Jim Lamont

“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” J. A. Lamont talks about this statement, attributed to Ansel Adams, while showing the work of various photographers, including his own.”

Monochrome

This is a digital image only competition.  High scoring entries will be entered in the CAPA Club Competition.

The entries should be on one of the four themes:

Monochrome photography challenges entrants to see beyond color, focusing on the interplay of light, shadow, texture, and form to create compelling visual narratives. This section invites entrants to demonstrate their mastery of tonal range, contrast, and composition through black and white imagery that strengthens rather than diminishes their subject’s impact.

• Candid Person(s) – images that capture unscripted moments of subtle interactions, and spontaneous dramas of everyday human life – genuine moments found in street scenes, cultural gatherings, or daily activities rather than posed portraits or professional models.

• Natural Surroundings – images that showcase the raw beauty and drama of our environment through weather phenomena, geological formations, cityscapes, landscapes, seascapes, and celestial events. Human elements may be included if they serve to enhance the scale or narrative of the natural scene.

• Dramatic Contrast & Shadows – images where the interplay of light and shadow creates compelling visual narratives through low-key, silhouette, or selective lighting techniques. Image may include architectural elements, human forms, urban structures or natural subjects.

• Nostalgia – images that transport viewers through time by capturing the weathered beauty of bygone eras, from abandoned places and vintage artifacts to creative composites that bridge past and present.

Members may submit up to two (2) Assignment topic images and one (1) General image.

Competition rules can be found at:

https://www.raphotoclub.ca/docs?p=2-Activities%2FCompetitions&view=Competition+Rules.pdf

Member's Project Night

Monthly showcase

Slideshows from members, each one being up to eight images plus a final member's profile image.  The entire showcase is capped at 10 minutes long.

Wayne Simpson

In this talk, Wayne will take the audience on a very personal journey of creativity and connection to his craft, his culture and his own mental and physical health. Wayne’s personal and professional growth serves as a poignant example of the power of photography.

Eva Polak

Step into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In this presentation, Eva Polak will introduce you to the art of macro photography with an impressionist twist—exploring light, composition, and creative techniques that reveal hidden beauty in the smallest details. You’ll discover how to transform everyday subjects into works 
of art and learn how “seeing differently” can elevate your photography. 
Illustrated with Eva’s expressive images, this talk will inspire photographers at all levels to look closer and create with fresh vision.

Aged, Antique or Abandoned

This competition is all about older things around us. Sometimes we actively preserve and collect antiques. Sometimes we abandon items we no longer consider to be useful. Buildings, objects and people who are getting older are acceptable topics. Image must cover at least one of these topics.

Digital versions of print entries must be uploaded on the Competitions page of the RAPC website before the submission deadline.  Physical prints must be brought in during the regular RAPC Tuesday meeting on the submission date, unless alternative arrangements have been made with the competitions coordinator.

Members may submit up to two (2) Assignment topic images and one (1) General image.

Competition rules can be found at:

https://www.raphotoclub.ca/docs?p=2-Activities%2FCompetitions&view=Competition+Rules.pdf

Interclub AV Showcase

Sandy Sharkey

Compelling photography matched with storytelling can deliver a powerful one-two punch when it comes to raising awareness for things that matter.  A longtime advocate for wild horses, wildlife and wild spaces, Sandy Sharkey will discuss how she combines her imagery with storytelling to elicit positive change for our fragile world.

Christmas Party

Richard Robesco

Description of presentation to be added

Dan Hughes

Description of presentation will be added soon.

Monthly showcase

Slideshows from members, each one being up to eight images plus a final member's profile image.  The entire showcase is capped at 10 minutes long.

Triptych

Digital only / CAPA Club Competition

This is a digital image only competition. High scoring entries will be entered in the CAPA Club Competition.

Develop a visual story through the power of three interconnected images that both stand independently and weave together into something greater than their parts. The triptych format challenges photographers to transcend the single frame, creating sophisticated narratives that invite viewers to linger, discover, and reflect.

• Differences in Building Structures – images capture the distinct architectural character of urban, rural, and industrial environments, showcasing how different building styles, materials, and purposes create unique visual narratives.

• Human Connection – images that capture the movement of humankind through the world of domesticity, the frenetic pace of public spaces or the hustle and bustle of work environments.

• Nature Scene – capture three image aspects of nature ranging from dramatic landscapes to intimate details, showing the patterns and transformations found in the natural world.

• Abstract transformation – transform that turns the familiar into the interesting with everyday objects by revealing unexpected patterns and perspectives.

Examples of triptychs can be found at the following link:

https://www.thephotoargus.com/triptych-photography-examples-and-ideas/

Instructions on creating triptychs using Photoshop and Lightroom can be found at the following link:

https://capacanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Guideline-to-Creating-Stunning-Triptychs.pdf

Competition rules can be found at:

https://www.raphotoclub.ca/docs?p=2-Activities%2FCompetitions&view=Competition+Rules.pdf

Peter Baumgarten

Photographing at night has challenges and opportunities that just don’t exist for the regular landscape photographer. Join Peter Baumgarten for this how-to seminar that will help you create impressive night sky images. Starting with a look at the basics of shooting at night, you will also discover low level lighting techniques, live composite star trails, the value of time lapse sequences, photo stacking to reduce noise, and the creation of surreal time-blend images.

Monthly showcase

Slideshows from members, each one being up to eight images plus a final member's profile image.  The entire showcase is capped at 10 minutes long.

Minimalism

This is a digital and print competition.

Minimalist photography is a form of photography that is distinguished by austere simplicity. It emphasizes sparseness and careful composition, shying away from overabundance of color, patterns, or information.

Negative space is the empty space around and between the subject(s) of an image. In minimalist photography, often 50% or more of the image is consists of negative space.

Digital versions of print entries must be uploaded on the Competitions page of the RAPC website before the submission deadline. Physical prints must be brought in during the regular RAPC Tuesday meeting on the submission date, unless alternative arrangements have been made with the competitions coordinator.

Members may submit up to two (2) Assignment topic images and one (1) General image.

Competition rules can be found at:

https://www.raphotoclub.ca/docs?p=2-Activities%2FCompetitions&view=Competition+Rules.pdf

Monthly showcase

Slideshows from members, each one being up to eight images plus a final member's profile image.  The entire showcase is capped at 10 minutes long.

Vanessa Dewson

Meeting link: Title of presentation will be added soon

Description of presentation will be added soon.

Portraits: People and Pets

Permitted topics include formal and informal portraits, street photography that singles out individuals or a small group of people and portraits of pets.

Images of wildlife or other animals that are not normally considered to be pets are not allowed. Neither are general street photography scenes where people are not obviously the main area of interest.

Members may submit up to two (2) Assignment topic images and one (1) General image.

Competition Rules can be found at: https://www.raphotoclub.ca/docs?p=2-Activities%2FCompetitions&view=Competition+Rules.pdf

Inter-Club Photo Competition Results

Results from the Inter-Club photo competition

Fall Challenge results; Nature showcase

Results of the Fall Challenge, and the Nature Showcase

Monthly showcase

Slideshows from members, each one being up to eight images plus a final member's profile image.  The entire showcase is capped at 10 minutes long.

Showcases! New Members, Fine Art, and Still Life

Showcases from the New Members, Fine Arts, and Still Life groups.

Bruce Wilson B&W Print Competiton

Please note: this is an in-person competition and will be taking place at the RA starting at 7:30 pm.

Please note: This year this event will be held in Courtside B, not in Clark Hall. This change was made because the lighting to view prints is better in that room.

This is the Club's pre-eminent print competition and is being held for the first time since the the pandemic. Entrants are required to enter 5 prints that are connected to each other in a series, or that are a “sequence” of images with a story line. Judging is by a single judge with experience with monochrome images who will comment on each set of entries and then select a single winner. We look forward to seeing as many members as possible attending this premier event.

Participants must register their intent to compete on the RAPC Events website before April 28, 2026.  The site will accept registration starting on Sunday March 1, 2026.

Participants must upload digital versions of their images on the RAPC Competitions page.  

We will be limiting this competition to no more than 12 participants this club year. Details and rules for the Bruce Wilson Competition can be found at:

https://raphotoclub.ca/docs?p=2-Activities%2FCompetitions&view=Bruce+Wilson+Memorial+Competition+Guidelines+-+2025.pdf

Urban Group showcase