The focus of this presentation will be how to shoot portraits in bright sunlight conditions using lights and other tools to obtain the look you are after. Ross is a … Continue reading May 14, 2025 – Presentation by Ross Outerbridge on Portraiture in Bright Sunlight →

Members are to have three photos of their choice that they would like to receive feedback on available to share with the group. KPAC members can join this group at any … Continue reading May 13, 2025 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

This evening, submitted images will be showcased and then selected by members who will vote for their favourite images in each category. Selected images will be showcased by London Drugs Photolab at … Continue reading May 7, 2025 – Image Selection Night for London Drugs Image Display →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. Primary function of this meeting is to plan events for club members. This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Calling all nature photographers in KPAC! A Nature Photographer Get Together will be happening on Saturday, May 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Community Meeting Room on the … Continue reading May 3, 2025 – Nature Photographers Get Together →

Feel free to take photos of churches inside and out. Graveyards/cemeteries are interesting places to visit and photograph. We look forward to members sharing their interpretation of this theme with … Continue reading April 30, 2025 – Showcase: Graveyards and Churches →

We’re excited to announce our 3rd Annual Photo Competition in collaboration with London Drugs Photolab, offering an opportunity to have your work professionally printed and displayed! Members can enter a maximum of one image … Continue reading April 30, 2025 – Image Submission Deadline for London Drugs Image Display →

Our “homework” is to learn how to apply the Adamski Effect in Photoshop.  This link explains what the Adamski Effect is and also includes an instructional video.  (there are many … Continue reading April 15, 2025 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

At the edge of North America, on one of the four corners of the world, Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the best places to see and appreciate nature in all … Continue reading April 9 , 2025 – Slideshow of Newfoundland & Labrador by Ben Anders →

Members are to have three photos of their choice that they would like to receive feedback on available to share with the group. KPAC members can join this group at any … Continue reading April 8, 2025 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

This photoshoot will take place on a property in Barnhartvale. Prior to the start of the photoshoot, Isobel Lamarche will provide a brief in-service on how to pan moving objects … Continue reading April 5, 2025 – Photoshoot of Motorcyclists in Action →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. Primary function of this meeting is to plan events for club members. This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

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 … Continue reading March 26, 2025 – Showcase: Wabi-sabi →

Members will meet at the Kamloops Water Aerodrome Airport located on Aviation Way at 3:30pm. There is a parking lot past the dock on the river which is adjacent to … Continue reading March 23, 2025 – Photo Walk Along the Rivers Trail →

For the next meeting, members will receive four raw images and your challenge will be to find within each image one or more interesting “child” images by cropping into the … Continue reading March 18, 2025 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

Henry Schnell, Past President of CAPA and Certified Judge will present a 15-20 minute inservice on judging images. This will be followed by the image selection process via Zoom Poll … Continue reading March 12, 2025 – Image Selection Night for CAPA Curves & Lines Competition →

Members are to have three photos available to share with the group; one of them is to be moody, whether it’s the weather, someone laughing, crying, or just something ominous. KPAC … Continue reading March11, 2025 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our Leadership Committee meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Use your imagination, any object that holds or transports something is considered a container. Think outside the 'box', in the 'closet', better 'safe' than sorry, a bun in the 'oven', … Continue reading February 26, 2025 – Showcase: Containers →

Capture the energy and emotion that lines and curves bring to an image. We invite you to explore these powerful compositional elements and share your creative perspective through photography. This … Continue reading February 26, 2025 – Deadline for Submission of Images for Club CAPA Competition – Curves and Lines →

Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni is considered one of the most extreme and remarkable vistas in all of South America. Stretching more than 4,050 square miles of the Altiplano, it is … Continue reading February 19, 2025 – Slideshow of Salar de Uyuni – the Salt Flats in Bolivia by Bonnie Pryce →

For this session, members of the group will receive three raw file images taken by other members; individuals are to process one of the photos reflecting their vision for the image using … Continue reading February 18, 2025 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come … Continue reading February 11, 2025 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Members to meet at the Kamloops Library, 465 Victoria Street for a photoshoot of anything that captures your eye. You can shoot street scenes, buildings, business windows, street signs, street … Continue reading February 8, 2025 – Photoshoot on Victoria Street Between 4th & 5th Avenues Downtown Kamloops →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our Leadership Committee meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Shoot old and young feet and hands and anything in between. Colour, black and white and large or small - we look forward to seeing your creative shots. For information … Continue reading January 29, 2024 – Showcase: Feet and Hands →

For this evening’s meeting we are going to be treated to a presentation on Astrophotography by Mike Douthwright. Mike is a fairly new member of our club so you may … Continue reading January 22, 2025 – Astrophotography Presentation and Slideshow by Mike Douthwright →

For this session, members are to review the new feature in Adobe Photoshop Raw on removing reflections. Come prepared to show both the before and after of your image. There … Continue reading January 21, 2025 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come … Continue reading January 14, 2025 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Photoshoot of athletes participating in the Kamloops Indoor Triathlon at the Tournament Capital Center at 910 McGill Road, Kamloops. This is an opportunity to photograph athletes of all levels competing in … Continue reading January 12, 2025 – Kamloops Indoor Triathlon Photoshoot →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our Leadership Committee meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

For this session, members are to alter up to 50% of an image of their choice using Artificial Intelligence. Come prepared to show both the before and after of your … Continue reading December 17, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

For this Showcase, 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 … Continue reading December 11, 2024 – Showcase: Mirrors & Reflections →

Note Time Change for This Event This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework … Continue reading December 10, 2024 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. This meeting will primarily focus on planning for an indoor portrait workshop in the spring. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate … Continue reading December 3, 2024 – KPAC Leadership Committee Meeting →

For this Showcase, try using Intentional Camera Movement, Double or Multiple Exposure, Artificial Intelligence, Macro or use Photoshop or other Photo processing software filters to create an abstract image. Or … Continue reading November 27, 2024 – Showcase: Abstract Art & Review of CAPA Competition Results →

This is an opportunity for members to get together in person and catch up. For this portion of the event, members will meet at 12:30pm at Mr Mike's Steakhouse Casual … Continue reading November 23, 2024 – Luncheon/Social followed by Photoshoot of a TRU Wolfpack Mens Volleyball Game →

Join us this evening for a slideshow and talk by Ben Anders of his recent travels through the North West Passage, Greenland and the Coast of Labrador. This meeting is … Continue reading November 20, 2024 – Slideshow by Ben Anders of His Travels to the North West Passage, Greenland and Coast of Labrador →

For this session, members are to share information which they learned and found useful/helpful from the 2024 Photoshop Virtual Summit. The Summit can be watched for free but you must … Continue reading November 19, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come … Continue reading November 12, 2024 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our Leadership Committee meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

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. This meeting is … Continue reading October 30, 2024 – Showcase: Fences →

Please join your fellow members for a photoshoot of the changing fall colours at the beautiful Privato Winery in Westsyde. Privato has beautiful gardens with flowers and trees along with … Continue reading October 19, 2024 – Photoshoot/Field Trip of Fall Colours at Privato Winery – Note Location Change →

For this session, members are to combine two or more images into a single photo using Photoshop Layers. Your photos can be of any subject. For example, you may want … Continue reading October 15, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come … Continue reading October 8, 2024 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Tonight KPAC members select entries for the CAPA 2024 Nature competition. Please brush up on your photo judging skills. We will be using the Zoom polling function for scoring. This … Continue reading October 2, 2024 – CAPA Nature Competition Image Selection Night →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our Leadership Committee meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Your KPAC membership fees for the 2024/25 year are now due. Please go to the Club Members section of the KPAC Website and click on Membership Form, complete it in … Continue reading KPAC Membership Fees Now Due →

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. … Continue reading September 25, 2024 – Showcase: Bicycles, Unicycles, Tricycles →

This is the deadline for photo submissions (no meeting) for the Club entry for the CAPA Naure competition. This is one of two competitions the club will be entering this … Continue reading September 23, 2024 – CAPA Nature Competition Image Submission Deadline →

Members who wish to car pool should connect with each other and make arrangement to leave Kamloops by 9:00am and drive to Desert Hills Ranch in Ashcroft for a photoshoot … Continue reading September 21, 2024 – Photoshoot/Field Trip to Desert Hills Farm Market →

For this session, members are to prepare a photomontage using the Print module in Lightroom. Your photos can be of any subject of your choosing. Members will show their photomontage … Continue reading September 17, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

There will be a short presentation on the use of Artificial Intelligence in photography by Bonnie Pryce followed by a slideshow of members images from the summer photo challenge which … Continue reading September 11, 2024 – Presentation on use of AI in Photography & Summer Photo Challenge Slideshow →

This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come … Continue reading September 10, 2024 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our Leadership Committee meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

For this session, the focus will be on reviewing the latest updates and features in Lightroom Version 13.3. Two members will demonstrate using the Tone Curve on colour photos in … Continue reading June 18, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come … Continue reading June 11, 2024 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

This is an opportunity for members to display a small selection of their photos in print. Any print style is acceptable such as framed prints, canvas prints, cards, calendars, books, … Continue reading June 5, 2024 – Display of KPAC Members Photos in Print →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. This group works collaboratively to plan events/meetings and looks after all of the behind the scenes tasks to keep the club functioning. We … Continue reading June 4, 2024 – KPAC Leadership Committee Meeting →

A favourite for many of our members who love to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings and all that Mother Nature has to offer. A great opportunity … Continue reading May 29, 2024 – Showcase: Nature →

This evening members will select six images that will be printed, framed and displayed at London Drugs in the Photo Department. A slide show of submitted images will be shown … Continue reading May 22, 2024 – Image Selection Night for London Drugs Print Display →

For this session, the focus will be on best practices for managing catalogues and catalogue backups. Those members that were unable to attend the last meeting will have an opportunity … Continue reading May 21, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

These two important meetings will be held in-person at Kamloops United Church Hall at 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC. The purpose of the AGM is to fulfill statutory requirements … Continue reading May 15, 2024 – Annual General Meeting & Special Meeting →

There will be no meeting tonight, this is the deadline for image submission for selection for the London Drugs display. This is a collaboration between KPAC and London Drugs to … Continue reading May 15, 2024 – Deadline for Submission of Images for London Drugs Print Display →

This meeting of the Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come … Continue reading May 14, 2024 – Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Executive. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our executive meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Norm Dougan is a long term KPAC member who has won numerous CAPA awards for his outstanding wildlife photography. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn and shoot with … Continue reading April 27, 2024 – Bird & Waterfowl Photoshoot with Norm Dougan →

Just what the title implies, photograph people going about their day to day jobs or recreational activities. This session will be presented via Zoom Video Conferencing. Isobel Lamarche Photo

For this session, the focus will be on importing and organizing images in Lightroom. Members can share some of their favourite resources on this topic via email to the group … Continue reading April 16, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

This meeting of the Evaluation/Workshop Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come prepared … Continue reading April 9, 2024 – Evaluation/Workshop Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Executive. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our executive meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

This evening we will be reviewing the images selected and submitted by KPAC members for the CAPA Colour competition which was held in March 2024. KPAC scoring along with CAPA … Continue reading March 27, 2024 – Review of KPAC Results of CAPA Colour Competition & Report from Competitions Working Group →

This could be the Kamloops Hoo Doos, any of our iconic city sculptures or parks or anything else that immediately makes you think Kamloops! Isobel Lamarche Photo

For this session, we will continue the theme of using masking and layers in our post-processing within both Lightroom and Photoshop. Tony Kuyper has developed two plug-in panels that makes … Continue reading March 19, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

Amtgard-Barony of River Watch is a live action role play group who practice a medieval fighting style. They have wonderful costumes and authentic looking weapons and will be bringing their … Continue reading March 16, 2024 – Amtgard-Barony of River Watch Photoshoot at Riverside Park →

This meeting of the Evaluation/Workshop Shared Interest Group is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting is to come prepared … Continue reading March 12, 2024 – Evaluation/Workshop Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Executive. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our executive meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

An image where the photographer intentionally moves the camera during exposure to produce streaking or an artistic effect to their photo. This meeting is via Zoom Video Conferencing.

Members will meet at TRU Parking Lot NT at 7:00pm for a night shoot overlooking the lights of the City of Kamloops and the valley below. Wear warm clothing and … Continue reading February 21, 2024 – Winter Night Photoshoot →

For this session, our homework is to work through Lessons 2 (Master Layers) and 4 (Layer Masks) Photoshop tutorials from PiXimperfect on You Tube. The tutorials are free and easy … Continue reading February 20, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

This is the second meeting of the Evaluation/Workshop Shared Interest Group and is open to all KPAC members. Members can join the group at any time. Homework for this meeting … Continue reading February 13, 2024 – Evaluation/Workshop Shared Interest Group →

Tonight KPAC members select entries for the CAPA 2023 Colour competition. Please brush up on your photo judging skills. We will be using the Zoom polling function for scoring. This … Continue reading February 7, 2024 – CAPA Colour Competition Image Selection Night →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Executive. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our executive meetings. All are welcome.  This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

For this showcase, think about any space that is left blank around your subject. When composing your shot, observe how the negative space enhances your subject. This session will be … Continue reading January 31, 2024 – Showcase: Negative Space →

This evening we will be reviewing the images selected and submitted by KPAC members for the CAPA Black and White competition which was held in November 2023. KPAC scoring along … Continue reading January 24, 2024 – Review of KPAC Results for CAPA B&W Competition →

This is the deadline for photo submissions for the Club entry for the CAPA Colour competition. There are four categories for this competition – Landscape, Man-made Structures & Objects, Nature … Continue reading January 24, 2024 – CAPA Colour Competition Image Submission Deadline →

This session is open to any KPAC member who would like to improve their skills using Lightroom and Photoshop or for those who may be interested in learning how to … Continue reading January 16, 2024 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

Regular meeting of the KPAC Executive. We encourage KPAC members to join and participate in our executive meetings. All are welcome. This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

This is the first meeting of a new KPAC Shared Interest Group which is open to all KPAC members who would like to receive and give feedback on photographs on … Continue reading January 9, 2024 – Evaluation/Workshop Shared Interest Group →

This session is open to any KPAC member who would like to improve their skills using Lightroom and Photoshop or for those who may be interested in learning how to … Continue reading December 19, 2023 – Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group →

For this showcase, members can submit any image that emotes a feeling in your viewer. They tell a story and move your audience in a myriad of ways - happiness, … Continue reading December 13, 2023 – Showcase: Emotion →

Members will meet at Kamloops Old Courthouse on 7 Seymour Street W at 3:30pm to shoot Christmas Light displays at the Old Courthouse, City Hall, St. Andrew's on the Square … Continue reading December 2, 2023 – Downtown Kamloops Christmas Light Photoshoot →

For this Showcase, think rain, snow, wind, sunshine – anything goes here. Watch the weather and get creative. This meeting will be held via Zoom Video Conferencing.

Members are invited to meet at 1:30pm at the Frick & Frack Restaurant at 577 Victoria Street for a no host late lunch/appetizers/beverages and get together with your fellow members.  … Continue reading November 26, 2023 – Member Get Together and Kamloops Santa Claus Parade Photoshoot →

This session is open to any KPAC member who would like to improve their skills using Lightroom and Photoshop or for those who may be interested in learning how to … Continue reading November 21, 2023 – LightRoom/PhotoShop Shared Interest Group →

Meeting via Zoom video conferencing. Tonight KPAC members select entries for the CAPA 2023 Black & White competition. Please brush up on your photo judging skills. We will be using the … Continue reading November 1, 2023 – CAPA Black & White Competition Image Selection Night →

For this showcase, members can submit a Black and White image in any genre of their choosing. For example, architecture, street, nature, people or landscape. This meeting will be presented … Continue reading October 25, 2023 – Showcase: Black and White →

The 2023 Bush Creek East Wildfire burned over 43,000 hectares of forest and destroyed many homes and businesses around Shuswap Lake and Adams Lake. This photo presentation will show some … Continue reading October 18, 2023 – Images of the 2023 Bush Creek East Wildfire by Isobel Lamarche →

This is the deadline for photo submissions for the Club entry for the CAPA Black & White competition. This is one of two competitions the club will be entering this … Continue reading October 18, 2023 – CAPA Black & White Competition Sub-Mission Deadline →

Members will meet at McConnell Lake Park which is located approximately 30 km from Kamloops on Lac le Jeune Road. The day will begin with a Silent Auction/Giveaway of no … Continue reading October 14, 2023 – Photoshoot at McConnell Lake →