Published: April 7, 2026
Welcome to the MarchCAPA Newsletter—your monthly update on photography news, events, and educational opportunities across Canada and beyond. In this issue:
We’re Listening Your CAPA experience is important to us. In a few days, we’ll be reaching out via email to ask for your thoughts. Please look out for the link to the survey and let us know how we’re doing.
The Art of Seeing
Many people who have picked up a camera will tell you that photography's greatest gift to them, is that it has helped them learn to see. On March 18, speaker Benedict Brain will draw on his long-runningArt of Seeingcolumn inDigital Camera Worldmagazine to help explain how photography can help us look more closely at the world and find meaning in the things we see. The talk highlights the power of storytelling, the value of creativity, and the importance of being a mindful and ethical traveller with a camera. Rather than focusing on technical how-tos, it asks deeper questions about why we make photographs and what they reveal about us.
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Catch Up on Past Presentations! Individual Members can 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.
Join us at the Canadian Photography Conference 2026! Hosted by the Foothills Camera Club and CAPA, join us in Calgary, AB, from July 13–16 at the SAIT campus. Experience three days featuring 12 celebrated Canadian photographers and 10 local photo excursions.
Why attend?
Great Value: We’ve scheduled the event right after the Calgary Stampede to ensure lower hotel prices and smaller crowds.
Convenience: Stay at the SAIT Residence for 70% of the city average with free parking and easy transit access to downtown.
Flexible Access: Can't make it in person? Virtual passes are available, and all registrants get one year of on-demand access to session recordings.
Don't forget your camera—Calgary’s modern architecture (like the Peace Bridge and Central Library) is a photographer's dream. Register Here
We have 13 positions up for election at our 2026 AGM this July 14 in Calgary, AB. We are currently looking for fresh perspectives to fill two vital roles:
Ontario Zone Director
Atlantic Zone Director
To apply or learn more, please email the Nominating Committee Chair:
July 17 & 18, 2026
Don’t miss out—there are still seats available!
This Special In-Person Session is exclusively for attendees of the 2026 Canadian Photography Conference in Calgary.
Join us for a two-day, instructor-led edition of Basic Training for New Judges. Normally delivered online, this unique in-person opportunity allows you to complete both parts of the program in a single, immersive experience over two days.
Learn, engage, and connect face-to-face with instructors and fellow participants—right in the heart of the conference.
Registration: $170. Sign up via the "Attendee ONLY" section on the Canadian Photography Conference website.
Part 1: Introduction to Judging: Start your journey at the CAPA Learning Centre. The course is $185, but you can save 35% by becoming a CAPA member first!
Watch a free preview here
Feedback from a student: "I am so happy to have completed this course! Massive thanks to the instructors for their hard work and dedication. I look forward to moving on to next step and learning from you all!" Part 2: Judging Practice Workshop
Following a successful February kickoff, our March 21 Judging Practice Workshop is officially sold out. Don’t worry if you missed it—more dates are coming this spring! Keep an eye on the CAPA Learning Centreor our April newsletter for registration. Feedback from a student: "As a participant, I found the workshop the best organized and presented I have attended and of great personal value." Reminder: You must complete the "Introduction to Judging" course to eligible for these practical sessions.
The March issue of the National Judges List is available for CAPA Clubs to download from our website by logging in and going to Members > National Judges List. The next update will be in early June.
In this issue, we celebrate the talent from our 2025 Monochrome Competition for Individuals. With 749 impressive entries from 258 entrants, the competition was truly exceptional. This issue showcases a selection of the standout winning images.
With Gratitude to our Judges: Richard Robesco, Virginia Stranaghan, Sue Olsen, Robert Laramee, Rose Norman, Mario Ceroni, Paul Kiely, Wes Bergen, Guy L. Brun. Originality vs. Derivative Work: CAPA guidelines require that photographs incorporating another artist’s copyrighted work must show meaningful creative transformation. Simply photographing or reproducing existing copyrighted artwork without adding significant original elements does not qualify as original work. Submissions that fail this standard risk disqualification from competition. More details in this downloadable PDF. ?? Read this month's competition update
Honours and Awards Congratulations to Bob Royerof Edmonton AB on receiving his MCAPA Honour. ?? Read about Bob's accomplishments here Ten Year Members This month we recognize Randy Singer, West Vancouver, BC; Michael Todd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON; andMark Girard, Thornhill, ON; who first joined CAPA in 2016. Thanks for your loyalty and support of photographic art. Member Spotlight: New member David Axon just launched his blog, Battles with Bokeh! Check out his latest posts on joining the Sidney Camera Club and the leap of faith in 'Plunging In!' for his first competition. FIAP Distinctions Submission May 15, 2026 CAPA is Canada’s representative to the Federation Internationale de L’Art Photographique (FIAP), which is a federation of approximately 86 international photographic organizations. Each year CAPA submits applications for some of its members to receive FIAP Distinctions. These Distinctions recognize an individual’s success in international photographic exhibitions with FIAP patronage. Information about FIAP Distinctions can be found in the February FIAP News, or by contacting David Laronde.The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2026.
The Spring Issue of Canadian Photography Canadienne is Here!
Full of inspiration and expert insights, our latest issue has just arrived. Our members consistently tell us that this magazine is one of the most valued perks of joining CAPA.
Why Go Individual? While all members enjoy our community, only Individual, Family, and Honorary Members receive the high-quality, full-color print edition delivered straight to their door. Plus, remember that you must be an Individual Member (or a registered member of a CAPA Club) to see your own work and articles featured in our pages!
Invest in Your Passion Joining the CAPA community is the best investment you can make in your craft. Join us nowfor a year of learning, fellowship, and photographic fun.
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 Article:Practicing Our Photographic Skills by Bev Anne Moynham
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!
New for Individual Members: Log in to access previous recordings at Members > Education Links.
National Judges List The March update of the National Judges List is available now. CAPA Clubs can find the current roster of Certified and Apprentice Judges under Members > National Judges List. You must be logged in to your club account to access the list.
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! Is your photography club part of the CAPA community? If so, you’re eligible for a special perk! Members of CAPA clubs can register for a free, one-year renewable limited membership. This exclusive offer is our way of welcoming club photographers who haven't yet joined CAPA as individual members.
The Spring 2026 Issue is here! We have a lot of very interesting content for you in this issue.
This, and much more can be found in the Spring 2026 issue. Have you explored our new high-res flip-book yet? It’s the perfect companion to your print copy—making reading online easier and more fun than ever. It even features satisfying page-turn audio for that classic magazine feel. ?? 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 Magazine Archive Now Available Online Individual members can now enjoy all back issues of the magazine online, all the way back to 2009. log in and explore them here We’d love to feature your voice and prefer original, unpublished articles. Send your article ideas or finished pieces in English or French to our Editor-in-Chief.
REMINDER: Get your images ready to enter into the 2026 Prairie Zone Competition. Submission deadline is March 30. The Lethbridge Photography Club will be hosting the ‘Creative Captures Workshop’, on Saturday, April 11, 2026 with special guest speakers, Shane Turgeon, 2024 Canadian Geographic’s Canadian Photographer of the year, and Myrna Pearman. The workshop which will be held in Lethbridge, is a full day event with an evening outdoor session as well.
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