CAPA September 2025 Monthly News
Published: July 31, 2025
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| Morning Reflection by Ben Liu, Richmond Hill Camera club |
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Welcome to the October CAPA Newsletter—your monthly update on photography news, events, and opportunities across Canada and beyond.
In this issue:
- CAPA Photo Walk – Fantastic results
- Speaker Series – What Would Ansel Do?
- Competition results - Four Nations Outcomes
- Magazine - Introducing our new digital format
- Conference 2026 - Save the dates
- Volunteer Opportunities - Get Involved
We’re also pleased to welcome two new board members:Kevin Gooden, Director of Communications and Suneel Mistry, Director of Marketing.
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| Life is Better in Hiking Boots by Lesleyanne Ryan, Camera 35 St. Johns |
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CAPA Speaker Series - October15
Get ready for an inspiring session!Join us tomorrow, October 15 at 4:00 PM MT, when Larry Vogel shares his award-winning approach in
Shooting and Processing Award Winning Landscape Photographs – What Would Ansel Do?
Don’t miss this lively talk — it’s sure to spark your creativity and give you new ideas for your next landscape adventure.
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| Science World by Neil Bennett, North Shore Photographic Society |
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CAPA Photo Walk - A Walk to Remember
Wow, what a day! More than 400 photographers registered — and many more joined in along the way. From coast to coast to coast, we were treated to gorgeous weather and amazing energy.
Together, we captured the spirit of community and creativity that makes CAPA so special. Nearly 700 photos were shared in the Photo Walk gallery from almost 40 walks across Canada.
A heartfelt thank-you to all our walk leaders and everyone who came out to make the first annual CAPA Photo Walk such a success! [read the full walk summary here]
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026 – 3rd Saturday of September (Sept 19, 2026)!
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Save the dates and get ready for a stellar lineup of presenters, including John Marriott, Kelly VanderBeek, Larry Louie, Monika Deviat, Nadya Kwandibens & Richard Martin.
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| Fierté Gaspésienne by Marcelle Rail, club photo Levis |
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Volunteer Opportunities
Want to get more involved with CAPA? Serving on the CAPA Board is a rewarding way to help shape the future of our photographic community. We’re looking for passionate members who believe in CAPA’s mission and want to make a difference.
Director of Competitions
Help guide the future of Canada’s national photography competitions! Join now and work alongside our current Director during a 9-month transition with full mentorship and support from our experienced team. [Learn more]
Nominating Committee
We’re also seeking two senior CAPA members to serve on the Nominating Committee for the 2026 elections. It’s a great way to help identify and support future CAPA leaders.[Learn more] |
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| Emerald Lake Daybreak by Jon Bevan, Vernon Photography Club |
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Competitions
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Canada My Country - Clubs. A total of 253images were submitted by 45CAPA clubs. This newsletter features some of the outstandingwinning images from that competition.
A heart-felt thanks to our volunteer judges for their time and expertise: Manfred Mueller, Dave Snider, Jonathan Ward, Larry Breitkreutz, Robert Conchie and Glenn Bloodworth.
Four Nations International Competition
The results are in and CAPA came in first this year.
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Artificial Intelligence and CAPA Competitions
There is a brand new comprehensive section on the website for information on AI and its impact on CAPA competitions. In the CAPA website, go to Competitions > AI Info.
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| West Rose Lake by Gabriela Dinu, Toronto Camera Club |
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Education - The Learning Centre
Things are hopping this fall with lots of great learning opportunities planned for you.
Image Critique Nights
Members, get your image submitted and join in for some in-depth discussion (not your usual 'likes'):
- October 16
- November 20
- December 18
Image Editing Nights
Members, submit your image and join in to watch the experts edit your image.
- October 9
- November 13
- December 11
CAPA Speaker Series
Already we've lined up some amazing speakers for fall.
- Oct 15: Larry Vogel onShooting and Processing Award Winning Landscape Photographs – What Would Ansel Do?
- Nov 19: Wayne Simpson onMiziwezi, A personal journey of connection to a once-forbidden culture
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| When the Rivers Run High by Valerie Payne, Cowichan Valley Camera Club |
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Judging Program
Basic Training for New Judges Update
Big news! Part 1 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Introduction to Judging Course — opens for registration on October 25, 2025 through the new CAPA Learning Centre.
Starting October 25, you’ll find the Learning Centre link under the Judging and Education tabs.
The Introduction to Judging Course costs $185— with a 35% discount for CAPA individual members! A good reason to join CAPA BEFORE registering for the course.
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National Judges List
A fresh National Judges List was posted in September. CAPA Clubs can access the latest list of Certified and Apprentice Judges by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List.
Questions? Contact the Director of the Judging Program — we’re here to help!
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| A Colourful Sunrise by Isabel Dasilva, Richmond Hill Camera Club |
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Member News
Honours and Awards
Congratulations to Kathryn Delanyof Brentwood Bay, BC on receiving her MCAPA Award.
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Ten Year Members
This month we recognize Susan Chase, Lake Country BC; Steve Ray, Coquitlam, BC; and Susan Dayboll, Ridgeway, ON who first joined CAPA in 2015. Thanks for your loyalty and support of photographic art.
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| Dance of Sea and Sky by Aaron Adamack, Camera 35 St John's |
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Clubs
Update Your Info
It's the start of a new season and club positions change. Don't forget tosend us your new club info. Or log into your club account and change the information yourself.
Long-time Member Clubs
This month we recognize three more long-time CAPA clubs:
Thanks for your many years of loyalty and continuing support of photographic art in Canada.
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| Évasion by Richard Dionne, Association des Photographes Artisans de Laval |
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Membership
Our mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community that promotes ethical practices and advances the art of photography for all skill levels.We inspire and empower photographers to tell meaningful visual stories through creativity, education and community.
By joining CAPA, you’ll gain access to a vibrant community and a wide range of member benefits:
These are just a few of themany benefits you receive when you join CAPA.Joining CAPA is the best investment in your photography you can make.Become a member nowfor a full year filled with learning, competitions, fellowship, new friends and inspiration- that's what we are all about.
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| Canadian Cowgirls by Mabel Au, The Chinese Canadian Photographic Society of Toronto |
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Canadian Photography Magazine
Discover Our New Magazine Format!
Have you checked out the sparkling new high-res flip-book version of our digital magazine? Thanks to our Director of IT, Lyle Wetsch, enjoying the magazine online has never been easier—or more fun! You can even hear the satisfying page turns as you read.
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We’d love to feature your voice! Send your article ideas or finished pieces in English or French to our Editor-in-Chief.
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| Three Sisters That Got Along by Philip Colet, Lakeshore Camera Club |
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| Assis Dans L'Oubli by Jean-Pierre Tremblay, club photo JAK |
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Zone News
Atlantic Zone
Celebrating its 78th year as a club, the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia is 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. Event registration and details:
- October 19:Through My Lens: The Colourful Soul of Vietnam with Stella d’Entremont
- November 16:Travelling in Japan with Peter Steeper
Ontario Zone
Registration is still open for theNiagara Association of Photographic Art's Fall Seminar on November 1, featuring Tamron Ambassador Alyce Bender. Registration and event details.
The Oakville Camera Club has a great line up of speakers for 2025-26, some in person and some online. See them all here.
The Toronto Digital Photography Club has shared their October newsletter, including images from the CAPA National Photo Walk on September 20.Download the PDF.
Pacific Zone
Get ready to be captivated! PHOTOMOTION is an entertaining collection of professional quality photographic slideshows, perfectly paired with music and brought to you by the Port Moody based Pacific Digital Photography Club.Opens November 15th for a limited time. Event details.
It was a successful 60th anniversary celebration for the Shuswap Photo Arts Clubat Three Valley Gap, near Revelstoke. They turned back the clock and photographed everything in black and white with film. See the Salmon Arm Observer news article on the event.
Quebec Zone
The Laval Photo Club welcomed an old friend Guy Boily, on September 18. Guy shared his love of photography and inspired CPL members to develop their own artistic sensibilities. The club awarded him the title of Honorary Member.
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