Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Finding Motivation for Photography - submitted by Howard D. Whiting
Photography has always been a hobby of mine, but as life gets busier with work and family, it can be challenging to find the motivation to pick up the camera. If you're like me, a “middle-aged” (60 is the new 50) enthusiast who isn't a full-time photographer, staying inspired can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Here are some tips and ideas to rekindle your passion for photography and get you excited about personal projects.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
How to Safeguard Your Interests While Renting a Photography Studio
Article submitted by our commercial partners at Harvard Western Insurance. In the world of visual storytelling, securing the right photography studio can transform your creative vision into reality. However, the complexities of studio rentals—navigating lease agreements, ensuring adequate protection against unforeseen mishaps, and mitigating common rental issues—often pose daunting challenges.
Comment préserver vos intérêts lors de la location d'un studio de photographie ?
Article soumis par nos partenaires commerciaux chez Harvard Western Insurance. Dans le monde de la création visuelle, le fait de trouver le bon studio de photographie peut transformer votre vision créative en réalité. Cependant, la complexité de la location d'un studio - naviguer dans les contrats de location, assurer une protection adéquate contre les imprévus et atténuer les problèmes courants liés à la location - pose souvent des défis décourageants.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Accidental Entrepreneur - by Jenn Grachow
So, here’s the thing - I wasn’t exactly prepared to be an entrepreneur when I first dove into this whole journey. But, hey, I’ve always been the type to say “yes” first and then figure things out later. And let me tell you, very few photographers are actually ready to take on the entrepreneurial world when they start out. I mean, who knew running a business could be so tough? Sure, you get to take cool photos of people and products and stuff, but it turns out you also need to know a thing or two about accounting, marketing, and networking. And let’s not even get started on the whole mindset work needed to survive in this crazy world.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Giving a Hand - by Vince Kehn
Early in February 2021 my daughter invited me to test some recipes for an upcoming cookbook project for the Quadra Island Children’s Centre. A Taste of Quadra Island: Island Cookery III was going to be the third fundraising cookbook in 30 years for the Quadra Children’s Centre. Recipe testing led to suggestions of taking some photographs of cooked dishes. When I submitted some shots of the food I had cooked and styled, the committee was impressed. They asked me if I would be interested in doing photography for the project. Their idea was to have volunteers cook some recipes, then have them photographed in their houses or outdoor environs. They also wanted any photography to have a strong sense of place, as Quadra Island is special that way. I said I didn’t do food photography. As I thought about it, my early years cooking in the hospitality industry and my life long love of cooking really did make me an ideal candidate for taking on food photography. So I said yes, I would take on some of the photography. This morphed into doing the feature photography and curating and editing of all submitted photographs from other volunteers.
Monday, July 8, 2024
Strike a Pose: Stay Limber with Yoga for Photographers
*Stock image from Canva Hey there, fellow photographers! Whether you’re capturing the joyous moments of a wedding day, family portraits, or a long day of event photography, you're in for a treat. If you haven’t yet experienced the aches and pains of carrying your gear or, heaven forbid, considered cutting your career short due to injuries and the physical demands of the job, lucky you! But don't worry—today, I want to share a secret weapon that keeps us nimble, injury-free, and ready to snag those perfect shots: Yoga!
Monday, June 24, 2024
Behind the Veil - By Heather Fryer
Every few years, I embark on a deeply emotional project focused on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) issue. My latest project, titled, Behind the Veil, aims to shed light on a topic that society has often skirted around - the plight of Indigenous women who have gone missing or have been tragically murdered in Canada. Society has been good at keeping this information hidden behind a veil of secrecy. My aim is to help pull back the veil through awareness and art. Learn more about MMIW here.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Composition in a Nutshell...
In any creative expression, be it woodworking, music, painting, sculpture or photography, the more adept you become with the tools of the trade, the better you can express your creative side. Michelangelo was talented, yes, but he also knew how to mix paint, chip rock and sharpen his chisels. He also understood composition. 
Monday, May 20, 2024
Telling Your Animal’s Story - By Lisa Brice
Every dog has a story and a skilled photographic artist can weave a narrative with images capturing the true spirit of an animal through their lens. This can be accomplished with knowledge and understanding of the animal. Watching for cues such as a happy wagging of the tail, stressed with panting, timid, or scared with the ears back will determine how the how the story will be told. Dogs are great at finding joy in the simplest of things, catching a ball, a treat, and just laying down in the moment. The action to capture the uniqueness can happen in two ways, with a flash or on a camera with a very fast shutter speed.
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.
