Now in it's 5th year, the BC/Yukon Inter-Club Speaker Series is a collaborative effort of photography clubs across British Columbia and Yukon Territory. It fosters collegiality and connection between hundreds of photographers, and provides rich learning experiences via presentations from accomplished and recognized photographers.
The 2024-2025 BC-Yukon Inter-Club Speaker Series gratefully acknowledges the support of more than 30 participating photography clubs with over 1,500 members, as well as generous contributions from the Canadian Association for Photographic Art, Pacific Zone.
This Inter-Club Speaker Series takes place on Zoom and is available free of charge to all members of participating clubs that subscribe to the series. INDIVIDUAL members of participating clubs must register for each speaker event they wish to attend, by clicking the appropriate links below.
After Registration
Once registered, each club member will automatically receive the unique Zoom meeting login details for each presentation they have registered to attend. Approximately one week before each presentation and again the day before a presentation, a reminder email will be sent to each registrant, with Zoom meeting login details.
February 21, 2025
6:30 pm (Pacific), presentation starts at 7:00 pm:
This is a replay of David’s live presentation on January 24th. He took us on an unforgettable journey, starting with breathtaking helicopter photography over the majestic mountains of the Sea to Sky region. From there, we traveled into the wonders of the deep sky, where David showcased stunning images and his epic adventures deep into the Whistler night sky. His awe-inspiring Milky Way, Aurora Borealis, Big Mountains and Amazing Moonrises.
He also premiered a captivating aurora timelapse video, guiding us through his creative process as he captured Tofino’s night skies illuminated by a powerful aurora. To conclude, David shared dramatic imagery of towering storm waves crashing against the beaches of Tofino and Ucluelet, leaving us in awe of nature’s raw beauty and power.
David McColm is renowned for his breathtaking landscape and night sky photography. Based in Ucluelet after spending many years in Whistler, David’s expertise lies in capturing the beauty of the natural world, from majestic mountain ranges to ethereal northern lights. His passion for time-lapse photography adds a dynamic element to his work, making his presentations both visually stunning and educational. Check out his previous work, such as the May 10th northern lights film, here.
Register for the Replay of David McColm: Night Sky Photography from Whistler to Vancouver Island
Friday, March 7, 2025
4:30 PM (Pacific)
Kas Stone is a photographer, educator, and writer based on Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast. Her work explores themes of nature, identity, and the relationship between humans and the environment. With a background in geology and a deep connection to the landscapes she photographs, Kas brings a thoughtful and artistic perspective to her craft.
In her presentation, Kas will explore “Making Meaningful Photographs,” a thought-provoking session that delves into the storytelling aspect of photography. She will teach how to create images that go beyond technical excellence to convey emotion and meaning. Learn more about her teaching philosophy here.
April 4, 2025
6:30 PM (Pacific)
Dave Hutchison is an award-winning photographer celebrated for his stunning wildlife and nature photography. Based in British Columbia, his work showcases the beauty and diversity of the region’s flora and fauna.
In this session, Dave will share his Top 10 Tips for Wildlife Photography, offering practical advice and techniques to help you capture breathtaking shots of animals in their natural habitats. From composition to timing and ethical considerations, Dave’s expertise will provide valuable insights for photographers of all levels.
Register for Dave Hutchison: Top 10 Tips for Wildlife Photography
2024-25 Speaker Series Recap...
November 15, 2024
This was a second ‘live’ presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Sheldon Boles. It included AI updates since his initial presentation on October 18th, and and was followed by a Q&A. The October 18th panel discussion about entering photo competitions was replayed just prior to Sheldon’s presentation.
Sheldon Boles, CAPA Director of Competitions, discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in photography and image-making, and what is allowed and not allowed for CAPA and the North Shore Challenge 2025 competitions. This was an excellent opportunity for all photographers to learn the latest about this aspect of creating images for competition.
The replay of the panel discussion which preceded Sheldon’s presentation, explored creating and entering images in photo competitions, and what it takes to win, from three different perspectives… individual entrants, clubs that submit images, and judges who decide the winners.
January 24, 2025
In this session, David took us on an unforgettable journey, starting with breathtaking helicopter photography over the majestic mountains of the Sea to Sky region. From there, we traveled with David into the wonders of the deep sky, where David showcased stunning images and his epic adventures deep into the Whistler night sky. His awe-inspiring Milky Way, Aurora Borealis, Big Mountains and Amazing Moonrises.
He also premiered a captivating aurora timelapse video, guiding us through his creative process as he captured Tofino’s night skies illuminated by a powerful aurora. To conclude, David shared dramatic imagery of towering storm waves crashing against the beaches of Tofino and Ucluelet, leaving us in awe of nature’s raw beauty and power.
David McColm is renowned for his breathtaking landscape and night sky photography. Based in Ucluelet after spending many years in Whistler, David’s expertise lies in capturing the beauty of the natural world, from majestic mountain ranges to ethereal northern lights. His passion for time-lapse photography adds a dynamic element to his work, making his presentations both visually stunning and educational.