CAPA November 2024 Monthly News
Published: November 15, 2024
 Welcome to the November 2024 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.
Big News About Club Liability Insurance
Has your club received the letter to join CAPA's newGeneral Liability Insurancepolicy? If not,let us know. This is an opportunity for CAPA clubs you won't want to miss. The deadline for opting in is November 30.
Photo: Mother Bear and Shy Cub by Kathryn Delany
You canread 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.
Le saviez-vous ?Vous pouvez lire cette lettre d'information en français. Cliquez sur la lettre d'information pour l'afficher dans votre navigateur. En haut à droite, sélectionnez Traduire > Anglais. Puis, en haut à gauche, sélectionnez Traduire de l'anglais au français. Vous verrez alors la lettre d'information en français.. |
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CAPA SPEAKERS SERIES - November 20
 The CAPA Speakers Series is a valued benefit of individual membership. AllCAPA individual, family, youth and Honorarymembersare invited to attend this free online presentation.
Our next speaker is Peter Steeper. His topic will be Road trip! From Nova Scotia to Utah.Here's what Peter says about his trip: " In 2023 I drove from Nova Scotia to see Arches and Zion National Parks in Utah. As I travelled I discovered some interesting places from the people I met."
Follow Peter's journey through his images along with his many sometimes surprising adventures along the way. Read more about Peter and view a few of hisfavouriteimages here.
Members, you know what to do. Go to the CAPA Website, log in, go to Members > Zoom Invitation > Speakers Series, copy the link andhave it handy in time for the meeting.
If you missed any of the Speaker Seriespresentations from previous years, or any of those presented this year, and are an Individual CAPA member, you can request a link to the recording from the CAPA Library. Log in and go to Members > Resources and fill in the request form.
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 COMPETITIONS
Four Nations Competition 2024
Huge congratulations to Team Canada for afirst place win in this year's Four Nations Competition.
This annual inter-photo society event brings together four prestigious photography societies: the Australian Photographic Society, the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA), the Photographic Society of New Zealand, and the Photographic Society of South Africa. Each society submits 80 top images for the competition.Read more about this annual competition here.
Colour Competition 2024-Individuals
Meanwhile, we're still catching up on featuring images from some of last year's competitions. Congratulations to the all the winners of theColour 2024 Competition - Individuals.A total of 541 images were submitted by 183 CAPA members. This newsletter features some of the winning images from that competition.See all the winners here.
Thanks to our volunteer judges:Leonie Holmes, Rose Norman, Stella d'Entremont, Rick Shapka, Isabelle Levesque and Parvez Khatib.
Photo: Hooked by Scott Simons
- Gold:Kathryn Delaney, Brentwood Bay, BC
- Silver: Scott Simons, Niagara Falls, ON
- Bronze: Christy Grinton (Martin), North Saanich, BC
Read the latestcompetition newshere.
Regional Competitions Coming Up
Photographers in the Pacific Region will once again be competing in the prestigiousNorth Shore Challenge. Photographers in the Quebec Region will be competing for the brand newCoupe du Quebec. More details in the regional sections below. |
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 VOLUNTEERS & RECOGNITION
We are please to announce theappointment of Harry Cartneras District Representative, Southern Ontario Region. Welcome Harry and thanks for volunteering in one of our important leadership positions.
Photo: Magic Carpet by Karoline Cullin
Congratulations toGraham Brown on receiving the CAPA Club Services Award, presented by Ontario Zone Director Brent Groh. Grahamhas been a very active member of theWindsor Camera Club, always welcoming & recognizing new members at meetings, producing many of the club’s event flyers, and being a mentor to many. Know as Mr. Warbler, he has made it his mandate to organize the club’s annual bus trip to Point Pelee to capture images of the bird migration. He has served as club president on three different occasions and is currently the acting President at Large.
CAPA has three awards available to clubs:
- Club Services Medal, to recognize one of its club members for outstanding contributions to any field of photography or distinctive services performed for the camera club in the promotion of the art of photography through service, education, exhibition or publication.
- Excellence In Photography Medal,to recognize a photographer who demonstrates excellence in photography.
- Certificate of Recognition,awarded to a club member for significant support and service to their club.
Read more about these and other awards here. We encourage clubs to consider these awards for their club members. |
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 CLUBS
Club Liability Insurance:By now, your club should have received a letter inviting your club to join theCAPA General Liability Insurance policy for CAPA Clubs. This policy offers considerable savings for CAPA clubs. If you have not seen the letter, pleaselet us knowand we'll send you a copy. The deadline to register is November 30, 2024 with payment due by December 9, 2024. Coverage begins on January 1, 2025.
Photo:Safety in the Rain by Catherine Page
Please give a hearty welcome our newest club member:club photo Levisin Levis, QC.
Looking for a club near you?You can check out all ourCAPA Photography Clubs on this page in the website.
Membership Discount for CAPA club members. The special discount is still on for members of CAPA Clubs who join CAPA as an individual member. Get a $15 discount on first-time individual or family one-year memberships in CAPA. Use the codeClubMember24to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
This month we recognize three more CAPA clubs:
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 theCAPA Clubs Facebook Group. |
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 CAPA PROMOTION CARD DESIGN CONTEST
Get your creative hat on and design a new promotion card forCAPA.We're goingfor a new look and you can be part of ourface lift. Create a new design that represents what CAPA means to you.
Let your creativity flow! We're all about photographic art. Winner receives a one year CAPA membership. Deadline for submissions is December 20. More details here.
Photo: Arriving in a Burst of Colour by Cathleen Mewis |
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EDUCATION NEWS -THE LEARNING CENTRE
 The Education Committee continues to bring you new educational content.In the Education section on the websiteyou will see links to articles and other education opportunities, some for Individual Members only, some for Photography Clubs.
Interested in joining this dynamic committee or in contributing some educational content?Send an email to Dan Sigouin.
Photo: Somewhere in the Forest by Anita Teljeur
What's new this month? Check out theEducation section of the websitefor all the latest.
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 MEMBER NEWS
Photo: Bucking Horse by Zhenhuan Zhou
Congratulations to CAPA member and award-winning photographerMichael Winsoron becoming a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society.Fellows are individuals who have demonstrated an interest in supporting the mandate and programs of the Society and who are contributing to its mission of making Canada better known to Canadians and the world.Read more about this year's annual dinner and award ceremony here.
Harry Cartner, President of the London Camera Club, is pleased to announce that CAPA memberPia O’Learywon the CAPA Gold medal for “Best in the Show”at the 2024 Western Fair.TheWestern Fairis the City of London's largest community event, one of Canada's major fairs, and a Top 10 event in Ontario. Congratulations Pia!
This month, we honour 20-year membersScott Anderson,KanataON;Suzanne Huot,North Saanich, BC;Lizanne Farrell, Coquitlam, BC all of whom first joined CAPA in 2004.Thank you for your loyalty, your volunteerism, dedication to and support of photographic art in Canada, and many years of membership in CAPA. |
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 JUDGING PROGRAM
A question often asked is how does CAPA ensure consistency in judging?
The CAPA Judging Program is designed to provide training and ongoing monitoring to ensure a high standard in our judging process.
Photo: In a Flash by Louie Luo
This can’t be done without the help of CAPA’s competition team.Sheldon Boles, Director of Competitions, works closely withBill Hall, Director of the Judging Program to provide tools for judges to self-evaluate after each time they judge a CAPA competition.
This also allows the Director of the Judging Program to see anomalies that can identify coaching and training needs. To learn more, see the articleJudging Process for CAPA Competitionsfound on CAPA’s website under the Judging tab.
Did you know?
All CAPA Clubs have access to the latest list of CAPA Certified Judges and Judges in Training. Send anemail to Bill Hall, Director of the Judging Programto get your updated copy.
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 MEMBERSHIP
Did you participate in the 2024 CAPA Digital Salon?
For a limited time, we're offering aspecial discount of $15 to all salon participants for newone-year individual and family memberships. Use the discount codeSalon24when you check out.
Are you a member of a CAPA Club?
For a limited time, we're offering a special discount of $15 to all members of CAPA Clubs for newone-year individual and family memberships. Use the discount codeClubMember24when you check out.
Joining CAPA is the best investment in your photography you can make. Take advantage of this offer before it disappears.Become a member todayfor a year filled with learning, competitions, fellowship, new friends and fun.
Photo: Green Hermit Warning by Christy Grinton |
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Available at your local Authorized Tamron Americas retailer now.Learn more here. |
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 CANADIAN PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE
Do you have a photo project or special camera technique you'd like to talk about and share your images? We'd love to hear from you. Share your knowledge. Members appreciate seeing your images and learning from fellow CAPA members. Articles can be in English or French.
Photo: Out of the Blue by Lesleyanne Ryan
Send in your ideas and articles toeditor-in-chief Terry Tinkess.
Content deadlines:
- Spring Issue: January 10
- Summer Issue: April 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 toregister as a Member of a CAPA Clubto get direct access to their own digital copy of the magazine. |
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| Nice Bunch by Scott Simons |
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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.
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Zone News & Education OpportunitiesFrom 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: Mama Did You Hear That? by Kathryn Delany
Atlantic Zone
- Celebrating its 77th year as a club, thePhotographic Guild of Nova Scotiais pleased to extend an invitation to join us for our Fred & Edie Greene Speaker series. There is no charge to attend these webinars, but donations to support the speaker series are gratefully accepted. See Upcoming Events list above for links to the presentations. The next speaker isGerry Emmerich Nov. 17. His topic isTanzania: Crater and Plain.Read more here.
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