CAPA April 2025 Monthly News

Published: May 11, 2025

CAPA Monthly News
Welcome to the May 2025 Issue of CAPA Monthly News. This newsletter is for members and friends of CAPA, keeping you up to date on all things CAPA for photographers all across Canada and beyond.

New Code of Conduct
In January, the board approved a new Code of Conduct for all CAPA members. At the time of joining CAPA, all members must agree to abide by the Code.

Board Appointment:Change is in the wind and CAPA is expanding its offerings to our membership community. With the new and growing education and judging programs, supported by new technologies, the board identified a need for someone designated to support these new member benefits. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Lyle Wetsch as Director of IT (Information Technology). Lyle has been CAPA's Interim Co-director of Communications for the past several months during our transition and we are delighted that he brings his extensive expertise to this new position.

Photo: Tornado Spares Wyoming Town by Lesleyanne Ryan, Camera 35 St Johns

You can read this and all past newsletters online. Club representatives, do not forward this newsletter. Instead, go to the newsletter page, copy the link to the current newsletter and send the link to your club members.

CAPA Salon 2025

Hurry, get your photos in. The Salon closes May 15.


Enter the 2025 CAPA International Photo Salon to showcase your best shots and share your unique perspective. As one of Canada's premier competitions,the CAPA International Salon provides a platform to showcase your jaw-dropping landscapes, stunning portraits, or artsy monochromes, and connect with a vibrant community of passionate photographers. Submit now to make an impact!

COMPETITIONS


Congratulations to the all the winners of the 2025 Photojournalism Competition - Club. A total of 173 images were submitted by 33 CAPA clubs. This newsletter features some of the winning images from that competition. See them all here. You can also see the winning individual images from this competition here.

Photo: Water Instead of School, Ethiopia by Betty Johnston, Langley Camera Club

Thanks to our volunteer judges: Bill Hall, Sheena Wilkie and Robert Laramée. And welcome to Club Espace Photo, who participated in this competition for the first time. Read the latest competition update here, and a special article on How to Create a Stunning Triptych. Plan ahead, the list of 2025/26 competitions is posted now.

Annual Challenge: The 2025 Annual Challenge: Mastery of Light is CAPA's premier annual competition for Individual Members. Once again, Tamron is providing lenses for the winners. Enter now for your chance to win. Submission deadline is May 15.

CAPA presents via YouTube Live: Marianna Armata May 21

We're very excited to present our next speaker live on YouTube. Marianna Armata's presentation is on Abstract Creative Photography - the art of capturing the essence of a scene beyond a documentary record and interpreting the world as a collection of abstracts.

Marianna focusses all her efforts on her passion for photography. She shoots what intrigues her daily and enjoys the process of editing as much as the act of seeking her subjects and shooting them. Her focus is primarily on macro photography because it reveals what we usually miss when observing the grand landscape and/or wildlife around us.
Read more about Marianna and view a few of her images here.

The CAPA Speakers Series is a valued benefit of individual membership. All CAPA individual, family, youth and Honorary members are invited to attend this free online presentation. Members, go to the CAPA Website, log in, go to Members > Zoom & YouTube Live Invitation > Speakers Series, click to copy the YouTube link and have it handy in time for the meeting.

If you missed any of the Speaker Series presentations from previous years, or any of those presented this year, and are an Individual CAPA member, you can request a link to the recording by sending an email to the CAPA Secretary. Thanks for your patience while we've been getting these recordings online for you.

EDUCATION NEWS -THE LEARNING CENTRE


Check out the Education section of the website for all the latest.

New articles:

Why I Shoot Infrared by Dan Sigouin (members only)
Where to Begin by Bev Anne Moynham (members only)
How to Create Stunning Triptychs by Sheldon Boles (open to all)


Upcoming Events: Members only: to submit your images for editing or a critique, go to Members > Zoom & YouTube Live Invitation and following the instructions for image submission.

Photo: Éclipse Solaire Totale by André Dupuis, Association des Photographes Artisans de Laval

Interested in joining the Education Committee or in contributing some content? Send an email to Director of Education Dan Sigouin.

JUDGING PROGRAM NEWS

New on the Website

Under the Judging tab, members can now access the latest version of the following documents:

  • CAPA Judging Standards Policy
  • Judge Certification Guidelines and
  • Online Technical Viewing Requirements
Photo: Here I Go by Joe Chase, Camera 35 St Johns

Under Information for Judges, Active Judges also have access to the following documents:
  • National Judges List
  • Judge Information form for updating the National Judges List
  • Judge Evaluation form
Documents for Active Judges are password protected. Contact the Director of the Judging Program for the password.

National Judges List
All CAPA Clubs have online access to the latest list of CAPA Certified Judges and CAPA Apprentice Judges. Log in to your club's account and go to Members > National Judges List. You must be logged in to your club's account to download the list.

Work continues on the new judging course. A team of experienced judges and curriculum developers are updating lesson plans, building on the work done by those who created the original course. We are still on track for a fall 2025 launch. Watch for updates in upcoming newsletters.

If you have questions or would like further information, please contact the Director of the Judging Program at judgingdirector@capacanada.ca

MEMBER NEWS


The CAPA Scholarship deadline is approaching:Individual and family CAPA members in good standing may apply for the annual $500 CAPA scholarship to assist members in furthering their knowledge of photography.The scholarship must be applied to a photography course, workshop or program, offered by a recognized Canadian post secondary institution. Deadline for submission is May 31, 2025.

CAPA Honours and Awards

Congratulations to Phil Dyer of Abbotsford, BC on receiving his MCAPA Honour. An outstanding awarded photographer, Phil has been a member of CAPA for 15 years and has contributed many volunteer hours and leadership to the Abbotsford Photo Arts Club. Way to go, Phil!

Photo: Ça Chauffe byFrançois Valiquette, Capteurs d;Images

This is the time of year to think about who is outstanding in photographic excellence or has made a significant contribution to photographic art. Is there someone in your club that deserves either a CAPA Honours Designation or an Award? All details and requirements are on the website under Honours and Awards.

Questions about CAPA Honours or Awards? Contact Lorna Scott, FCAPA, Honours Committee Chair

Fifty-year Member: A huge congratulations to Danny Johnson of Penticton, BC on his 50-year anniversary as a member of CAPA.

Ten-year Members: We also acknowledge members Dennis Crabtree of Brentwood Bay, BC and Kathryn McGarvey of North Vancouver, BC who first joined CAPA in 2015.

Thank you for your loyalty, and your dedication to and support of photographic art in Canada.

Do you have social media links? If you do, just reply to this newsletter with your social links and we'll follow you and tag if we show your image. Or send your links directly to Kayla Stevenson, Director of Membership.

CLUBS


Is your photography club a member of CAPA? A benefit for your club members is that they can register as a Member of a CAPA Club.This is a one-year limited membership at no cost, offered exclusively to members of CAPA Clubs who are not Individual members of CAPA. Benefits include: Photo: An Epic Migration by Susan Kuyer, Langley Camera Club

This month we recognize three more CAPA clubs, who all joined CAPA in 1981, over 30 years ago: Thanks for your many years of loyalty and continuing support of photography in Canada.

Got a club-related question, event to promote or idea to share? Join the CAPA Clubs Facebook Group.

CANADIAN PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE


The Spring 2025 Issue has arrived, full of inspiring and informative articles for you:
  • Travel Photography, the Art of Compromise by Vanessa Dawson
  • Wildlife in the City by Lutz Fullgraf
  • The Rolling Hills of Saskatchewan by James Gilbert
  • Creating Depth: Building the Illusion of Space by Andrew Collett
Photo: A Toute Vitesse - At Full Speed by Marcel Rouillard, Association des Photographes Artisans de Laval

Articles and ideas wanted: Do you have a recent travel adventure? Or maybe a photographic study of your own garden or back yard? We'd love to hear from you. Members always appreciate seeing your images and learning from fellow CAPA members. Articles can be in English or French.Send in your ideas and articles to editor-in-chief Terry Tinkess.

Content deadlines:
  • Fall Issue: July 10
  • Winter Issue: October 10
Online Access: CAPA Club representatives, please log in to your club's account, go to the members section, download the PDF version of the magazine and send it your club members. Or better yet, encourage your club members to register as a Member of a CAPA Club to get direct access to their own digital copy of the magazine.

MEMBERSHIP


Annual Challenge 2025

Once again CAPA is hosting our premier competition - the Annual Challenge. Enter your four best images in either of the two themes: Contrasts of Light and Shadow, or Golden Hour Magic. This competition is an exclusive benefit for all Individual, Family, Youth and Honorary CAPA members. CAPA Medals will be awarded for each theme. And Tamron has provided lenses for the three top winners.

This is just one of the many benefits you receive when you join CAPA. Joining our community is the best investment in your photography you can make. Become a member now for a full year filled with learning, inspiration, competitions, fellowship and new friends.

Photo: My friends and I by Susan Dayboll, Niagara Association of Photographic Art

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Tamron Savings!


Now through May 18, 2025, enjoy special Mother’s Day savings from Tamron Canada! Save up to$300 CAD on a wide range of lenses—from sharp prime lenses to powerful super-telephoto options. Plus, gift mom (or yourself!) the ultimate all-in-one zoom lens and save up to $150 CAD. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to upgrade your gear and capture life’s special moments.
Visit tamron-americas.com to learn more.

Taking Him for a Ride by Karen Reynolds, Langley Camera Club
Motocross by Yanhua Lu, Jiahua Elite Photography Association
UPCOMING EVENTS
Here we feature upcoming CAPA events, CAPA club events where guests are invited, (some at no charge) and other events of interest to our photographic community.

Zone News & Education Opportunities From Across Canada


Education Opportunity: Many of our CAPA clubs offer opportunities for guests to attend meetings online or in-person, for a nominal fee or at no cost. This is an incredible educational opportunity for CAPA members everywhere to learn and grow, no matter where you live. Jump in and enjoy the chance to learn from some of the best presenters and educators across Canada.

Photo: Removing Dead Fish by Paule Hjertaas, Regina Photo Club

Atlantic Zone

Congratulations to all the winners of the Atlantic Zone Club and Individual Competitions.
Ontario Zone
Pacific Zone
  • The Abbotsford Photo Arts Club (APAC) is celebrating its 50thanniversary in 2025. "Plans have not yet been finalized as to how we will celebrate the occasion", says President Phil Dyer.
Prairie Zone

Congratulations to all the winners of the Prairie Zone Club and Individual Competitions: Quebec Zone
  • Coupe du Québec: To recognize excellence the Zone will award the Coupe du Québec annually to an individual member and a member club. To determine the recipients, the Zone will count the scores obtained for individual members and for member clubs for CAPA competitions starting in October 2024 and ending in May 2025.



 
 
 
 
 
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