Published: January 11, 2026
Welcome to the December CAPA Newsletter—your monthly update on photography news, events, and educational opportunities across Canada and beyond. In this issue:
Deepen your Fine Art Photography knowledge! Join photographer Maurice Henri for an insightful presentation drawn from his new book, "The Path to Creativity and Presence." Learn to move beyond technical limits by focusing on vision, emotion, and authenticity
?? [Read more and get your member access link] Catch Up on Past Presentations! Great news — Individual Members can now easily watch past recorded presentations anytime! ?? Just visit the CAPA website, log in, and head to Members > Education Links > Education – Speaker Series. From there, simply click on the presentation you’d like to watch and enjoy learning at your own pace.
Basic Training for New Judges
Reminder! Part 1 of Basic Training for New Judges — the Introduction to Judging Course — is open for registration through the new CAPA Learning Centre. Since launching just one month ago, the course has seen strong interest, with over ninety photographers registering for either the English or French version. Sixteen participants have already completed the course. We’re pleased to see engagement from across Canada—including the Northwest Territories.
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. National Judges List
The current National Judges List was issued in early December; the next update will be in early March. CAPA Clubs can access the latest list of Certified and Apprentice Judges by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List. For complete judging news details, click here. Questions? Contact the Director of the Judging Program — we’re here to help!
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Nature/Wildlife Competition - Club. A total of 347images were submitted by 60CAPA 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: Jonathan Ward, Sunchie Yang, Scott Simons, Jacques Mailloux, Cheryl Bramble, Jim Sutton, Kayla Stevenson, Jean-Marc Legentil, and Michael Breakey
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective January 1, 2026, all submitted images must include complete metadata, including camera settings and editing details.This requirement supports CAPA's new authentication processesto ensure the integrity of all competition entries. ?? [Read this month's competition news]
Honours and Awards Congratulations to Tanner Sussiof Abbotsford, BC on receiving her ACAPA Award. ?? [Read about Tanner's accomplishments here] Ten Year Members This month we recognize Leah Gray, Sidney, BC; Jonathan Ward, Toronto, ON; andLea O'Shea, Maple Ridge, BC; who first joined CAPA in 2015. Thanks for your loyalty and support of photographic art. World Photographic Cup Team Canada 2026 Congratulations to CAPA members Bob Friesen, Anita Teljeur, Jacqui Matechuk and Manpreet Sokhi, and all the members of Team Canada 2026. Once the judging is complete, you will be able to see all 30 images submitted by the Team. Read about the World Photographic Cup Team Canada here. CAPA is a major partner with WPC Team Canada. CAPA members who are WPC curators are Leah Gray, Michael Breakey, Allen Bargen and our CAPA President Stella d'Entremont.
Time is running out, but we have your last-minute solution! Give a CAPA Membership—the gift of a whole year of inspiration, community, and skill-building. It's the ultimate upgrade for any photographer! To purchase this unique gift, you must contact us before December 23rd. Call the CAPA Office right now at 236-586-3938 or email membership@capacanada.ca. We'll handle the details and keep it a secret!
Reminder: Our office closes on December 23 and reopens January 5.
Ready to sharpen your eye and refine your craft? We've lined up a series of must-attend educational events, plus a great new article to inspire your next project.
New Educational Article: Dive into Sheldon Boles's latest piece, "Creating a Stunning Triptych," and learn the keys to multi-image storytelling.
Image Critique Nights: Stop shooting alone! Submit your work and join our in-depth discussions to get the personalized feedback you need to dramatically improve your images.
Image Editing Nights: This is your chance to learn from the best. Submit your image and watch experts transform it! Special Guest Alert: On January 8, don't miss CAPA member Darlene Hildebrandt as she steps in as our featured editor.
New for Members: Log in to access previous recordings at Members > Education Links.
Club Insurance Deadline - December 15! Reminder to clubs planning on purchasing the CAPA General Liability Insurance - fill in the application today and send your payment to the CAPA treasurer Lorna Scott.
Celebrating Our Long-Time Member Clubs This month, we’re proud to recognize three long-standing CAPA clubs whose dedication and passion continue to inspire photographers across Canada:
Thank you all for your many years of loyalty, creativity, and commitment to advancing photographic art in Canada. We’re so grateful to have you in our CAPA family!
Update Your Club Info If your club has new officers, please log in to your club account and update your details online or send us the information. Keeping your info current helps us support your club.
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. ?? [Individual Members & registered Members of CAPA Clubs: log in and explore it here] ?? [Clubs: log in, grab the link and share it with your members] 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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