Kamloops Photo Arts

November 12, 2025 - In Person Meeting with Guest Speaker Andrew Snucins - Note Speaker Change
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
Please join us for a presentation on shooting action photography with Andrew Snucins. Andrew is a Kamloops-based professional sports, automotive and adventure photographer. He has been the TRU Wolfpack Intercollegiate Sports Photographer for many years as well as shooting automotive assignments and will share with us his photographic journey.

To view some of Andrew Snucins work, click here

This presentation will take place at Henry Grube Education Centre at 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops

November 15, 2025 - Social and Photoshoot of TRU Women's Basketball
2025-11-15 14:00 - 18:00
Join us at 2pm for some social time and Happy Hour at Mr Mikes Steakhouse Casual followed by an action photography shoot at TRU for a Women’s Basketball Game at 4pm.

TRU has kindly given us complimentary access to the ENTIRE WEEKEND so let’s show up and show them our stuff while they show us their’s!!

Mr Mikes at Columbia Place Shopping Centre 1200 Summit Dr

Game at TRU Tournament Capital Centre 910 McGill Rd

Check in at the ticket gate guest list as a member of Kamloops Photo Arts Club

Feel free to stay for the Men’s game right after and you are welcome to photograph any basketball game played over the weekend

You’re welcome to come for appies &/or the game

As always, following the shoot, please email up to six of your favourite images to clubphotoevents@kamloopsphotoarts.ca

Specifications for image file naming and sizing can be found here

November 18, 2025 - Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
Members are to have one or two 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 time and if you just want to observe that is fine. We welcome you!

This session is via Zoom video conferencing.

Isobel Lamarche Photo

November 23, 2025 - Club Social & Photoshoot of Kamloops Santa Claus Parade
2025-11-23 14:30 - 17:30
Members to meet for a social at 2:30pm at The Art We Are at 246 Victoria Street for coffee/tea and desserts gratis of the club. This will be followed by a photoshoot of The Kamloops Santa Claus Parade which starts at 2nd Ave and St. Paul St and then goes along Victoria St from 2nd Ave to 6th Ave.

Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and having a tripod available is a good option.

In the week following the shoot, please submit your favourite images to clubphotoevents@kamloopsphotoarts.ca

Please review and follow the image submission specifications for sizing and image titles.

November 26, 2025 - Showcase: Phonography
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:30
We all carry cell phones in our pockets these days that can quickly take family pictures, night scenes, landscapes and even out the car window pics much quicker than getting the full gear out. Slow shutter and Snapseed are a couple of apps to try. So get that cell phone clicking and share your photos.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Lyn Riley Photo

November 28, 2025 - BC/Yukon Inter-club Speaker Series with Shane Gross
2025-11-28 18:30 - 21:00
Join Shane Gross, professional marine conservation photojournalist and overall winner of the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year, as he shares how to harness the power of photography for conservation impact. From his beginnings in southern Saskatchewan to a decade in The Bahamas and now on Vancouver Island, Shane will take us beneath the waves to explore photography, storytelling, ethics, post-processing, and building a career in conservation photography. With stories of both successes and failures in the field, Shane will reveal how images can protect wild places, reach new audiences, and drive real change.

Members must pre-register for this event – click here for the registration form. A few days prior to the event, you will be emailed a link to the presentation.

December 2, 2025- KPAC Leadership Committee Meeting
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
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.

December 3, 2025 – In Person Meeting: Henry Grube Education Centre
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for a KPAC Slideshow of member images of recent events followed by a quick brainstorming session on what you would like to see in future programs and activities. The remainder of the meeting will be a club Holiday Social.

Please bring a small plate of any type of finger food – this could be goodies or appies

For those who attended the TRU Wolfpack Basketball photoshoot and the Kamloops Santa Claus Parade, if you have not already done so, please submit some of your favourite images for the slideshow. In addition, we are asking all members to submit up to three of your favourite images from the past year. Please submit your images by December 1 to clubphotoevents@kamloopsphotoarts.ca

This meeting will be held at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops.

Isobel Lamarche Photo

December 10, 2025 - Showcase: All Things Red and Green
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:30
Decorations, lights, parcels, feast and fashion, there is red and green everywhere at this time of year. Get into the festive spirit, look all around you and start shooting and share your images.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Lyn Riley Photo

January 6, 2026 – KPAC Leadership Committee Meeting
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:30

January 14, 2026 - In Person Meeting at Henry Grube Education Centre
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00
At this meeting, we will have four stations set up where members can practice some different genres of photography.

Station 1: Light Box Photography – good for product or still-life photography giving you a photo with good lighting, no shadows and a white background.

Station 2: Water Droplet Photography – catch that drop when it hits the water and create some interesting effects.

Station 3 – Depth of Field – a practical session to help you understand depth of field.

Station 4: Ultra Violet Light – Black Light photography uses an ultra violet light source in otherwise low light conditions. Subjects that react with the UV light source, like flourescent paint, glow sticks, certain liquids and white objects will glow intensely and almost magically.

Gear you will need: Camera, lenses (eg. macro and 24-70mm and 70-200mm or something in those ranges), tripod, flash and flash trigger. We will have some flash and triggers available for some camera brands but not all so if you have your own gear, please bring it along.

This meeting will take place at Henry Grube Education Centre at 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops

Isobel Lamarche Photo

January 20, 2026 - KPAC Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30
Bring 2 – 3 photos that you would like to share with the group, using screen share on zoom. The questions we will be asking everyone are: 1. Where does your eye go first – and why?2. What mood or story comes through?3. What title would you give this photo? Also a reminder, if you just want to come and not share photos, you are welcome to join us. The more members we have the more feedback and interaction we have.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing using the usual KPAC Zoom link.

January 25, 2026 - Photoshoot of the Kamloops Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlon
2026-01-25 08:00 - 14:00
The club is invited to capture the Kamloops Sprint and Super Sprint triathlon at the Kamloops Tournament Capital Centre at 910 McGill Road. The first relay kicks off at 8 am and the event wraps up around 2 pm. The triathlon begins in the pool, where there will be great spots to photograph from, and it then heads to the field house for the bike and run segments. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice your motion and shutter speed skills. If you’re interested in participating, please send an email to triathlon@kamloopsphotoarts.ca The triathlon details will be shared with you. In addition, you will be sent a link to a Google Drive to upload and share your photos with the triathlon organizers and athletes. Feel free to come anytime between 8am and 2pm and stay as long as you like.

Isobel Lamarche Photo

January 28, 2026 - Showcase: On Ice
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00
Prior to Showcase, we will review the results of the club CAPA Monochrome competition that took place in November.

For showcase, all snow and ice sports, culinary, and weather can keep your photographer self busy this winter. Tap into your imagination and show us your interpretation of the theme.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Lyn Riley Photo

January 30, 2026 - BC/Yukon Inter-Club Speaker Lyle Wetsch
2026-01-30 18:30 - 21:00
‘TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY –CAPTURING MORE THAN VACATION SNAPS’

Travel opens up a world of locations and experiences, but when you may be looking at capturing photos and videos in a variety of environments including in the air with drones and under the water, the equipment requirements quickly escalate which can be a challenge with increased baggage restrictions and even just being able to manoeuvre at your destination.

In this session, Lyle Wetsch will share some key insights across the whole journey, from equipment and packing choices, to on the ground suggestions, to editing and backing up your images on the road, to presenting and showcasing your experiences post travel through video.

February 3, 2026 - KPAC Leadership Committee Meeting
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00

February 7, 2026 - KPAC Wildlife Shared Interest Group
2026-02-07 13:30 - 15:30
Members can submit up to 6 recent wildlife photos to share with others at the meeting. Please submit your photos the week prior to the meeting by emailing them to wildlifesigleader@kamloopsphotoarts Your photos will be put into a slide show for display at the meeting. Submitting photos to share is totally optional.

At the meeting as well, we will brainstorm and schedule day trips in the spring to wildlife photography destinations in the region that would take place on weekends. Some of the potential destinations on the list include:

Salmon Arm to photograph the dancing Western Grebes

A meadow on the Douglas Plateau that is an overnight stop for migrating Sandhill Cranes

A tour of nesting boxes for Mountain Bluebirds near Juniper Ridge.

This meeting will be held in the Community Meeting Room at the downtown Kamloops Library.

Isobel Lamarche Photo

February 11, 2026 - In Person Meeting - Presentation from Julie McCoppen
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00
Julie McCoppen of Julie & Company Creative is a Kamloops based photographer who specializes in family, maternity, branding and women-focused portrait photography. Her presentation will focus on how to photograph families, including managing small children, lighting, posing tips, putting people at ease and creating images that feel authentic while still being visually strong.

This event takes place at Henry Grube Education Centre at 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops. Please note the change to Room 6.

Photo Credit – Richelle Marie Photography

February 17, 2026 - KPAC Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
For this meeting we will be sharing a version of ‘Your Image – My Edit’. A number of members will be providing a raw image which will be post-processed by a couple of other members of the group with the results of both the image owner and other members shared at the meeting.

Even if you are not participating actively, feel free to join in and view the results.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing using the KPAC Zoom Link.

February 21, 2026 - Photo Walk from Pioneer Park to Riverside Park
2026-02-21 13:00 - 15:00
Members will meet at Pioneer Park at 1:00pm for a photowalk to Riverside Park and back to Pioneer Park. Photo opportunities include but are not limited to the train bridge, sculptures, wildlife, outdoor skating rink, landscape and more. Enjoy and photograph all that our beautiful parks and trail system have to offer.

Following the Photo Walk, members will meet at 3:00pm at the Stone & Wood Public House at 577 Victoria Street for a social get together.

In the week following the event, please submit up to six of your favourite photos for posting to the website to: clubphotoevents@kamloopsphotoarts.ca

Isobel Lamarche Photo

February 25, 2026 - Showcase: Love is in the Air
2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00
This month kids are making Valentine’s card, flowers and chocolates are being given, fancy dining and of course date nights are taking place. And…don’t forget about those romantic weddings. So get out and take photos of those things that represent love for you.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Lyn Riley Photo

March 3, 2026 - KPAC Leadership Committee Meeting
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00

March 11, 2026 - In Person Meeting with Candice Camille
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00
Please join us for a presentation from Candice Camille of Heart and Spirit of Horses, who will give us tips on photographing horses both with and without a rider. This will be a great session to sit in on in preparation for an upcoming photoshoot of one of our members beautiful Canadian Horses.

This event takes place in Room 6 at Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops.

Photo Credit: Yvonne Hillsden – Cherry Creek Canadians

March 17, 2026 - KPAC Photo Evaluation Shared Interest Group
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00
Bring 2 – 3 photos that you would like to share with the group, using screen share on zoom. The group will provide feedback on what works well in your photo as well as make suggestions for different variations of your image.Questions to consider: 1. Where does your eye go first – and why?2. What mood or story comes through?3. What title would you give this photo? Also a reminder, if you just want to come and not share photos, you are welcome to join us. The more members we have the more feedback and interaction we have.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing using the usual KPAC Zoom link.

March 21, 2026 - Photoshoot at Art Knapp Garden Centre
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00
Join fellow members for a photoshoot at Art Knapp Garden Centre located at 420 Nunavut Way, Kamloops. There will be many indoor and outdoor photo opportunities. Art Knapp has a large selection of plants, trees and tropicals, garden tools/accessories, giftware and ladies fashion and a Bistro. Members can practice their macro photography along with any other genre.

Following the photoshoot, there will be a social get together at 3:00pm at Mason’s Kitchen and Bar located at 1000 Clubhouse Drive in Sun Rivers.

In the week following the event, please submit up to six of your favourite photos for posting to the website to: clubphotoevents@kamloopsphotoarts.ca

March 25, 2026 -Showcase: Black and White
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00
Typically a somewhat dull month so go Black and White….anything goes! Perhaps try a long exposure?

Members can submit up to six images by email to: showcase@kamloopsphotoarts.ca

Lyn Riley Photo

April 7, 2026 - Deadline for Submission of Images for CAPA Competition Canada My Country & KPAC Leadership Committee Meeting
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00
Members can submit up to two images by midnight on this date for the CAPA Competition – Canada My Country. Submit your images by email to: competitions@kamloopsphotoarts.ca View the CAPA website for competition details here

This is also the date for the regular meeting of the KPAC Leadership Committee. Primary function of this meeting is to prepare for the Annual General Meeting as well as finalize any program planning details. This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

April 15, 2026 - Image Selection Night for CAPA Competition and Slideshow of Iceland Travels by Janice Rutherford
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00
Members will judge the image submissions for the club CAPA Competition – Canada My Country. This will be followed by a slideshow by Janice Rutherford of her recent adventures in Iceland.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

April 18, 2026 - Wildlife Shared Interest Group Sandhill Crane Photoshoot
2026-04-18 06:00 - 13:00
Members of the KPAC Wildlife Shared Interest Group will be travelling to the Douglas Lake Plateau for a photoshoot of the Sandhill Cranes who stop over in this area during their spring migration.

Further details of this event will be emailed to members of the group.

Isobel Lamarche Photo

April 21, 2026 - Lightroom/Photoshop Shared Interest Group
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30
Members are asked to prepare three different crop options on one or two images of their choice and be prepared to discuss which option they favour and why. All members are welcome; feel free to join in even if you don’t choose to share an image.

A week before the meeting, please email your cropped images plus the original uncropped version to pryce@telus.net who will set up a slideshow to share the images at the meeting.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Isobel Lamarche Photo
