Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Featured Member - Terril Bodner -How to Capture the Northern Lights.

Terrill Bodner is a self-taught photographer with a sincere passion for all things photographic - beautiful light, big and little people and animals, and beautiful spaces, both indoors and outside. She has been an Accredited member of Professional Photographers of Canada since 2011 and has won several awards and has work in the Loan Collection. She earned her CPA (2015), MPA (2016), and SPA (2022) while growing her business and meeting other photographers who have become friends over the years. She enjoys the challenge of pushing herself to try new things, and has thirteen accreditations including Night Photography and has volunteered in several positions on the BC Board since joining  PPOC.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

PPOC -The Hidden Gems of Volunteering

 Thinking about volunteering with the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) but not sure if it's worth it? Let's explore the ins and outs of volunteering with PPOC to see if it's the right fit for you. You might think that the PPOC's success is all about the stunning photos its members share, but did you know that volunteers play a huge role in making it all happen? They're like your buddies ready to catch you if you fall while walking a tightrope—it's an adventure with some risks, but definitely worth considering!

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Why Are Digital Files So Expensive? Let's Talk.- Submitted by Deb Stevenson

Why Are Digital Files So Expensive?  This is a common question that many professional photographers get asked. It's a digital world where digital images are plentiful and likely take up the bulk of the memory on your smartphone.

But if you're considering hiring a professional photographer, you're looking for more than adding pictures to your camera roll or sharing them on social media.

It's a milestone moment, like adding a new pet to the family, celebrating your senior dog or finally getting some print-worthy photographs of you and your furry friend that weren't taken using a selfie stick. Whatever the reason, you've decided to hire a professional photographer. You envision some beautiful wall art, a gorgeous keepsake album or a folio box to commemorate your experience and preserve your memories. The uniquely personal touches that make your house a home.

So, you spend more time than you care to admit googling photographers in your area and narrowing your list down to a few. You love their work; they seem the perfect fit to work with you and your pet. But the photographer charges a lot for their products, so you ask about digital files to save a few bucks. They're how much?? Say what now? But I don't need to get prints or an album. I just want some digitals.

Stefan Malloch - A Journey to Qualified PPOC Judge: Reflections on Six Years with the PPOC

In the realm of photography, the path to mastery is a winding road marked by countless clicks of the shutter, endless hours of editing, and a realization that learning is forever. For many photographers, reaching the pinnacle of their craft means more than just capturing stunning images, it's about becoming recognized and respected by peers, and perhaps even becoming a judge who can inspire and guide others on their own photographic journeys. My adventure to becoming an Accredited Professional Judge with the PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada) has been a transformative journey, marked by moments of humility, unexpected growth, and the unwavering support of an incredible community.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Stefan Malloch CPA - Exponential Growth as a Photographer; My Journey in Photo Competitions

Photography has always been a passion of mine and over the years, I have honed my skills and developed a keen eye for capturing the “perfect shot”, whatever that is. There are so many factors in what is considered “a great photograph.” It was not until I started entering photo competitions that I truly saw the impact it had on my growth as a photographer. Participating in photo competitions, specifically with the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) and others, has helped me improve my skills and advance my career.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

AI and Copyright: Critical Evolving Issues for Photographers

Abstract: In this post, lawyer and award-winning landscape photographer Jason Marino discusses critical copyright and related issues every photographer using AI needs to know right now. With reference to popular AI image generation platforms such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Dall-E, Jason breaks down the need-to-know issues into bite-sized chunks easily digestible by photographers of every genre and level. He examines the latest, headline-grabbing cases working their way through the courts as well as the March 2023 guidance issued by the U.S.Copyright Office, and, drawing lessons from those cases and guidance, he suggests several practical points that photographers should keep in mind when using AI in order to maximize their potential for copyright protection and minimize the potential for other intellectual property problems.

Monday, February 27, 2023

Featured Member: Trevor Pottleberg CPA

Trevor Pottelberg is a professional photographer and photo educator based out of Southwestern, Ontario, Canada. Specializing in ethical wildlife, landscape, astro & wave photography, his photographic portfolio is packed full of beautiful Canadian scenes. His love for nature conservation and the great outdoors is apparent in each of his photographs.

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Using Mirrorless Camera Exposure Settings on a Century-old Large Format Camera

Using Mirrorless Camera Exposure Settings on a Century-old Large Format Camera By Graham Ruttan