Abstract with Jennifer
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Google Meet
Go to our Abstract SIG forum for more information.

ACCA Presents- Joel Robison
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
This is a special presentation from ACCA -(Alberta Camera Club Alliance) with Joel Robison!
A little bit about Joel:
My name is Joel Robison and I’m a Canadian conceptual portrait photographer and digital artist currently living in Hampshire, UK. I’ve been creating and sharing my conceptual portraiture work since 2008. My interest in story telling and self expression through art is what motivates me to create and share my work with people around the world.
Teaching and educating artists is a passion of mine and throughout my career I have instructed over a thousand students across the globe in a series of photography workshops aimed at building both the creative portfolio, developing a unique creative voice and setting up a photography business. I also teach an online course that is delivered to students around the world and is designed to grow each student’s creative eye and creative portfolio.
My work has been used world wide by clients such as Coca-Cola, Heineken, Microsoft, Google, FIFA, Yahoo, Adobe, Oprah Magazine, Mariott, ArcAngel, Trevillion, PhotoNews Canada, and many more. During 2013/2014 I worked exclusively with Coca-Cola and FIFA as the lead photographer and voice of social media on the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola where I travelled and photographed more than 80 countries over a 9 month period.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to Joel living in the UK and the time difference this presentation will be at 2pm on December 14th, 2025
This presentation will be on ZOOM only-
Here’s a link to the Jotform to register for it. when you register, you’ll receive the Zoom details
https://form.jotform.com/253176437968977

You wont want to miss this one!
Banner image by Joel Robison- The Great Adventure
https://www.joelrobison.com

Landscape (with Silvana)
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Google Meet
Go to our Landscape SIG forum for more information!

Abstract SIG Photo Outing
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | London Drugs, 156 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3K8
Check the SIG Forum page for more details

NO MEETING
2025-12-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Merry Christmas!

Critique SIG with Italo
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Google Meet
Go to our Critique SIG forum for more information!

Wildlife / Birding SIG with Denis and Dave
2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Google Meet
Go to our Wildlife/Birding forum for more information!

Speaker Night- Marc Koegel- Fine Art Black and White Photography
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Join Marc Koegel tonight in person to learn about his Black and White Fine Art Photography
Marc has been photographing since his early teens, and teaching since his early twenties. After graduating with an economics degree, Marc decided to pursue photography full-time and earned a diploma in professional commercial photography. He started teaching within months of graduation, and opened his own photography school a short year thereafter. Vancouver Photo Workshops was incorporated in 2004, and in those 10 years has grown to be largest family owned photography training facility in all of Canada. In 2007, Marc was commissioned to put together Canada’s first all-digital, fully accredited, full-time photography diploma program. He served as the department head and lead instructor until 2009, but still teaches courses there today. Since 2006, Marc has been teaching his fine-art long exposure photography techniques to 1000’s of students in the traditional classroom setting, and since 2011 he has added an online course that has attracted students from over 26 countries. Marc’s photography has won several international awards including the IPA (International Photo Awards), Spider Awards and PX3 (Prix De La Photographie Paris). Marc’s work has also been featured on numerous web sites and photography blogs and recently on the Phase One website. Few photographers have the combination of photographic as well as educational experience Marc is known for. Years behind the lens and in front of students all add up to valuable experience. Learn with Marc and let his help you to ‘achieve your vision’!

This is both online and in person presentation.
Link opens at 6:45pm
https://meet.google.com/syp-vdqk-jss

Workshop- Marc Koegel-Backroad Abandoned Buildings
2026-01-17 08:30 - 2026-01-18 20:00 | St. Albert Inn and Suites, 156 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
Join award-winning fine art photographer Marc Koegel for a two-day in the field hands on workshop!

January 18/19, 2026
Limit of 12 participants only – First paid, first served
Cost is $150.00
Send payment to SAPCtreasurer4@gmail.com Please add “Marc K Workshop” in the notes
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS REGISTRATION!
Link: https://forms.gle/WEQdf7jNnhT8uNmJ6

January 17th- 8:30-10 am In-house presentation followed by 11-8 pm shooting in the field-Location to be determined
January 18th- 10-2 pm-Follow -up from previous day and learn Critiquing and Editing your images- Location to be determined
Bring lunch/drinks for shooting in the field. We will find a place for washroom breaks if possible.
This is a rain, shine, or snow workshop, no matter the weather it will be a go!!! Dress accordingly for the weather!
Bring your tripod, any ND filters, cable release, and a variety of lenses.
Featured Image by Marc Koegel
https://www.marckoegel.com/

Deadline - Digital Submissions
2026-01-21 20:00 | Alberta
Theme (Bokeh), Open and “Digital copy of your Print” submission deadline is Wednesday Jan 21 @ 8pm

AI / Creative SIG with Kath
2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Google Meet
Go to our AI / Creative SIG forum for more information!

Submission Night: Bokeh Effect
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Red Willow Senior Center, 7 Tache St, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N-2S3, Canada
All about the Bokeh Effect tonight!
What is Bokeh: Bokeh is derived from the Japanese word “boke”, which means blur or haze. In photography, it describes the quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image, particularly how light points are rendered when they fall outside the depth of field. Bokeh is not just about the amount of blur but also about the quality and the character of that blur, which can significantly affect the overall composition of a photograph.
Create Bokeh in Your Photography [Video tutorial + Examples]
Have fun creating Bokeh!!
Banner image by Tim Osborne

Red Willow Change Out
2026-02-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Red Willow Senior Center, 7 Tache St, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N-2S3, Canada
Please contact Francoise if you wish to participate in hanging images at Red Willow.
francoisetnoel@gmail.com

Banner Image by Brian Beckstead

Speaker Night- Kari Carter
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Red Willow Community Church, 15 Corriveau Ave, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 5A3, Canada
Tonight’s going to be fun. Join us to hear Kari Carters story and how she creates her digital art!
About

I’m Kari Carter, a proud Team Canada member for the 2024 World Photographic Cup. Photography is my passion because it transports me to a world where the chaos and demands of everyday life fade away. As a veteran of the Canadian Forces, life can often become overwhelming and draining, making it easy to lose sight of the things that truly matter.
Photography allows me to reclaim that sense of importance. It grants me the freedom to express my creativity without fear of judgment. It lets me break free from the constraints that once held me during my years in the military. When I’m behind the lens, I can lose myself completely, entering a meditative state where the world around me disappears.
I cherish the fact that photography enables me to immerse myself as deeply as I need to escape the world’s troubles. But it’s not just about escaping; it’s also about finding solace and joy. Photography has become a vital outlet for improving my mental health and rebuilding my confidence. It’s a source of light in my life, reminding me of the beauty that exists even in the midst of chaos.

St. Albert resident chosen as World Photographic Cup finalist – St. Albert News
This is an online and in person presentation
https://meet.google.com/syp-vdqk-jss
Link opens up at 6:45pm

Deadline - Digital Submissions
2026-02-18 20:00 | Alberta
Theme (Window View), Open and “Digital copy of your Print” submission deadline is Wednesday Feb 18 @ 8pm

Make your own Photobook with Catherine Page
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | TBA
MAKING A PHOTOBOOK with CATHERINE PAGE
A photobook is a beautiful way to see your work in print. In this workshop we will cover how to
go about making one that shows your images off beautifully. This will be a practical, hands on
workshop and you will leave with a project well underway.
• We will go explore all the practical mechanics of how to use the software, exploring all the
options available to you.
• We will discuss elements to consider to create the most artistically pleasing layouts.
• Finally, you will start creating your own photobook within the workshop – you will leave with
your beautiful creation well under way.
You will need:
A laptop
A file on your laptop with a collection of a minimum of 20 – 30 downloaded, high resolution
images that you would like to include in your photobook. I recommend that they have a
cohesive theme: eg a trip, photos from a particular year, an event.
DATE: February 21, 2026
TIME: 10am-2pm
Location: London Drugs Learning Lab
Cost: $50.00
10 spaces only!!
PAYMENT: E-transfer payment to SAPCtreasurer4@gmail.com
Please ensure to put “Photobook” on your etransfer
Register Here: https://forms.gle/ENmB1o5C1EgRAAce9
Payment must be made to ensure your spot is reserved. Once you are confirmed you will receive a link to down the FREE program(s) needed to build your book.

Submission Night: Window View
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Red Willow Community Church, 15 Corriveau Ave, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 5A3, Canada
Tonight’s submission is all about the window view.
This can be looking in a window or out of a window. It could be a reflection from a window, or someone sitting inside a restaurant window. Its up to you to be creative!
The image must reflect that there is a window of some sorts in the image.
Banner Image by Wendy Oor

Speaker Night-Adrien Veczan
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Red Willow Community Church, 15 Corriveau Ave, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 5A3, Canada
Join us for an amazing night with Adrien Veczan!
Adrien Veczan is a photographer best known for his large-scale productions and expert use of complex lighting.
His career started with an internship at the Sydney Morning Herald in Australia, after which he joined the Toronto Star and later the Canadian Press. Adrien has worked for Reuters, the Globe and Mail, USA Today. His photos have been published in the Guardian, the Washington Post and the New York Times. His job has given him access to countless icons including Robert De Niro, LeBron James and Queen Elizabeth II.
Adrien’s elegant, thoughtful advertising photography has reached millions of eyes on billboards and magazines ranging from Wired to Playboy and from People to The Economist.
VECZAN PHOTO
This meeting will be online and in person!
https://meet.google.com/syp-vdqk-jss
Link opens at 6:45pm
