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SUMMARY:SPC Meeting October 21st 2026
DESCRIPTION:Who says you need a big camera and a bag full of lenses to make great photographs? Sometimes\, the best camera is the one flying through the air… or the one sitting in your pocket! \nFor our next SPC general meeting\, our very own Vice President\, Mark Klaamas\, will be taking us on a look at photography with drones and camera phones. Mark will share his experience and ideas for getting creative with two tools that have become surprisingly capable photography platforms. \nWhether you’re already a drone photographer\, someone who pulls out their phone whenever the moment presents itself\, or you’re just curious about what these little cameras can actually do\, this should be a fun and informative evening. We’ll look at different ways to approach photography from a new perspective — quite literally in the case of drones! \nSo come out\, bring your questions\, share your own experiences\, and maybe discover that you don’t always need to carry a camera bag the size of a small suitcase to make a great image. \nThis meeting is open to members of the Sackville Photography Club. If you’re not a member but would like to join us as a guest and see what we’re all about\, we’d love to have you! Just email membership@sackvillephotoclub.com and ask about being our guest for the evening. \nCome for the drones\, stay for the smartphone photography… and leave with a few new ways to get your camera off the ground!
URL:https://sackvillephotoclub.com/event/spc-meeting-october-21st-2026/
LOCATION:Acadia Hall\, 650 Sackville Dr\, Lower Sackville\, Nova Scotia\, B4C 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:SPC Meeting - Nov 4th 2026
DESCRIPTION:What happens when you stop trying to capture a landscape exactly as you see it? \nFor our next SPC general meeting\, we’re excited to welcome Nicholas Bent\, a Canadian contemporary fine art photographer with an incredible 40-year career behind the camera. Nicholas is best known for his haunting and ethereal landscape and tree photography\, using intentional camera movement (ICM) and distortion to transform familiar scenes into impressionistic and abstract works of art. \nThis is a chance to step outside the usual rules of photography and look at landscapes in a completely different way. Instead of worrying about keeping everything perfectly sharp and perfectly still\, Nicholas explores movement\, abstraction\, mood\, and emotion to create images that feel almost dreamlike. \nWhether you’ve experimented with ICM before or the idea of deliberately moving your camera while taking a photograph sounds completely wrong\, this should be a fascinating evening. Come with an open mind\, bring your questions\, and be prepared to see what happens when blur isn’t a mistake — it’s the point. \nYou may even leave the meeting looking at the trees around you a little differently. Just try not to explain to anyone why you’re suddenly waving your camera around while taking pictures. They already think photographers are weird enough. \nThis meeting is open to members of the Sackville Photography Club. If you’re not a member but would like to join us as a guest and see what we’re all about\, we’d love to have you! Just email membership@sackvillephotoclub.com and ask about being our guest for the evening. \nPhoto Credit: Nicholas Bent
URL:https://sackvillephotoclub.com/event/spc-meeting-nov-4th-2026/
LOCATION:Acadia Hall\, 650 Sackville Dr\, Lower Sackville\, Nova Scotia\, B4C 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261118T190000
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SUMMARY:SPC Meeting - Nov 18th 2026
DESCRIPTION:What if your next great editing teacher was already sitting at your computer? \nFor our next SPC general meeting\, David Adamson and Shawn Wyrozub will be teaming up to take a look at how Artificial Intelligence — specifically ChatGPT — can help photographers edit their images and\, perhaps more importantly\, learn how to edit them better. \nThis isn’t about pressing a magic button and letting AI do all the work for you. Instead\, we’ll explore how you can use ChatGPT as a photography and editing assistant — helping you understand why an image may not be working\, what you could try differently\, and how to develop a better eye for your own editing. \nWe’ll walk through real examples\, demonstrate how to communicate with AI about your images\, and show how a conversation with ChatGPT can help you work through everything from exposure and colour to contrast\, composition\, mood\, and the overall look you’re trying to achieve. \nWhether you’re brand new to editing\, constantly wondering “Why does this image still look wrong?”\, or you’ve been editing for years and are curious about where AI fits into the process\, there should be something here for you. \nAnd don’t worry — AI isn’t here to steal your camera. At least not yet. \nCome with an image\, come with questions\, or simply come along to see what all the fuss is about. You might just discover that learning to edit doesn’t have to mean figuring everything out by yourself. \nThis meeting is open to members of the Sackville Photography Club. If you’re not a member but would like to join us as a guest and see what we’re all about\, we’d love to have you! Just email membership@sackvillephotoclub.com and ask about being our guest for the evening.
URL:https://sackvillephotoclub.com/event/spc-meeting-nov-18th-2026/
LOCATION:Acadia Hall\, 650 Sackville Dr\, Lower Sackville\, Nova Scotia\, B4C 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:SPC Meeting - December 2nd 2026
DESCRIPTION:A landscape isn’t just a place. It’s a way of seeing. \nFor our next meeting\, we’re pleased to welcome Richard Robesco\, a visual artist whose work spans photography and painting\, creating images that range from realistic landscapes to highly stylized and abstract interpretations. \nRichard’s approach to photography goes beyond simply capturing what’s in front of the camera. His work combines classical visual traditions with contemporary ideas\, with a strong focus on both content and form. His photographs invite us to look more closely at the world around us—and to think about what we’re actually trying to say when we make an image. \nWhile landscape photography is one of his areas of focus\, Richard’s subject matter is anything but limited. His work includes landscapes\, street scenes\, portraits\, still life and transposed images\, often exploring minimalist\, monochrome\, peaceful and contemplative styles. He’s also not afraid to experiment\, allowing the photograph to become something more than a literal representation of the scene. \nDuring this presentation\, Richard will share his approach to landscape photography and the creative process behind his work. We’ll explore how composition\, light\, simplicity\, perspective and artistic intent can change the way we experience a landscape—and how we can move beyond simply asking “Is this a good photograph?” to asking “What am I trying to say with this photograph?” \nInspired by contemporary artists including German painter Gerhard Richter and Düsseldorf School photographer Andreas Gursky\, Richard brings an artistic perspective that challenges us to look at familiar subjects in unfamiliar ways. \nRichard has exhibited extensively through solo and group exhibitions across Canada and is a regular exhibitor at the annual Contact Photography Festival in Toronto. His work has also been featured in books\, print publications and online magazines. \nWhether you’re an experienced landscape photographer or someone who simply enjoys pointing a camera at a really nice view\, this promises to be an evening of inspiration\, creativity and perhaps a few new ways of looking at the world through your lens. \n\nThis meeting is open to members of the Sackville Photography Club. If you’re not a member but would like to join us as a guest and see what we’re all about\, we’d love to have you! Just email membership@sackvillephotoclub.com and ask about being our guest for the evening. \nCome for the landscapes. Stay for the ideas. And leave seeing your next photograph a little differently.
URL:https://sackvillephotoclub.com/event/dec-2/
LOCATION:Acadia Hall\, 650 Sackville Dr\, Lower Sackville\, Nova Scotia\, B4C 2S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:SPC Meeting - January 6th 2027
DESCRIPTION:Let’s start 2027 by getting close… like really REALLY uncomfortably close. \nNo\, not that close. We’re talking macro photography! \nFor our first meeting of 2027\, photographer James Smeaton will take us into the fascinating world of photographing the tiny details that are usually hiding in plain sight. Bugs\, flowers\, textures\, everyday objects… suddenly the little things become very big deals. \nBased in Antigonish\, James has been behind the camera for more than 17 years. What started with a Kodak DC290 and a curiosity about photography grew into a passion for creating compelling images. Today\, James works across landscape\, portrait\, wedding\, commercial\, drone and macro photography\, with much of his work inspired by the people\, places and landscapes of northeastern Nova Scotia. \nWhether you already love macro photography or you’ve never intentionally photographed anything smaller than your lunch\, this evening is for you. James will share his experience\, creative approach\, and tips for seeing—and photographing—the details we often walk right past. \nSo bring your curiosity\, your questions\, and your enthusiasm for getting way too close to things. You might leave seeing the world a little differently… just don’t blame us when you start inspecting your houseplants for photographic potential. \nYou can check out more of James’ work at jamesphotos.ca. \nThis meeting is open to current members of the Sackville Photography Club. If you’d like to attend as a guest\, reach out to membership@sackvillephotoclub.com and we’d be happy to have you join us for an evening. \nCome for the photography. Stay for the terrible puns. Get close. Closer. No\, closer… \nPhoto Credit: James Smeaton
URL:https://sackvillephotoclub.com/event/spc-meeting-january-6th-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270120T190000
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SUMMARY:SPC Meeting - January 20th 2027
DESCRIPTION:Let’s be honest. Photographers are not always known for planning ahead. \n“The light will probably be good.”\n“I’m sure the moon will be somewhere around here.”\n“We drove three hours… surely there’s something to photograph.” \nWell… there’s an app for that. \nAt our January 20th meeting\, our very own Mark and Marsha will introduce us to PhotoPills—a powerful photography planning app that can help take some of the guesswork\, crossed fingers\, and questionable decisions out of getting the shot. \nThey’ll walk us through what PhotoPills is\, how to use it\, when to use it\, why you should use it\, and—perhaps most importantly—who should use it. Whether you photograph landscapes\, astrophotography\, sunrises\, sunsets\, the moon\, architecture\, or just want to know where the heck the sun is going to be before you leave the house\, PhotoPills has something for you. \nNever used it before? Perfect! Opened it once\, stared at the screen and thought “Well\, this looks complicated” before closing it again? Also perfect. Mark and Marsha will break it down and show us how those maps\, numbers\, lines\, arrows and mysterious-looking symbols can actually help us plan better photographs. \nBecause there’s nothing quite like driving somewhere at 4:00 AM\, standing in the dark\, setting up your tripod\, waiting patiently for the perfect moment… only to discover the Milky Way is behind you. \nCome with your questions\, your curiosity\, and your phone. You can leave the camera at home—we’re planning the photograph before we take it. \nThis meeting is open to current members of the Sackville Photography Club. If you wish to attend as a guest\, please reach out to membership@sackvillephotoclub.com and we would be happy to have you join us for an evening. We’re always happy to welcome new photographers—and we promise not to make you memorize the PhotoPills manual at the door.
URL:https://sackvillephotoclub.com/event/spc-meeting-january-20th-2027/
LOCATION:Acadia Hall\, 650 Sackville Dr\, Lower Sackville\, Nova Scotia\, B4C 2S4\, Canada
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