Quick Link: Photo Submissions

Showcase, the last meeting of each month from September to May, is when KPAC members share images – past, present and “The Challenge”.

The Challenge encourages members to step out of their comfort zone, focus on a topic and exercise their creativity. It is those bits of neurons lurking behind the photographer’s eye that sees the picture. Right?

The following list identifies the showcase themes and schedule for the current membership year. Themes are deliberately cryptic to exercise your photographic eye.

Showcase themes for the coming year (2024 -2025) are designed not only to challenge your imagination skills but also various photographic techniques. Have Fun! 

For inspiration on the themes see the write-up below the list.

Note: You are welcome to submit ideas for next year’s showcases and challenges to any Leadership Committee member. Click the Contact Us link at the top of this page for contact information.

SHOWCASE INSPIRATION

Showcase themes are based on capturing opportunities within the previous month or two. Time of year has been considered regarding available light conditions.

Bicycles, Tricycles, Unicycles – September
Your images should include one of the above and can be stationary or in motion. It can also be in pieces or parts. Feel free to exercise your creative expression.

Fences – October
Kamloops and area boasts a multitude of fences in a variety of styles. Think pickets, barbed wire, Russel, zig-zag, lattice and split rail to name a few.
Abstract Art – November
Try using Intentional Camera Movement, Double or Multiple Exposure, Artificial Intelligence, Macro or use Photoshop or other Photo processing software filters.
Mirrors & Reflections – December
Try reflections off water – could be a lake, river or even a mud puddle. Reflections from the sun or try a self portrait in a mirror.
Feet and Hands – January
Shoot old and young feet and hands and anything in between.
Containers – February
Use your imagination, any object that holds or transports something is considered a container.
Wabi-sabi – March
Wabi-sabi is a way to incorporate imperfections into your work to discover new visual elements and effects. When we apply wabi-sabi to photography and to the artistic process itself, we embrace mistakes and errors, not as things to avoid and correct, but as new elements to strive for. It celebrates the natural cycles of growth and decay and the importance of appreciating natural flaws and imperfections that exist in all things.
Churches and Graveyards – April
Feel free to take photos of churches inside and out. Graveyards/cemeteries are interesting places to visit and photograph.
In the Woods– May
Look for patterns in nature, flora and fauna and wildlife. Try new ways of incorporating light into your landscape images.