Upcoming Speakers 2021-2022 Season

“Contemplative Photography: A Way of Feeling, Being and Living”

Description: We have been conditioned for centuries to believe that art is there to copy nature.   But, surely, that is a misunderstanding of what art is and I agree with Oscar Wilde that ”nature should resemble art, not art resemble nature”.  I think that explains why, contrary to popular belief, artists draw their inspiration much more from other artists than from nature itself. Most recently, I am exploring the use of blur (via post-processing or intentional camera movement) to produce more “painterly” photos.

Bio: I am a retired federal government economist and policy analyst, living in Ottawa.  A course in Miksang photography given by the Shambhala Meditation Centre along with a one-week workshop with Freeman Patterson and André Gallant opened my mind to meditative-contemplative photography.  I am naturally attracted to minimalism, contemplative photography and the simpler ways of seeing suggested by Zen, Buddhism and Japanese Wabi Sabi.  I learn the most from workshops with photography masters.  To date, I have taken courses with Freeman Patterson, André Gallant, George DeWolfe, Henry Fernando, Tony Sweet and Richard Martin.  My models for landscape photography are generally British photographers who use blur, soft focus, light palettes and minimalism, notably Charlie Waite and Bruce Percy.  I also draw much inspiration from the great 16th and 17th century Japanese landscape artists.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/karlmarx1/albums

http://guillaumebissonnette.zenfolio.com/f1071510513

“Back to Basics: The Use, Care and Feeding of Filters”

This presentation will discuss the use of filters in photography, including filters for the camera lens as well as the flash. It will also include information on many different types of filters commonly used in photography and how they can best be utilized. In addition, the presentation will include some information on accessories that will make the use of filters easier and result in better photographs.

“Technology and its impact on the future of photography”

www.jamiejohnson.ca

“What You Must Know as a Photographer – Copyright Law 101”
Our November speaker is Scott Miller, a specialist in all forms of Canadian Intellectual Property law.  His presentation will cover the following topics:

• Meaning and ownership of copyright
• Copyright infringement in photography
• Legal remedies and defenses
• Contractual considerations (e.g. licensing, assignment)
• Use of third party content (e.g. model release)
• Social media takedowns

A professional profile for Scott Miller can be found on his corporate web site: http://www.mbm.com/en/our-team/userprofile/scott_miller