The BC/Yukon Inter-Club Speaker Series is a collaborative effort of photography clubs throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. It fosters collegiality and connection between hundreds of photographers, and provides rich learning experiences via presentations from accomplished and recognized photographers.
The 2021-2022 BC-Yukon Inter-Club Speaker Series gratefully acknowledges the support of 34 participating camera clubs with over 1,550 members, as well as the contribution of Canadian Association for Photographic Art, Pacific Zone.
This Inter-Club Speaker Series will take place on Zoom and is open to all members of participating clubs, free of charge. INDIVIDUAL members of participating clubs must register for each of the speaker events they wish to attend. Register below.
Friday, April 8, 2022, 7-9 PM PT (Zoom opens: 6:30)
This event moderated by: Langley Camera Club
Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer. In a freewheeling hour long discussion, Joe will discuss the methods and madness of location photography and describe some of the ups and downs. Being a location photographer is an uncertain endeavour, including dealing with new people and new places. In this presentation, Joe will explore camera work, lighting, use of colour, composition, a sense of story, a sense of humour, and more!
After Registration
Once an individual has registered, they will automatically receive a Zoom meeting connection to each presentation they have registered for. A week before each presentation and the day before a presentation, a reminder email, with Zoom meeting connection, will be sent to each registrant.
Participating Clubs
Abbotsford Photo Arts Club
Burnaby Photography Society
Central Okanagan Photographic Society
Chilliwack Camera Club
Clear Focus Camera Club
Comox Valley Photographic Society
Cowichan Valley Camera Club
Crescent Beach Photo Club
Delta Photo Club
Harbour City Photography Club
Kamloops Photo Arts Club
Ladysmith Camera Club
Langley Camera Club
Lions Gate Camera Club
New Westminster Photography Club
North Shore Photographic Society
Oceanside Photographers Club
Osoyoos Photography Club
Pacific Digital Photography Club
PhotoClub Vancouver
Prince George Photographic Society
Richmond Photo Club
Saltspring Island Photography Club
Shuswap Photo Arts Club
Shutterbugs Camera Club
Sidney Shutterbugs Camera Club
Sunshine Coast Camera Club
Surrey Photography Club
Tri-City Photography Club
Vernon Photography Club
Victoria Camera Club
West Kootenay Camera Club
West Vancouver Seniors' Photography Club
Whitehorse Photography Club
Friday, November 19. 2021, 7-9 PM PT
This event moderated by: The North Shore Photographic Society
In this presentation, Michelle showcased how she creates empathy and emotion with her wildlife imagery and shared the technical aspects of photographing wild creatures in the field. For more information on Michelle, click here.
Friday, January 14, 2022, 7-9 PM PT
This event moderated by: Central Okanagan Photographic Society
In this talk, Guy discussed some of the challenges faced by photographic artists today, and historically. Explaining his philosophy of art and some of the science of visual expression, Guy also discussed how photography, even in its purest forms, may express concepts beyond just representation of appearances. For more information on Guy, click here.
Friday, February 25, 2022, 7-9PM PT
This event moderated by: Prince George Photographic Society
Through incredible story-telling, George shared hair-raising tales from his many worldwide expeditions. He also provided tips on how to use bad weather to your advantage, how to protect your gear, and how to stay safe in the worst conditions imaginable. For more information on George, click here.