May Newsletter
- Jesse Boily
- May 2
- 5 min read
Hey folks,
It has been a busy month for the Club. In April, Dianne and Rick taught us a lot about macro photography. You can also see the presentation on the Facebook group page. But those who came to the meeting got to try special lenses and setups to make some amazing photos.
This month, we also launched SIGs (Special Interest Groups), which I think of as mini-photo Clubs within the club.
We have:
Creatives- We will cover all aspects of getting creative and meet twice monthly, with one meeting to discuss a creative idea and another to photograph it. Christine Young is running this group. Contact her to be added to the group chat.
Hiking and photos- This is the group for all the hiking photographers. Here, we will discuss and go on scenic hikes. Nichol Buchaski is running this group. Contact her to be added to the group chat.
Let’s talk photos- We will meet every two months unless there is a need for more. The FOCUS will not be on gear but the images you create. It will also be a place for people to share photos they are proud of, gain feedback, or talk about a project they are working on. I envision each meeting having time for everyone to share their work and what they hope to learn. Jesse Boily is running this group. Contact him to be added to the group chat.
Studio & lighting- This group is for you if you want to learn about studio lighting, portraiture, using strobes outside, and using lighting both studio & outdoors. The group plans to meet one or two times a month. Contact Natasha Haldane to join.
If you want to join any groups, contact the leaders above or email gppc.website@gmail.com, and we will connect you.
Additionally, if you want to start your SIG, just let us know, and we will add it to the list.
The club is also looking for mentees and mentors for the mentorship program. This is an excellent opportunity to get some hands-on help from someone to meet your photography goals or even have a like-minded photographer do some shoots together. For more information or to sign up, check out gpphotoclub.com/mentorship-2024.
We will also have a group show at the Centre for Creative Arts that will showcase our group's work over the past 20 years! For more details, look at the Facebook group or email gppc.website@gmail.com
Lots going on at the club! We have some more fun to be announced soon!
Thanks for reading,
Jesse Boily
GPPC president
May Meeting: Swap and Shop
We will set tables up for you to sell your old or unused gear or make trades for something else you’d like. Due to limited space, everyone must share a table. This means there will be limited room to set your wares up, half a table, to be exact. The general public will be invited to attend the sale but will not be allowed to sell. Please message Jesse or Dianne if you wish to be a seller. 11 tables means 22 spots. First come, first serve.
Centre for Creative Arts 7 p.m. May 26
June Meeting: Guest Speaker George Webber
George is a Calgary-based photographer who is internationally known for his documentary work.
His photographs can be found in Canadian and international museum collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, Glenbow Museum (Canada), Museum Ludwig (Germany), Australian National Gallery (Australia) and the Bibliotheque Nationale (France).
He has also received numerous awards nationally and internationally.
George has published multiple photobooks, as well. You can see them and some of the photos here georgewebber.ca/documentary/
I will also bring my collection of his books to the meeting for people to look at.
Centre for Creative Arts 7 p.m. June 16
Field Trips
Reining and cow horse clinic May 10 & 11
Two days of the reining and cow horse clinic! Lots of horses, lots of cows, and lots of athleticism! Please provide some images to the organizers if you decide to go. Come learn about shooting horse sport photography!! Exact times and locations will be added to the private Facebook group.
Photographer Opportunities
Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games 2025
GPPC member Marilyn Grubb is seeking volunteer photographers for the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games 2025. Events include basketball, bocce, bowling, golf, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, & swimming.
If you are interested, message Marilynn on Facebook or contact gppc.website@gmail.com, and we will connect you.
Volunteers will be required to have a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector completed.
The games will run from July 11 to July 13.
Centre For Creative Arts Call for Entries! Group show: Purple
Guidelines:
-Artists must be Peace Country residents and be 18 years of age or older.
-Artwork can be any visual medium (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, sewing, ect.)
-Artwork may be of any subject, but must be predominantly purple.
Other colours may be used, but shades of purple should be the focus
of the work
-Pieces must be no larger than 1x1 meters and be ready to hang.
Works without proper hardware will not be hung.
-Artists may submit up to 3 separate pieces, but depending on the number of entries, all may not be accepted. Acceptance of work is up to the discretion of the Centre for Creative Arts.
-Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
-Only finished works will be considered.
To Enter:
-Email your submission to knsangra@creativecentre.ca by June 15, 2025, 11:59 pm.
-Include an image of your piece (please do not bring in actual artwork) and include the title, the dimensions, medium and your contact info.
-Artists will be contacted by June 20, 2025.
-Selected pieces must be dropped off June 23 - 28, 2025.
FlightHub Canada photo competition
FlightHub is looking for an impactful, original image that captures the essence of what Canada looks and feels like to you through your travels, adventures, or everyday moments. This could be a sweeping landscape, striking architecture, a wildlife encounter, a moment in a city or small town, or a glimpse into everyday life. Whatever you choose, make it something that reflects your experience, and inspires others to see more of this country for themselves.
For more info go to: photography.flighthub.com.
Monthly Photo Challenges
Every Month, Maj creates a new photo challenge with a theme to keep us all creative. This month’s theme is MACRO. So take what you learned from Dianne and Rick at the last meeting and show the club the photos you can come up with. Post the photos to the GP Photo Club Facebook page!
If you know of any fantastic events coming up or opportunities for photographers, please email me (gppc.website@gmail.com) so I can add them to the list!
Go to the club's Facebook page and calendar for the most up-to-date information!
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