January 30, 2026 - BC/Yukon Inter-Club Speaker Lyle Wetsch
2026-01-30 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
‘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
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.

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

April 25, 2026 - Birding Photoshoot at Dufferin Wetlands
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us for a photoshoot at Dufferin Wetlands located at 1840 Hillside Drive. Dave Whiting will be giving a short educational session on what birds/waterfowl you might see and tips on how to photograph them. There is a viewing platform at this location. After sometime photographing at this site, members will relocate to the Pineview Ponds at 1925 Hugh Allen Drive. This location is an eBird hotspot and features an easy hiking trail around the pond.

Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

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

April 26, 2026 - Deadline for Image Submissions for the London Drugs Display
2026-04-26 00:00 - 23:59
No meeting on this date, but…

We’re excited to announce our 4th Annual Photo Competition in collaboration with London Drugs Photolab, offering an opportunity to have your work professionally printed and displayed!

Submission Details:

Categories:

Plants and Critters – Nature’s small wonders

Open – Anything goes!

Landscape – Breathtaking scenery

People – Portraits, candid, or storytelling moments

Man Made – Architecture, industry, or human impact

Black and White – Monochrome magic

Submission Deadline: Midnight, April 26

How to Submit: Send your entries to: londondrugs@kamloopsphotoarts.ca

One entry per category

File Naming Format:

Rename your files as follows:Your Name-LD Category-Title.jpg(Example: Jane Doe-LD Landscape-Mountain Sunset.jpg)

Resize them the same as for all club photo submissions (eg Showcase)

Isobel Lamarche Photo

April 29, 2026 - Showcase: Our Amazing Planet
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00
April 22, 2026 is Earth Day so let’s get out and record the world around us, after all we live in Beautiful BC.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Lyn Riley Photo

May 8, 2026 - BC/Yukon Inter-club Speaker Manpreet Sokhi
2026-05-08 06:00
Award-winning photographer Manpreet Sokhi will take youon a journey through Central India to photograph one of themost iconic and elusive animals—the Bengal tiger. He willshare the adventure and challenges of working in the field,along with practical editing tips to refine wildlife images andbring out their full impact.

Registration details were sent out to members via email.

May 9, 2026 - Photoshoot Of Cherry Creek Canadians
2026-05-09 18:30 - 21:00
Yvonne Hillsden from our club along with her husband Jim have offered to have us come out to their property to photograph their magnificent Canadian Horses. Jim and Yvonne have been involved in breeding the Canadian Horse for over 20 years and are well known for producing these athletic versatile horses. Their property also offers beautiful views of the landscape to photograph.

Yvonne has provided the following times from Photopills for May 9th if you’d like to take advantage of the tips from our in person meeting with Candice on how to photograph horses.

Golden Hour 7:48-8:59

Sunset 8:35 pm

Blue Hour 8:59-9:15

Location: 5089 Trans Canada Hwy West – approximately 10-15 min west on Trans Canada Hwy from Kamloops Costco. For Yvonne’s very specific directions, Click Here

Yvonne has also provided some Equine Photography tips for you to review prior to our visit. For her tips, Click Here

You must wear closed toed shoes around the horses.

Yvonne Hillsden Photo

May 13, 2026 - KPAC Annual General Meeting & Image Selection Night for London Drugs Display
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00
The KPAC Annual General Meeting is required to fulfill the statutory requirements under the BC Societies Act and includes election of officers for next year and presentation of informational reports including financial statements. Supporting documents will be emailed directly to members at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Following the AGM, 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 and members will select by choosing their “favourites” as opposed to judging and scoring as done for competitions. No choosing your own image as a favourite. A photographer can only win in one category.

There are six categories: People, Landscape, Plants and Critters, Black and White, Man Made and Open. If your image is selected, you will be notified with instructions on how to prepare your image for printing. Good luck to all of our members.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

May 27, 2026 - Showcase: New Beginnings
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00
Babies, birdies, and puppies or how about new construction, crafts, budding vegetation and gardens. Think roads and doorways as these can lead to new opportunities or beginnings. We look forward to all members sharing their interpretation of the theme.

This meeting is via Zoom video conferencing.

Lyn Riley Photo

June 5, 2026 - BC/Yukon Inter-Club Speaker - Larry Louie-Rescheduled from March
2026-06-05 18:30 - 21:00
Internationally recognized documentary photographer Dr.Larry Louie will share his powerful humanitarian work fromBangladesh, Nepal, and the Philippines, capturing theresilience of communities facing immense challenges. Hewill also present a preview of his latest project—environmental portraits of people in Edmonton, each with acompelling human story.

This event is live streamed via You Tube. Members must register for this event.
