 5 – Photoshop Workshop by Lynda Miller
Lynda Miller will do an introductory Photoshop workshop. Members who wish to do hands-on can bring their laptops, otherwise, members can watch and learn as Photoshop editing will be projected on the screen.
- Time – 7 to 9 PM
- Location – EECO Centre located at 2363A Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 7N7
REMINDER: March 5th is the submission deadline for image evaluation.
Monthly Challenge: Genuine Emotions
- See https://copsphotography.org/wp-content/uploads/Image-Submission-General-Information.pdf for details
CAPA Challenge: Portrait
- See https://capacanada.ca/portrait/ for details
February 5 – Lightroom Basics by Bill Locke
Bill Locke will demonstrate basic image editing in Lightroom.
Members who wish to do hands-on can bring their laptops. Otherwise members can watch and learn as Lightroom editing will be projected on the screen.
January 29 – Macro Hands-On
Bring your camera, a tripod, your close-up/macro lens, extension tubes if you have any, remote shutter release, ring flash or regular flash. We will practice macro shots since the weather is not looking good for making frozen bubbles to shoot.
- Time: 7 to 9 PM
- Location: EECO Centre located at 2363A Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 7N7
September 25 – Know Your Camera/CAPA
Bring your camera(s) and manual(s) for the hands-on practice session on getting to know your camera. There is always something new to learn as you compare notes with your fellow photographers who carry the same brand of camera.
We will also have a presentation about getting to know CAPA (Canadian Association of Photographic Art). Our club is a member and we submit images for CAPA competitions. CAPA is the organization that will provide training for the upcoming judging course. (Note: Be sure to get the coupon code from Marty before signing up for the Kelowna judging course. Our club MEMBERS get a price reduction. Whohoo!)
March 6 – Rainex Review and Light Painting
We will review the Rainex pictures from last week and then practice light painting. Bring your cameras and tripods for the light painting session.
Reminder that March 6 is the deadline for image submissions. The monthly challenge is “Antique / Rustic”. See the Image Submission General Information document for further details. Bring your print submissions to the meeting and submit your digital images no later than midnight March 6th.