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.
Monday, June 15, 2020
CHICKS AT PLAY
Story and Images by Charmaine Toews. I live on a country property with a couple of acres. For the last two years we have had laying hens so we can enjoy the pleasure of gathering our own eggs from our free-range chickens. They sleep in a coop, but during the summer days they wander a huge area of our yard that also has a large natural pond. They are happy chickens, we like to think. Well, when we got a new batch of 20 chicks to increase our number of layers, it only seemed right to photograph them.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
PPOC 50th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS GALA
The Professional Photographers of Canada had big plans to celebrate their 50th Anniversary (1970-2020) along with their Awards Gala in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan April 24 - 27th. Unfortunately, those plans abruptly changed with the growing restrictions due to COVID-19. Instead of canceling the entire convention, it was decided to go ahead with the first (and hopefully last) Virtual Awards Gala that celebrates the successes and achievements of the dedicated service of their members as well as their photography skills. Many thanks to all those involved in producing this event.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
BUILD YOUR OWN CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PROPS
Images/Story by Mark Bilash. Looking to add more Creativity to your Photo Sessions? How about building your own Props, to create a special theme? That's exactly what I did for a unique Rosie The Riveter style Pinup theme. You can save money, as well as channel your creativity towards Prop Building.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
XMAS FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION TIPS
Story and Images by Cheryl Struss.
The Christmas Season is a time that many families seek out a portrait session, whether it be just of their children or of the whole family. They are celebrating the season and wanting their portrait to look festive. Here are some general tips to assist in making your own sessions successful.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
PIG PLUS PRO PHOTOGRAPHER EQUALS CCMA AWARD NOMINATION
This is a Photographer’s Tale, or maybe that should be “Tail”, of a Rescued Piglet, a Checkers Game, a Pro Photographer, and a Country Western Singer. See how this all turned into a nomination by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) for the Cover Art of an Album. Story as related by Brad Kelly.
Friday, August 2, 2019
Renowned Photographer Retires
After an amazing 45 (!) years, Brian Boyle - the ROM’s senior photographer - will be retiring at the end of August. His last day will be Friday, August 30th.
Brian started at the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) in 1974, and during his tenure, he has helped lead the transition from the analog 20th century to the digital 21st century. When he started at the ROM, photographers shot everything on black and white film, using 4 x 5” cameras. Since 2002, Brian has worked entirely with digital cameras and has led the ROM in establishing itself as a premier institution in the digital world.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Meet Victoria West, PPOC 2019 Portrait Photographer of the Year!
Victoria West has been a portrait photographer for over 10 years and runs her studio, Victoria West Portrait, in Oromocto, NB. She joined the PPOC in June of 2017 and holds the regional titles of PPOC Atlantic 2017 Photographic Artist of the Year and PPOC Atlantic 2018 Portrait Photographer of the Year. In 2019 she represented Team Canada at the World Photographic Cup and brought home a Bronze Medal in the Portrait category. She has now added the title of PPOC Portrait Photographer of the Year to her 2019 accomplishments.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Introducing Gina Yesnik, 2019 PPOC Wedding Photographer of the Year!
For over a decade, award winning wedding and lifestyle photographer Gina Yesnik has produced dynamic, emotive imagery that will be cherished by her clients for generations. Her passion and innovative approach embody the perfect union between art and technical precision. Her style is influenced by her love of fashion, cinema and beauty. Gina’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and print shows across Canada and the US. Gina is a proud member of Professional Photographers of Canada.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
PPOC’s Victoria West takes home a bronze medal for Team Canada!
It is my pleasure and excitement to announce that PPOC Atlantic’s own Victoria West just returned from the WPC finals in Norway with a bronze medal for Team Canada! She was also awarded the “Nations Award” having scored the highest of all Canadian entrants.