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May 2012CAPIC Toronto XCHANGE Invitation
The Toronto Chapter XCHANGE welcomes all Artists, Photographers, Make-Up Artists, Photo Students, Models, Art Directors, Reps, Illustrators, Actors and more to mingle and network with the top professionals in the business.
Tuesday May 8
7:00 pm
Rhino Bar & Grill
(1249 Queen Street West)
Sponsored by HEADSHOTS
KlixPix Contact Festival Exhibition
CAPIC Members are invited to come out and help celebrate their fellow members exhibition of fine art photography.
* Toronto Chapter President Struan will show a retrospective of his fine B+W fashion photography.
* Matthew Plexman will show his awe inspiring Yukon panoramas.
* Frank Desgagnes will show his quirky Space Cowgirls series.
* Christian Fleury will show his thought provoking take retro/modern scenarios.
Dolores Gubasta, Photo Editor at KlixPix is curating and hosting this group exhibition. Included in the show are many commercial photographers who have their sights set on the burgeoning fine art market.
This exhibition will showcase emerging talent and veterans in the industry with images from Yukon to Newfoundland. These photographers are committed to their craft and the visual messages they want to share as artists.
Special nod to the late great Don Newlands who was photo editor and Chief Photographer at Maclean's, Weekend and The Canadian magazines. He was the Canadian social documentarian who captured the story of Canada coming of age in the 1950 + 60's.
We will feature his colourful Kodachrome photo story, with a look at Niagara Falls visitors and street scenes during the 1960's. His photos summarize the social issues at a time of great change and cultural awareness, all photographed within the backdrop of the falls and the kitschy strip.
For info Contact:
Dolores Gubasta
Photo Editor + Curator
Dolores@KlixPix.com
416-698-3468
www.KlixPix.com
www.ArtaGallery.ca
Announcing Rodeo4 winners!
CAPIC Vancouver hosted the Rodeo4 Awards Gala Ceremony this past Friday at Capilano University and the event was huge success!
The top 30 photography and illustration submissions were publicly displayed in our annual awards Gala on Friday evening to showcase the best student artwork from post-secondary institutions across Canada
Finalists Luna Calmette-Ratelle, Karla Gonzalez and Vanessa Forget from CFP Lachine flew in from Montreal to attend the event and view their own submissions in the gala.
We announced the top 3 photographers and top 3 illustrators from the contest and we're pleased to introduce the top winners formally:
First Place: Illustration
"Street Lotus" - Shu Chen Li,
Capilano University
First Place: Photography
"Freedom" - Jean-Francois Seguin,
Dawson College
Second Place: Illustration
"Hitchcock Portrait" - Meredith Sadler,
OCAD University
Second Place: Photography
"New Year at Muskoka" - Oscar Tosso,
George Brown College
Third Place: Illustration
"Creature" - Erin Cox,
Dawson College
Third Place: Photography
"No Evil" - Chantal Denne,
Humber College
A very special thank-you to all of our sponsors, entrants, judges, volunteers, and everyone involved in making Rodeo4 such a successful year!
2012 DoubleVision Winners Announced
CAPIC's 2012 DoubleVision Winners Announced
Desmond Montague
Desmond Montague is a long-standing CAPIC Vancouver freelance illustrator who specializes in high realism and has created various campaign pieces for high-profile clients such as Néstle, Levi Strauss, and Apple.
Recently, Desmond shared a bit about his past and recent work with us:
"I must have been hungry in a past life, because food has figured prominently in my life, so far.
As a student, my summer jobs have included working in a hospital kitchen and working in a restaurant. After college studies in Literature and Fine Arts in Montreal and Vancouver, I worked as a baker and was also a partner in a restaurant business in which I served as chief cook. After selling the restaurant, and after 4 years at the Alberta College of Art & Design, I began doing freelance illustration and ironically became known principally as a food and beverage illustrator.
17 years in Toronto gave me the opportunity and the pleasure to work with many of the brightest lights in Canadian advertising and a number of high-profile clients. The eighties was a good time for illustrators. There seemed to be lots of work, and those of us who specialized in highly detailed realistic images were sought after for our ability to make magic with paint and an airbrush.
My move back out west to Vancouver in 2001 coincided roughly with my gradual switch to digital with a Mac and a Wacom tablet, which not only quickly replaced my traditional tools, but actually rekindled my interest in image-making. I loved the ease with which edits and changes could be done, and variations tried, and I still marvel at the fact that I can do everything I used to do - and more - but with the added benefit of multiple undos. I can't imagine life now without layers...
Although the volume of illustration work is not what it used to be, I can't complain because I now have more time for other interests and pursuits, not the least of which is the fruit and berry farm that my wife and I have been developing on our property in Hazelmere, South Surrey.
A couple recent jobs that I particularly enjoyed were the series of bird portraits done for Loblaw Brands packaging, and the cereal box character design/illustrations done for a Honda outdoor installation produced by Dare Vancouver."
Check out the awesome outdoor installation featuring one of Desmond's illustration's here.
To see more of Desmond's work, check out his portfolio here.
Aaron McKenzie Fraser
© Aaron McKenzie Fraser
CAPIC Atlantic Chapter member Aaron McKenzie Fraser has been quite busy over the last few months and we're excited to showcase a few of his recent and interesting projects.
Aaron was chosen as a 2011 Atlantic Journalism Awards finalist for "Atlantic Magazine: Best Cover" for the October 2011 Halifax Magazine cover on location on the field of St. Mary's University - check out the cover here.
Aaron also wrote and shot an article for Guerilla Magazine which was published in their Spring 2012 edition. The interesting article on East Coast Folk Art can be found on the Guerilla Website here.
Additionally, Aaron also had the opportunity to photograph Nathan MacKinnon for Sportsnet Magazine. This small town rising star is being called the next Sidney Crosby and Aaron's images of Nathan, both on the ice & in the dressing room of the Halifax Metro Centre, can be found on his website.
To see more of Aaron's work you can visit his website by clicking here.
CAPIC Presents its Emerging Talent: Catherine Chan
© Catherine Chan
Catherine Chan is a visual artist working in the photographic medium. In her artistic practice she uses the transitory yet long-lasting nature of the photograph to explore the representation of time, memory and identity. Working mainly with film in 35mm and medium formats, Catherine is interested in using these dichotomous traits of photography to examine concepts relating to impermanence, the natural world and our place within it.
In 2010 Catherine graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver with a BFA in Photography. Prior to attending art school, she was a research scientist in the natural sciences.
Catherine works as a Visual Imaging Coordinator for Urban Systems Ltd, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm. As the company photographer, she photographs project sites, landscapes, communities, activities, and people for proposals, reports and advertisements, and assists in visual communication initiatives. In this industry context, she has the opportunity to continue building a portfolio in documentary photography - an area that she started in as a freelance photographer and continues to pursue.
CAPIC New Member Discount: BlinkBid
We're excited to announce our newest CAPIC member discount: BlinkBid. Created by photographer Lou Lesko, BlinkBid is a complete bidding and billing solution for creative professionals. Shockingly easy to use, yet incredibly powerful, BlinkBid will help you manage the business side of your creative life. Prepare bids, produce jobs, and invoice for the delivery of your creative effort, easily.
BlinkBid has offered CAPIC members a special discount rate of $179 USD compared to standard rate of $229.00 USD.
For more information, visit the BlinkBid website here: www.blinkbid.com
CAPIC and GDC
CAPIC is proud to announce a new partnership with the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC). Whereas both organizations share the same objectives with regard to defending, promoting and developing the work of our respective members, we are forming a strategic alliance to accomplish our common goals. This will include:
- Speaking out with one voice on key issues and projects (especially lobbying our respective governments and its ministries) and agree on jointly mandated representative(s) to carry out these duties.
- Ensuring the free flow of information between the two associations regarding common issues, and provide their respective members with any information deemed relevant.
- Whenever possible, allow members of each association to benefit from any agreements, discounts and privileges negotiated by the other association.
More information will be presented in the coming weeks; please send all feedback on the new partnership to info@capic.org
Update from the Atlantic Chapter
© Dean Casavechia
CAPIC Atlantic Chapter teamed up with The Hub for Foliofest, a portfolio review for freelance creatives. Our creatives had a chance to meet with key industry contacts, take part in a peer review and network with a number people who could assist in marketing their business. Overall, it was a big success and thank you to everyone who made Foliofest a sold out event.
Update from the Prairie Chapter
2012 CAPIC Assistant Workshop
Come learn the tricks of the trade to being a great assistant. A panel discussion with photographers followed by hands-on breakout sessions.
Where:
4th Flr Photography Studios
ACAD Alberta College of Art and Design
1407 - 14th Ave NW
Calgary, Alberta
When:
10 AM - 4 PM, Sunday, March 25, 2011
Cost:
$15.00 Members
$25.00 Non-Members
Register online at www.assistantworkshop.eventbrite.com.
Lunch donated by The Camera Store.
CAPIC Member In-Focus: Honorary Member Douglas Kirkland
© Douglas Kirkland
The Academy Awards will exhibit portraits of all 20 of this year's acting nominees in "Out of Character," shot by photographer and Honorary CAPIC member Douglas Kirkland. You can view the portraits in the Academy's Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills from February 11 - March 18. You can also check out the portraits and behind the scenes shots here. By their attire it's clear that most of these portraits were taken during the Oscar Nominees Luncheon, where the actors and actresses chatted up the press.
If you would like to be featured as the CAPIC's In-Focus member, send your press releases, gallery updates, and any other exciting news to info@capic.org.
CAPIC Presents... Double Vision
Call for Participants: Calling All General, Associate and Emerging Members of CAPIC!
Be part of a unique exhibition where image creators are paired up by a draw to create portraits of each other - Double Vision!
Send your contact information (name & phone number) with the subject line "Double Vision 2012 Participation" via e-mail to dv@capictoronto.com
Confirming Participation: In order to be included in the pairing draw, please confirm by February 28 2012.
You will be notified about your partner by email. We shall endeavour to pair out-of-town participants as best as possible. Space is limited and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.
As entries come in and are confirmed, you will be paired with another artist from your local area. You will then have until April 20, 2012 to create portraits of each other.
Images will be hung opening night April 26, 2012 at Toronto Image Works, located at 80 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON. All CAPIC members and special guests will be encouraged to join in the festivities and cast a ballot for their favourite pair of portraits. The popular vote will determine the winning pair that will be announced before the end of the evening.
Notice of changes to the contest:
- Artists may choose how to present the image (framed or unframed)
- Images up to 16x20
- Entry cost reduced to $50+ HST
- Names to be added on cards beside the art
National Conference for Visual Artists
Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa
June 9th & 10th
Join artists from across Canada who will be meeting in Ottawa to talk about issues that are important to them. This year's conference will include discussions about copyright, the relationships between artists and galleries, the campaign for the Artist's Resale Right, and the presentation of the Visual Arts Advocacy Award. Participants will also get a chance to rub shoulders with art lawyers who will be in town for their own conference - the first of its kind in Canada.
CAPIC Members: For more information, please contact Dolores Gubasta at dolores@KlixPix.com
A Message from Dean Casavechia, National President
Welcome to the February issue of CAPIC News. In the past few weeks, my efforts have primarily been focused on establishing partnership opportunities with businesses and organizations that can provide value to CAPIC members and assist in building the CAPIC brand. I am happy to announce the formal affiliation with the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. This long overdue partnership is a win-win for both groups and it will help further CAPIC's social media reach as well as set a precedent for developing relationships with similar creative organizations moving forward.
We are also very pleased to announce that CAPIC is partnering with BlinkBid Software who is offering CAPIC members an amazing deal on their software; for more information, please see the new member discount article below. We look forward to working with BlinkBid in the months ahead and hope that you take advantage of these discounts. In my experience, I have found BlinkBid Software to be an extremely efficient company to work with.
As we move into March, we hope to have additional partnership announcements to make as well as new national sponsors. CAPIC's strength is what CAPIC stands for, Professionalism. We want potential sponsors to recognize that supporting CAPIC members means helping maintain professionalism in the industry as we work to support image creators at all levels with the skills to run a profitable business. This means not only fighting for copyright but also providing support for and advocating business practices, education and promotion. Brand building promotion will help to firm up CAPIC's position as an organization of professional image creators.
Thank you to all CAPIC members for their continued involvement and promotion of CAPIC. As always, your feedback is welcomed on these, or any other matter.
Sincerely,
Dean Casavechia
National President
CAPIC
A Message from Dean Casavechia, National President
Now that we have all settled into 2012, I'd like to take this opportunity to let you know about a few projects we have been working on at CAPIC National and what I am hoping to achieve in the New Year.
We are currently reviewing the insurance program we offer our members. This is something that is long over due. All the requests are out and we hope to have the proposals in for review in February with a decision made shortly after that.
The task of communications has two main objectives: to build and strengthen the CAPIC brand as well as continue to promote our members. We are currently looking for members to submit links to interesting blog posts they have written, behind the scenes videoes and anything that we can put out on our social media channels. As we continue to leverage our members through the only gallery, we strongly encourage you to update your web site profiles on the CAPIC website.
To build the CAPIC brand we are exploring partnerships with various industry supporters. We are still in the negotiation stages and our goal is to have a proposal in late February.
These are a few of the tasks we are working on at the national level. As always your feedback/suggestions are welcomed and please feel free to contact me directly with any input you might have.
All the best in the New Year,
Dean Casavechia
CAPIC National President
CAPIC Presents its Emerging Talent: Kamil Bialous
©Kamil Bialous
Kamil Bialous takes photos of people in places. That's a concise way to describe his current preoccupations. Growing up in Toronto, he studied International Development which was fuelled by his experiences while traveling to remote destinations. These places inspired photography which inspired a career track shift, and here we are today.
The beginning consisted of shooting stock for magazines and brands, and he slowly progressed to larger assignments and commissions as relationships grew. Always an adventurer at heart and chasing dreams, he realized that the west coast presented the best options for his career growth balanced with a quality of life that he wanted. A move to Vancouver was an easy decision and he hasn't looked east since.
Currently shooting active/adventure, lifestyle, portraiture, and travel, his draw is still interesting and passionate people. The growth however is never ending. Currently amidst a self-assigned project in Hawaii, and a couple more ideas in the works for Vancouver Island, he's looking forward to the new year. Too busy to look back. Amidst all that, he's also well-versed in video, currently developing internal videos for an outdoor brand.
New personal work will be revealed early in 2012, with possible shows and maybe a book. Stay tuned!
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Jeanette Kramer
© Jeanette Kramer
This month's Blogger Buzz is Jeanette Kramer, a Vancouver-based photographer, traveller and entrepreneur. Below is an excerpt from her blog, Out of Canada, entitled Brownie Hawkeye Around the World.
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Early last year I discovered an old camera of my dad's: a cool little bakelite box, the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Flash. This tried and true toy camera was given to me by my brother who acquired it somehow from our dad who picked it up in the late 1950's as a young, Dutch immigrant living and farming in Southern Alberta.
After doing some reading about the Hawkeye, I decided to load up some 120 film and shoot off a test roll. I didn't bother to clean any part of the camera wanting to see what 50+ years of dust and history looks like. Commercial Drive in Vancouver was the place where the Hawkeye made it's comeback and the Hawkeye adventure began!
While I was happy enough with those first shots, doing this gave me some insight into the camera, its focal distance and exposure. Now with a bit of knowledge, I decided to take it apart, clean it and flip the lens. Flipping the lens resulted in images with a softer, ethereal feel and a very sweet, defined focal point. I captured the following Maui moments with the next roll of film.
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To read the full article, visit Jeanette's blog by clicking here.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at info@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x230 (1-888-252-2742).
Spotlight on CAPIC Benefits: Business Practices Manual
Need more information on copyright, moral rights, licensing, pricing, estimating, billing, artist releases and contracts?
CAPIC can help!
CAPIC's Business Practices Manual contains best practices for professional photographers, illustrators, and digital artists in Canada. Our extensive work with copyright and the protection of artists in Canada has led to the development of copyright information which can help protect your professional and financial interests.
We've detailed a guide to help artists work in Canada and protect themselves in the process. If your background on copyright and legal issues isn't up-to-date, the Business Practices Manual is a great resource!
Please note that this information is provided as a professional guide and does not replace legal advice from a lawyer specalizing in copyright.
For information on copyright issues that relate to photographers/illustrators/digital artists, contact us at info@capic.org.
Update from the Toronto Chapter
XCHANGE Welcomes all Artists, Photographers, Models, Make-Up Artist, Photo Students, Art Directors, Illustrators, Reps:
JANUARY 25th, starting @ 7pm at the Rhino Bar & Grill (1249 Queen Street West)
Mingle and network with the top professionals in the business
Sponsored by HEADSHOTS
CONTACT + CAPIC + KLIXPIX
© Matthew Plexman
Toronto is abuzz with preparations gearing up for the Annual CONTACT Photo Festival. Photo Editor and Curator Dolores Gubasta of KlixPix has landed the coveted ARTA Gallery to fill with outstanding photography. It's located in the fashionable Distillery District which has a high photography viewer turnout during the photo festival and was scored with the help of Bob Carnie at Elevator Digital lab and their contacts through Elevator Exhibitions.
Several CAPIC photographers have already joined the group show which promises to showcase the fine art talents of many commercial shooters. Struan and Matthew Plexman of Toronto are confirmed as well as Montreal Photographer Christian Fleury. Dolores has been sitting on the Toronto CAPIC Chapter and has been dubbed the "Emerging Talent liaison".
On the heals of the Kentucky Canadian Invasion where many of the photographers exhibited, Dolores is working with photographers to secure their wall space in the show at ARTA Gallery at www.ArtaGallery.ca. Watch for some of the great emerging talent from SNAP! Competition Silent and Live Auction photographers too at SNAP-Toronto.com
If you are in Toronto during our photography month of May for CONTACT, come on out and see the show May 14th to June 3rd, 2012. Better yet, if you have some fine art images you'd like to show, contact Dolores for details.
Dolores Gubasta
dolores@klixpix.com
Double Vision
Be part of a unique exhibition where image creators produce images of each other, photographers photograph illustrators and illustrators illustrate photographers - Double Vision!
Photographs and illustrations will be hung in pairs so that on opening night (Thursday, April 26, 2012) all CAPIC members and special guests will be encouraged to join in the festivities and cast a ballot for their favourite pair of portraits. The popular vote will determine the winning pair, which will be announced before the end of the evening. As entries come in and are confirmed, you will be paired with another image creator.
Photographers, Illustrators and Image creators are paired randomly and each creates a portrait of the other. The images are displayed side by side. Pictured here are portraits from the 1st 4 years of Double Vision.
Entry information available soon on CAPIC's website.
Contact Michael Cooper for more information: coopershoots@rogers.com
The Evolving Visual Consumer
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Design Exchange, 234 Bay St, Toronto
RGD Ontario, in collaboration with the Design Exchange, presents The Evolving Visual Consumer - a panel discussion on the transformation of how people experience and consume media.
With every generation, media are experienced in different ways. Successful designers and other communications professionals keep aware of these changes and continuously find new and innovative ways to reach audiences. Join us and our panel as we discuss the role of design in the eyes of an ever-changing audience.
Moderated by: Yen Chu R.G.D., Creative Director, Parcel Design
Panelists Include:
− Bev Forster, Creative Director, BMO Financial Group
− John Furneaux R.G.D., Managing Partner, Ove Design
− Adrian Norris, Managing Editor, Presentation and Design, The Globe and Mail
− Kaye Puhlmann, Vice President Creative, Critical Mass
− Mikey Richardson R.G.D., Creative Director & Partner, Amoeba Corp
This panel will also be made available via live webcast. Special screening events have been arranged in:
− Kingston, ON
− North Bay, ON
− Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Registration:
Space is limited, register online here: rgdontario.com/visualconsumer
Pricing:
Members*: $10
Non-Members: $15
*RGD, DX, CAPIC & GDC members
If you have any questions please contact Mark at 1.888.274.3668 (in Toronto: 416.367.8819) x 27 or mark@rgdontario.com
This panel is the first of RGD's ongoing "Future by Design" series of webcast panel discussions. The next panel takes place March 27. Stay tuned for details!
Rodeo4 is now open!
CAPIC is hosting its 4th annual student photography and illustration contest: Rodeo4
This contest rewards young innovators in photography and illustration through national recognition and cash prizes. Students from all over Canada enter to win and receive recognition among industry professionals.
Deadline for submissions is Wednesday February 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM.
Click here to enter now, don't be late!
There are amazing promotional opportunities available for all six winners, in addition to:
First Place:$ 500 + a Wacom Intuos4 Professional Pen Tablet
Second Place: $ 500 + a membership with Agency Access
Third Place: $ 250 + a $100 gift certificate from Kubota Image Tools
The top 30 winners will be featured on the CAPIC website and during the Award Gala Ceremony.
Got what it takes?
Update from the Prairie Chapter
© Noah Fallis and Michele Ramberg
The CAPIC Prairie Chapter Second Annualish Christmas Party and Print Exchange made a triumphal return to Calgary on December 7th. A crowd of around 25 photographers, assistants and students braved unusually decent weather to congregate at Local 510 for an evening of cameraderie and exaggeration.
With the first round of drinks on CAPIC, a convivial atmosphere was a certainty. It was an all too rare opportunity to gather as a community, put faces to names and generally celebrate the precarious creative life. The evening was rounded out with not one but two highlights:
First and foremost was the print exchange. Numbers were drawn and then one tough decision was made: to risk the unknown among the dwindling stack of unopened envelopes or steal from among the bounty already on display? As ever, a few favourite prints quickly became hot items and some early picks languished in monogamy. Such is the creative life! Everyone went home with a new piece of art and courtesy of The Camera Store, sponsor of highlight number 2, almost everyone headed home with a wonderful door prize too. (This organizer is actively contemplating ballot stuff to fix certain prize distribution problems next year...).
With Christmas Party & Print Exchange #2 successfully behind us, we can confidently predict the event's promotion from Annualish to Annual for many years to come...
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Ewan Nicholson
© Ewan Nicholson
Ewan Nicholson is based in Calgary and specialises in people photography for editorial, advertising & corporate clients. NHL players, farmers, Olympians, CEOs, drillers and Premiers are all part of the job, as are the Prairies, Rockies and plenty of less scenic spots in between. Ewan started the blog a year ago and only wishes he had gotten to it sooner.
Ewan says the blog gets a constantly increasing amount of monthly traffic and is proving to be a fantastic way of letting people know what he's up to. When he hears that his clients are visiting the site just to see what's new, it makes his day.
The following is an excerpt from Ewan's blog entitled, "Pleased to meet you, your um...Premierness..?!" which you can check out by clicking here
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Growing up last century in the UK I was of course drilled extensively on all matters of protocol and chivalry. Oicks like us were fully briefed on when to curtsey (me - never) how to invite a Baron to dinner (me - never) and how to conduct smalltalk with a Prince (me - once). We also all live in castles and it's why Canadian women find us and our cute little accents so irresistible (me - three times). But I digress. Again.
I was, as we Brits say, rather chuffed when the Premier's office called to set up a shoot for her official portrait. Alison Redford is threatening to be quite the breath of fresh air in Albertan politics and it was wonderful to be invited to photograph her. But how to greet her? We don't have Premiers back home and for me the Premiership is an innovation.
The shoot was to take place in Ali's office and I would have time to set up so I spent rather a while fretting over how to light. As one does. In the end I took most inspiration from Annie Liebovitz's portraits of The Queen. Hey, if you're going to aim it might as well be high. These images fit my intent well as the environment is a key part of the image and the lighting is delightfully delicate - very compatible with my new lighting muse the 86" Soft Silver PLM.
So that was it. We packed up all our gear and toodled off to The Premier's office and waited for her to be ready. And waited, and waited some more. Were they the tattooing type, it seems that "Controlled Chaos" would be tattooed on the forearms of the staff at the Premier's office. The only one actually panicking was me as I envisaged the results of having 2 minutes to light and a whole extra minute to shoot. But no, eventually all fires were extinguished, the Radio Canada guys finally packed up and got out of the Premier's office and Premier Redford was bundled off to hang out with the stylists while I frantically purposefully and with the utmost confidence directed my assistants to stage & light the room.
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The full entry by Ewan can be found on his blog by clicking here. Also be sure to visit Ewan's website by clicking here.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at info@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x230 (1-888-252-2742).
Update from the Atlantic Chapter
© Dean Casavechia
The CAPIC Atlantic Chapter teamed up with other local creatives in Halifax for their 2011 Holiday Party. The Hub, a creative collective workspace in downtown Halifax was the home for this year's Holiday Party. On behalf of the Atlantic Chapter, have a great Holiday Season and a great new year!
For more information on the Atlantic Chapter, please contact Dean at nationalpresident@capic.org
Update from the Toronto Chapter
© Struan
The XCHANGE event on November 16th, sponsored by Headshots, was attended by some 35 'Artists' ... an exciting mix of the 'old guard', photographers who were the first members to join since CAPIC's inception, to photography students from Ryerson, Sheridan & Humber College, as well as several Emerging Artists, including a recent new member all the way from Ottawa.
As usual, a good time was had by all, as you can probably tell from the photographs. Many photographers brought their iPads, iPhones and cameras and snapped away taking pictures of each other. Naturally, these Xchanges are a chance for everyone to talk about our industry and connect with those in the 'know'.
The next XCHANGE in Toronto will be on Wednesday, January 25th and not to be missed!
All the best for the Season and we hope for a Happy New Yew for one & all!
PLUS Registry
CAPIC invites you to take advantage of a free listing in the non-profit PLUS Registry. This exciting new resource for the creative community will make it easy to identify and contact the creator and rights holder for any image, worldwide.
The PLUS Registry is provided by the non-profit PLUS Coalition, a global collaboration between all industries engaged in creating, distributing, using and preserving images. By connecting images to creators and rights information, the PLUS Registry lays the foundation for significant improvements in our industry, and will minimize the impact of future orphan works legislation.
As a founding member of the PLUS Coalition, CAPIC has arranged for you and all of our members to receive special advance access to the PLUS Registry, including a free PLUS membership and a free PLUS Registry listing.
If you have questions or comments, you may contact PLUS directly at support@PLUSregistry.org.
Please visit the PLUS Registry at www.PLUSregistry.org.
PhotoSensitive's The Fuel of Life photo exhibition
Photo by Tara-Lyn Walton ©, PhotoSensitive
PhotoSensitive's The Fuel of Life photo exhibition to open at Brookfield Place, Toronto, November 28, 2011.
National collective's latest exhibition turns the spotlight on the issue of energy in the 21st century, produced in partnership with the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association.
For over 20 years, PhotoSensitive has been highlighting social issues through black-and-white photography, covering topics such as AIDS, the environment, health, First Nations literacy and the Indian Ocean tsunami, to name but a few.
With The Fuel of Life, PhotoSensitive, is now turning its lens onto the issue of energy. As David Suzuki says, "Meeting humanity's energy needs without dangerously interfering with the global climate system is one of the great challenges of the 21st century." Climate change is one of the key issues of the modern era and energy, in its creation and consumption, plays a huge role in this. There could not be a better time for PhotoSensitive to be focusing on this hot topic.
Over 100 photographers from across Canada have submitted photos that cover every aspect of the subject: energy production, distribution, consumption, innovation, conservation and human energy. There will also be a touch screen showing short films related to energy, including poop power, a living house and the Exhibition Place wind turbine.
For the side project, The Fuel of Life: Through a Young Lens, over 600 photos were also submitted by students from over 30 schools, colleges and universities. A selection of these photos appears in the exhibition.
A book of the exhibition will be published to coincide with the Toronto launch.
Where: Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Toronto
When: November 28 - December 10 (opening at 6.30pm, November 28)
The Fuel of Life was made possible through a grant from The Ontario Trillium Foundation and sponsorship from Enbridge, Epson and Henry's.
For more info go to www.photosensitive.com or email james@photosensitive.com
PLUS Membership
Article provided courtesy of: Djanka Gajdel
In September, I encouraged each and every one of you to register at the non-profit PLUS Registry developed by the PLUS Coalition, the organization responsible for PLUS -- the Picture Licensing Universal System. You have also recently received an invitation by email from CAPIC and PLUS to accept a free membership and free Listing in the PLUS Registry at www.PLUSregistry.org.
The PLUS Registry is a resource provided by the non-profit PLUS Coalition. PLUS is a remarkable global village in which photographers, illustrators, advertising agencies, design firms, stock agencies, publishers, museums, libraries and educational institutions in countries round the world have set aside their differences, set aside competitive concerns, and worked together to move a brilliant idea forward. This diverse coalition of industry stakeholders first created a standardized language for the communication of image rights, then created the PLUS Registry to identify all rights holders and their images, and to permanently connect images to rights holders and rights information.
Certainly, the PLUS standards alone present amazing value: Uniform categories and definitions for all media and all licensing terms, mutually agreed upon by rights holders and their clients. A standardized license format allowing multiple media usages to be conveniently combined into a single transaction, and to be expressed in any language via automated, precise translation of codes, similar to universal product codes. Simplified image license packages providing convenient bundles of image rights. All of this and much more has been accomplished in an elegant manner that is nothing less than awe inspiring, given the enormity of the task.
But even setting the PLUS standards aside, the value proposition presented by the PLUS Registry is enormous, and entirely unprecedented. A global hub for image rights information, the PLUS Registry is operated on a non-profit, cost-recovery basis, by and for its global community of users. The primary features of the Registry include:
- Any image user can easily and quickly find and contact any image creator, any image rights holder, in any country.
- Anyone in possession of an image will be able to instantly and accurately identify the rights holders for that image, whether the image was distributed in print or digital format, at any point in history, even if there is no information in or on the image.
- Any image user will be able to identify and manage rights granted by the rights holder of any image, avoiding unintentional infringement, reducing liability, increasing efficiency, and decreasing costs.
- Rights holders may store image metadata securely, designate metadata as public or private, and provide image users with access to updated image metadata at any time, even after images are distributed.
Once all features are completed and launched, the PLUS Registry will substantially conquer the orphan works challenge. But the benefits of the PLUS Registry far exceed this monumental accomplishment. The Registry will make it easier for image users to find us, to license our images, and to manage and respect our rights. The Registry will enable new business models, opening new doors in an industry that has seen far too many doors slam closed in recent years.
As a CAPIC member you are entitled to a PLUS membership and a listing in the PLUS Registry for each of your businesses, free for the life of the PLUS Registry. While your membership and Registry listing are free, I urge you to become a PLUS "Supporting Member" by making an optional contribution in support of the Registry at the time of your registration.
If you still find yourself asking: "So, what's in PLUS for me?" I would respectfully reply: "Your future!" After all, how can we expect our clients to respect our rights, if we don't move now to make our rights accessible, understandable and usable? Given the progression of our industry, and given our current prospects in the marketplace, we don't have much choice in the matter. The time has come to stop complaining and to be part of the solution. That solution is PLUS.
Help bring our industry into the 21st century. REGISTER today at www.PLUSregistry.org.
CAPIC Blogger Buzz: Richard Seeley
© Richard Seeley
This month`s CAPIC blogger is Richard Seeley who has a knack for shooting interesting wildlife in numerous exotic locations. The following artist statement from Richard`s blog, "Wildlife and Wild Places Photography Blog", sums up his interest in wildlife perfectly:
Exploring wild places and searching for wildlife has taken me far and wide. Photographing wildlife at a unique moment in a stunning scenic setting is the challenge. Creating an image that invokes an emotional response in the eyes of the viewer is an exciting adventure and my ultimate goal.
The following post, entitled 'The Great Wildebeest Migration' has been taken from Richard's blog, which you can visit by clicking here.
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Five hundred wildebeest gather on the cliff edge waiting for the first one to descend and start the crossing of the Mara River. One drops over, either by desire or by being pushed by the crush of the crowd behind it. The living landslide starts as the beests pour over the edge, like the sands in an hourglass and plunge into the river. And so another crossing of the Mara River begins in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, Africa.
The crossing of the Mara is just one of a number of river crossings that the wildebeests encounter as they trek their annual migratory route. The great wildebeest migration has been called one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth. 1.5 to 2.0 million wildebeest and 200,00 zebras move in a constant cycle of birth to death from the plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya, then continue back to the Serengeti. It's a continuous cycle, with no beginning or end.
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To read the full blog post, click here.
Visit Richard's website by clicking here, or his blog by clicking here, to see more of his work and wildlife photography.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at info@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x230 (1-888-252-2742).
New CAPIC Member Benefit: The CAPIC Website
The CAPIC website has been re-developed and is now live. There have been changes to make functionality and general navigation easier for members, as well as some integration of social media, like Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
Changes being unveiled with the new website are:
- Social media integration into all website content
- Making browsing, accessing news, events items and profile editing much easier for CAPIC members
- Tighter integration of language content on the entire website
- Rebuilt profile pages with a new dynamic portfolio and better layout of artist information
One of the most noticeable changes will be an upgrade to the image resolution featured on our website, which will also affect the CAPIC member image galleries. In order to provide the clearest and highest possible resolution of member images.
If you haven't visited www.capic.org recently, visit the page to see the changes we've made.
HMAb Live! The Fundraiser
The friend's and family of last year's CAPIC Speaker Series keynote speaker and renowned blogger Heather Morton are planning a celebration and fundraising event for Heather on February 5, 2012 with an auction of photography and photo services for Heather as a long-term illness has left her unable to take on her usual creative and financial endeavours.
HMAb Live! The Fundraiser will be a live blog event with conversations and demonstrations from some of Toronto's leading photographers. There will be a silent auction of fine art photographs printed by Pikto and high end services for photographers.
Images will be the highest quality prints by Pikto and donated by international photographers so please invite your art director friends! CAPIC members can participate by attending or can contribute individually. As well as being a great fun night out there will be presentations similar to previous HMAb Live! events.
This fun event will take place on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Gladstone Hotel on Queen Street west. Please check out Heather's blog for details as well as updates and interviews with international photographers.
HMAb Live! The Fundraiser
The Gladstone Hotel
February 5th 7pm-12pm
For those that haven't had a chance to visit Heather's blog, you can view it here. You can also visit the Gladstone Hotel's website by clicking here, where the event will be taking place.
Post-Event: Greg Heisler Workshop
© Michele Ramberg
Post-Event: Greg Heisler Workshop
Following last years highly successful Joe McNally weekend, the CAPIC Prairie Chapter had the distinct honour of hosting famed photographer Gregory Heisler for a two day workshop in early November.
Heisler, famed for his distinctive portrait style, has shot iconic cover images for Time, Esquire, GQ, Geo, Sports Illustrated, ESPN and the New York Times Magazine. Hosted by ACAD, the two day workshop included a fantastic slideshow of Heisler's work accompanied by Greg's technical discussion of the images and humorous "behind the scenes" anecdotes from some of his most famous images. On the second day, tethered to a projector for the audience, Greg set up, shot and projected a variety of his favourite lighting techniques as well as demonstrating some new techniques he's been experimenting with.
Over 60 local CAPIC members, the public and Photography students at ACAD attended the event with many attendees expressing their thanks to CAPIC for organizing the event and expressing interest in future events. A number of the public attendees also expressed an interest in CAPIC and inquired about membership.
The CAPIC Prairie Chapter would like to thank Mitch Kern, Director of the Photography program at ACAD and all the volunteers that contributed their time to making this event such a tremendous success.
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Brad Chisholm
© Brad Chisholm
Hailing from Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Brad Chisholm moved to Edmonton in 2004 to attend Grant MacEwan College's Design Studies program. After several attempts to find a career he could be passionate about - from carpentry to engineering - Brad turned toward his childhood passion; being creative. Brad was always creating as a child, drawing, painting, acting, making music. The decision to pursue photography and design was, naturally, an easy one.
Since graduating, Brad has been successful adding other passions of his into his photography career. He has started a pet photography service, Pic of the Litter, worked with the Edmonton Human Society and the Animal Cancer Treatment Subsidy Society. He has covered cycling events and his cycling work has gained national recognition. He has done design and photography work for healthy lifestyle campaigns in Edmonton and in the Bow Valley.
Now a resident of Canmore, Alberta, Brad's photographic ambitions are to hone his skills in shooting the breathtaking wild world that is now his back yard. In his time out from behind the lens is spent mountain biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, playing hockey or strumming his guitar.
You can visit his websites, www.bradchisholmphoto.com and www.picofthelitter.ca to view his work, or visit his profile on the CAPIC website.
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Laura Berman
© Laura Berman
Laura Berman's photos have been described as a "gulp of fresh air". Having spent 20 years working as a landscape architect and horticulturalist, she turned her focus to photography in 2006 and now captures intimate portraits of lush gardens, fertile farms, local foods and the people who create them. Her unique perspective stands out in a crowded niche.
Laura is a featured photographer at PhotoShelter where she has created an extensive collection of very green images. Her editorial work appears frequently in a number of farming, gardening and general consumer publications, including Canadian Gardening, Urban Farm, Edible Toronto, Garden Making and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's All-Region Guides. She has established strong relationships among Ontario's environmental and non-profit organizations and regularly shoots annual reports, and print and online advertising campaigns for several, including The GreenBelt Foundation and FoodShare Toronto.
She's looking forward to shooting her first cookbook this winter and is trying valiantly to get her Facebook page together and to tweet regularly...
Visit Laura's website at greenfusephotos, her gallery on the CAPIC website, or her Facebook page.
New CAPIC Member Discount - PLUS Registry
CAPIC invites you to take advantage of a free listing in the non-profit PLUS Registry. This exciting new resource for the creative community will make it easy to identify and contact the creator and rights holder for any image, worldwide.
The PLUS Registry is provided by the non-profit PLUS Coalition, a global collaboration between all industries engaged in creating, distributing, using and preserving images. By connecting images to creators and rights information, the PLUS Registry lays the foundation for significant improvements in our industry, and will minimize the impact of future orphan works legislation.
As a founding member of the PLUS Coalition, CAPIC members will receive special advance access to the PLUS Registry, including a free PLUS membership and a free PLUS Registry listing.
You will find more details in the About and Help sections of the Registry. If you have questions or comments, you may contact PLUS directly at support@PLUSregistry.org
Please visit the PLUS Registry at www.PLUSregistry.org to claim your free membership and free listing.
Spotlight on CAPIC Benefits - CAPIC Events
Whether you're looking to network and meet new professionals or learn new skills of the trade, CAPIC has an event for you.
www.capic.org hosts and features a variety of imaging events spanning from Vancouver to Halifax which CAPIC members are sure to find interesting. Imaging conferences, new gallery openings, networking events, exhibitions and even portfolio reviews receive optimum exposure with CAPIC.
If you have an event you want featured on the CAPIC website, please forward any details (250-400 words) to info@capic.org with at least one (1) image and we'll feature the event on our website, twitter feed and Facebook page!
Update from the Toronto Chapter
CAPIC Toronto Chapter is also creating and sponsoring seminars and photography workshops with Headshots & Henry's, presenting a variety of top professional photographers on many different topics. These are paid presentations and the CAPIC Toronto Chapter would like to invite all their Artists, who are interested in giving a presentation for these events, as well as to the art colleges in Ontario, to forward their names (and rough outline of their presentation) directly to: Struan, struan@struanphoto.com
Again, a fun Pub Night XCHANGE event at the Rhino Bar & Grill, 1249 Queen St. West, Toronto, on Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm,presented by CAPIC Toronto, and sponsored by Headshots.
For those in the photography business, a place where many emerging photographers, photo assistants and students, can mingle with some of the top professional photographers and exchange ideas. This particular event is called the XCHANGE PORTRAIT and everyone is invited to take 'Portraits' of each other with whatever 'tools' they wish to use to create them.
Next year CAPIC Toronto will also be launching its DOUBLE VISION Exhibit in April of 2012. CAPIC will be calling on all photographers & illustrators to forward their names for the event. It is photographers & illustrators taking portraits of each other and will be exhibited side-by-side. This next event may also include photographers taking photos of photographers or other image creators.
CAPIC Toronto is looking for MENTORS ... for their Mentorship Program.
CAPIC Toronto needs talented Mentors to be available to Photo Assistants, Emerging Artists and Photography Students in our Art Community and Colleges. There is an over-whelming demand for 'Image Creators', Photographers, Illustrators, Digital & Tech-savy Gurus, to participate.
Please forward your names directly to Djanka: djanka@edwardgajdel.com and Struan: struan@struanphoto.com
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Ted Belton
© Ted Belton
Ted Belton is a photographer living in Toronto, Canada. He grew up wanting to be an illustrator, he was educated as an actor, he became a photographer, and he is now studying film. He likes beauty, truth, and good people. He is interested chiefly in narrative art, and how to tell stories in a simple and captivating way. His interests and influences continue to evolve and mature, and I try to take my work in the same direction.
Below is an except entitled 'On Impression'from his blog http://tedbelton.wordpress.com/
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I was e-mailed a while ago by someone who had seen my series Still Places. He asked how I was able to recreate such life-like colours in these pictures. I answered him, and in doing so, articulated something about my approach to photography that I never really had before.
I told him that I strive to recreate an impression of reality, an idealized memory that the viewer can relate to. My approach to altering colour is to remember what I saw when I took the photo, not what the camera captured. Then, I recreate in Photoshop what I remember seeing, and feeling, when I first came across that moment that caught my attention. Why did it catch my attention in the first place? Was it the way the light reflected off the roofs of passing cars? Or the muddy chiaroscuro caused by an overcast day? Or maybe it was the ominous reflection of headlights from an unmarked white van. It is an exercise in observing reality, isolating the parts that attract us, and embellishing them. In each of these scenarios, I was reacting to something. In specific regard to Still Places, I was reacting to what I can only describe as the call to adventure. Traces of something greater that pop up in every day life.
This has been my approach, in theory, for a long time. The idea of creating a subtly idealized impression of reality has interested me for years, but I don't know if I have ever really applied it as much as I have been recently, or ever thought of it as being impressionistic. It seems odd to consider photography impressionistic. It was, apparently, the invention of photography that inspired the impressionists to deviate from a literal interpretation of reality in the first place. Because the photograph was suddenly able to document reality more accurately than any painter, the impressionists could delve into the territory of feeling, and attempt to replicate ambiance rather than realism. One hundred and fifty years later, photography seems to have come full circle. We now question the legitimacy of every photo published online or in a magazine, and wonder if what we are seeing is reality, or a Photoshop fake.
So why, then, did I get an e-mail commenting on the life-like nature of my photos? I don't think that my photos necessarily look life-like, but I hope they look like what we might remember life feeling like. Our memories are so closely related to our imaginations, why shouldn't they overlap from time to time? We don't remember anything in the concrete f-stops and focal lengths that a camera does. We can only really remember an impression of anything, so perhaps a really "life-like" photo plays to what we remember, our perception in retrospect, rather than what might have been measured to be true.
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To view more of Ted`s work you can view his website and personal blog by clicking here.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at info@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x230 (1-888-252-2742).
CAPIC Toronto: HELP Portrait 2011
Toronto's CAPIC Professional Photographers create extraordinary photographs on a daily basis.
For ONE DAY only, they are coming together to create exceptional memories for people who may never have a chance to have a professional family portrait made. For one day, we join a worldwide community of over ten thousand professional photographers in over 46 countries to bring joy and put smiles on thousands of faces.
IMAGINE ...
1 Day Only
40 of Canada's Top Professional Photographers
20 Studios set-ups in 3 Locations in Toronto
20 Professional Make-up Artists / Hair Stylists
40 Photographer Assistants
6 Producers to coordinate each venue
5 Digital Tech Support Teams working on 5 colour printers
10 Photography Students from various Art Colleges
3 Videographers Over 600 Families
More than 2,000 Beautiful Smiles
An Extraordinary Family Portrait
Take home a beautiful 8x10 Print right after your photo session.
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
1) 3079 Danforth Avenue (6 Studios)
2) Institute for Child Development, Euclid & Dundas West (4 Studios)
3) North Kipling Middle School (10 Studios)
JOIN US: Please send EMAIL to hptoronto@capic.org to tell us who you are, including all pertinent contact information and the role you will be performing for the event.
WHO can PARTICIPATE CAPIC Photographers, Photo Assistants, Producers, Make-Up Artists, Hair Stylists, Videographers, Photography Students from renowned Art Colleges, Digital Gurus
The World We Live In: Photo Contest
Photo Life and Photo Solution Magazines Present New Annual Photo Contest: The World We Live In
Leading Canadian photography magazines, Photo Life and Photo Solution, are inviting North American photographers to submit their best work to The World We Live In, in either the Pro or Amateur categories, under three themes: Humanity, The Environment, and Our Interconnected World.
Participants are invited to submit their images through a simple on-line interface. Participation fees are required, with special rates for subscribers. The submission deadline is November 30.
Winning images will be selected by a jury composed of photographic industry professionals. Winners will be awarded prizes valued at more than $35,000, including travel vouchers, digital cameras and lenses, photo bags and many other items of photo gear for both the professional and the amateur. A total of 20 prizes will be awarded; within each category of Pro and Amateur, there will be three for each theme and one Grand Prize.
A portfolio of winning images will be published in the April/May editions of Photo Life and Photo Solution magazines.
For complete details and to enter the contest, please visit www.photolife.com/twwli
Spotlight on CAPIC Benefits - CAPIC Classifieds
Are you using CAPIC Classifieds on www.capic.org? All members have access to the Classifieds section of the CAPIC website where they can post and respond to a variety of postings. Postings for part-and-full time jobs, contract work, new and used equipment re-sale, as well as event and sale promotions can be added anytime.
Anything that CAPIC members may find interesting or valuable can be posted, and CAPIC members can post for FREE. Non-members may post Classified ads for $50 per posting.
Visit the Classified section by clicking:
www.capic.org/classifieds-photography-and-illustration-tools-and-equipment
If you have questions or want to add a classified ad to the website, email info@capic.org
Update from the Toronto Chapter
Toronto Pub Night EXCHANGE at Rhino Bar
Fun was had by all at the understatedly cool Rhino bar; it was a fitting location for leading and new edge members to mingle at our Toronto Chapter's Pub night XCHANGE on September 14th. An enthusiastic crowd of 35 photographers were bursting with new ideas to help keep up with the advances in our field. We have begun to realize the spirit of the XCHANGE.
Technology played a key role in the relaxed Show + Tell which ranged from viewing portfolios on smart phones to learning new apps on iPads.
My light bulb moment came from Corbin Smith, student Board member, who is working on his Documentary Media MFA at Ryerson. His thesis is on how to marry various mediums to make it easier to absorb the too-much-information era. He showed us a new app for model and property releases on his iPad, where you can touch key input information and have the subject sign on the screen with their finger. It can be emailed and embedded in the metadata of the photo file where it can be easily retrieved from your database.
Student Board member, Ana Cop showed from two of her recent series. I was blown away by Ana's fresh ideas. The rising fine art star has been winning awards around the world including: PDN, IPA Los Angeles, SNAP!Star and The SonyWorld Photography Awards for Fine Art/Conceptual. She will be joining the Elevator Exhibition Canadian Invasion group show at the photo biennial in Louisville Kentucky in late October.
Thanks to the ever enthusiastic Elaine Kilburn and edgy Ana Cop for securing the Rhino bar and organizing the ongoing XCHANGEs, which will happen on the second Wednesday of each month.
Struan, our visionary Toronto Chapter leader, sends out thanks to the 35 plus people who attended the gathering. In our efforts to expand our group and welcome new photography associates, we'd like send a special thanks Joy Campbell-Smith, makeup and hair stylist, for coming out and expanding our horizons. In the spirit of TIFF after parties, she took some of us up to The Thompson Hotel Rooftop Bar to have a look at all the beautiful people out schmoozing during the Toronto International Film Festival.
A BIG thanks to Rod McLeod from Headshots, our sponsor for the event. Rod sent this message to Struan saying he: "Had a great time and the enthusiasm and energy that you are bringing to this venture is palpable."
Written + Compiled By:
Dolores Gubasta
Photo Editor
www.KlixPix.com
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Robin Sharp
This month's Blogger Buzz is featuring Robin Sharp, a photographer from Toronto. Robin Sharp fell in love with food when she moved to Toronto in 2005. While in school, she dreamt of becoming a celebrity and fashion photographer but quickly discovered that her love of food and her love of photography made a perfect combination.
She's been working as a photographer since 2007 and her work spans a number of areas including events and portraits, but food photography remains her true love. She shoots both commercial and editorial images and her clients include Splenda, Pepsi, Frommer's Travel Guides, and Acquired Taste magazine. She loves to blog about the underground and unknown aspects of Toronto's food scene.
Here is one of her latest posts from her blog, If Looks Could Fill.
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September 25, 2011
The food revolution in Toronto started with events like Food Truck Eats and La Carnita's pop-up taco stands, and it continued last night at the Toronto Underground Market. 25 vendors without their own restaurants or food trucks came together to share their food with Toronto's hungry masses. Organized by the ambitious Hassel Aviles, it took place at the Evergreen Brickworks, nestled between old brick kilns.
I loved the Brickworks as a venue for this event. Before Evergreen bought this building and renovated it, Richard and I used to sneak in with our cameras to take pictures. It was strange and nice to be back in this room, buzzing with life, when we had spent so much time there in silence and darkness. It created a great vibe for the market, which wouldn't have felt quite as cool and underground if it had been held in a more modern or sterile venue.
We wanted to get some tacos from La Carnita, but the line-up was huge. It stretched from their booth in the corner of the market all the way to the seating area in between the kilns! It's amazing to see the response that La Carnita gets everywhere they go. They're celebrities of the underground food scene in Toronto. People love their tacos, and for good reason! You can see my behind-the-scenes post about one of their pop-up taco stand here: http://iflookscouldfill.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/la-carnita/
We got a sneak peek of some of the dishes that would be at the Underground Market a few months ago and this was one that I was very excited to try. It's a Latino bánh mì from Comida del Pueblo. It looked very similar to a traditional bánh mì, but it tasted unlike any bánh mì I've ever had. The buns are homemade! There was chicken hiding behind the pickled carrots and the cilantro and it was well complimented by a tangy sauce.
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To view more of Robin's work, visit website www.iflookscouldfill.com
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at info@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x230 (1-888-252-2742).
What's New with Elevator Digital?
Elevator Exhibitions: Canadians Invade Louisville on October 21-23
The first phase of the Canadian Invasion is about to be shipped. The Elevator team have been printing and framing and are about to wrap up the shipment for the solo gallery shows. The truck which leaves Wednesday, September 28th is heading down for installation in time for the solo shows to open October 1st.
There's still time to get in on the group show for Canadian Invasion weekend celebration! If you're interested in buying a panel or 20' wall space, we have a new deadline:
Have your final files in by October 5th so we can start the next round of printing. That gives you a couple of weeks to decide what to show!
We have some more panels at $500 including prints/mats, and a couple of wall spaces left at $1000 which is ideal for people who already have their prints framed.
A group of us are heading down to Louisville for the festivities October 21-24. This is when the Canadians will be the talk of the town. We get to charm the southerners on their own turf. There are opening parties, photographer talks and gallery tours. Canadian Photographers are coming from all over. Ryan Pyle is coming from Shanghai, Frank Desgagnés is coming from Montreal and Russell Monk is coming from Mexico! We hope you will want to join in the festivities, it should be a fun weekend.
Check out Elevator Exhibitions at www.elevatorexhibitions.com for more details.
There are rooms booked at the Marriott and if you want to stay with gang, please contact me for details. I am working with the photographers to photo edit and help choose images. I'll be glad to answer any questions.
See you in Louisville.The Invasion is on.
Dolores Gubasta
Dolores@KlixPix.com
416-698-3468
New CAPIC Member Discount - PhotoShelter
PhotoShelter is the complete online business solution for photographers. Over 70,000 photographers worldwide use PhotoShelter portfolio websites to impress their clients, safeguard their archives, market their businesses, and sell photos online. PhotoShelter offers customizable website templates, searchable photo galleries, e-commerce capabilities, bulletproof image storage, and the industry's strongest SEO tools. Create a professional PhotoShelter website in under five minutes, or customize the design of PhotoShelter to power an existing photography website.
PhotoShelter offers one complete solution that includes a professional photo portfolio website and all the tools needed to build a photo business. CAPIC Members can find a special CAPIC discount once logged in to www.capic.org under the 'Member Discounts' page.
Visit www.photoshelter.com to find out more.
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Alex Hadjiantoniou
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Alex Hadjiantoniou had been drawing for most of his life and discovered his passion for illustration and design upon his acceptance at Don Mills CyberARTS program, which helped finesse his skills that first persuaded him to pursue a career in animation at Sheridan College.
Alex worked as a production assistant at ICE (Integrated Communications & Entertainment) and received his first break as a professional storyboard artist at age 21, visualizing the director's ideas for clients.
By 2005, Alex graduated and possessed a large enough clientele base to keep himself going independently. This allowed him to diversify his clientele work to commercial production, advertising, event illustration and marketing, and slowly made headway into the field of concept art for video games and online/mobile app games.
In his spare time, Alex enjoys travelling with his wife and being inspired by the world around him to continuously create illustrations that challenge his skills and continue to push him in different directions as an artist.
Visit Alex's website at www.alexantoniou.com or visit his gallery on the CAPIC website.
Canadian Photographers Welcome the Introduction of Copyright Reform
OTTAWA, September 29, 2011: The Canadian Photographers Coalition (CPC) welcomes the reintroduction of copyright reform legislation.
The Copyright Modernization Act includes a provision to award photographers first ownership on commissioned works; a right held by all other creators.
“The Copyright Act is an important policy tool for the promotion of Canada’s culture and Canadians’ creativity,” stated André Cornellier, Coalition Co-chair. “As professional photographers, we understand first-hand the importance of ensuring a modern Copyright Act promoting both of these objectives.”
“In 2008 and 2010, we welcomed copyright reform and its recognition of photographers as equals among their creative colleagues. Heritage Minister James Moore and Industry Minister Christian Paradis have again committed to ending this inequity,” said Brian Boyle, Coalition Cochair.
“We are extremely pleased with the government’s decision to recognize photographers as authors of commissioned works. Building on that principle, we will seek a small technical amendment to the bill at committee,” added Mr. Cornellier.
The Canadian Photographers Coalition was formed to support the extension of copyright fairness to Canada’s working professional photographers. The Coalition represents the interests of two professional associations: the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) and the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creator (CAPIC).
Together the groups represent professional photographers working in all aspects of the craft and in all regions of the country. There are over 14,000 professional photographers working and living in Canadian communities from coast to coast. Over 95 per cent of professional photographers are small business people, owning, operating and working in their own businesses and dependent on sales of their work to support their families. Like all small business people, photographers are part of the engine that drives the Canadian economy.
For further information: Emily Pearce, Temple Scott Associates, (613) 241-6000 ext. 246
Pro vs. Amateur
By Djanka Gajdel
Photographic Representative
Art and Commerce Consultant
Like many others in this industry, I repeatedly cross paths with those who are not in the photographic industry. Because of access to the latest digital photographic equipment however, they believe that they are qualified professional image creators. I'm not including those that are genuinely talented and may not have heard their calling the first time around. I'm speaking about that archetypical individual, you know the one, could be the Bay Street investor who thinks "work with me baby' is the medium mantra or the bored homemaker who thinks it would be cool to add 'professional photographer' to her list of hobbies. No mention of the minimum 10,000 hours they are sorely lacking, the fundamental technical, creative, digital and business skills that haven't crossed their radar, or their incredible lack of skills in both lighting and composition. They are holding a camera enveloped entirely by their egos and in their world they believe this will position them into a new profession with little effort.
After close to 30 years in the photographic industry, the illusion of the pro versus the novice is just that, an illusion. A paradigm shift has been created courtesy of the technology that has been developed. As was lovingly shared with me by a great professional photographer, "photography is a mistress who calls so many and chooses so few."
The talent is in capturing the information in one shot not adding and subtracting and adding again. That's a digital illustration and there is a fundamental difference. In the day, photographers had a set number of frames to capture the mandate they were assigned. Whether lots of film was shot or little, it was still a fixed equation where they had to produce a selection of final images. What has since changed is how we perceive photography and how many photographers have become parts providers and how the valuation of images has shifted so dramatically for so many. There was no button that would endlessly click hoping that it would connect with serendipity. There was also no post in the capacity that exists today so your foundation was paramount in establishing who you were as an artist and a professional one at that.
The capturing of as much information as possible on each celluloid frame allowed for the photographer to guarantee their work. From a copyright perspective no one else had a hand over the images. Today the images are touched by so many different hands, they are, scanned, colour corrected, sharpened, masked, liquified, posterized, hypnotized and bastardised, tweaked and tweaked some more so the entire issue of copyright is convoluted and complicated to say the least. Today, so much work is done in post that could be completely eliminated if it was captured in the original composition of the image and it can be. Creative fees are down and expenses are up in the area of post. A professional doesn't need that back end if they are skilled on the front end. What a concept? But how does a professional establish that he is on one side of the fence and the novices are on the other?
A camera is nothing more then a tool similar to a pencil however it depends in whose hands that pencil is held. For some, the pencil will create a grocery list or perhaps draft a mathematical equation. However, to those that possess the training, it can create a Rembrandt igniting an entire new world of vision that will be burned into the memories of many.
Photography has come to be perceived as so available for anyone to create that clients have committed in some cases to taking their own shots, or having their relatives who studied a class or two in a Learning Annex course execute a shoot. Consequently, the aggressive mediocrity passing as legitimate image creation would have never been acknowledged in the late 70's or 80's as anything but vacant outtakes flawed by the lack of composition, lighting and soul. Today they are cost effective executions, forgettable, but nonetheless, cost effective.
The photographers who have invested in this medium have not only 10,000 hours but in some cases as many as 30, 40 and even 50,000 hours and have much to teach us on how to view the world visually digital or not. The fine art of composition and the critical art of lighting are still valid foundations to what the essence of photography is and cannot be disregarded. The wisdom that grows from a soul who has invested in that type of commitment defines for themselves a highly personal style in their images and breeds an authenticity in their art.
I'm not knocking digital as I can appreciate all the benefits that it delivers to the industry but I'm also suggesting to empower our future shooters we take the best from our past as we move forward. The success of the execution of digital when it came to this industry is identical to the pencil metaphor, it depends on who is accessing that technology and in what capacity they are driving it.
(Continuation from September 2011 CAPIC News below.)
The photographers from the analogue days have a larger creative palate from which to create from by virtue of the fact that they possess hands on experience and an extremely refined eye that they had to develop because digital didn't previously exist. What they use to do in a tangible hands on way, digital now provides for them however the finesse that they have had to acquire prior to the arrival of digital allows for them to take digital to another stratosphere whereas amateurs cannot see beyond those borders and consequently limitations surface and are evident in the work.
To the young artists coming up the ranks I encourage them to seek and continue to stay the course in a place of consistently educating themselves in this medium, for in undertaking that curiosity they enhance how they interpret and experience their art and provide for others the benefit to share in their vision.
To believe you ever arrive in this medium is self-deception for in that belief you eliminate any future possibility of learning and experiencing this wonderful medium and all the constantly changing variables that exist within it. It is a slippery slope of arrogance that can't help but surface in the images and that arrogance tends to show up in many of the novices work, vacant of skill and soul and one dimensional in its life. Forgettable, and frankly deserving to be so. As a photographic representative it is clear to me who has made that investment of time into their career and who hasn't.
The role of the professional photographer or visual image creator has never been more important during a time that most communication is visually based. The best companies will not compromise their brands nor have an inferior execution of their product or service circulating. You get one chance to capture and leave an indelible impression and that's the essence of successful branding and advertising.
The entire idea of what a pro is, is captured beautifully for me in a story that the late Mordecai Richler once shared. The celebrated Canadian Author was enjoying a drink in a bar when a gentleman sat next to him and they commenced conversing. The gentleman inquired as to what Mordecai did for a living and Mordecai replied that he was a writer. Mordecai then inquired what the other gentleman did for a living to which the gentleman replied that he was a brain surgeon. The brain surgeon then stated that when he retired he would become a writer to which Mordecai replied that when he retired he would become a brain surgeon.
Spotlight on CAPIC Benefits - CAPIC Online Gallery
Are you using your CAPIC online gallery? All members have an online profile and gallery on the CAPIC website! All members receive a listing, and most members receive gallery space ranging from 3 to 9 images.
Galleries by membership:
- General: Basic gallery includes 9 images
- Associate: Basic gallery includes 6 images
- Emerging Talent: Basic gallery includes 3 images
Members can also upgrade their gallery to a Silver gallery (9 additional images) for $125, or a Gold gallery (additional 18 images) for $175! All fees are annual. Please contact the CAPIC National Office at membership@capic.org if you are interested in adding images to your gallery.
In addition, members can choose which of their images will show up on their photographer contact page, next to their contact information in the search engine on the CAPIC website. In order to do that, a member has to set up his chosen image as a featured image on the 'My Gallery' page. The images you upload to your gallery will be pooled into the images selected at random to be displayed on the CAPIC homepage. Members who have Gold and Silver gallery can also choose which image will be featured on CAPIC's home page. In order to do that, set up your chosen image as a featured image on the 'My Gallery' page of the website.
You can also browse other member galleries by clicking on Find a Photographer, Illustrator, Digital artist from the CAPIC website. See what other members are doing by clicking here!
For more information on how to access your online gallery, please contact membership@capic.org.
Intellectual Property PLUS
Just as one sighs over yet another issue dealing with intellectual property, PLUS surfaces. The founder, CEO and President of PLUS, (Picture Licensing Universal System) is photographer Jeff Sedlik.
A non-profit trade association, PLUS has a focused mission which is "To simplify and facilitate the licensing of images." It is quickly becoming the go to place for everyone from illustrators to artist representatives, advertising agencies to graphic design firms even publishers and associated industries have joined to create a universal licensing language.
To have any standardized licensing terminology available eliminates confusion in the marketplace. PLUS is the core of this integrated system that can be accessed and used as a resource for anyone in the visual industry including those that may appear on the fringes of the medium like curators and journalists. To create a universal language when it comes to licensing is empowering for all involved and brings with it a transparency and clear interpretation that otherwise doesn't exist.
Gaining momentum internationally PLUS is moving into Canada and is offering an option for photographers in how they license their work so there is clarity in the usage that is being purchased. You won't find prices here but you will find clarity in the many described usages that no matter what country the request is being made from the understanding and the language in articulating that request will be the same and therefore the fees will be negotiated on behalf of that clear understanding. The responsibility of the negotiated fees remains with the photographer and clients to arrive at.
As someone who has been negotiating licensing for over three decades it's incredibly easy to establish a price when both parties are on the exact same page.
CAPIC members will now be able to activate a free listing with PLUS. I would encourage you all to check it out and register. As the old cliche holds true there is truly power in numbers and by establishing agreement behind PLUS we give it the leverage it needs to become the premium resource that this industry has required for sometime.
For more information, visit http://www.useplus.com/.
Djanka Gajdel
Exhibition Announcement - Smoke and Fire - Alex Lukey
Alex Lukey is pleased to announce that he will be hosting a joint exhibition with fellow photographer, Ryan McCosham, at his studio in the Glebe.
"Smoke and Fire" is a combination of a series of photographs of smoke, that Alex have been working on, and fire, which Ryan has been shooting, over the last month.
Both photographers invite everyone and anyone to stop on by. There will be food, refreshments, and great company!
Prints will be on stretched canvas and for sale in limited editions, signed by the artist.
They look forward to seeing you all there!
What's New with Elevator Digital?
The Invasion is ON!!
The photo biennial in Louisville is taking shape. After our scouting trip two weeks ago, we have firmed up many of the details for our event this October.
Many of the exhibitions will be taking place at the Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville's version of our Distillery District. Gallery M will be featuring Barrie Wentzel, Charlotte Forbes, and Maureen O'Connor. Pigment Gallery will be featuring Russell Monk. Congratulations to Russell on winning PDN's annual Faces competition - this is the work that will be featured in his show. The Bridge Gallery will be showing Bob Carnie.
The Kaviar Forge Gallery will be showing Ryan Pyle's work. Gallery Janjobe will be featuring Laura Paterson Carnie. Gallery A, will show the work of Robert Sprachman; Gallery B, Denis Lalonde. The Mellwood Cafe will show Kamelia Pezeshki and Rinath Maman. Architype Gallery will feature Kevin Viner and Justin Klym.
Keep up to date with all the details at our Canadian Invasion page.
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Martin Benoit
This month we are featuring Martin Benoit, a blogger from Montreal. Martin Benoit has taught in the photography program at CVM (Cégep du Vieux Montréal) since 1989. He has also worked in the printing industry and production of photographic advertising material in Montreal and Toronto.
His photos and articles have been published in various magazines, such as Mac Artist, Fly magazine, Photo Vidéo, Photo Life, l'Actualité and Le Trente.
A pioneer in the development of the digital component of the CVM photography program, beginning in 1991, he has also become an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert).
A Université de Montréal graduate in Cinematographic Studies, he delivers the various photojournalism and ethics courses at CVM.
Since 2008, he has written a blog on the different aspects and questions of the photographer's craft that complement the program's various courses. He concentrates on finding a match between the rapid evolution of the profession and the pedagogical adaptation necessary to meet these new challenges.
Here is one if his latest posts from his blog, Pratique professionnelle.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
When the New York Times Talks HDR...
A few days ago, the influential and widely cited New York Times published an article about HDR.
The HDR debate centers on the artistic value of the images created versus their truthfulness.
There is no denying that this approach, which merges multiple images into a single composite, is becoming increasingly popular with both amateurs and pros alike.
Is HDR a passing fad or a technique that will stand the test of time? One can easily imagine that in the short to medium term, the dynamics of the sensors, or of the capture strategies, will be such that the possibility of adjusting images with more stops than necessary will be commonplace. Similar discussions are underway in the filmmaking sector in regard to the broader dynamic range of negative film, which can capture up to 14 stops of light, versus the more limited range of sensors.
It is becoming increasingly clear that our eyes do not decode light in the same was as do film and digital sensors. Be that as it may, photographers will for a while find themselves having to choose which part of a photographed scene is relevant to the message they want to convey.
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To read more from Martin Benoit, visit pratiqueprofessionnelle.blogspot.com.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at membership@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x223 (1-888-252-2742).
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Pat Young
© Pat Young
Currently the popular yoga-run-lifestyle apparel brand lululemon athletica's lead brand photographer, Pat Young's photographic career didn't come to present itself in a "perfectly" straight line. Showing a strong interest in photography from a young age, Pat's journey began when he first picked up his father's Pentax to shoot his friends skateboarding and snowboarding. He later taught himself black and white film processing techniques while pursuing a degree in civil engineering, and would often spend his nights in the university darkroom, rather than at his desk.
Following a brief stint at an engineering firm after graduation, Pat decided to leave his job, pack his bags, and head out West to chase his dream and refine a skill and passion that had essentially been present his whole life.
Pat now heavily photographs commercial action and associated lifestyle imagery. His work is full of ambition, energy, and movement, and attempts to illustrate subtle parts of the subject's character through their interaction with the surrounding environment.
His work appears regularly in several lifestyle publications including Runner's World and Yoga Journal, in addition to several other campaign mediums.
Visit Pat's website at: www.patyoungphoto.com , or visit his CAPIC online gallery by clicking here.
CAPIC Announces Changes to the Board
The CAPIC Toronto Chapter would like to present their new Chapter Board:
Board of Directors:
Struan (President)
Elaine Kilburn
Michael Cooper
Djanka Gajdel
Henry Feather
Dolores Gubasta
Brian Tremblay
Sang Nyugen
Joseph Amaral (until September)
'Advisors' (to the Board):
Corbin Smith
Ana Cop
Taffi Rosen
Volunteers:
Iphia Henry
Sang Nguyen
Yacob Grinberg
They recently began holding their monthly "Jam Sessions", and they'd like to share with you some of the new ideas and events that you can expect to see in Toronto:
• Pub Night Xchanges (next one taking place on September 14th, contact studio@elainekilburn.com)
• Double Vision (taking place in November 2011, contact yes@henryfeather.com)
• Help Portrait 2011 (taking place in Spring 2012, contact michael@coopershoots.com)
• Assistant's Workshops
• Business Seminars
• Portfolio Review Nights
• Mentorship Program
The Toronto Chapter is also looking for more volunteers to help with their events during the year. Please send your name directly to Struan (struan@struanphoto.com).
CAPIC Speaker Series: HMAb Live! Party 2011 with Heather Morton
Once again, Heather Morton staged an inspirational evening focussed on being better photographers. Held at the lovely Pikto studio in Toronto, the event was intimate and relaxed even though the message was hard hitting: "Risk Everything!"
Heather invited three panelists to offer their take on the theme. There were also a number of pieces from Skype interviews presented with key people. Heather talked about how the photography market is a tough and competitive place to make a living. It has never been enough just to be able to take a good picture; the decision of which photographer to award a project to includes expectations for the experience everyone will have on the shoot.
Heather and her guest presenters explained how important it is for creative departments to access information about a photographer beyond their carefully assembled portfolio that shows the layers and dimensions of what they do outside of their work, and how often it becomes part of the buying decision.
Heather's message of Risk Everything was about what to include in that body of information and how it becomes part of the promotional mix. Those who take risks, who experiment, who demonstrate vision, and who take it the farthest, obviously become the most interesting to buyers.
She showed many great examples of promotions, contests, personal projects, and inspiring imagery presented in all formats: print, social media, gifts and even experiential events. Heather featured a project by Jeremy Bales, an improv shooter, who created a whole evening for his special guests at an improv club, including hanging a show of his images of improv artists in the lobby.
Content for this article provided by CAPIC member and Sylvia Verkley from Matthew Plexman Photography .
Stay tune for more information about the CAPIC Speaker Series. If you haven't seen it yet, it may be coming to your city this Fall!
Read more on the CAPIC Facebook Events page !
FOTO with Struan - The Complete Photographic Social Media Forum
FOTO with Struan by Conceptual Films Inc. is a new app that can be downloaded from iTunes. FOTO follows renowned fashion photographer Struan on a journey to explore the many different facets of photography. From fashion to still life, portrait to documentary, the FOTO APP explores how the pros approach their craft in the many disciplines of photography.
Sections:
FOTOGraph - Follow Struan on set and on location to Monaco, Cannes and the Caribbean to learn how to shoot like the pros via the comprehensive FOTO tutorial.
FOTOTV - The iTV portal for everything photographic. From documentaries to dramas, visit FOTOTV often for new content.
FOTOShare - This is where you can upload your favourite masterpiece that you have created right from your device to the FOTOForum. There you can receive comments and suggestions from Struan himself.
FOTOForum - An interactive photographic community where people who have purchased the FOTO APP can share their photographs and receive comments and advice from Struan.
FOTOTips - In partnership with Henry's School of Imaging, FOTOTips offers valuable tips and tricks on every aspect of photography. Henry's experts give the ins and outs of creating that perfect shot.
FOTO with Struan is the only truly interactive portal dedicated to photography that informs, entertains and most importantly shares ideas with photography enthusiasts.
A finalist at the Digital Alberta Awards in the category "Best in Cross-Platform Content" Conceptual Films and FOTO with Struan were featured at their awards event in June. For more information visit http://wwww.digitalalberta.com.
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Shelagh Armstrong
This month we are featuring Shelagh Armstrong, CAPIC member and illustrator. Shelagh Armstrong graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.A. in studio arts and art history before studying Communication and Design at the Ontario College of Art & Design. She grew up with an awareness of the fine through her mother's love of the fine arts and editorial (Victorian) arts.
Professionally illustrating for over twenty years, Shelagh's career has spanned across a variety of industries including retail advertising, courtroom sketching for television, package illustrating for private and public companies, and commemorative coin designing for the Royal Canadian Mint, including commemorative coins for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Her acclaimed design work and revered illustrations allowed her to re-enter the editorial world when she was asked to illustrate If the World Were a Village for Kids Can Press, winner of the International Reading Association's Children's Book Award. Her latest book, This Child Every Child, was published this year together with the brilliant author David Smith.
Here is one of her latest posts from her blog, Shelagh Armstrong, Illustrator about the Musée Hergé in Belgium.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Today I was so fortunate to visit the Musée Hergé outside of Brussels. It was fantastic and extensive, not to mention the incredible art gallery built for the comic-book artist who invented TinTin.
It is wonderful to know the workings of such a great artist who chose one route and recognized the need to dedicate his whole artistic career to one...successful...area of it in the creation of a tireless comic knowing he had potential to be a fine artist as well amongst other disciplines in the arts.
His work is notably influenced by historical events and popular culture of his time. His comics about exotic places helped masses forget wars through times of wars.
Standing out on my visit as well was a model of a rocket ship that was built to help create a comic based on travels to the moon by a rocket. This is brilliant for accuracy in his work from one comic to another...like drawing from still life in comic form...the rocket opens up to reveal the navigating room as well as sleeping and eating quarters.
Costume for space exploration and other aspects of space travel such as weightlessness predates the first landing on the moon by at least 15 years.
Another interesting fact is that Hergé made characters based on people he knew but ultimately based on areas of his own personality. He was never seen without a sketchbook and drawing tool by the time he was a teenager. Incredible observer of his time.
Thanks to the generosity of my father-in-law, we were brought to Belgium to experience Belgium such as this museum with my family and my niece, TinTin museum visit being a must for the visual artist in myself and my family.
Belgium is an outstanding, pristine experience for all artists. I adore their love for good living, creating wonderful and cultured people.
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For more on Shelagh, visit her blog at http://shelagharmstrongillustrator.blogspot.com/, or visit her profile on the CAPIC website.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at membership@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x223 (1-888-252-2742).
Holland College Student a Winner in Rodeo3!
Sarah MacEachern, a Holland College Photography and Digital Imaging student, will soon be featured in an article from Holland College as a national winner! Her image, Modern Marie, was selected as one of the top 30 winners, and was featured in the Rodeo3 Awards Gala. The article will be distributed to local radio and newspaper newsrooms, and to ATV and CBC.
Rodeo³ gives students a chance to display their work, and rewards young innovators in photography and illustration professions. Students from all over the country enter their work in photography and illustration categories to win prizes and garner industry recognition. Rodeo³ contest winners currently have their work displayed on the CAPIC website.
Holland College's Photography and Digital Imaging program offers professional training for this challenging yet rewarding field. Graduates find employment as photographers, photographers' assistants, and technicians. Student training is enhanced by many workshops, guest photographers and opportunities for on the job training.
Photography and Digital Imaging instructor at Holland College Alex Murchison said the experience of entering national competitions is very beneficial for the students.
"We encourage our students to participate in competitions such as these because they are a good way for students to find out how their work measures up with their peers nationally," he said. "The recognition that they receive is a great endorsement of their talent and hard work, as well."
Holland College is one of the many schools that have students that participate in the annual Rodeo contest. Stay tuned for information on Rodeo 4!
New with our CAPIC members: Edward Gajde
Edward Gajdel, long-time CAPIC member, has emerged as one of the world's leading portrait photographers. His work is widely praised and has won numerous awards from an array of organizations such as American Photography to the World.
Edward has garnered the reputation of being the next Karsh of Canada with his iconic portraiture work. Inspired by the great masters of photography, Edward Gajdel's creative style is poignant and is based on formalism and simplicity. His mission statement of "Beauty, Power and Grace" envelops all his images. Though passionate about the power of black and white photography, his techniques and range of work are diverse.
For close to thirty years, Edward has artistically created iconic images of his subjects for editorial, advertising, fashion and corporate clients. From poets to politicians, actors to corporate leaders, his portfolio includes impressive and accomplished individuals from leaders of nations to the premier celebrities of Hollywood.
In addition to his unique visual approach, Edward possesses a quiet elegance, passion and sincerity that only further enhance his already exquisite and poignant images.
"My decision to study Final Cut Pro has come from a lifetime of movie watching and 30 years of portrait making. I have felt for a long time that I would like to try my hand at creating a film or many if I come to enjoy the process. In my photographic art practice I have endeavoured to fully understand every part of the process and to use that knowledge to be a powerful creator. I believe that the making of any great film happens in the editing room as great photographs were brought to life in a darkroom. In some respects it is a similar process, however with the current state of technology these processes are now career paths. Though it may not be my ultimate journey to be a film editor I certainly know now that Witz Training is a magnificent springboard into this rich world." - Edward Gajdel
Article provided courtesy of Witz Apple Certified Training blog , posted on April 28, 2011.
For more on Edward Gajdel, visit his website at www.edwardgajdel.com or visit his gallery on the CAPIC website.
What's New at Elevator Digital?
Photo Biennial Louisville Kentucky Canadian Invasion - Deadline Looming!
The Louisville Kentucky photo biennial is coming up fast. Get in on the Canadian Invasion!
The Louisville gallerists and art scenesters are excited about showcasing our Canadian talent. The Elevator team is working hard to bring Canadian talent to the American marketplace. If you're ready to sell some of your fine art photos, here's your chance.
Dolores Gubasta at KlixPix is working with Elevator to put together a group show in the Louisville Convention Centre taking place for the month of October. We are offering Canadian Photographers individual panels to show in an art space that would be similar to the BCE Place Galleria in Toronto. It will be set up much like the SNAP! Silent Auction rooms which Dolores oversees for SNAP! photo competition.
The panels are 3.5' x 10' and each panel will have several pieces by an individual photographer, depending on size and shape. The cost of the panel is $500 and it includes the prints which our Elevator team will print, matt, deliver and hang.
The images are for sale, not just for show. I think you'll have no problem making your money back as long as the prints are priced right.
Elevator has already landed 11 shows in galleries for the festival and the Canadian photographers will be the highlight of the photo biennial part of the event. Here's whose been confirmed: Ryan Pyle in Forge Gallery, Russell Monk, Barrie Wentzell, Robert Sprachman, Charlotte Forbes, Maureen O Conner, Denis Lalonde, Bob Carnie at various galleries in Mellwood Art Center, Laura Paterson Carnie in JanJobe Gallery. Also there will be artist talks and portfolio reviews.
Now that the solo shows in private galleries have been secured, we are still looking for photographers to fill the Convention Centre panels. The event is the whole month of October. If you'd like to join in, we are all going down the third weekend in October to meet and greet the photo enthusiasts who will be coming from all over the US.
For Panel space in the group show, please contact Dolores soonest.
We will be making selections during August. Dolores is available to help edit portfolios to maximize your print sales. Printing must be done by mid Sept for delivery and hanging by end of September.
For more information, contact Dolores Gubasta at 416-698-3468 or by email at Dolores@KlixPix.com, or contact Kevin@elevatordigital.ca or Bob@elevatordigital.ca.
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Art Zaratsyan
© Art Zaratsyan
Art Zaratsyan works with advertising, editorial and commercial clients with a focus on classical and environmental portraiture, as well as fashion and lifestyle photography. His work has been recently showcased in group exhibitions of up-and-coming photographers at the PhotoHaus Gallery in Vancouver, BC.
Art started his freelance photography business in September 2010, and has already worked on a few commercial advertisement campaigns.
Art is originally from Armenia, Eastern Europe, where he was raised in a family of intellectuals and artists. He discovered his passion for photography at the early age of ten, when his parents gave him his first Soviet-made plastic camera and taught him how to make black-and-white prints in the darkroom. He's been photographing ever since.
Art now lives and works in Vancouver, Canada.
Visit Art's website at www.artzaratsyan.com, or check out his gallery on the CAPIC website: http://www.capic.org/search.html?s=member&id=MzIyNg==.
CAPIC Announces Changes to the Board
The CAPIC National Board would like to announce that Michael Kohn has stepped down from his role on the National Board.
The CAPIC Prairie Chapter would also like to announce that Brett Gilmour has stepped down from his role as the Prairie Chapter President. He will be replaced by Mike Heywood.
CAPIC would like to thank both Michael and Brett for their years of dedication to CAPIC, both nationally and regionally.
CAPIC Speaker Series: HMAb Live! Party 2011 with Heather Morton
Vancouver was very fortunate to have Heather Morton here in town last month at Vancouver Photo Workshops (http://www.vancouverphotoworkshops.com/), hosted by CAPIC National and CAPIC Vancouver Chapter. Doors opened at 7:00 pm, and the studio quickly filled up with about 40 photographers, advertising agency personalities, and marketing enthusiasts. Heather talked about the nine risks you were to look for as a photographer, sharing various thoughts and opinions from photographers and art buyers she has worked with. After the presentation, she was joined by Eric Arnold from Dare (http://www.thisisdare.com/na/) Vancouver and Nora Ahern from Village & Co. for a panel discussion.
Heather Morton's speaking engagement here in Vancouver is the second of the CAPIC Speaker Series, which started first in Toronto. The next segment will continue in the Fall. The event was live blogged by CAPIC Vancouver and on Twitter, with the hashtag #HMabYVR. View the blog by visiting Liveblog: Heather Morton in Vancouver (http://capicvancouver.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/heather-morton-live-in-vancouver-live-updates/).
Looking ahead, the CAPIC Vancouver Chapter hopes to see more events like these introduced to its members. Truly being a photographer is not static; it is always dynamic, always assuming more roles, including the business side of things. Heather also pushed another important topic which is to collaborate, and to work with your community. CAPIC provides such a community for its members to learn and collaborate with one another, and to provide an edge in the ever-changing competitive photography industry.
CAPIC Vancouver Chapter would like to thank our valued sponsor Whitebox Studios (http://whiteboxstudios.ca/) for giving its members a chance to attend the event.
To read more from the event: http://capicvancouver.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/heather-morton-live-in-vancouver-event-update/.
CAPIC Announces a New Member Benefit
RGD Ontario invites visual communicators everywhere to assemble in Toronto this fall for the Association of Registered Graphic Designers' 12th annual DesignThinkers Conference to discuss the unique insight and problem-solving processes of the designer.
This event is taking place November 2 & 3 in Toronto. Featured speakers include illustrator Christoph Niemann; typographer Jessica Hische; advertising legend George Lois and book designer Chip Kidd.
CAPIC Members are entitled to the RGD member special rates! Visit www.designthinkers.com for more information. The super-early-bird rates for DesignThinkers are available until July 8!
CAPIC members can register at the Group/Org rate. If you have any questions please contact events@rgdontario.com.
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Dina El-Hakim
This month we are featuring Dina El-Hakim, CAPIC member and blogger. Like most people, Dina El-Hakim started out in photography as a hobbyist. Being an engineer working in the aerospace field, this was a perfect outlet for her creative side. Motivated to learn and curious to see where it would take her, she pursued a Diploma in Photography and a Diploma in Photographic Imaging at Concordia's Center for Continuing Education.
Continually admiring established professionals in the field and recognizing the mathematics of beauty, it wasn't long before she aspired to make photography her daily bread and butter. Since then, Dina's main wish has always been to bring pleasure to the masses through beautiful imagery.
Having explored many photographic avenues, Dina El-Hakim has been recognized locally as a lifestyle, food and portraits photographer. She especially adores photographing women of all shapes, ages and ethnic backgrounds, relentlessly seeking to bring out their unique beauty. Dina has been blessed to amply travel and capture different cities and landscapes. She loves to portray that beautiful moment or angle in a day filled with natural light.
She began the Life of Phi (http://lifeofphi.wordpress.com/) blog in October 2010 as a means to document her photographic journey and ongoing projects, or sometimes just to muse through photographs.
Although Dina is quite excited to be where she is now, she aspires to shoot commercially for lifestyle magazines and clients.
For more information about Dina El-Hakim and what she's up to, please visit www.dinaelhakim.com
or subscribe to her blog www.lifeofphi.wordpress.com.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at membership@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x223 (1-888-252-2742).
What's New with our CAPIC Members - Eydis Einarsdottir
In other news, Eydis Einarsdottir was an Award winner at the 2011 Applied Arts Photography Awards for her image "Children" in the category Portrait Photography - Series. Her image was drawn from children photographs from a project for The Compassionate Eye Foundation Summer Solstice Shoots, in which Eydis took part this past summer. All images were donated to CEF for sale at Getty Images.
To see more, visit Applied Arts online. Visit Eydis' website at www.studio80s.com or view her CAPIC profile online by clicking here.
What's New with our CAPIC Members - Peter Cross
© Peter Cross
Peter Cross, CAPIC member, recently had the privilege to shoot an image of a man who is no stranger to the photo business - Barry Dunner. Barry is known for having run a couple of commercial photo labs in Vancouver, including The Darkroom and Gamma Imaging. One of Barry's newest projects, VancouverWhiskyCalendar.com, is raising involvement in the local whisky scene. The image that Peter shot is featured on www.vancouverwhiskycalendar.com and the group's Facebook page.
To see more from Peter, visit his website at www.peterc.ca.
"Illustration for Children's Books and Other Stories" Course at Fleming College
Have you ever wanted to make your own kid's book or put together a beloved story into pictures that has been in the family for years? Perhaps you want to illustrate a trip you took in book form. Or maybe you want to illustrate Alice in Wonderland...your way.
Shelagh Armstrong will be teaching a course to get you started. "Illustration for Children's Books and Other Stories" will be taught from August 8 to 12 at Fleming College (http://www.hsta.ca/) in Haliburton, Ontario. Learn the art of creating illustrations for picture books. You will take inspiration from your favourite picture books and then choose a story to bring alive in your own way. You will then sketch thumbnails, turn those into storyboards and then create a final piece (or pieces) in your favourite medium - traditionally or digitally.
Upon completion of this course the student will have the tools to complete a picture book that has been started in class. The student will have produced a set of thumbnail studies, a storyboard of 5 significant images and one complete image or images for their book. Through these exercises the student will have gained the knowledge on how to create a book from the brainstorming/thumbnail stage to the final artwork. They will also gain experience through constructive critique of their illustrations.
Shelagh Armstrong graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.A. in studio arts and art history before studying Communication and Design at the Ontario College of Art & Design. She grew up with an awareness of the fine through her mother's love of the fine arts and editorial (Victorian) arts.
Professionally illustrating for over twenty years, Shelagh's career has spanned across a variety of industries including retail advertising, courtroom sketching for television, package illustrating for private and public companies, and commemorative coin designing for the Royal Canadian Mint, including commemorative coins for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Her acclaimed design work and revered illustrations allowed her to re-enter the editorial world when she was asked to illustrate If the World Were a Village for Kids Can Press, winner of the International Reading Association's Children's Book Award.
Her most recent work can be found on her blog (http://shelagharmstrongillustrator.blogspot.com/). For more on Shelagh, visit her website at www.shelagharmstrong.com.
ProFusion 2011 - Exceeding Expectations!
© Gary Goldberg
Up front, we promised that this year's ProFusion was going to be bigger and better. Frankly, we had no idea that it would be this much bigger and better. The crowds were larger (more than twice as many as last year) and the exhibits? The interest and interaction between vendors and attendees was more than we could have hoped for.
A major addition to this year's show was both the number of advanced workshops being offered along with the quality of the presenters. This year's list of lecturers featured world-renowned image-makers, including Jay Maisel, legendary New York photographer; Vincent Laforet, Los Angeles/New York based Director & DOP; Philip Bloom, independent filmmaker, also a leading HDSLR innovator; Douglas Spotted Eagle, author and celebrated video pro involved in multiple Emmy-winning productions; Seth Resnick, one of the most influential photographers of the decade; George Willis CSC, SASC, highly acclaimed film director; Gary Fong, successful wedding photographer and inventor of the Lightsphere light diffuser, plus many others.
ProFusion more than lived up to its billing as Canada's foremost professional imaging event. This year's tradeshow was such a rewarding experience that everyone - attendees, seminar presenters and vendors - were already talking about next year. Click here to see for yourself.
What's New at Elevator Digital?
Canadians Invade Kentucky Photo Biennial October 2011
Many commercial photographers have longed for an opportunity to show their personal work. How many times have you stood in front of a fine art photography exhibit and said: "I can do that." Well here's your chance to the get exposure you need to break in.
CAPIC Photography Members are invited by Elevator Exhibitions (http://www.elevatordigital.ca/) to join in the Canadian Invasion at the Kentucky Photo Biennial. In October, Canadian's will be celebrated as the highlight of the Photography Festival in Louisville.
This opportunity for a Fine Art Photography Cultural Exchange between Canada and the US has been created by Elevator Exhibitions. Together with Elevator Bob Carnie and Kevin Viner's connections to the American photo scene, we are taking a truckload of fabulous photography down to Louisville. Kentucky Photo Biennial will be the first in a series of travelling exhibitions.
The Louisville Kentucky Photography Biennial is on for the month of October 2011. The Canadian Invasion of the Elevator team and any photographers willing to make the trek will be on the weekend of October 21, 22, 23. We will be hosting various parties on those three days for a chance to meet and greet the gallerists. The Convention Center group show opening will kick off the Canadian celebration.
Get in at ground level. It's the edge of the wedge to get into the American fine art photography world. Get noticed by American museum curators, gallerists, photo collectors. Learn the ropes and help jump start your fine art photography sales.
Elevator Exhibitions are being scheduled to travel onto more photography festivals in Santa Fe, Connecticut, with recent talks about San Miguel de Allende Mexico. Canadians are Cool in the US with a high profile raised by Toronto's CONTACT photo festival. With all the buzz, the Canadians are the fine art photographers to watch.
Elevator has already booked 10 Louisville galleries to show Canadian photographer's work, with more expected. To expand the brigade we have secured The Louisville Convention Centre for a group show where we will have panels to available to individual photographers and groups like CAPIC. This show will be like set up much like the SNAP! photo competition and silent auction which Dolores Gubasta of KlixPix has curated with the sponsorship of Elevator.
Dolores is now working with Elevator to help coordinate and curate the group show at the Louisville Convention Centre. If you need help selecting and want to know what images might sell, Dolores can help edit your images.
What's the deal? Each panel is 3'6" x 8"8" and would be available at a cost $500. This includes matted prints which would be done at Elevator. The number of prints per panel will vary depending on the size and amount of images you'd like to show. The prints would be priced to sell.
Get Exposure. Get Experience. Make the leap into the US fine art market. At $500 it's a bargain.
Deadline for expression of interest is Monday July 11th. Show of images for edits up to July 29th and final images selected to Elevator by Friday August 12 for printing. Shipping, which is included, will be in mid September.
For more information please contact: Dolores Gubasta dolores@klixpix.com or dolores@elevatordigital.ca
kevin@elevatordigital.ca or bob@elelvatordigital.ca
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Blaine Campbell
© Blaine Campbell
Blaine Campbell is a Vancouver-based artist working in photography, sculpture, and film, and has been a CAPIC member since 2004. His commercial practice is based primarily in architecture and fine art documentation, and he has been an instructor in digital and studio photography at Emily Carr University since 2008 and the University of the Fraser Valley since 2009.
In 2007 he was the national winner of the BMO 1st Art! prize and recipient of the Emerging Artist Award from the Contemporary Arts Society of Vancouver. In 2009 he was selected to create a permanent photo-sculptural installation in the lobby of the national headquarters of the Canadian Association of University Teachers in Ottawa.
His work has been exhibited at Republic Gallery, the Surrey Art Gallery, the Reach Gallery Museum, the Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art, and in the Netherlands, with an upcoming solo show on Vancouver Island in June.
Visit Blaine's website at www.blainecampbell.com.
2011 CAPIC National AGM
© Rick Etkin
From left to right: Kharen Hill, Dan Bannister, Dean Casavechia, Christian Fleury, Hai Au Bui, Brian Tremblay
The Annual General Meeting of CAPIC took place at Dancemakers in Toronto on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 12:00pm. The National Board welcomed a new President, Dean Casavechia, as well as four new board members:
Dan Bannister
Hai Au Bui
Brian Tremblay
Kharen Hill
They will be joining Christian Fleury, Michael Kohn and Andre Cornellier, returning National Board members. Leaving the National Board this year are:
Elaine Kilburn
Ewan Nicholson
Byron Smith
Struan
CAPIC would like to sincerely thank all exiting and returning Board members for their support over the years.
The CAPIC 2011 Strategy Session took place as well on Friday, May 6, 2011. We look forward to implementing some great new ideas for your association!
If you have any questions, please contact the National Office at 416-462-3677 x 230, 1-888-252-2742 or info@capic.org.
Message from New CAPIC President - Dean Casavechia
Dear CAPIC Members,
I am excited to be the National President of CAPIC, an organization I have enjoyed belonging to for a number of years. I'm excited to build on the good work put in place by the Past President, Christian Fleury, and past Board members. The new Board is a great mix of both experienced and new National Board members.
I have a number of new items I am looking forward to implementing. Freelance creative is undergoing a number of big changes. My main focus will be helping our members with business practices and marketing. I look forward to the challenges that lay ahead over the next two years.
Sincerely,
Dean Casavechia
President
CAPIC
dean@deancasavechia.com
Vancouver Chapter Holds 2011 AGM
© Istvan (Steve) Pinter
CAPIC Vancouver Chapter Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on April 14th, 2011, followed by the event You have a voice! in line with the chapter's goal to hear your opinions, and to emphasize that members have a say on National issues. The meeting had an election for the new board, a quorum on certain issues for the National AGM, and the signing of the proxies for the National AGM.
The event gave recognition to David Rossander, the chapter administrator, for all his contributions and hard work for the past 14 years in CAPIC.
Two Capilano University IDEA Program Students came out to introduce their program and also raise money for their grad show. Their opening night was last April 18, 2011, and ran all the way until April 22, 2011.
The Vancouver Chapter would like to thank the sponsors who have supported the organization throughout the year, and Whitebox Studios for hosting the event. The chapter also urges you, as valued members to continue supporting the events that we host.
Rick Etkin, Chapter President (Interim) thanked the past board for their energies and devotion for a successful year of events and building the chapter.
Please see below the New Vancouver Chapter Board:
Rick Etkin | (Interim) President
Byron Smith| VP Programming
Jasna Stojanovic| Secretary/Treasurer
David Rossander | Administration
Leyla Bahmanyar | Student Liaison
Kharen Hill | Chapter National Rep
Karla Lim | VP Communications
Door prizes were drawn by the visiting Capilano students and given out, which included the highly coveted iPad2 and a $400 waterproof camera case.
CAPIC Announces a New Member Benefit
CAPIC would like to announce a new member benefit!. Compu2000, Your One Stop Mac Store, located in Richmond, BC is an Authorized Apple Reseller and Service Centre. Since 1993, they have offered the best Apple solutions for home and business, combined with the best price and service.
Compu2000 is pleased to offer Preferred Member Pricing (PMP) for CAPIC members on Apple systems, select third-party peripherals, and select software. In addition, they offer a 10% discount on all out-of-warranty Apple repairs to members of CAPIC.
For more information on how to access your discount, please login to your CAPIC account and visit the Member Discount page.
Update from the Montreal Chapter
CAPIC Montreal plunges into Web 2.0
The Montreal Chapter will soon have a new electronic tool to promote its members! A blog will go live this summer, presenting the recent achievements of CAPIC Montreal members. The news will also be circulated in the social media, then consolidated in the form of a newsletter that will be sent to a list of art buyers, art directors, publishers and marketing managers.
Developed by Taste of Blue, with the collaboration of Atelier Nac designers, the new CAPIC Montreal Web platform will present the members' work each week, in addition to publishing articles on professional practices, copyright and the activities organized by the chapter.
"For this initiative to be a success, CAPIC Montreal's members will have to appropriate the tool we are developing for them. This means they will send us their news for publication, inform us about their recent commercial and personal projects, and use the links and buttons that will be introduced everywhere on the site to circulate our content on the social networks. CAPIC Montréal's image will be revitalized and updated, and all the members will see benefits from it!" says Marie-Claude Hamel, Communications Officer for the Montreal Chapter.
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Alex Lukey
© Alex Lukey
This month we are featuring Alex Lukey, CAPIC member and blogger. Alex is an Ottawa photographer who likes to make objects look their best. His passion is product photography and aspires to shoot commercially for magazines and packaging. He likes to experiment with different lighting and shooting techniques as seen in his current series of high-speed liquid photography featured in the local Chinatown Remixed Exhibition. Currently, as a real estate photographer, he makes houses shine -- and sell in Ottawa!
Read on to see a post from his blog, entitled I take pictures, they last longer, about his acceptance to an exhibition, and the techniques he used for his images.
Accepted - Chinatown Remixed 2011
I am proud to announce that I was accepted into Chinatown Remixed exhibition for 2011! And with good timing too since I finished the last of my photo shoots for the exhibit. Now I just have to edit and finalize the images I plan to use and get them printed. I have already got a couple pictures printed on 24x36 canvas, and let me just say, they look beautiful!
I created this poster for the exhibition by placing glass 1 foot above a Chinatown Remixed poster that I printed out and placed water drops onto it. The drops act as little fisheye lenses and show the image underneath them, but upside down. Since my exhibition will be featuring several images dealing with high-speed photography of liquid, I thought this would be appropriate since it looks like the drops of water are suspended in midair, as if they are falling.
For the final series I shot for Chinatown Remixed, we used sound to trigger the motion. The idea is to place a membrane over a loud speaker like a subwoofer which, when base notes are played, will cause the membrane to vibrate and cause the coloured cream place on it to be propelled into the air. We stretched a black rubber balloon over the end of the subwoofer. This was a messy shoot!
The song I used was Hedley's "321" which was great since it has a countdown into the song and the first note played has a lot of base and is very loud, so it helped me to time pushing the trigger easily. The result is some really neat abstract sculptures which last 40,000th of a second and it is hard to believe they look like this.
For more from Alex Lukey, visit http://alexlukey.blogspot.com/. http://chinatownremixed.ca/
Award Winning CAPIC Members - Aaron McKenzie Fraser /Ana Cop
© Aaron McKenzie Fraser
Aaron McKenzie Fraser, CAPIC member, has a recent photo in this month's MoneySense magazine. It is a portrait of Johanna Skibsrud, Scotiabank Giller Prize author of The Sentimentalists, published by Gaspereau Press in Kentville, NS.
To see more on Aaron, visit http://www.amfraser.com/, or view his profile on the CAPIC website http://www.capic.org/search.html?s=member&id=MTc2OA== or on the MeatMarket http://www.themeatmarket.ca/aaron-mckenzie/.
Another CAPIC Member, Ana Cop, is the proud 2nd place winner at the Sony World Photography Awards 2011 in the category of Fine Art/Conceptula in London, UK. Her work was on display from 26th April to 22nd May at the Somerset House, London, UK.
She has also been selected as a finalist in PDN's Photo Annual 2011. Her portfolio of 6 images will be published in the June issue of PDN and an awards celebration will take place May 11th, 2011 (Tribeca Rooftop 2), in New York, NY. To view the winning images visit http://www.pdngallery.com/contests/photoannual/2011/.
For more on Ana, visit http://pt-pt.facebook.com/pages/Ana-%C4%8Cop-photography/11073136055 to view her Facebook page, or visit her website at http://www.anacop.ca/.
What's New at Elevator Digital?
Canadians Invade Kentucky Photo Biennial
On the heals of a successful Alternative Process Photography Symposium during CONTACT, the Elevator Digital Crew is now cooking up a Canadian Cultural exchange for the Louisville, Kentucky Photo Biennial. Louisville has been emerging as a fine art town with a revamped downtown core turned artistic centre. In October 2011, photography collectors will be flocking to see what's new and fresh and our Canadian Image Makers with be the flash of the whole event.
It's The Canadian Invasion. Together with Elevator Digital fine artists and KlixPix photographers, we will showcase our Canadian talent. It's in the works to bring a large group show to town which will be held at the Louisville Convention Centre. Five private gallerists have already confirmed solo shows of our artists and there are more to be confirmed.
We are now accepting images to show gallery owners to confirm the rest of the solo shows. If you only have a few images and not enough for a solo show, you can submit for possible inclusion to the Group Show at the Louisville Convention Centre. This is an opportunity to get in on the first floor of the Elevator fine art photography cultural exchange. We are moving up and working to bring this show to other photography festivals across the US and Canada.
Have you been working on some of your own fine art photos? Would you like to sell some images to savvy collectors in the US who know Canadian photographers are the ones to watch?
Get on the Elevator team while we are still working out the details. Images go up soon. Please contact Dolores Gubasta, Bob Carnie or Kevin Viner at Elevator Digital by June 1st to express interest.
Dolores Gubasta dolores@klixpix.com
Bob Carnie bob@elevatordigital.ca
Kevin Viner kevin@elevatordigital.ca
Vancouver Chapter Holds 2011 AGM
CAPIC Vancouver Chapter Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on April 14th, 2011, followed by the event “You have a voice!†in line with the chapter’s goal to hear your opinions, and to emphasize that members have a say in National issues. The meeting had an election for the new board, a quorum on certain issues for the National AGM, and the signing of the proxies for the National AGM.
The event gave recognition to David Rossander, the chapter administrator, for all his contributions and hard work for the past 14 years he has been in CAPIC.
Two Capilano University IDEA Program Students came out to introduce their program and also raise money for their grad show, where their opening night was last April 18, 2011, and ran all the way until April 22, 2011.
The Vancouver Chapter would like to thank the sponsors who have supported the organization throughout the year, and Whitebox Studios for hosting the event. The chapter also urges you, as valued members to continue supporting events that we host.
Rick Etkin, Chapter (Interim) President thanked the past board for their energies and devotion for a successful year of events and building the chapter.
NEW VANCOUVER CHAPTER BOARD
As of April 14, 2011
Rick Etkin | (Interim) President
Vacant | VP Membership
Vacant | VP Business Practices
Byron Smith| VP Programming
Jasna Stojanovic| Secretary/Treasurer
David Rossander | Administration
Leyla Bahmanyar | Student Liaison
Kharen Hill | Chapter National Rep
Karla Lim | VP Communications
Door prizes were drawn by the visiting Capilano students and given out, which included the highly coveted iPad2 and a $400 waterproof camera case.
Next event
CAPIC Speaker Series - Heather Morton Live - May 26th, 2011
Rodeo³ featured on Grafika
Rodeo³ winners and Awards Ceremony featured on Grafika communications portal! Check out the link below to see the top 6 winning images and a summary of the success of the event!
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Charlotte Oh
© Charlotte Oh
Not many people play with clay for a living, but that's exactly what Charlotte does! Equipped with a large assortment of tools, but most importantly her hands, she kneads and sculpts her clay into colourful illustrations, models and even animations.
Charlotte Teunissen-Oh, born in Holland, grew up in Prince Edward Island on a large family farm surrounded by animals - from demure dairy cows and scampering barnyard mice, to rescued pigeons and runaway bunnies. Trading the country life for a city life, Charlotte ventured westward to Ontario and graduated from OCAD in 2001. It's not surprising she shares her art studio in Toronto with budgies Frankie & Blue.
Lint is Charlotte's biggest enemy (seriously!), but you won't find any in her clay art because she believes in attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Her enchanting creations can be found in children's books, magazines, newspapers, websites, and on television and ATM displays. Recently, Charlotte's clay work came to life as claymation ads for a Turkish banking client, which aired on CNBC & Bloomberg channels. Ad agency, JWT, just partnered with her to create print ads for Johnson & Johnson.
Visit Charlotte's website at www.charlotteoh.com.
Now Presenting, the Winners of the Rodeo³ Student Contest
© Hai Au Bui
From left to right: Denis Gendron, Laura Gutierrez Diaz, Jennifer Phelan, Alexander Boyadjiev and Christian Fleury
The Rodeo³ Awards were presented in Montreal on Thursday, April 14. Approximately forty guests attended the evening and were able to admire the thirty best pieces among the many photographs and illustrations submitted for the contest. The pieces came from across Canada and, in everyone's opinion, they were impressive for their originality and their quality of execution.
The pieces were exhibited at Photo Service studio. Some of the winners were on hand to receive their awards, presented by Christian Fleury, President of CAPIC, and Denis Gendron, Student Liaison for the Montreal Chapter. The presentations were emceed by Hai Au Bui, and the guests were eligible for door prizes donated by Studio4Fun.
Serena Zhang, Jennifer Phelan and Alexander Boyadjiev respectively shared 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the Illustration category. Justin Poulsen, Sharif Edrisi and Laura Gutierrez Diaz were awarded the same prizes in the Photography category. All the prizes were accompanied by a cash scholarship and the top prize winners also received the Adobe CS5 Standard Design Suite.
CAPIC would like to express its appreciation to professors for their competence and dedication to photography and illustration students. It is thanks to their collaboration that CAPIC ensures a constant presence with students who are preparing to enter the job market.
Stay tuned for the May edition of the CAPIC Newsletter, which will feature the 2nd and 3rd place winning images in photography and illustration.
Denis Gendron
Student Liaison
CAPIC Montreal
etudiants@capicmontreal.ca
The top 50 images are now on display on the CAPIC website. Visit http://www.capic.org/contests/rodeo-3/ to check out the gallery!
CAPIC Announces a New Webmaster
CAPIC is pleased to announce its new web service provider, Cognitive Technology Designs. The process to find a new webmaster took several months, as CAPIC wanted to ensure that the new person has a good understanding of the industry as well as creative ideas of how to improve the current website. The CAPIC Website Committee issued RFPs in the fall of 2010, interviewed shortlisted candidates in late 2010, and after long deliberations chose the new website provider at the beginning of 2011. The CAPIC website has been successfully transferred to new web host earlier this month. In the upcoming months, you can expect to see exciting changes and improvements to the CAPIC website!
With over 20 years of experience working in the IT industry, Cognitive Technology Designs specializes in building highly customized, content-managed, academic, e-business and e-commerce web applications. Their focus on building simple and intuitive information based tools tailored to the unique requirements of individual organizations has been a defining signature with their clients.
Chris O'Grady, CTO and new CAPIC webmaster, is a software engineer with a long history of working across multiple industries, from banking and finance, to government, academia, community based organizations and the arts. He is able to quickly identify and refine an organization's technology requirements, and work with them to design and develop applications customized to complement the client's business and marketing strategies.
The CAPIC National Office would like to thank the members of the Website Committee, comprised of Christian Fleury, Struan, Byron Smith and Dean Casavechia, for their time, commitment and dedication to this project.
If you would like to share your feedback with us on the CAPIC website, please send your thoughts to info@capic.org.
CAPIC Members are Winners at SNAP!
© Leni Johnston
CAPIC members are winners at the AIDS Committee of Toronto's edgey event SNAP! A fundraiser celebrating the art of photography, they held the auctioning of photography and raised nearly $300,000 to help people affected by and living with HIV/AIDS. This event demonstrates the rising interest in photography for collectors. CAPIC photographers who are creating fine art imagery will find this event very interesting!
CAPIC member and fine art photographer Leni Johnston claimed the best photo-based category in the competiton and silent auction. Her image of Smoke #5 won but it was a close call for the judges as two of her sensual smokey images were chosen and sold in the SNAP! Silent auction.
Matthew Plexman won a coveted spot in the silent auction with his mysterious panorama.
Student member Ana Cop's reclining nude was also a SNAPSTAR student winner and won a spot in the live auction.
SNAP is a place to have your fine art photos seen by collectors and industry professionals. The competition is headed by photo editor Dolores Gubasta of KlixPix. The winners have their work printed by Elevator Digital.
Update from the Montreal Chapter
© Hai Au Bui
Another successful conference!
The conference on "Comment présenter son portfolio aux D.A." (How to present your portfolio to artistic directors), organized by CAPIC Montreal, was a great success. Over 110 photographers attended, including a large number of emerging photographers. The artistic directors Catherine Gravel (formerly of Châtelaine), Christopher Dormoy (Sid Lee) and Jeffrey Rosenberg (Bos) were invited to present their point of view on the best way for photographers to stand out and make their work known to potential clients.
These three speakers were chosen carefully by the CAPIC Montreal organizers, because they come from different environments, both editorial and advertising. "It was important for us to show that there isn't one perfect formula to please artistic directors, but that the clients have various expectations regarding photographers' work, to which we must adapt," pointed out Hai Au Bui, in charge of Events of the Montreal Chapter.
The participants were invited to ask questions directly to the speakers after their presentations. These animated exchanges raised several relevant points and considerably enriched the conference's content.
In his welcoming remarks, Denis Gendron, member of the Montreal Chapter Board, presented CAPIC's values and concerns to all the participants who are not members of the organization.
Studio4Fun, Photo Service and Photolab Yves Thomas contributed to the event's success.
As in the case of the previous conference, the video recording of "Comment présenter son portfolio aux D.A." will be available online shortly.
Elections and Appointment
The Montreal Chapter re-elected the members of its Board for another year and now has a new member: Marie-Claude Hamel joins Sandra Lesage in the Communications position. Hai Au Bui was also appointed to represent the Montréel Chapter on CAPIC's National Board.
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Nancy Falconi
© Nancy Falconi
This month we are featuring Nancy Falconi. She would like to share with our CAPIC members a blog entry about her book titled Elephants Up Close.
This slow down the last few years of my traditional photography work has led me to re-evaluate and totally reposition my business and I could not be happier. Almost a decade ago, I left a well-established career in the business world to purse my passion for photography. It has slowly, step by step, led to experiences I would have never dreamed of, one of those was traveling to Tanzania, Africa in May 2010. Experiencing animals in their natural environment, first-hand, impressed upon me very strongly how they are solely guided by their instincts, how they rely and trust them unequivocally and how reliable they are.
Shifting to a creative entrepreneur has been a crash course exploration of self for me. Illuminating my innate talents and gifts, and also my deepest fears. It has taught me to rely on my own instincts, and to trust them to lead me in the right direction. The last few years saw a complete change in my customer base, and I took the down time to study art, film, yoga and writing - and found my true sweet spot.
This has also opened another amazing opportunity for me, to create and teach seminars which I have titled "Abintra - do what you love." I teach others what I have learned from pursing my passion. Abintra is a Latin word for from within.
These combined experiences have led to creating this book, Elephants Up Close. I have always loved elephants, there is something ethereal about their presence, and watching them was a highlight of my trip. One afternoon there was a female clan we stopped to watch. They were so peaceful, lovingly interacting with each other and I thought to myself just watching them that one afternoon was worth the trip. I hope to impart to you my love and wonder for elephants in this book. The underlying purpose of this book is to underscore the importance of developing an awareness and dialogue with nature, so we can learn from the perfection of natureʼs creations. I believe animals can show us our potential within, lead us to our dreams, and that they can be our teachers.
"Ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to
the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you."
-- Job 12:7-8
You donʼt need to go to Africa to see how nature talks to you. The more you listen the more it communicates - just like any relationship.
I dedicated this book to my two daughters who I hope to encourage, to live out their dreams and listen to their Abintra, and I wish that for all of you also. Proceeds from the sales of the book will go to a grade school in Tanzania, Africa.
Please check out my blog at www.nancyfalconi.net, and subscribe to my e-zine. Please click here to purchase Elephants Up Close.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at membership@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x223 (1-888-252-2742).
CAPIC 2011 AGM
The Annual General Meeting of CAPIC will be held at Dancemakers (55 Mill Street, Building 74, Case Goods Warehouse, Studio 306) in Toronto on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 12:00pm.
Only General and Sustaining Members in good standing are eligible to vote. Associate, Emerging Talent, Assistant and Student Members are invited to attend the meetings as observers.
Only General Members and Sustaining Members in good standing may nominate candidates. Please be certain that the person you nominate wishes and is able to serve on the CAPIC National Board. If it is impossible for you to attend the meetings and you wish to have someone vote on your behalf, you may complete the proxy voting form. Nomination and proxy voting forms were sent to all CAPIC members, so please check your inbox.
If you have any questions, please contact the National Office at 416-462-3677 x 230, 1-888-252-2742 or info@capic.org.
CAPIC Membership Survey - We want to hear from you!
Dear CAPIC member,
As part of our efforts to keep up to date with the ever-changing photography, illustration and digital art industries, CAPIC would like to find out more about what our members values are and what you would like to see from your association. We would like to hear your opinion and feedback on what elements of your association and your industry are most important to you to ensure that CAPIC meets your expectations.
Please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VC8RWS9 to complete our short CAPIC Membership Survey by Monday, May 2 at 5 pm EST.
Thank you,
CAPIC National Board
CAPIC Copyright Act Update
Last year, a copyright bill, Bill C-32, was introduced in the House of Commons. Bill C-32 provided first ownership of commissioned photographs to the photographer. It ceased to exist when parliament was dissolved and an election was called for May 2, 2011.
Until Election Day, candidates will be knocking on doors, attending all-candidates debates and shaking hands with potential voters. This is an excellent opportunity for professional photographers to advocate for the bill's reintroduction and the inclusion of expanded rights for photographers. If a candidate comes to your door, take the time to ask what their position is on copyright for professional photographers. You may also wish to write an email to your local candidates or ask a question during an all-candidates debate. For more information on our position, please see below.
To find out who your local candidate is and how to contact them, visit the Elections Canada's Voter Information Service by clicking here.
Should you receive a response from a candidate, please notify André Cornellier at andre@cornellierphoto.com or Brian Boyle at Brianb@rom.on.ca. Include what riding you live in, the name and political affiliation of the candidate you corresponded with and what their position on copyright and photography is.
André Cornellier
Chair, CAPIC Copyright Committee
andre@cornellierphoto.com
Canadian Photographers Coalition (CPC)on An Act to Amend the Copyright Act
Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators (CAPIC)
Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC)
The CPC's primary concern is how the current Copyright Act, exacerbated by the emergence of digital imaging technology, places Canadian photographers at a disadvantage relative to our international peers and other Canadian creators. Specifically, there are two sections of the Copyright Act which reflect an outdated and discriminatory view of photography: Section 13(2), which deals with commissioned photographs, and Section 10(2), which defines the author of a photograph for the purposes of awarding copyright as well as the terms of copyright protection in works, including photographs.
Like most international copyright laws, Canada's generally awards the first ownership of a work's copyright to its author. Unlike most other creations, however, commissioned photographs are specifically exempted from this section of the Act. Section 13(2) deems the commissioner, not the author, as the owner of the copyright of the image, absent to any agreement to the contrary.
This provision contrasts sharply with most other works - such as literary pieces or musical performances - where ownership of first copyright rests with the author, even in cases where the work was commissioned by someone else.
Perhaps even more disconcerting, Section 13(2) of the Act places Canadian photographers at a disadvantage to their international peers. In virtually every other industrialized country, including the United Kingdom, France, Australia and the United States, photographers retain first ownership of copyright in commissioned works - just like any other creator.
Bill C-32 and Photography
The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-32, An Act to Amend the Copyright Act. Under Bill C-32 the Government proposed to repeal Sections 10(2) and Subsection 13(2) of the Copyright Act. The CPC strongly supported these amendments and congratulated the Government for introducing this legislation.
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Riley Stewart
© Riley Stewart
Riley Stewart is inspired by the world that surrounds him. From a moment observed on the subway, to the buzz of electrical lines on a hot summer day, Riley explores the conceptual realm of photography and captures a story through each series of images that he creates.
People have become his main focus, whether it be fashion, portrait or editorial. He is able to capture a moment in life, in a creative and unconventional way.
After earning a Bachelor of Design in Photography from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 2009 Riley made the move to Toronto where he now works and indulges in the culture, life and details this beautiful city has to offer.
Visit Riley's website at www.rileystewartphoto.com.
2011-2012 Licensing Fee Schedule Now Available!
We are proud to announce that the CAPIC Montreal Chapter has taken the initiative to update the Reproduction/Licensing Fee Schedule available on the CAPIC website. We invite all professional image creators to use this document as a guide for determining reproduction license fees.
The original schedule, authored by the Montreal Chapter of CAPIC, has been in use in the Quebec market, for the last ten years.
Visit the Resources page of the CAPIC website to view the schedule online.
The CAPIC National Office Welcomes the New Prairie Board
The Prairie Chapter AGM was held on March 2, 2011. The new board was voted in unanimously. The CAPIC National Office would like to welcome Brett Gilmour as the new president, Michele Ramberg to VP of Communications, Ewan Nicholson as Secretary and Dan Bannister as the National Rep. New additions to the board were Edmonton Rep, Darren Jacknisky and Student Rep, Jen Hall.
Member Benefit of the Month
The Palm Springs Photo Festival is an intense week-long event for Professional, Emerging and Serious Amateur Photographers. They are dedicated to providing a rich program intended to inspire, educate and instill passion for the art and commerce of photography. The event takes place from March 27 to April 1, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Suites, Korakia Pensione and The Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Springs, California.
We would like CAPIC members to have the opportunity to present their portfolios in the Portfolio Review program, study with legendary photographers, attend cutting-edge seminars/symposiums and enjoy evening projections by world famous image-makers. CAPIC MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON REGISTRATION FEES! Please login to your CAPIC account and visit the Member Discount page on the CAPIC website for more information.
For more information call 1-800-928-8314 or visit www.palmspringsphotofestival.com to register.
Update from the Prairie Chapter
Collective Time Show
The Prairie Chapter presented a juried show called Collective Time on February 24, 2011 at DaDe Art & Design Lab in Calgary in conjunction with Exposure - The Calgary Banff Canmore Photography Festival.
Opening night was packed with people from the local advertising community, photographers and fans of art. The show featured 25 photographs from Prairie Members.
National xpose Show in Calgary
The Prairie Chapter brought the National xpose show to 100 Wines in Calgary on January 20th. Approximately 50 people came out on the freezing cold night for the show and wine tasting.
CAPIC Blogger Buzz - Martin Benoit
© Jean-Claude Taliana
We would like to thank Martin Benoit and his Pratique Professionnelle blog, from which we are presenting another posting in this newsletter. Below you will find his article entitled "Learning photography at school - still popular".
We have just received the admission statistics [for the Photography Department at Cégep du Vieux Montréal] for next September and the figures are still on the rise.
In a context in which a new photography training centre opened in Montréal two years ago, and with all the information available on the Internet, you might believe that studying photography in an institution would be less popular.
I had tended to tell parents and future students who attended the Open House events that studying photography at school was a learning "style" and that this was one option among others available to future photographers. Considering that a diploma is no little in demand in the industry, the academic route isn't mandatory. Furthermore, since technology has been democratized, it is no longer essential to go to school to learn how to apply subtractive colour models in printing or learn how to use a large format camera.
Why do so many young people want to learn this admittedly difficult craft? Is it the popularity of photography, made accessible by low-priced digital cameras? Is it the proliferation of photos in the social media that inspires young people to discover this medium? Or is it the school environment that stimulates this career choice?
I have noticed that, in the past few years, continuing education is increasingly popular and necessary in various groups of photographers. Workshops are proliferating on the technological and social aspects of the craft. Perhaps it's because the medium is evolving so quickly that it is no longer possible to rely on our acquired knowledge and just roll with it. Does the Internet deliver the goods for a self-taught photographer? Yes, everything in terms of knowledge is available on the Internet for people who know what knowledge they will need. Will a self-taught photographer think about using the Internet to look up the jurisprudence on photography law? Will a self-taught photographer try an area of photography that doesn't initially attract him and ultimately discover that it's more suited to the type of individual he is?
Increasingly, I believe that the academic route is an "accelerating" option in the process of becoming a professional photographer. It isn't the only solution, but it's a good solution. Sometimes I have to preach to the converted.
To read more by Martin, visit his blog at http://pratiqueprofessionnelle.blogspot.com/.
If you or anyone you know has an interesting blog about photography or illustration and would like to share it with CAPIC members, please feel free to contact us at membership@capic.org or 416-462-3677 x223 (1-888-252-2742).
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Rachel Côté
© Rachel Côté
With a playful and colourful approach to photography, Rachel Côté is constantly looking for the classic moment, and the real thing. Seeking a balance between softness and contrast, she is able to create both strong and light images that reflect her vision. Regardless of whether they are staged or not, authenticity and spontaneity are always in the picture.
Because she loves to work with a team when she indulges her passion, she prefers stimulating and creative projects in which everyone can shine.
Winner of a Lux Award in 2007, Rachel Côté captures people and moments.
Some of her aptitudes and interests are portrait photography to meet new people, fashion to satisfy her love of beautiful things, travel for openness to others, and cooking because it's zen!
Visit Rachel's website at: http://rachelcote.com/
CAPIC Blogger Buzz
© Jean-Claude Taliana
We would like to introduce a brand new feature to the CAPIC Newsletter: Posts from Bloggers. This month we are featuring Martin Benoit, a blogger from Montreal.
Martin Benoit has taught in the photography program at CVM (Cégep du Vieux Montréal) since 1989. He has also worked in the printing industry and production of photographic advertising material in Montreal and Toronto.
His photos and articles have been published in various magazines, such as Mac Artist, Fly magazine, Photo Vidéo, Photo Life, l'Actualité and Le Trente.
A pioneer in the development of the digital component of the CVM photography program, beginning in 1991, he has also become an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert).
A Université de Montréal graduate in Cinematographic Studies, he delivers the various photojournalism and ethics courses at CVM.
Since 2008, he has written a blog on the different aspects and questions of the photographer's craft that complement the program's various courses. He concentrates on finding a match between the rapid evolution of the profession and the pedagogical adaptation necessary to meet these new challenges.
Here is an excerpt from his blog, Pratique Professionnelle:
Maybe, like me, you have difficulty getting rid of your old loves. In a drawer somewhere, you have old lenses that were so dear to you and so appreciated in another time, when lens performance was judged by other criteria.
HDSLR may be a renaissance for these lenses. You have probably noticed that your new lenses have a focus range that is often very short. This makes manual focusing a very delicate operation in video, particularly when going from infinite to 1 m after a ring rotation of less than 20 degrees. Even with autofocus, this is a delicate procedure.
Your old lenses often had a helical focus ring with a pitch that required you to rotate over 200 degrees to go from infinite to 1 m. These lenses are now very appropriate in video. The vast majority of HDSLR do not allow usable automatic focusing, and losing electronic communication between the body and the lens is secondary in M exposure mode.
In addition, converting the prescribed lenses to bodies of other brands does not raise the classical lens-body communication problems, because the imperatives are different in video than in photography. Multiple conversion rings are available on the market, and as long as the conversion you want does not involve a compensating diopter, you retain your lenses' optical qualities.
A cautionary note. Some lenses age poorly and, over the years, internal oils and greases have evaporated and formed deposits on the inner surfaces of the lens elements. Lens flare may have caused your "old flame" to deteriorate, attenuating overall image contrast.
To read more by Martin, visit his blog at http://pratiqueprofessionnelle.blogspot.com/.
Update from the Montréal Chapter
© Hai Au Bui
On January 12, 2011, CAPIC Montréal organized a conference on "Comment vendre plus cher que mes concurrents" (How to get higher prices than my competitors"), given by Alain Samson, with the participation of Studio4Fun, Photo Service and Photolab Yves Thomas. The event was a big success and drew more than one hundred participants.
At the end of the conference, an electronic survey was sent to all participants. According to the survey results, most of the audience was made up of professional photographers (57%), with a large proportion of emerging photographers (25%). Most of these participants (82%) were attending a business conference for the first time, proving that this service is almost never offered in the photography field and that CAPIC Montréal's initiative in meeting this need was relevant.
The organizers favoured direct email to publicize the conference. Nearly two thirds of the respondents said they heard about this conference by email from CAPIC Montréal or from one of the event partners. The distribution of the offer was actively supported by social media, particularly on the Facebook networks of CAPIC Montreal, Studio4Fun and PhotoService.
To provide service to its members who do not live in the metropolitan area, CAPIC Montreal innovated by producing a video capture of the conference, making it accessible by webinar to photographers who could not attend. The dollars collected from the webinar will serve to pay copyright fees to the speaker for the offline webcast of his material.
In March, CAPIC Montréal will host a conference on the ways to optimize a photographer's portfolio. This conference will bring together several artistic directors from the advertising, web and magazine fields. They will explain to the participants what they are looking for in a portfolio as clients, and what factors allow a photographer to stand out from the competition.
For more details, please visit http://capicmontreal.blogspot.com/.
New CAPIC Benefit is Here
CAPIC Prairie Chapter has arranged a new discount for CAPIC members with the International Hotel, one of the top rated hotels in Calgary! It is located in the downtown core next door to the Westin and British Petroleum Buildings. It is $189.00/night and includes parking in the secured garage.
For more information log into your account on the CAPIC Member Discounts page. Visit the hotel online at www.internationalhotel.ca.
Brett Gilmour
VP Communications
Prairie Chapter
brett@brettgilmour.com
CAPIC Proudly Presents its Emerging Talent: Luis Moreira
© Luis Moreira
Luis's focus is on the adventure and endurance lifestyle, namely the photography of athletic individuals actively involved in outdoor activities in unique, remote and demanding environments. Take a runner for example. Some run on roads while others find forests and explore with only map and compass. Some choose to tackle a marathon while others strive to complete the distance of three consecutively. Outdoor focused individuals practice outdoor disciplines like mountain biking, kayaking, trail running and orienteering separately but only a few will alternate between them continuously for 8 to 10 days covering over 400 kilometres.
Visit Luis's website at: http://adventurephoto.co/
CAPIC Wants YOU for its Copyright Brochure
The CAPIC Copyright Committee is preparing a brochure that will be distributed to the Ministers of Industry and Canadian Heritage who are reviewing the new copyright bill.
We are pleased to learn that the government has finally tabled Bill C-32, which will give Canadian photographers their copyright.
Our goal is to showcase the talent and works of Canadian photographers in a brochure that will be distributed to the members of the Committee responsible for reviewing this bill.
CAPIC is calling on all members! We want to include YOU in this brochure!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us the following:
• 5 photos of your work, 8x10 at 300dpi
• 1 photo of you, 4x5 at 300 dpi
• Contact Information (Name, address, telephone, email, website)
• What type of photographs you produce and what type of clientele you have: industrial, advertising, portrait, editorial, fashion, etc.
• Whether you are a small family business or not.
If you would like to participate, at no cost, please contact Maddy Marchildon at membership@capic.org before Friday, February 11th.
In addition to seeking photographs from each province, please find below the ridings we would like to see represented in the brochure. These are ridings which are represented by the Members of Parliament serving on the Committee:
Quebec
• Beauport-Limoilou riding, including northeastern Quebec City
• Sherbrooke riding
• Westmount-Ville Marie riding, including Westmount and downtown Montréal
• Saint-Bruno-Saint Hubert riding, including Saint-Hubert, Longueuil and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
• Honoré-Mercier riding, Montreal
Ontario
• Leeds-Grenville riding, including Gananoque, Brockville, Prescott
• Timmins-James Bay riding, including Timmins, Cochrane and Timiskaming
• Kitchener-Waterloo riding
• Peterborough riding
• Pickering-Scarborough East riding
Saskatchewan
• Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar riding, including southwest Saskatoon
Alberta
• Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont riding, including Edmonton, Beaumont and Leduc
André Cornellier
Chair of the Copyright Committee
514-933-4000
andre@cornellierphoto.com
CAPIC xpose Book 2010 Just Released!
© CAPIC 2010
CAPIC is proud to announce that the prestigious CAPIC 2010 xpose book is being distributed today to over 2,000 members of Canada's advertising and design communities. The 2010 xpose book features the best images from the 2010 xpose contest, now in its third year, a juried exhibition of work from CAPIC members.
"The xpose contest is one of the most important projects that CAPIC has been undertaking in the past couple of years" says Michael Kohn, xpose Committee Chair. "The images submitted to this year's contest were really strong, and I'm proud to present such a diverse and professional book representing the wealth of some of CAPIC's members."
CAPIC would like to thank its generous sponsors: Vistek, Headshots, SML Solutions and Photo Service. We would also like to thank our designer, Juliana Kolesova.
Update From the Prairie Chapter!
© Brett Gilmour 2010
On October 25, 2010 the CAPIC Prairie Chapter and GDC Alberta South co-produced How to Build Your Own Marketing Machine With Ilise Benun. Approximately 45 people attended the event at the ACAD (Alberta College of Art + Design) and another 6 attended live over the internet. The event brought together a solid mix of designers and illustrators and set the foundation for further collaboration with the GDC. Live broadcasting the event enabled participants in the NWT, Vancouver and Edmonton to join in.
For more information on this event or to find out more about upcoming Prairie events, please contact Colin Way at prairieevents@capic.org.
Capilano IDEA Program Students' Join CAPIC Vancouver
© Serena Zhang 2010
CAPIC Vancouver is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the IDEA program of Capilano University. This program offers a design and illustration degree after a 3 year intensive program taught by a who's who of Vancouver's top industry professionals in the latest state of the art facilities at the University's North Vancouver campus.
CAPIC's mandate as an association of photographers and illustrators was leaning to the photo side and Chapter President Rick Etkin saw the IDEA program as a great opportunity to introduce talented and eager illustration students to the benefits that CAPIC has to offer.
After several years of seeing the work of the graduating students, the current board decided to approach IDEA coordinator Carol Aitken to see how we could work together. The result after a brief introduction to the students; an agreement with the University that students in all 3 years would have a student membership as part of the program.
As of November 1st we have 85 new illustration and design students as members! They are eager to show the world what the West Coast is capable of and what they are all about in the current student Rodeo³ competition.
The chapter is formulating plans for events and opportunities for all of the students to be actively involved with the general membership including a portrait exchange of photographers and illustrators, special seminars on digital illustration techniques and business programs. This, along with upcoming social events to welcome the students, should make Vancouver an association leader with a balance of photographers and illustrators as members.
Rick Etkin
CAPIC Vancouver President (Interim)
vancouverpresident@capic.org
Grant Harder Takes Part in the Flash Forward Festival in Vancouver
© Grant Harder 2010
Grant Harder, member of CAPIC, has had many great successes recently. He has just arrived back in Vancouver from a trip to Toronto, where he was part of the Flash Forward Festival. The Flash Forward Festival is in it's third installment and is put on by Magenta Publishing for the Arts. Magenta invites their choices of the top emerging photographers of 2010 to take part. Harder included three images in the curated traveling group show and two images in this years book. The images included are from Grant's series Gold Trail, which is a current day look at former BC Gold Rush towns and is a work in progress.
For more information on the Festival, please visit http://flashforwardfestival.com/. Images of the book and Grant's photos can be found at http://grantharder.blogspot.com/2010/10/flash-forward-book.html.
Grant was also recently on travel assignment in the Rockies for Air Canada's enRoute Magazine. Working alongside a writer, he was sent to the region for a week.
In addition, in the current October issue of Vancouver Magazine Grant has two portraits being featured; one of David Suzuki and two of developer David Podmore. Images and tear sheets of these shoots, as well as more information about Grant Harder can be found at http://grantharder.blogspot.com/.
Honourary CAPIC Member Paul Rockett Passes Away
© Elliott Contemporary 2010
Paul Rockett was a longtime CAPIC member who received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1988. The article below was published in CBC and Canadian Press after his passing on Sunday, October 10th, 2010, in Vancouver, BC.
"Paul Rockett, who some credit with changing the face of Canadian magazine photography, has died at age 90.
Rockett, who had been battling liver cancer, died peacefully at his Vancouver home Sunday with his family by his side.
The Toronto-born photographer shot more than 100 magazine covers during his career. He worked for many national magazines and advertising agencies in Canada.
Rockett's revolutionary poses helped transform fashion and magazine photography in North America from a still, stagnant style to one that stepped off the page, said Jodie James Elliott of Toronto art consulting firm Elliott Contemporary.."
To read the full article online, visit http://www.cbc.ca/arts/artdesign/story/2010/10/12/obit-rockett-photographer.html.
Was there ever any domination...
Vancouver Chapter member, Blaine Campbell, presents work from an ongoing series of landscape studies
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Vancouver Chapter member, Blaine Campbell is exhibiting his 2nd Republic Gallery showing, November 4th, 2010 to January 15th, 2011.
Opening reception: Friday, November 5th, 6 - 9 pm
Republic Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming solo exhibition:
Blaine Campbell
Was there ever any domination which did not appear natural to those who possessed it?
In Was there ever any domination which did not appear natural to those who possessed it?, Blaine Campbell presents work from an ongoing series of landscape studies which seek to investigate the mythos of nature in the collective Canadian psyche. This idealization of landscape has been predicated on a belief that the wilds of nature are unbounded, expansive, and largely untouched. In many ways this is a constructed ideal: like many other parts of the world, the Canadian landscape is equally subject to processes of manipulation, as our collective intervention and impact becomes increasingly prevalent. Presented as large-scale photographic prints and the beginning of a related sculptural investigation, these works examine the marks and detritus of change, domination and exploitation; many exhibit the aftermath of an inherent violence within and upon the landscape. The allure of landscape as a trope and its many long-standing aesthetic conventions are at play, wile an underlying anxiety is also piqued in order to question society's long-term relationship to our surroundings. Investigating the traces of human habit and force on physical surroundings is a continuing theme in Campbell's work, one that he has also explored through the highly manipulated Dutch landscape, repurposed architecture in Istanbul, and a series of large hybridized works.
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Blaine Campbell is a Vancouver-based artist working in photography, sculpture, and film. He holds a B.F.A. from the Emily Carr Institute and an M.Sc. from the University of Calgary. In 2007 he was the recipient of the national award in the BMO 1st Art! invitational juried competition and the Emerging Artist Award from the Contemporary Arts Society of Vancouver; in 2009 he was selected to create a permanent photo-sculptural installation in the lobby of the national headquarters of the Canadian Association of University Teachers. His work has been exhibited at Republic Gallery, the Surrey Art Gallery, the Reach Gallery Museum, the Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art, and in the Netherlands, with upcoming group and solo shows on Vancouver Island in 2011. This is Blaine's second solo show with Republic Gallery.
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Heather Morton Visits CAPIC Ottawa Chapter for Festival X / Heather Morton visite la Section d'Ottawa pour le Festival X
© Suzanne Bird 2010
CAPIC Ottawa hosted Heather Morton for a talk about being relevant in photography during Festival X - The Ottawa Photography Festival on Sunday, October 3rd. The well attended event was held at the Adobe offices in Little Italy. The current xpose show was also on view for over 60 attendees. It was a very good turn out for an Ottawa event.
The crowd was a blend of CAPIC Members, prospective members, students, Festival X Board members and other professional photographers and visual artists. The common denominator was Heather Morton. Heather was happy to be back in Ottawa and spoke easily and with authority to very attentive listeners.
Much of the discussion was geared to the professional community, but there was something for everyone. There was a conspicuous lack of hands in the air when she asked how many people in the audience were familiar with some aspects of life in the major markets. We are hoping her exposure to life in the smaller market, of which Ottawa is but one in Canada, may result in some ideas and perceptions that might work their way into her blog.
As the brainchild of Remi Theriault, this event would not have happened without the tireless efforts of Marc Fowler, Andrew Balfour, Chris Lalonde and Albert Camicioli. CAPIC Ottawa is also grateful to Adobe, Festival X and to National President Christian Fleury, who attended and did the initial introduction of the evening. Also, Aga Baranowska and Michael Kohn, who helped us co-ordinate matters, are to thank. There were also several students and friends of CAPIC helping out as volunteers. We are very grateful to them also.
CAPIC Ottawa's next event will be a follow up to some of the points raised during this exchange. Issues such as pricing, consistency, fairness to all concerned and how to approach billing for usage when the federal government and other difficult customers are concerned will be topics for discussion. Stay tuned, an announcement will be forthcoming.
Tom Evans
Chapter President
Ottawa Chapter
ottawapresident@capic.org
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CAPIC Ottawa a invité Heather Morton pour une discussion sur le thème de la pertinence en photographie dans le cadre de Festival X - le Festival de photographie d'Ottawa. Cette activité très attendue qui s'est déroulée le 3 octobre dernier s'est tenue dans les bureaux d'Adobe dans la Petite Italie. L'exposition xpose qui a eu lieu en même temps a attiré pour sa part plus de 60 visiteurs. Ce qui représente une très bonne participation pour ce genre d'événement culturel à Ottawa.
L'assistance était composée de membres de la CAPIC, de sympathisants potentiels, d'étudiants et de membres du comité organisateur de Festival X ainsi que d'autres photographes et artistes visuels professionnels. Le dénominateur commun était bien sûr la présence de Heather Morton. Heather s'est montrée ravie d'être de retour à Ottawa. Elle a parlé d'abondance et avec autorité devant un auditoire des plus attentif.
L'essentiel de sa communication s'adressait à la communauté professionnelle, même s'il y en avait pour tout le monde dans ses propos. Peu de mains se sont levées quand elle a demandé combien de personnes dans l'auditoire étaient familières avec certains aspects de la vie que l'on retrouve dans les principaux marchés. Nous espérons que sa visibilité dans un plus petit marché - et Ottawa est loin d'être le seul au Canada - générera un certain nombre d'idées et de réflexions qui ne manqueront pas de s'exprimer dans son blogue.
Initié par Rémi Thériault, cet événement n'aurait pas pu avoir lieu sans les efforts infatigables de Marc Fowler, Andrew Balfour, Chris Lalonde et Albert Camicioli.
CAPIC Ottawa aimerait exprimer sa profonde reconnaissance à Adobe et à Festival X, ainsi qu'au président national Christian Fleury qui était au nombre des participants et qui a prononcé le discours d'ouverture. Nous tenons à remercier également Aga Baranowska et Michael Kohn qui nous ont aidés à coordonner le contenu de l'événement.
Plusieurs étudiants et amis de la CAPIC nous ont également aidés à titre de bénévoles. Nous leur en sommes infiniment reconnaissants.
La prochaine activité de CAPIC Ottawa entend assurer un suivi quant à certains des points soulevés durant cette discussion. Entre autres sujets, on prévoit aborder la question des tarifs et de leur cohérence, de même que l'équité pour tous les professionnels concernés et les moyens à mettre en œuvre pour traiter la facturation d'usage dans les cas qui impliquent le gouvernement fédéral et d'autres clients difficiles. Restez à l'écoute. Une invitation vous sera envoyée prochainement.
Tom Evans
Président de la section
CAPIC Ottawa
ottawapresident@capic.org
Rodeo³ Coming Up Next Month! / Tenue de l'événement Rodéo³ le mois prochain
CAPIC is hosting its 3rd annual student photography and illustration contest, Rodeo³! This contest gives students a chance to display their work, and rewards young innovators in photography and illustration professions. Students from all over the country enter to win prizes in both the photography and illustration categories, as well as recognition in their industry. Rodeo³ contest winners will have their work displayed on the CAPIC website and during the Award Gala Ceremony and exhibition to be held in Toronto.
Returning Platinum Sponsor Adobe and Gold Sponsor Film Plus join us again this year as partners for Rodeo³!
The contest opens on November 10th! Stay tuned for more details.
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La CAPIC organise Rodéo³, son 3e Concours annuel destiné aux étudiants en photographie et en illustration. Ce concours donne aux étudiants la chance de montrer leur travail en plus de récompenser de jeunes créateurs qui sont photographes ou illustrateurs. Le concours est ouvert à tous les étudiants à travers le pays et c'est là une occasion pour eux de gagner des prix aussi bien en photographie qu'en illustration, tout en cherchant la reconnaissance au sein de l'industrie. Les oeuvres des lauréats du concours Rodéo³ seront affichées sur le site web de la CAPIC et à l'occasion de la cérémonie de remise des prix et de l'exposition qui se tiendront à Toronto.
Notre commanditaire Platine, Adobe, and notre commanditaire Or, Film Plus, seront cette année encore nos partenaires d'affaires pour Rodéo³.
Le concours ouvre le 10 novembre. Restez à l'écoute pour plus de détails !
Rodeo² Displayed at QQT in Toronto / Exposition Rodéo² au QQT de Toronto
© Izabella Veress 2010
Images from last year's Rodeo² winners are currently on display at Queen's Quay Terminal in Toronto until October 18th, 2010! Stop by and take a look at the young talent exhibited by the waterfront.
For directions, please visit the www.qqterminal.com. Take a look at 2010's winners by visiting www.capic.org/contests/rodeo-2.
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Les deux lauréats de Rodéo² qui s'est tenue l'an dernier exposent actuellement au Queen's Quay Terminal de Toronto jusqu'au 18 octobre 2010. Venez faire un tour et admirer les jeunes talents qui s'exposent sur les quais.
Pour des directions de route veuillez consulter www.qqterminal.com. Pour plus de détails, ou pour accéder aux oeuvres des lauréats de l'an dernier visitez www.capic.org/contests/rodeo-2.
Call for CAPIC Volunteers / Appel aux bénévoles de la CAPIC
CAPIC will be represented at the 2010 Design City show taking place November 20-22 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto! Now in its fifth year, the annual trade show welcomes over 1,000 professional graphic designers and dozens of big brand exhibitors who specialize in the graphic design industry. Presented again as Canada's largest expo for graphic designers, Design City will create new branding, relationship, and lead-generating opportunities for suppliers to the graphic design industry.
CAPIC will have a booth and table set up for exhibitors and delegates to learn about the association and the benefits of being a member, to promote CAPIC members, and put on display some of the work of the talented current members of CAPIC. For more information, visit www.designcityshow.com.
We would love to have CAPIC members take part in this exhibit! If you would like to volunteer for the duration of the show, or even a couple of hours, we would be thrilled to have you on board. The CAPIC National Office will supply all materials needed, and all we require is a few friendly members willing to share their experience with CAPIC!
For more details or to offer your help for the exhibit, please contact Maddy Marchildon at membership@capic.org or at 416-462-3611 x 223/1-888-252-2742 before Friday, November 12th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
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We are also looking for volunteers who might be interested in helping CAPIC in other ways. This could involve events, sharing ideas, sharing articles, and much more.
If you'd like to lend a hand to your association or to find out more information please contact Maddy Marchildon at membership@capic.org or at 416-462-3611 x 223/1-888-252-2742.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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La CAPIC sera représentée à l'exposition Design City 2010 qui se tiendra du 20 au 22 novembre au Direct Energy Centre de Toronto. Fort de ses cinq années d'existence, ce salon commercial annuel accueille plus de 1000 graphistes professionnels et des dizaines d'exposants de grandes marques spécialisés dans l'industrie des arts graphiques. Présentée une fois de plus comme la plus grande exposition de graphistes au Canada, Design City sera le lieu de lancement de nouvelles marques. L'exposition favorisera aussi de nouveaux partenariats et offrira des pistes d'acheteurs potentiels pour les fournisseurs de l'industrie des arts graphiques.
La CAPIC disposera d'un kiosque et elle mettra une table à la disposition des exposants et des délégués qui pourront ainsi tout savoir sur l'association et les avantages d'en devenir membres. Ce lieu permettra par ailleurs de faire la promotion des membres de la CAPIC et d'exposer certaines oeuvres des créateurs les plus talentueux de l'association. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez visiter www.designcityshow.com.
Nous aimerions que des membres de la CAPIC prennent part à cette exposition. Si vous voulez vous proposer comme bénévole pour la durée de l'événement, ou ne serait-ce que pour quelques heures, nous serions enchantés de vous compter dans notre équipe. Le bureau national de la CAPIC fournira tout le matériel nécessaire. Tout ce que nous demandons, c'est la participation de nouveaux membres sympathisants qui sont prêts à partager leur expérience avec nous.
Pour plus de détails ou pour offrir votre aide à l'occasion de cette exposition, veuillez communiquer avec Maddy Marchildon à l'adresse membership@capic.org, ou en téléphonant au 416-462-3611 poste 223, ou au 1-888-252-2742, avant le vendredi 12 novembre 2010, à 17 h.
*** Nous recherchons par ailleurs des bénévoles qui pourraient être intéressés à s'impliquer à la CAPIC dans différents domaines, notamment l'organisation d'événements, le partage d'idées, la rédaction d'articles, et plus encore. Si vous désirez aider l'association ou en savoir plus, veuillez communiquer avec Maddy Marchildon à l'adresse membership@capic.org, ou en téléphonant au 416-462-3611 poste 223, ou au 1-888-252-2742
Nous attendons de vos nouvelles avec impatience!
Mike Grandmaison, Leading Fine Nature Photographer / Mike Grandmaison, photographe de premier plan
© Mike Grandmaison 2010
Mike Grandmaison, a CAPIC Prairie member, is a talented, award winning Canadian photographer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and regarded as one of Canada's fine nature photographers. He graduated from Laurentian University with an Honors degree in Biology in 1976. Following a 20 year career with the Canadian Forest Service in Edmonton and Winnipeg, Mike launched a new career as a full-time professional photographer in 1996. He photographs for a broad range of corporate and editorial clients, in fields ranging from agriculture to architecture and from forest to factory.
His passion for photography, particularly his ability to capture the intimate details of the natural world, has won him numerous commissions from clients across Canada, the U.S.A. and Europe. Mike's images have been published worldwide by National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Geo, Audubon, Sierra, Ford, Loblaws, Canadian Gardening, Canada Post, Canadian Wheat Board, Investor's Group, Merrill Lynch, CN, Nature's Best and the Smithsonian Institute to mention a few. His images have also appeared on 5 postage stamps.
Mike was recently selected as the artist to be featured in Friesen's 2011 corporate calendar, a premium calendar distributed worldwide. He was the 2010 most successful multiple winner in Color's Single Image Contest (a magazine For Collectors of Fine Photography) with 4 images placing. In 2007, Mike was awarded second prize in the Northern Lights Awards Canada competition and received a Fuji Masterpiece Award for Commercial Photography in 2002. He was selected as a Highly Honored Winner in Nature's Best International Photography Competition for the year's 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Mike has taught photography for many years, presenting lectures to a wide variety of organizations and conducting nature photography workshops across the country, including this past August as a guest instructor for the prestigious Niagara School of Imaging in St. Catharines, Ontario. He writes a regular feature for "Outdoor Photography Canada" magazine called "Discovering Canada".
This past spring, Mike released his newest book on "Muskoka", the heart of Canada's cottage country. To date, his imagery has graced a total of eight coffee table books, including the best-selling "Canada", in collaboration with CBC broadcaster Shelagh Rogers. Other Key Porter Books titles include "The Canadian Rockies" and "Georgian Bay". Mike is currently traveling throughout Western Canada to capture new imagery for his latest book project on "The Canadian Prairies". This winter, he plans to assemble the contents for his next release, a book about "Ontario".
Mike's finely crafted photographs will soon be available for purchase through "The Canadian Gallery" which launches on November 6, as both an online gallery and a modest gallery in downtown Winnipeg.
For more information on Mike Grandmaison and Grandmaison Photography visit: www.progressphotography.com.
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Mike Grandmaison est un photographe canadien de talent qui vit à Winnipeg, au Manitoba. Lauréat de plusieurs prix, il est considéré comme l'un des meilleurs photographes de la nature au Canada. Il est diplômé de la Laurentian University où il a obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé en biologie en 1976. Après avoir travaillé 20 ans au Service canadien des forêts à Edmonton et Winnipeg, Mike a amorcé une nouvelle carrière comme photographe professionnel à plein temps en 1996. Il fait des photos pour de nombreux clients qui appartiennent au domaine de l'entreprise ou de l'édition, et ses sujets varient de l'agriculture à l'architecture en passant par la forêt et le milieu industriel.
Sa passion pour la photographie, et notamment son habileté à capturer les variations intimes du monde naturel, lui a valu de nombreuses commandes à travers tout le Canada, les États-Unis et l'Europe. Les images de Mike ont été publiées dans le monde entier par National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Geo, Audubon, Sierra, Ford, Loblaws, Canadian Gardening, Postes Canada, la Commission canadienne du blé, le Groupe Investors, Merrill Lynch, le CN, Nature's Best et l'Institut Smithsonien, parmi tant d'autres. Ses images se retrouvent également sur cinq timbres émis par Postes Canada.
Mike a été sélectionné récemment comme artiste pour le calendrier 2011 de l'entreprise Friesen, un calendrier haut de gamme qui sera distribué dans le monde entier. C'est aussi lui qui a remporté le plus de prix en 2010 au concours Color's Single Image (un magazine pour les collectionneurs de photographies artistiques) avec quatre images retenues. En 2007, Mike s'est mérité par ailleurs le deuxième prix au concours Northern Lights Awards Canada et il a reçu un Fuji Masterpiece Award dans la catégorie photographie commerciale en 2002. Il s'est enfin distingué comme étant le lauréat le plus honoré au Concours international de la meilleure photographie de nature pour les années 2001, 2002, 2003 et 2004.
Mike a enseigné la photographie durant de nombreuses années. Il a donné des conférences dans une multitude d'organismes et a animé des ateliers sur la photographie de nature à travers tout le pays, notamment en août dernier en tant que professeur invité de la prestigieuse Niagara School of Imaging à St-Catherine, en Ontario. Il publie par ailleurs régulièrement une chronique dans le magazine « Outddor Photography Canada » qui a pour titre « Discovering Canada ».
Au printemps dernier, Mike a publié son plus récent livre sur « Muskoka », un voyage au coeur du « pays des chalets » au Canada. Jusqu'à aujourd'hui, ses images ont agrémenté un total de huit beaux livres grand format, dont le best-seller « Canada », publié en collaboration avec l'animatrice de la CBC Shelag Rogers. Au nombre des autres titres de la maison d'édition Key Porter, on retrouve « The Canadian Rockies » et « Gorgian Bay ». Mike voyage actuellement à travers l'Ouest du Canada pour capturer de nouvelles images qui illustreront son plus récent projet de livre intitulé « The Canadian Prairies ». Cet hiver, il entend réunir le matériel nécessaire à sa prochaine publication, un livre consacré cette fois à l'Ontario.
Les photos artistiques de Mike seront bientôt disponibles pour achat par l'entremise de la « Canadian Gallery » qui lancera le 6 novembre une galerie en ligne et ouvrira une modeste galerie dans le centre-ville de Winnipeg.
Pour en savoir plus sur Mike Grandmaison et ses photographies, rendez-vous à l'adresse : www.progressphotography.com.
Success at the 4th Annual BBQ in the Vancouver Chapter / Succès du 4e barbecue annuel à la section
© Tony Tsai & Rick Etkin 2010
Another resounding success for everyone involved! Once again CAPIC, the GDC, BCID SIggraph and TAAC worked together to bring over 135 members, families, friends and 4 legged companions to Trout Lake Park for a perfect mix of social visits and good food. The weather cooperated after a day of Vancouver drizzle when the clouds parted and the sun warmed us all just as we started to set up.
After months of planning menus, quantities, logistics, sustainability, sponsorship and most importantly croquet and boccie courses, it really was a flawless event. Kudos to the GDC team and all of the volunteers that helped make this happen. The event poster and invitation design should win awards for the most creative use of mustard as a type font. Our grill chefs kept themselves warm over the BBQ as they cooked almost 130 burgers, dozens of hotdogs and who knows what else.
The liquid refreshments were augmented by the addition of the "Pedal Pulverizer" a stationary bike with a blender driven by the flywheel. Through the evening many very tasty non-alcoholic fruit slushies were created using this device built by Daryll Cassidy. A party must have for future events! (there is video footage being edited for YouTube so you can see it at work).
Once again our sponsors came through with amazing draw prizes and cash support. Without their generosity, these events would be much harder to accomplish! Please check out the list and keep them in mind when you need supplies or services.
Thanks again to all who made this happen and especially to Byron Smith for his monster grill and Darren Carcary from the GDC who kept the logistics under control!
From our success this year, it proves that cooperative efforts with our peers make great sense. I look forward to the 5th annual BBQ next year, it should be even bigger and better!
What the participants had to say:
It was my first ever CAPIC event as a new member and I made great contacts, lined up two assistants, got an amazing offer for help from one of the best in the business, and had fabulous food. What a first class event. I see now why CAPIC is so strong - significant volunteerism and energy. Thanks to everyone for making new members feel so welcome.
- Paul Wright - Wright Moments Photography
The CAPIC barbecue was a fantastic event on a perfect evening on Trout Lake. I came with my extended family and we all scored our best hotdog and hamburger with fixings of the summer. Yes, I had both and put the mango guacamole as a fixing on my hamburger, which was fabulous. Lawn games were really fun and competitive. Yes, I did cheat, but l let everyone else cheat also. I enjoyed meeting the next generation of CAPIC members and the full grown children of the tried and true loyal members that have come down the ages, living proof that it is possible to span a photography career of 28 years and have kids ...you know who you are!!!!!! Bring on the croquette for next year, and maybe beach volleyball?
- Kharen Hill - Public Pictures
It was nice coming out to the bbq for a good ol' burger and hot dogs and seeing lots of new faces. I would have liked to see more photographers come out and take part, but it was a good night and I enjoyed talking with those who attended.
- Eydis Einarsdottir, Studio 80s Photography + Retouching
Our Sponsors donated the following prizes:
Hemlock Printers (www.hemlockprinters.com) - large format book on Napa Valley
Applied Electronics (www.appliedelectronics.com) - Panasonic Lumix camera
Applied Electronics (www.appliedelectronics.com) - Panasonic Portable DVD Player
Whitebox Studios (www.whiteboxstudios.ca) - full day studio rental
Watch for the announcements of our Fall event lineup coming soon!
Rick Etkin
Chapter President
CAPIC Vancouver
vancouverpresident@capic.org
Studio: 604-875-0535
Cell: 778-227-0373
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Un autre succès retentissant pour tous les participants! Encore une fois, la CAPIC, la GDC, la BCID SIggraph et la TAAC ont travaillé de concert pour rassembler plus de 135 membres, leurs familles, leurs amis et leurs compagnons à quatre pattes au Trout Lake Park et y vivre une expérience alliant parfaitement rencontres sociales et bon repas. Le temps s'est mis de notre côté lorsqu'après une journée de bruine sur Vancouver, les nuages ont fait place au soleil, qui nous a réchauffés au moment même où nous commencions à nous installer.
Après des mois passés à planifier les menus, les quantités, la logistique, la viabilité, la recherche de commanditaires et, le plus important, les terrains de croquet et de jeu de boules, nous avons abouti à un événement vraiment parfait. Bravo à l'équipe de la GDC et à tous les bénévoles qui ont fait leur part. Le design des affiches et des invitations devrait remporter un prix pour son utilisation des plus créatives de moutarde en guise de police de caractères. Nos chefs chargés des grillades sont restés bien au chaud près du barbecue pour cuisiner près de 130 hamburgers, des dizaines de hot-dogs et Dieu sait quoi encore.
Les rafraîchissements coulaient à flot grâce au « pulvérisateur à pédales », vélo stationnaire muni d'un mélangeur contrôlé par le guidon. Au cours de la soirée, l'appareil, créé par Daryll Cassidy, a permis de préparer tout un nombre de boissons « barbotines » aux fruits, savoureuses et non alcoolisées. Un incontournable pour les événements à venir! (Nous en sommes à monter des extraits vidéo qui seront mis sur YouTube et dans lesquels vous pourrez voir l'appareil en action.)
Une fois de plus, nos commanditaires nous ont fourni des prix de tirage extraordinaires, ainsi que leur soutien financier. Sans leur générosité, l'organisation de ces événements serait beaucoup plus difficile! Jetez un coup d'œil à la liste et pensez à eux lorsque vous avez besoin de matériel ou de services.
Merci encore à tous ceux qui ont rendu l'événement possible et en particulier à Byron Smith pour son gril monstre et à Darren Carcary de la GDC, qui avait bien en main le contrôle de la logistique!
Notre succès de cette année prouve qu'il est parfaitement sensé de combiner nos efforts et ceux de nos pairs. J'ai hâte au 5e barbecue annuel. L'événement sera encore plus important et plus agréable.
Ce que les participants en ont dit :
C'était le tout premier événement de la CAPIC auquel j'assistais à titre de nouveau membre et j'ai fait de superbes rencontres, j'ai trouvé deux assistants, j'ai reçu une offre incroyable de l'un des meilleurs dans le domaine, qui m'a demandé de l'aide, et j'ai très bien mangé. Quel événement exceptionnel! Je comprends maintenant ce qui fait la force de la CAPIC : ses bénévoles et son enthousiasme. Merci à tous d'avoir si chaleureusement accueilli les nouveaux membres.
- Paul Wright - Wright Moments Photography
Le barbecue de la CAPIC a été un événement fantastique et une soirée parfaite à Trout Lake. J'y suis allée avec ma famille élargie et nous avons tous préparé les meilleurs hamburgers et hot-dogs qui soient, bien garnis de condiments estivaux. J'ai mangé et des hamburgers et des hot-dogs et j'ai même mis du guacamole à la mangue en guise de condiment dans mon hamburger. C'était délicieux. Les jeux sur pelouse étaient vraiment amusants et les participants avaient l'esprit de compétition. Eh oui! J'ai triché, mais j'ai aussi laissé tricher tous les autres. J'ai bien aimé faire la connaissance de la nouvelle génération de membres de la CAPIC et des enfants devenus grands des membres fidèles qui ont fait leur marque et traversé les ans. Ils sont la preuve vivante qu'il est possible de poursuivre une carrière de photographe pendant 28 ans et d'avoir des enfants... vous vous reconnaissez! L'an prochain, ramenez le croquet et pourquoi pas aussi du volleyball de plage ?
- Kharen Hill - Public Pictures
C'était agréable d'aller au barbecue pour manger un bon vieux hamburger et des hot-dogs et voir plein de nouveaux visages. J'aurais aimé que plus de photographes viennent participer à l'événement, mais j'ai passé une bonne soirée et j'ai aimé bavarder avec les personnes qui étaient présentes.
- Eydis Einarsdottir, Studio 80s Photography + Retouching
Nos commanditaires ont fait don des prix suivants :
Hemlock Printers (www.hemlockprinters.com) - Grand livre sur la vallée de Napa
Applied Electronics (www.appliedelectronics.com) - Appareil-photo Lumix de Panasonic
Applied Electronics(www.appliedelectronics.com) - Lecteur DVD portatif de Panasonic
Whitebox Studios (www.whiteboxstudios.ca) - Location d'un studio pour une journée complète
Restez à l'affût : nous annoncerons bientôt le calendrier des événements de l'automne!
Rick Etkin
Président de la section
CAPIC de la section de Vancouver
vancouverpresident@capic.org
Studio : 604 875-0535
Téléphone cellulaire : 778 227-0373
William Conway Receives the Gordon B. Wright Photography Award / William Conway reçoit le prix de photographie Gordon B. Wright
© William Conway
CAPIC is pleased to announce that the Construction Writers Association (CWA) has awarded its 2010 Photography Award to Toronto-based photographer and CAPIC member William Conway. This is William's third consecutive win for this award, this time for his photo "Quantum-Nano" featured in Daily Commercial News and Construction Record and which was also selected as one of the winners of CAPIC's xpose 2010 show. Conway also received top honors in the "series of related photographs" category for his "Super Flat Floor" series, published in Daily Commercial News.
The Construction Writers Association is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for journalists, writers, editors, and public relations professionals serving the information needs of the construction industry. The association strives to provide educational benefits to its members.
The Gordon B. Wright Photography Award sheds light on the construction writing industry, where photography is increasingly important as a means of communicating information and attracting readers.The competition was fierce, as entrants wrote on a broad range of topics, with the stimulus, environment, and new building strategies covered most frequently. For this award, independent communications professionals served as judges, with awards in six major categories. Winners will be honored at the CWA Grand Awards Dinner on October 26, 2010, in Chicago, during CWA's Annual Conference Embracing the New Normal.
William Conway has over 35 years of experience in the field of commercial and architectural photography and specializes in documenting the progress of construction projects across the Province of Ontario and beyond.
William was previously selected to receive the Gordon B. Wright Photography Award for Feature Photo in 2008 and 2009 on top of his most recent awards from the CWA in 2010.
For more information on William Conway or Progress Photography visit: www.progressphotography.com.
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La CAPIC est fière d'annoncer que la Construction Writers Association (CWA) a décerné, pour la troisième année de suite, son prix de photographie 2010 au photographe torontois et membre de la CAPIC William Conway. La photo primée s'intitule « Quantum-Nano ». Publiée dans le Daily Commercial News et Construction Record, elle a aussi été sélectionnée parmi les photos gagnantes de l'exposition Xpose 2010 de la CAPIC. M. Conway s'est également distingué dans la catégorie « série de photographies sur un thème » pour sa série « Super Flat Floor », publiée dans le Daily Commercial News.
La Construction Writers Association est une organisation internationale non partisane à but non lucratif regroupant des journalistes, des auteurs, des rédacteurs et des professionnels en relations publiques qui s'occupent de communication dans le domaine de la construction. L'association s'efforce d'offrir à ses membres des occasions de formation.
Le prix de photographie Gordon B. Wright jette un regard sur la rédaction dans le domaine de la construction, où la photographie devient un moyen de plus en plus important de transmettre l'information et d'attirer le lectorat. La compétition a été féroce, vu la grande variété des sujets couverts par les candidats, notamment le stimulus, l'environnement et les nouvelles stratégies de construction, parmi les plus fréquents. Ce sont des professionnels indépendants du monde de la communication qui formaient le jury d'attribution des prix, remis dans six grandes catégories. Les gagnants recevront leur prix le soir du Grand Awards Dinner de la CWA le 26 octobre 2010, qui aura lieu à Chicago pendant le congrès annuel de la CWA, Embracing the New Normal.
William Conway possède plus de 35 ans d'expérience en photographie commerciale et architecturale et il se spécialise dans le suivi des progrès de projets de construction, partout en Ontario et ailleurs.
William avait déjà été choisi pour recevoir le prix de photographie Gordon B. Wright dans la catégorie « photographie de reportage » (Feature Photo) en 2008 et en 2009; s'ajoutent à cela les prix les plus récents décernés par la CWA en 2010.
Pour obtenir d'autres renseignements sur William Conway ou Progress Photography, visitez le site www.progressphotography.com.
News from the Toronto Chapter / Nouvelles de la section de Toronto
Your CAPIC Toronto chapter is excited to continue last season's fine programming schedule with a series of inspired events!
We'll kick it off in October with an evening event showcasing the work of several talented image creators, who have gone beyond single images to create innovative stop and full motion pieces.
We'll follow our video event with another highly successful event: "Speed Dating an Art Director." Get your portfolios ready for an evening in November, and again in February.
The ever popular Double Vision will be back before Christmas. Consider this a heads up illustrators and photographers, well be looking for you!
Also for the holidays, we'll be giving back once again with Help Portrait. This inspiring, challenging and fulfilling event was rewarding for all involved. We're stepping it up this year, templating our approach and sharing it with chapters across the country so we can spread this incredible experience.
In spring we would like to offer programming that supports you in your businesses. What do you most need help with? Portfolios? Promos? Accounting and Taxes for artists? Insurance?
Please let us know what you're interested in, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Sylvia Verkley
VP Programming
Toronto Chapter
torontoprogramming@capic.org
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À la section de Toronto de la CAPIC, nous sommes très enthousiastes à l'idée de poursuivre l'excellente programmation de la saison dernière en offrant une série d'activités extraordinaires!
Nous donnerons le coup d'envoi en octobre avec une soirée où seront exposées les œuvres de plusieurs créateurs d'image de talent, qui sont allés au-delà des images simples pour créer des animations image par image innovatrices.
Notre soirée vidéo sera suivie d'une autre activité très courue : « Rencontres éclair avec un directeur artistique ». Préparez vos portfolios pour une première soirée qui aura lieu en novembre et une deuxième qui se tiendra en février.
La toujours aussi populaire exposition Double Vision sera de retour avant Noël. Alerte aux illustrateurs et aux photographes. Nous sommes à votre recherche!
Également pendant la période des fêtes, nous aiderons encore une fois les plus démunis grâce à Help Portrait. Cette activité à la fois passionnante, stimulante et gratifiante a été des plus enrichissante pour tous les participants. Nous lui donnerons plus d'ampleur cette année, en créant un modèle de notre approche et en le communiquant à toutes les sections dans l'ensemble du pays, de manière à faire partager cette expérience incroyable.
Au printemps nous aimerions présenter une programmation qui puisse vous appuyer, vous et vos entreprises. Dans quel domaine avez-vous le plus besoin d'aide? Les portfolios? La promo? La comptabilité et les taxes? L'assurance?
N'hésitez surtout pas à nous faire part de ce qui vous intéresse. Nous serons heureux de vous accueillir très bientôt.
Sylvia Verkley
V.-P. programmation
Section de Toronto
torontoprogramming@capic.org
CAPIC's Members Benefit of the Month - Insurance Packages / L'avantage du mois pour les membres de la CAPIC - Police d'assurance
One of the valuable benefits of being a CAPIC member is our insurance packages which include Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health, dental, disability and critical-illness insurance as well as studio/location and camera insurance. In order to ensure that all CAPIC members benefit from this feature to the fullest, we have provided below a short manual of the different benefits we offer.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
CAPIC provides $10,000 CDN Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, which is automatically included with CAPIC General, Sustaining, Associate and Emerging Talent membership. Each member receives an Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Certificate which is available on the CAPIC website in the members only section, on the 'Insurance/Assurance' page. This certificate is available in English and French and is valid for one year from January to January.
Extended heath, dental, disability and critical care insurance
CAPIC is pleased to provide its members with a flexible extended health, dental, disability and critical care insurance plan while maintaining the cost advantage of a group plan! This benefit is available to all CAPIC members (except for Assistant and Student members) in all provinces.
To find out more about this package, please log into your account on the CAPIC website and go to the 'Member Discounts' page, or contact Lorraine Cooney (416-293-0116; kgf@istar.ca) at KGF Insurance.
Studio & Camera Insurance
P.W. Harrison & Son Insurance Brokers Inc. provides studio and camera insurance to all CAPIC members (except for Assistant and Student members) at special group rates in all provinces except for Quebec and BC.
The package includes the following features and benefits:
· World wide Camera and Liability Coverage
· Accidental Breakage
· Negatives and Artwork
· Rental Equipment
· Property Away from Premises
· Actual Loss Sustained Business Interruption
· Standard $2,000,000 Commercial Liability
· Property in Transit
· Broad Form Studio Contents and Camera Floater
· Building Coverage, if required.
To find out more about this package, please login to your account on the CAPIC website and go to the 'Member Discounts' page, or contact Mark Harrison (905-764-6264).
Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. provides studio and camera insurance package to all CAPIC members (except for Assistant and Student members) at special group rates in BC.
The package includes the following features and benefits:
· Office Contents - All Risks including Replacement Cost
· Camera Equipment Floater - $50,000 max limit
· $500 Camera Equipment Deductible
· Business Interruption - Actual Loss Sustained
· Commercial General Liability - $2,000,000 per occurrence limit
· Tenants Legal Liability - $500,000 aggregate limit
· Professional Liability - $250,000 aggregate limit
To find out more about this package, please log in to your account on the CAPIC website and go to 'Member Discounts' page, or contact Lisa Reddekopp (604-517-7561; lisa.reddekopp@coastcapitalsavings.com).
NEED HELP?
If you require any additional information, or if you have any questions, please contact the CAPIC National office at 416-462-3677, 1-888-252-2742, or membership@capic.org.
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Un des précieux avantages que comporte la qualité de membre de la CAPIC est l'un ou l'autre de nos régimes d'assurance comprenant la garantie en cas de décès et mutilation par accident, l'assurance maladie, l'assurance dentaire, l'assurance invalidité et l'assurance contre les maladies graves ainsi que l'assurance du studio ou de l'emplacement et des caméras. Pour que tous les membres de la CAPIC puissent se prévaloir pleinement de cette mesure, nous fournissons ci-après un bref guide des différents avantages que nous offrons.
Garantie en cas de décès et mutilation par accident
La CAPIC accorde 10 000 $CAN au titre de la garantie en cas de décès et mutilation par accident qui accompagne automatiquement l'adhésion des membres de catégorie générale, des membres de soutien, associés et étudiants. Chaque membre reçoit un certificat de garantie en cas de décès et mutilation par accident qui est disponible sur le site Web de la CAPIC dans la zone réservée aux membres, à la page Insurance/Assurance. Ce certificat est disponible en français et en anglais et est valide pendant une année, de janvier à janvier.
Assurance complémentaire : maladie, soins dentaires, invalidité et soins intensifs
La CAPIC est heureuse d'offrir à ses membres un régime d'assurance complémentaire souple : maladie, soins dentaires, invalidité et soins intensifs tout en maintenant l'avantage coût d'un régime collectif. Cet avantage est offert à tous les membres de la CAPIC (sauf aux membres assistants et étudiants) dans toutes les provinces.
Pour en savoir davantage sur ce régime, veuillez ouvrir une session dans votre compte sur le site Web de la CAPIC et aller à la page « Remises aux membres » ou communiquer avec Lorraine Cooney (416 293-0116; kgf@istar.ca) à KGF Insurance.
Assurance des studios et caméras
P.W. Harrison & Son Insurance Brokers Inc. offre des services d'assurance à tous les membres de la CAPIC (sauf aux membres assistants et étudiants) selon le tarif de l'assurance collective dans toutes les provinces, excepté au Québec et en Colombie-Britannique.
Le régime comprend les caractéristiques et les avantages suivants :
· Garantie visant les caméras et l'assurance responsabilité dans le monde entier
· Bris accidentel
· Négatifs et illustrations
· Location de matériel
· Accessoires hors des lieux
· Perte réelle subie et interruption prolongée des activités
· Assurance responsabilité civile générale standard de deux millions de dollars
· Accessoires en transit
· Formule étendue visant le contenu des studios et police flottante ouverte visant les caméras
· Assurance de l'immeuble, s'il y a lieu.
Pour en savoir davantage sur ce régime, veuillez ouvrir une session dans votre compte sur le site Web de la CAPIC et aller à la page « Remises aux membres » ou communiquer avec Mark Harrison (905 764-6264).
Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. offre un régime d'assurance visant les studios et les caméras à tous les membres de la CAPIC (sauf les membres assistants et étudiants) selon le tarif de l'assurance collective en Colombie-Britannique.
Le régime comprend les caractéristiques et les avantages suivants :
· Le contenu du bureau - Tous les risques, y compris la valeur à neuf
· La police flottante ouverte visant le matériel photographique - limite supérieure de 50 000 $
· Franchise de 500 $ pour le matériel photographique
· Interruption des activités - Perte réelle subie
· Assurance responsabilité civile générale - limite de deux millions de dollars par incident. Responsabilité civile des locataires - limite globale de 500 000 $
· Responsabilité professionnelle - limite globale de 250 000 $
Pour en savoir davantage sur ce régime, veuillez ouvrir une session dans votre compte sur le site Web de la CAPIC et aller à la page « Remises aux membres » ou communiquer avec Lisa Reddekopp (604 517-7561; lisa.reddekopp@coastcapitalsavings.com).
CAPIC Proudly Presents Annie Raymond / La CAPIC est fière de présenter Annie Raymond
© Annie Raymond 2010
One of CAPIC's mandates is to promote its members! In an effort to promote CAPIC's young talent, we introduced a new section in CAPIC's monthly newsletter devoted to promoting CAPIC's Emerging Talent members, young and creative photographers and illustrators who are in the process of establishing their names in their respective fields. In order to help them make an impact in the industry, we present today one of our Emerging Talent members, Annie Raymond.
The loss of her son led Annie to listen to her heart and her passions. Always in search of new personal challenges, she left the nursing profession to go back to school and learn photography. After graduating from Collège Marsan with great distinction, she quickly became noticed for her emotional and authentic images. That's when she discovered a new passion: portraits.
A natural communicator, her services are in demand for her singular approach, based on the search for a warm atmosphere that will make people surrender themselves to her camera. Her professionalism and her desire to succeed led her to go into partnership with a fellow photographer, Bénédicte Brocard, to pool their talent and knowledge. They formed "photoatwork"... a team specializing in corporate photography.
A dynamic woman of heart, Annie Raymond is the recipient of 3 awards in CAPIC competitions.
Visit Annie's website at www.annieraymond.com.
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Un des mandats de l'Association canadienne des photographes et des illustrateurs en communication (CAPIC) est de faire la promotion de ses membres! Afin de mettre en valeur les jeunes talents de l'Association, nous avons lancé dans le bulletin mensuel de la CAPIC une nouvelle section consacrée à la promotion des membres qui sont les talents nouveaux, de jeunes photographes et illustrateurs à l'esprit inventif qui se taillent actuellement une place dans leurs domaines respectifs. Pour les aider à se faire connaître dans l'industrie, nous présentons Annie Raymond.
La perte de son fils amène un jour, Annie, à écouter son coeur et ses passions. Toujours à la recherche de nouveaux défis personnels , elle quitte son métier d'infirmière pour retourner sur les bancs d'école afin d' y apprendre la photographie. Elle termine ses études au Collège Marsan avec grande distinction et se fait vite remarquer par ses images empruntes d'émotion et d'authenticité. C'est à ce jour qu'elle se découvre une nouvelle passion: le portrait.
Naturelle et bonne communicatrice, on fait appel à ses services pour son approche singulière basée sur la recherche d'une atmosphère chaleureuse qui fera que les gens s'abandonnent à sa caméra . Son professionnalisme et son désir de vouloir réussir l'amène à s'associer à une collègue photographe, Bénédicte Brocard, afin de mettre en commun leurs talents, leur savoir pour former "photoatwork"...une équipe spécialisée en photos corporatives.
Femme de Coeur et dynamique, Annie Raymond est récipiendaire de 3 lauréats lors de concours de la CAPIC.
Visitez le site web d'Annie au www.annieraymond.com.
Vancouver 4th Annual Associations BBQ
Once again CAPIC, the GDC, BCID SIggraph and TAAC worked together...
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THE 4TH ANNUAL ASSOCIATION BBQ REVIEW
Another resounding success for everyone involved! Once again CAPIC, the GDC, BCID SIggraph and TAAC worked together to bring over 135 members, families, friends and 4 legged companions to Trout Lake Park for a perfect mix of social visits and good food. The weather cooperated after a day of Vancouver drizzle when the clouds parted and the sun warmed us all just as we started to set up.
After months of planning menus, quantities, logistics, sustainability, sponsorship and most importantly croquet and boccie courses it really was a flawless event. Kudos to the GDC team and all of the volunteers that helped make this happen. The event poster and invitation design should win awards for the most creative use of mustard as a type font. Our grill chefs kept themselves warm over the BBQ as they cooked almost 130 burgers, dozens of hotdogs and who knows what else.
The liquid refreshments were augmented by the addition of the "Pedal Pulverizer" a stationary bike with a blender driven by the flywheel. Through the evening many very tasty non-alcoholic fruit slushies were created using this device built by Daryll Cassidy. A party must have for future events! ( there is video footage being edited for YouTube so you can see it at work).
Once again our sponsors came through with amazing draw prizes and cash support. Without their generosity, these events would be much harder to accomplish! Please check out the list and keep them in mind when you need supplies or services.
Thanks again to all who made this happen and especially to Byron Smith for his monster grill and Darren Carcary from the GDC who kept the logistics under control!
From our success this year, it proves that cooperative efforts with our peers make great sense. I look forward to the 5th annual BBQ next year, it should be even bigger and better!
WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY:
My first ever CAPIC event as a new member and I made great contacts, lined up 2 assistants, got an amazing offer for help from one of the best in the business, and had fabulous food.
What a first class event. I see now why CAPIC is so strong- significant volunteerism and energy. Thanks to everyone for making new members feel so welcome.
- Paul Wright - Wright Moments Photography
The CAPIC barbecue was a fantastic event on a perfect evening on Trout Lake. I came with my extended family and we all scored our best hotdog and hamburger with fixings of the summer. Yes I had both and put the mango guacamole as a fixing on my hamburger, which was fabulous.
Lawn games were really fun and competitive...Yes I did cheat, but l let every-one else cheat also. I enjoyed meeting the next generation of CAPIC members and the full grown children of the tried and true loyal members that have come down the ages....just living proof that it is possible to span a photography career of 28 years. and have kids ...you know who you are!!!!!!
Bring on the croquette for next year...maybe volleyball at the beach?
- Kharen Hill - Public Pictures
It was nice coming out to the bbq for a good ol' burger and hot dogs and seeing lots of new faces. Would have liked to see more photographers come out and take part. But it was a good night and I enjoyed talking with those I did.
- Eydis Einarsdottir
Studio 80s Photography + Retouching
Our Sponsors donated the following prizes:
Hemlock Printers (www.hemlockprinters.com ) - large format book on Napa Valley
Applied Electronics (www.appliedelectronics.com ) - Panasonic Lumix camera
Applied Electronics (www.appliedelectronics.com ) - Panasonic Portable DVD Player
Whitebox Studios (www.whiteboxstudios.ca ) - full day studio rental
Watch for the announcements of our Fall event lineup coming soon!
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Rick Etkin
Chapter President
CAPIC Vancouver
vancouverpresident@capic.org
Not Another %#*! Stampede Party 2010
© Brett Gilmour 2010
There wasn't a single bale of hay at Not Another %#*! Stampede Party 2010. Some of CAPIC's best gamers and wannabe musicians came out to play at Trilogy Studios in Calgary on July 14. GDC and The Camera Store staff joined us for burgers on the barbie, drinks and battles on the Wii.
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Pas une seule balle de foin à Not Another %#*! Stampede Party 2010. Certains des meilleurs joueurs et aspirants musiciens étaient présents et ont joué aux Trilogy Studios à Calgary le 14 juillet. GDC et le personnel de The Camera Store se sont joints à nous pour partager des hamburgers sur le barbecue, des boissons et des batailles sur la populaire console de jeu vidéo Wii.
News for the Vancouver Chapter / Nouvelles de la section de Vancouver
Creating New Links
CAPIC Vancouver continues to maintain a very active schedule. Our planning through the fall and early Spring includes our famous 4th Annual Multi Association BBQ, co-hosted with the GDC. We are making an effort to link closely with our peers, related associations and schools to broaden our communication, extend our network and bring a new younger membership into CAPIC.
We are able to extend our resources and effectiveness in ways that would not otherwise be possible within the Chapter. During a recent Chapter Presidents phone conference call, I suggested that the entire organization work towards creating more national programs and events, share speakers' expenses by creating a series and have a more cohesive feel to CAPIC across the country. There is active research taking place to make this happen. Details will be shared as soon as these are able.
We are also planning our next Portfolio Speed Review, Clip-Up Nights and exploring the way to involve the Chapter with the local Slideluck Potshow. My thanks goes to our board for helping steer all these events!
Tax Lobby to benefit our Membership
One other area that Vancouver is taking the lead on is a new initiative dealing with changing the Canada Revenue Agencies Capital Cost Allowance rating on digital cameras to more accurately reflect the speed at which our equipment becomes obsolete and needs to be replaced to keep up with the changes in technology.
Depreciation is currently set at 5 years, as photo equipment is not given a category except as "other". In comparison, new computers are 100% deductible in the year purchased, under a special provision until early 2011. If you purchase a new $20,000 camera now, you can only deduct 20% or $4000 (from your gross income) in the first year and then 20% of $16,000 (only $3200) in the second year etc.
The tax savings will depend on your income but if we are able to reduce the depreciation from 5 to 2 or 3 years you will be saving far more than the costs of membership each year! Roughly, savings at a 25% tax rate could be $2000 per year over the existing CRA rules based on a $20,000 camera.
The Vancouver Chapter is providing seed money to seek an opinion from a tax lawyer to find the best way to accomplish our goal. We will be looking to align with other professional photography organizations to lobby the CRA with us. Once we have determined the best approach and have an estimate of costs we could come to the membership to help with the financial costs of the lobby ( a very good investment ). If you have any ideas or wish to help in the major benefit to the members please get in touch with me.
Rick Etkin
Chapter President
CAPIC Vancouver
vancouverpresident@capic.org
Studio: 604-875-0535
Cell: 778-227-0373
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Créer de nouveaux liens
La CAPIC Vancouver continue d'avoir un calendrier d'activités bien rempli. Nous prévoyons organiser à l'automne et au début du printemps notre quatrième Barbecue annuel avec la participation d'une multitude d'associations. Cet événement couru est présenté conjointement avec GDC (pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le calendrier des événements). Nous nous efforçons d'établir des liens étroits avec nos pairs, les associations connexes et les écoles afin d'élargir le cadre de nos communications, d'étendre nos réseaux et de recruter des membres plus jeunes au sein de la CAPIC.
Nous avons réussi à accroître nos ressources et à améliorer notre efficacité d'une façon telle que cela n'aurait pas pu être possible autrement dans le cadre de la section. Lors d'une conférence téléphonique récente qui regroupait les présidents de la section, j'ai suggéré que notre association dans son ensemble s'efforce de multiplier les programmes et les événements nationaux, de partager les dépenses relatives aux conférenciers en créant une série de conférences et de susciter un plus grand sentiment d'appartenance à l'égard de la CAPIC à l'échelle du pays.
Des recherches actives sont menées à l'heure actuelle afin de concrétiser ce projet. Nous vous communiquerons les détails dès que possible.
Nous prévoyons également organiser prochainement notre Examen rapide des portfolios (Portfolio Speed Review) ainsi que des Soirées d'exposition (Clip-Up Nights) et explorer la façon d'inciter les membres de la section à participer au Slideluck Potshow local. Je remercie les membres de notre conseil de leur aide dans l'organisation de tous ces événements!
Activités de lobbying en matière d'impôt pour le bénéfice de nos membres
La section de Vancouver joue un rôle de chef de file dans un autre domaine. Elle a amorcé, en effet, une nouvelle démarche visant à modifier le taux de déduction pour amortissement appliqué par l'Agence du revenu du Canada aux appareils photo numériques afin de mieux refléter la vitesse à laquelle notre équipement devient désuet et doit être remplacé pour suivre l'évolution de la technologie.
La période d'amortissement est fixée actuellement à 5 ans, car l'équipement photographique n' pas de catégorie propre et est classé, par conséquent, dans la catégorie « Autre ». Par comparaison, les nouveaux ordinateurs sont entièrement déductibles au cours de l'année de leur achat en vertu d'une disposition spéciale qui et ce, jusqu'au début de 2011. Si vous achetez un nouvel appareil photo qui coûte 20 000 $ maintenant, vous ne pouvez déduire que 20 % de ce montant ou 4 000 $ (de votre revenu brut) au cours de la première année et ensuite 20 % de 16 000 $ (soit seulement 3 200 $) au cours de la deuxième année, etc.
Les économies d'impôt dépendent de votre revenu, mais si nous pouvons réduire la période d'amortissement qui est de 5 ans à 2 ou à 3 ans, vos économies seront beaucoup plus importantes que le coût annuel de votre adhésion! Selon un taux d'imposition de 25 %, elles pourraient s'élever à environ 2 000 $ par année par comparaison aux règles actuelles de l'ARC dans le cas d'un appareil photo de 20 000 $.
La section de Vancouver a fait une mise de fonds initiale afin de solliciter l'opinion d'un avocat au sujet de la meilleure façon d'atteindre notre objectif. Nous tenterons de nous rallierons aux autres associations de photographes professionnels afin que nous exercions ensemble des pressions sur l'ARC. Lorsque nous aurons déterminé la meilleure approche à privilégier et que nous aurons une estimation des coûts, nous pourrions faire appel à nos membres afin qu'ils nous aident à assumer les coûts des activités de lobbying (un très bon investissement). Si vous avez des idées ou si vous souhaitez nous aider dans l'intérêt supérieur des membres, n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec moi.
Rick Etkin
Président de la section
CAPIC Vancouver
vancouverpresident@capic.org
Studio: 604-875-0535
Cell: 778-227-0373
CAPIC wants to promote YOU! / CAPIC veut faire VOTRE promotion!
CAPIC is committed to promote its members but we need to hear from YOU in order to know what you as a CAPIC member are involved in. Send us an email with information about interesting projects, industry-related initiatives and photoshoots that you are involved in and working on. Has your illustration or photograph been featured in an ad, magazine or book? Have you or your work been awarded? Let us know and we will be more than happy to post it on the CAPIC website and include it in the CAPIC newsletter to let your fellow CAPIC members and industry professionals know about YOUR achievements. Send your submissions to info@capic.org.
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CAPIC a pris l'engagement de promouvoir ses membres, mais l'Association doit obtenir de VOS nouvelles pour savoir ce que vous faites, vous, à titre de membre de CAPIC. Faites-nous parvenir un courriel pour nous faire part des projets intéressants, des initiatives et des séances de photographie liées à l'industrie auxquels vous participez et travaillez. Vos illustrations ou photographies ont-elles été publiées dans une publicité, dans un magazine ou dans un livre? Est-ce que vous ou votre travail avez obtenu un prix? Dites-le-nous, et nous serons très heureux de l'afficher sur le site Web de CAPIC et de l'inclure dans le bulletin de CAPIC pour informer les membres et les professionnels de l'industrie de VOS réalisations. Adressez vos présentations à info@capic.org.
Michael Cooper Awarded Cover for Communication Arts Magazine / Michael Cooper occupe la couverture de Communication Arts Magazine
CAPIC is pleased to announce that Communication Arts Magazine has awarded its highly-coveted 2010 Photography Annual cover to Toronto-based photographer and a CAPIC member Michael Cooper. His photo "Paige", the striking image which captures a quiet and timeless moment of the lead singer of the band "The Ruby Spirit" applying her make-up during the pre-concert backstage chaos, was selected from over 13,000 entries.
Communication Arts is the largest trade journal in the world for visual communications, and to have a Toronto based photographer featured on its cover is a triumph for both Michael Cooper and the local arts scene.
Michael Cooper is an award-winning commercial photographer with an acute eye for lighting, detail and composition, and a passion for the Toronto arts community. From ad campaigns to the industrial environment and the performing arts, Michael Cooper approaches every assignment with an unparalleled passion. "I am thrilled to have been given this honour," he says. "I am extremely lucky to have the opportunity to turn my passion into a job and present my clients at their best."
Official Photographer for the Canadian Opera Company, Michael Cooper has worked closely with the COC for over 25 years, and counts the CBC, RBC Dominion Securities, Livent, Ogilvy & Mather, Rogers, Stratford, Velcro Canada and Video Cabaret to name a few, as clients. Michael Cooper's portfolio can be viewed at www.coopershoots.com.
Communication Arts is a California-based publication, and covers everything from graphic design to interactive media. The 2010 July/August issue, Photography Annual, features images from the magazine's 51st juried photography competition showcases the best photography over the past year. Since 1959, Communication Arts has been the premier source for graphic designers, art directors, design firms, advertising agencies, illustrators and photographers.
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CAPIC a le plaisir d'annoncer l'attribution de la page couverture très convoité de Communication Arts Magazine au photographe torontois, et membre de CAPIC, Michael Cooper dans le cadre de leur concours de photos annuel 2010. Sa photo « Paige », image frappante qui saisit un moment calme et intemporel dans la vie de la chanteuse principale du groupe « The Ruby Spirit » alors qu'elle se maquille dans l'ambiance chaotique qui règne en coulisse avant le concert, a été sélectionnée parmi plus de 13 000 photos reçues.
Le Communication Arts Magazine est le magazine le plus important de l'industrie et le fait qu'une photo d'un photographe torontois soit publiée en page couverture est un triomphe non seulement pour Michael Cooper, mais également pour la scène artistique locale.
Michael Cooper est un photographe commercial primé qui a un sens inné de l'éclairage, des détails et de la composition, et qui éprouve une véritable passion pour la communauté artistique de Toronto. Des campagnes publicitaires à l'environnement industriel sans oublier les arts de la scène, Michael Cooper aborde chaque affectation avec une passion sans pareille. « Je suis ravi d'avoir reçu un tel honneur, a-t-il affirmé. J'ai beaucoup de chance de pouvoir vivre de ma passion et de montrer mes clients sous leur meilleur jour ».
Photographe officiel de la Canadian Opera Company, Michael Cooper travaille en étroite collaboration avec cette compagnie d'opéra depuis plus de 25 ans et compte la CBC, RBC Dominion Securities, Livent, Ogilvy & Mather, Rogers, Stratford, Velcro Canada et Video Cabaret, pour n'en nommer que quelques-uns, parmi ses clients. Le portfolio de Michael Cooper est accessible sur le site Web à l'adresse coopershoots.com.
Le Communication Arts Magazine est une publication californienne qui couvre tous les secteurs allant du design graphique aux médias interactifs. Le numéro de juillet/août 2010, Photography Annual, montre les meilleures photos de la dernière année sélectionnées par un jury dans le cadre du 51e concours de photos organisé par le magazine. Depuis 1959, le Communication Arts Magazine est la première source d'information pour les designers graphiques, les directeurs artistiques, les firmes de design, les agences de publicité, les illustrateurs et les photographes.
Receive 10% off MeatMarket Membership by Joining in September 2010 / Obtenez une remise de 10 % sur les frais d'inscription au MeatMarket en septembre 2010
The MeatMarket, Canada's first commercial photography industry website, is offering 10% discount to CAPIC members. The MeatMarket brings together and promotes the finest and most diverse talent in the Canadian Commercial Photography Industry.
Launched in March 2010, the site is believed to be the first of its kind in North America and offers an exclusive all-access online community and directory dedicated to photographers, stylists and producers. The MeatMarket was founded by Anna Goodson, who has spent the past 20 years supporting Canada's creative industries through her other venture, Anna Goodson Management - a boutique-style agency representing the word's best illustrators, motion graphic artists and in the past photographers.
Members of The MeatMarket have a direct link to their personal site, upload and change their images as often as they like and post news to the 'News' section as often as they like. Sourcing talent can be done by Province or Speciality and their profile is linked to both. This way, potential clients seeking their services can find them quickly and easily.
Members benefit from ongoing marketing and advertising as well as social media branding. Members are in good hands as The MeatMarket specialists have been in the business of promoting creative professionals for over 20 years.
To find out more about The MeatMarket, visit www.themeatmarket.ca. To become a member, please contact Anna Goodson by phone at 514-983-9020 or email anna@themeatmarket.ca.
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The MeatMarket, le premier site Web de l'industrie de la photographie commerciale au Canada, offre une remise de 10 % aux membres de CAPIC. The MeatMarket réunit et met en valeur le talent le meilleur et le plus diversifié de l'industrie canadienne de la photographie commerciale.
Lancé en mars 2010, le site est réputé être le premier de ce type en Amérique du Nord et offre en ligne et à titre exclusif un accès illimité à une communauté et à un répertoire à l'intention des photographes, des stylistes et des producteurs. The MeatMarket a été créé par Anna Goodson, qui, depuis 20 ans appuie les industries de la création grâce à son autre entreprise, Anna Goodson Management - une agence de type boutique qui représente les meilleurs illustrateurs, les meilleurs infographistes et, dans le passé, les photographes du monde.
Les membres de The MeatMarket ont un lien direct vers leur site personnel, téléchargent et modifient leurs images aussi souvent qu'ils le souhaitent et affichent des nouvelles dans la section « News » aussi souvent qu'ils le veulent. L'établissement d'un réservoir de talents peut se faire par province ou par spécialisation, et leur profil est lié aux deux. De cette façon, les clients potentiels à la recherche de leurs services les trouvent rapidement et facilement.
Les membres bénéficient en permanence du marketing, de la publicité et de la valorisation de la marque des médias sociaux. Ils seront entre bonnes mains, car nous faisons la promotion des professionnels de la création depuis plus de 20 ans.
Pour en savoir plus sur The MeatMarket, nous vous invitons à consulter www.themeatmarket.ca. Pour devenir membre, veuillez communiquer par téléphone avec Anna Goodson au 514 983-9020 ou par courriel à l'adresse anna@themeatmarket.ca et mentionner que vous êtes membre de CAPIC.
CAPIC Proudly Presents Jackie Connelly / La CAPIC est fière de présenter Jackie Connelly
© Jackie Connelly 2010
One of CAPIC's mandates is to promote its members! In an effort to promote CAPIC's young talent, we introduced a new section in CAPIC's monthly newsletter devoted to promoting CAPIC's Emerging Talent members, young and creative photographers and illustrators who are in the process of establishing their names in their respective fields. In order to help them make an impact in the industry, we present today one of our Emerging Talent members, Jackie Connelly.
Jackie Connelly Photography specializes in all natural food and beverage, food lifestyle and garden photography for commercial, editorial, publishing and food industry clients. Alongside many talented hard-working photographers she volunteered on the Board of CAPIC Vancouver for the past 2 1/2 years as VP Programming and also reinstated the Mentorship Program, a program she hopes to see continue for years to come.
Please visit Jackie's website www.jackieconnelly.com
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Un des mandats de l'Association canadienne des photographes et des illustrateurs en communication (CAPIC) est de faire la promotion de ses membres! Afin de mettre en valeur les jeunes talents de l'Association, nous avons lancé dans le bulletin mensuel de la CAPIC une nouvelle section consacrée à la promotion des membres qui sont les talents nouveaux, de jeunes photographes et illustrateurs à l'esprit inventif qui se taillent actuellement une place dans leurs domaines respectifs. Pour les aider à se faire connaître dans l'industrie, nous présentons aujourd'hui un de nos membres désignés Nouveau talent, Jackie Connelly.
Jackie Connelly Photography se spécialise dans la photographie de boissons et de produits naturels, d'aliments et de styles de vie ainsi que de jardins. Ses clients proviennent du milieu du commerce, de la rédaction, de la publication ainsi que de l'industrie alimentaire. À l'exemple de plusieurs photographes talentueux et appliqués, elle siège comme bénévole au conseil de CAPIC Vancouver depuis deux ans et demi. Elle y occupe le poste de vice-présidente à la programmation et s'emploie aussi à rétablir le programme de mentorat, un programme qu'elle espère voir se perpétuer au cours des années à venir.
Veuillez consulter le site Web de Jackie : www.jackieconnelly.com
Claude-Simon Langlois Collaborated on a Film Exhibited during the 2010 World Fair / Claude-Simon Langlois a collaboré à la réalisation d'un film à l'Exposition
CAPIC is proud to announce that its member and the Past President of the Montreal Chapter Claude-Simon Langlois, CAPIC member & CAPIC Montreal Chapter Past President, together with Serge Clément, collaborated with a Quebec film directorJean-François Pouliot on a film Impressions/Glimpses, which has been shown at the Canadian Pavilion during the 2010 World Fair opened in May 2010 in Shanghai. Impressions/Glimpses, a production by the National Film Board of Canada, depicts 24 hours in the life of an imagined urban center presented through over 3,000 animated photos of Canadian cities projected onto a large screen with a 150-degree curve. The film can be watched on the NFB website.
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La CAPIC est fière d'annoncer qu'un de ses membres et ex-président de la section de Montréal, Claude-Simon Langlois, membre de la CAPIC et ex-président de la section de Montréal de la CAPIC, ainsi que Serge Clément ont collaboré avec le réalisateur Jean-François Pouliot à la production cinématographique Impressions/Glimpses projetée au pavillon du Canada pendant l'Exposition universelle de 2010 à Shanghai ouverte en mai 2010. Impressions/Glimpses, produite par l'Office national du film du Canada (ONF), présente 24 heures dans la vie d'un centre urbain imaginé qui évolue dans plus de 3 000 photographies animées de villes canadiennes projetées sur un vaste écran incurvé de 150 degrés. On peut visionner le film sur le site Web de l'ONF.
Rick Etkin Named 2010 Langara Outstanding Alumni / Rick Etkin reçoit le prix 2010 de reconnaissance des anciens du Collège Langara
Rick Etkin, CAPIC Vancouver Chapter President, is the recipient of the 2010 Langara College Outstanding Alumni Award for Industry Achievement. The annual award celebrates the contribution of exceptional individuals who have enhanced the reputation of the College through their inspirational career, public service, community service, athletic, arts and culture, or academic achievements. He was awarded the honour at the College's 44th annual Convocation Ceremony held on June 3, 2010.
Since his graduation from the Langara College Photo Technician program in 1978, Etkin has owned and operated a successful advertising photography and commercial production business. He is an active member of the photographic community and is a founding member and current president of the Vancouver Chapter of Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications (CAPIC). In addition to his work with CAPIC, he has volunteered with the Variety Telethon providing photographic services during the telethons as well as for public relations purposes.
In 2010, Etkin realized a childhood dream of being part of the Olympics when he was chosen to be the Supervisor Photo Services for the Mountain Region with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He shared his Olympic experience with the Langara community by recruiting photo department instructors, alumni, and students to be part of his press operations team.
"Rick is an active leader in his industry and a sincere advocate for our College," said Dr. David Ross, President of Langara. "He has served on our Professional Photo-Imaging program advisory board for over 25 years, guest lectures for the program and hosts students for work practicums. We are honoured that he is a Langara alumnus."
Langara College, located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada, provides University, Career, and Continuing Studies programs and courses to more than 20,000 students annually. The College's expansive academic breadth and depth allows students to choose their own educational path. The College offers three bachelor's degrees as well as a comprehensive variety of diplomas, certificates, and citations.
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Rick Etkin, président de la section de Vancouver de la CAPIC, est le gagnant du prix 2010 de reconnaissance des anciens du Collège Langara pour ses réalisations dans notre industrie. Le prix annuel célèbre la contribution de personnes exceptionnelles qui ont amélioré la réputation du Collège dans le cadre de leur carrière inspirante, dans les services collectifs, dans les services communautaires, en athlétisme, dans les arts et la culture ou dans le cadre de réalisations universitaires. On lui a décerné ce prix lors de la 44e cérémonie annuelle de la remise des diplômes du Collège tenue le 3 juin 2010.
Depuis l'obtention de son diplôme de finissant dans le cadre du programme de technicien en photographie du Collège Langara en 1978, Etkin possède et dirige une entreprise florissante de photographie publicitaire et de production commerciale. Il est membre en règle de la collectivité des photographes et un des membres fondateurs et le président actuel de la section de Vancouver de l'Association canadienne des photographes et des illustrateurs en communication (CAPIC). En plus de son travail au sein de La CAPIC, il a été bénévole lors du téléthon de music-hall et a fourni les services photographiques au cours des téléthons et aux fins des relations publiques.
En 2010, Etkin a réalisé son rêve d'enfance, soit de participer aux Jeux olympiques alors qu'il a été choisi comme superviseur des services photographiques de la région des Rocheuses aux Jeux olympiques et paralympiques d'hiver 2010 à Vancouver. Il a partagé son expérience des Jeux olympiques au milieu de Langara en recrutant des instructeurs du service de la photographie, des anciens et des étudiants qui allaient faire partie de son équipe des activités de presse.
« Rick est un leader dynamique dans son secteur d'activité et un défenseur sincère de notre Collège, a déclaré M. David Ross, président de Langara. Il a siégé au conseil consultatif de notre programme professionnel pendant plus de 25 ans, il est conférencier invité dans le cadre du programme et accueille les étudiants à l'occasion de séances de travaux pratiques. Le fait qu'il soit un ancien de Langara nous honore.
Le Collège Langara, situé dans la belle ville de Vancouver (C.-B.) au Canada, offre des programmes et des cours universitaires, professionnels et de perfectionnement à plus de 20 000 étudiants chaque année. L'envergure et la richesse croissantes du Collège permettent aux étudiants de choisir leur propre cheminement pédagogique. Le Collège offre trois baccalauréats et une grande variété de diplômes, de certificats et de citations.
HST Introduction / Introduction de la taxe de vente harmonisée
HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) for Ontario and British Colombia is here as of July 1st, 2010.
All vendors who are registered to collect GST are automatically registered to collect HST.
If you currently collect GST and PST there will be no change in tax amount collected. Those who were collecting GST only will now be collecting more tax, HST.
A GST registrant in a non-HST province who sells goods to a HST province must collect the HST. A registrant in a HST province who sells goods delivered to a non-HST province would collect only the GST, not the HST.
Generally, the HST is applicable to any amount that becomes due on or after July 1st. There are some exceptions. For more information, see Canada Revenue Agency publication.
If you complete a project and deliver the photographs before July 1st but invoice the customer after July 1st, then you charge HST. For more information, see Canada Revenue Agency publication.
Please verify your particular situation with Revenue Canada at 1-800-959-5525.
The HST introduction also influences the CAPIC membership fees. Starting July 1st, 2010, CAPIC increased its membership fees for Ontario, British Columbia and the Atlantic Provinces members in order to reflect the implementation of the HST tax. Quebec and Prairie Provinces members will not have their membership fees changed. Please refer to the CAPIC website for the updated membership fees.
Good Luck!
Elaine Kilburn
CAPIC National Treasurer
nationaltreasurer@capic.org
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La TVH (taxe de vente harmonisée) fait partie du paysage de l'Ontario et de la Colombie-Britannique depuis le 1er juillet 2010.
Tous les fournisseurs inscrits afin de percevoir la taxe sur les produits et les services (TPS) sont automatiquement inscrits afin de faire de même à l'égard de la TVH.
Si vous percevez actuellement la TPS et la taxe de vente provinciale (TVP), le montant de taxes perçu demeurera le même. Ceux qui percevaient uniquement la TPS percevront dorénavant plus de taxes, la TVH.
Une personne inscrite aux fins de la TPS dans une province où la TVH n'est pas perçue et qui vend des produits à une province qui perçoit la TVH est tenue de percevoir la TVH. Une personne inscrite où la TVH est perçue et qui vend des produits livrés à une province où la TVH n'est pas perçue ne percevrait que la TPS, et non pas la TVH.
En règle générale, la TVH vise tout montant qui devient exigible le premier juillet ou subséquemment. Il existe certaines exceptions. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter la publication de l'Agence du revenu du Canada.
Si vous terminez un projet et livrez les photographies avant le 1er juillet, mais que vous facturez le client après le 1er juillet, vous devez facturer la TVH. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter la publication de Agence du revenu du Canada.
Veuillez vérifier votre situation particulière auprès de Revenu Canada au numéro1-800-959-5525.
L'introduction de la TVH vise également les droits d'adhésion à l'Association. À compter du 1er juillet 2010, la CAPIC a augmenté les droits d'adhésion qu'elle perçoit auprès de membres de l'Ontario, de la Colombie-Britannique et des provinces de l'Atlantique afin de tenir compte de la mise en œuvre de la TVH. Le montant des droits d'adhésion des membres québécois et des provinces des Prairies ne sera pas modifié. Veuillez consulter la mise à jour des droits sur le site Web de CAPIC.
Bonne chance!
Elaine Kilburn
Le trésorier national de la CAPIC
nationaltreasurer@capic.org
CAPIC Proudly Presents Nancy Falconi / La CAPIC est fière de présenter Nancy Falconi
One of CAPIC's mandates is to promote its members! In an effort to promote CAPIC's young talent, we introduced a new section in CAPIC's monthly newsletter devoted to promoting CAPIC's Emerging Talent members, young and creative photographers and illustrators who are in the process of establishing their names in their respective fields. In order to help them make an impact in the industry, we present today the first Emerging Talent member, Nancy Falconi.
For Nancy Falconi photography is a reunion with a long lost love that dates back to the photos she took of her sisters as a child. That sense of childhood wonder and love continues to influence her work. Her images have evolved to include all that inspires her life today: family, relationships, and her passion for health and yoga. Her images are authentic, natural, and uplifting. Above all, Falconi has the ability to look at her subject and capture its essence in an instant.
Her business has recently expanded to include video. It was a natural progression given that her emotive style lends itself nicely to motion and visual story telling. Nancy specializes in travel, conceptual lifestyle, and custom portraits. Her stock images are represented by Getty images and she is a photographer member for the charitable organization Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
For more information, please visit www.nancyfalconi.com and blog www.nancyfalconi.net.
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Un des mandats de l'Association canadienne des photographes et des illustrateurs en communication (CAPIC) est de faire la promotion de ses membres! Afin de mettre en valeur les jeunes talents de l'Association, nous avons lancé dans le bulletin mensuel de la CAPIC une nouvelle section consacrée à la promotion des membres qui sont les talents nouveaux, de jeunes photographes et illustrateurs à l'esprit inventif qui se taillent actuellement une place dans leurs domaines respectifs. Pour les aider à se faire connaître dans l'industrie, nous présentons aujourd'hui le premier membre désigné Nouveau talent, Nancy Falconi.
Pour Nancy Falconi, la photographie correspond aux retrouvailles avec un amour perdu depuis longtemps qui remonte aux photographies qu'elle a prises, enfant, de ses sœurs. Le sentiment d'émerveillement et d'amour propre à l'enfance est toujours présent dans son travail. Ses images ont évolué et comprennent tout ce qui inspire sa vie actuelle : la famille, les connaissances et sa passion pour la santé et le yoga. Ses images sont authentiques, naturelles et émouvantes. Surtout, Falconi a la faculté de contempler son sujet et d'en capter l'essence en un instant.
Son entreprise s'est récemment élargie et inclut la vidéo. Il s'agit d'une progression naturelle, car son style émotionnel se prête bien au mouvement et au récit visuel.
Nancy se spécialise dans les voyages, le mode de vie conceptuel et la commande de portraits. Sa collection d'images est représentée par les images Getty et elle est photographe membre de l'organisme caritatif Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, www.nancyfalconi.com et le blogue www.nancyfalconi.net.
Lifetime Achievement Awards & xpose 2010 in Montreal / Prix d'excellence pour l'oeuvre d'une vie & xpose 2010 à Montréal
CAPIC is proud to announce that this year's CAPIC Lifetime Achievement Awards were awarded to Suzanne Duranceau and Antoine Désilets. The award ceremony took place on May 15, 2010 at the Photo Service in Montreal. This successful event brought together the two recipients with their families and friends as well as CAPIC members and members of the photography and illustration community in Montreal.
Born in Montreal, Suzanne Duranceau, graduated from the Montreal School of Fine Arts, and studied animation at the National Film Board of Canada. She was the Co-founder and President of the Quebec Illustrators Association, and the National President of the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications. She has been honored by the Governor General Award (Canada) for children's book illustrations in 1993, the Award of Excellence from the Communication Art Illustration Annual in 1995, among others. She has been illustrating books and working with such clients as La Monnaie Royale du Canada, Post Canada, Les Nations Unis (NY), Good Nature Publishing (Wa), HarperCollins Publishers (NY), among others.
Antoine Désilets began his career in photography in the 1950s, focusing on the press photography. He worked for La Presse from 1961, and Le Jour from 1974 to 1976. He received many rewards and distinctions in North America. In 1969 and 1970, he was chosen as the photographer of the year by the National Press Photographers Association, and in 1990 was awarded the National Order of Quebec. He taught photography at the University of Dakar in Senegal, and published successful books on photography. In 2005, the FPJQ (Fédération professionnelle des journalistes au Québec)launched an annual prize for the best press photographer in Quebec named after Antoine Désilets.
This year, the Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony was tied into with the xpose 2010 show. The guests had an amazing opportunity to see the 54 winners of CAPIC's xpose 2010.
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La CAPIC est fière d'annoncer que les prix d'excellence CAPIC Prix d'excellence pour l'oeuvre d'une vie ont été remis cette année à Suzanne Duranceau et à Antoine Désilets. La cérémonie de remise des prix a eu lieu le 15 mai 2010 dans les locaux de Photo Service à Montréal. Cet événement couronné de succès a rassemblé les deux lauréats, leur famille et leurs amis, ainsi que des membres de la CAPIC et des membres de la communauté de la photographie et de l'illustration à Montréal.
Née à Montréal, Suzanne Duranceau est diplômée de l'École des beaux arts de Montréal et a étudié en animation à l'Office national du film du Canada. Elle est la Cofondatrice et a été Présidente de l'Association des illustrateurs et illustratrices du Québec et a été la Présidente nationale de l'Association canadienne de photographes et illustrateurs en communication. Elle a reçu entre autres le Prix du Gouverneur général (Canada) pour ses illustrations d'un livre pour enfants en 1993 ainsi que le Prix d'excellence du Communication Arts' Illustration Annual en 1995. Elle a illustré des livres et a travaillé avec des clients comme la Monnaie Royale du Canada, Postes Canada, les Nations Unies (New York), Good Nature Publishing (Washington) et HarperCollins Publishers (New York) entre autres.
Antoine Désilets a commencé sa carrière de photographe dans les années 1950; il s'est intéressé tout particulièrement à la photographie de presse. Il a travaillé à La Presse à compter de 1961 et au journal Le Jour de 1974 à 1976. Il a reçu un grand nombre de prix et de récompenses décernés en Amérique du Nord. En 1969 et 1970, il a été désigné photographe de l'année par la National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) et en 1990 il a été décoré de l'Ordre national du Québec. Il a enseigné la photographie à l'Université de Dakar au Sénégal et a publié plusieurs ouvrages traitant de photographie couronnés de succès. En 2005, la Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ) a créé un prix portant son nom qui rend hommage annuellement aux meilleurs photographes du Québec.
Cette année la cérémonie des Prix d'excellence pour l'oeuvre d'une vie a été combinée à l'exposition xpose 2010. Les invités ont eu la chance incroyable de voir les 54 finalistes de l'exposition xpose 2010 de la CAPIC.
Vancouver - Selina Maitreya's Lecture Survive? Think THRIVE! / La section de Vancouver de La CAPIC présente la conférence de Selina Maitreya intitulée Survivre?
A return visit of Selina Maitreya to present Survive? Think Thrive!
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On June 17, 2010 CAPIC Vancouver hosted another in our series of great informative business practice events with a return visit of Selina Maitreya to present Survive? Think Thrive! The evening based on recognizing that you must work hard to thrive, not allow your mindset to go to survival mode in these more challenging days in our industry.
Stressing (in her quiet way) that we must know what "our product" is to sell before we choose the tools to market, promote and sell ourselves to the clients that we want to work for. Common sense ideas presented with encouragement and candor.
Selina followed what is no doubt, the most common refrain we have heard at all of our events about consistent vision. A singular way of seeing, that sets you apart and will allow clients to have the confidence in your consistency and abilities to execute their assignments. She stressed this applies through all of your marketing and branding on web, emails and portfolio.
She covered many bases including the importance of utilizing social media in marketing ourselves. Being Twitter phobic myself, I had to look with an open mind at her love of Tweeting. In the grand scheme of selling in person and adding a personal touch by remaining in contact by the world of social media, twitter makes sense.
In the not so distant past, I recall AD's said that keeping in touch 4-6 times a year was a great way of balancing top of mind with intrusion. Now with the advent of twitter and Facebook it seems several updates a week is becoming normal. (or is that several a day?)
Selina's personality and professionalism helped make her nearly three-hour presentation seem short and if time allowed, could have easily continued to keep the audience informed for much longer.
At the evening's conclusion all attendees agreed that there was a lot of information and insight shared by Selina.
Attendees Speak Out
Inspired and overwhelmed. Selina offers a very practical road map, based on action, for success in commercial photography. Straightforward and brilliant.
Thank you,
- Amanda Oster
I've been listening to Selina speak for years now. She has a unique message that evolves with the industry but the foundation of it never changes. She stays current with trends and practices, but the nuts and bolts of what she's telling photographers to do is the same. She wants photographers to practice being photographers. No matter what stage in the game you're at, it really has to become the mantra of every photographer. She's very clear that with practice and tenacity anybody and everybody can create their own success.
- Adam Blasberg
Having only attended a few CAPIC events thus far, I have found the community to be very warm and welcoming, not to mention highly educational. From the event topics covered to the friendly conversations that happen before and after, I am learning constantly. Even if I hadn't just won a door-prize gift certificate for an Agency Access membership, I'd still be singing the praises of the value of membership. As a student and soon-to-be graduate, it's a complete no-brainer: the membership is worth a hundred times it's price (literally, in my case)! CAPIC is a valuable tool for me, and a breath of creative fresh air.
- Gabriel Hall
From Selina Herself:
Thanks for the opportunity to share my new program: Survive? Think THRIVE! with your Vancouver CAPIC group. I felt like I was home again as its always such a pleasure to speak in Vancouver. Wonderful people and photographers invested in growing, and learning. The day following the presentation I received emails from people who attended the event thanking me for sharing information that they felt would change heir career for the better. Doesn't get much better than that!
- Selina Maitreya
Once again, our chapter is truly appreciative of the support of our sponsors for their donations and door prizes. Their participation has helped CAPIC Vancouver offer a tremendous series of informative events to our members and the industry.
Agency Access - Mailing list membership - winner - Gabriel Hall
Selina Maitreya - View From Here MP3 Series - winner - Johann Wall
Ray Lum Photography - 6hr studio rental winner - winner - Amanda Oster
Whitebox Studios $50 gift certificate and Canon Mug - Adam Blasberg
Special thanks to Langara College for their donation of presentation room and equipment, and Beau Photo for their continuing support of managing ticket sales.
Once again, thank you to all of our board members and volunteers whose tireless efforts make these events possible and such a success!
I look forward to seeing everyone at our next event, slated to be the combined association summer BBQ to held in late August. Date TBA
GOLD SPONSORS
Agency Access - agencyaccess.com
Langara College - langara.bc.ca
Selina Maitreya - selinamaitreya.com
BRONZE SPONSORS
Ray Lum Photography - raylum.ca
Whitebox Studios - whiteboxstudios.ca
Beau Photo Supplies - beauphoto.com
Rick Etkin
Chapter President
CAPIC Vancouver
vanouverpresident@capic.org
Studio: 604-875-0535
Cell: 778-227-0373
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Le 17 juin 2010, la section de Vancouver de La CAPIC était l'hôte d'une autre de nos activités instructives sur les pratiques commerciales à l'occasion d'une nouvelle visite de Selina Maitreya qui a présenté Survive? Think THRIVE! (Survivre? Pensez plutôt prospérer!) La soirée avait pour thème la reconnaissance qu'il faut travailler fort pour prospérer et ne pas permettre à son état d'esprit de passer en mode de survie en cette période plus exigeante de notre secteur d'activité.
La conférencière a insisté (discrètement) sur le fait que nous devons savoir quel produit vendre avant de choisir les outils pour le commercialiser, en faire la promotion et nous vendre aux clients pour lesquels nous souhaitons travailler. Des idées inspirées du gros bon sens présentées avec enthousiasme et franchise.
Selina a été fidèle à ce qui constitue sans doute la devise la plus courante que nous ayons entendue lors de toutes nos activités concernant la constance de la vision. Une façon particulière de voir qui vous distingue et qui rendra les clients confiants à l'égard de votre constance et de vos aptitudes à exécuter les mandats qu'ils vous confient. Elle a insisté sur le fait que cela vaut pour l'ensemble de la commercialisation et de l'établissement de l'image de marque sur le Web, dans les courriels et à l'égard du portefeuille.
Elle a abordé de nombreuses questions, notamment l'importance d'exploiter les médias sociaux pour se vendre. Étant moi-même allergique à Twitter, j'ai dû faire preuve d'ouverture d'esprit à l'égard de son engouement pour les échanges sur Twitter. Dans la vaste entreprise de la vente en personne et de l'ajout d'une touche personnelle en demeurant en communication avec le monde des médias sociaux, Twitter a sa place.
Dans un passé encore récent, j'ai souvenir que les annonces publicitaires préconisaient que la communication entre quatre et six fois l'an était une excellente façon de créer un équilibre entre la notoriété et l'intrusion. Aujourd'hui, avec l'avènement de Twitter et de Facebook, il semble que plusieurs actualisations par semaine constituent la norme. (ou est-ce plusieurs fois par jour?)
La personnalité et le professionnalisme de Selina lui ont permis de faire une présentation de près de trois heures qui a semblé brève et, si elle en avait eu le temps, elle aurait facilement pu continuer à renseigner l'auditoire pendant beaucoup plus longtemps.
À la fin de la soirée, tous les participants ont convenu que Selina avait communiqué beaucoup d'information et de connaissance intuitive.
Les participants s'expriment :
Je suis soufflé et dépassé. Selina présente un plan très pratique axé sur l'action en vue de réussir en photographie commerciale. Explicite et brillant.
Merci,
Amanda Oster
Cela fait maintenant des années que j'écoute Selina. Elle présente un message unique qui évolue avec l'industrie, mais la base ne varie jamais. Elle se tient au courant des tendances et des pratiques, mais les rouages de ce qu'elle prescrit aux photographes demeurent inchangés. Elle souhaite que les photographes s'exercent à être photographes. Quel que soit le stade que vous avez atteint, cela doit devenir le mantra de tout photographe. Elle n'hésite pas à dire que la pratique et la ténacité aidant, n'importe qui peut créer sa propre réussite.
- Adam Blasberg
Après avoir participé à seulement quelques activités de La CAPIC à ce jour, je constate que le milieu est très chaleureux et accueillant, sans oublier très instructif. Depuis les thèmes des activités abordés jusqu'aux conversations amicales avant et après une activité, j'apprends sans cesse. Même si je ne venais pas de gagner un certificat-cadeau pour une adhésion à Agency Access à titre de prix de présence, je chanterais tout de même les louanges de la valeur de l'adhésion. En qualité d'étudiant et, bientôt, de diplômé, c'est absolument donné : l'adhésion vaut cent fois son prix (littéralement, dans mon cas)! La CAPIC est pour moi un précieux instrument et une bouffée d'air frais qui favorise la création.
- Gabriel Hall
De la part de Selina elle-même :
Merci de l'occasion de partager avec vous mon nouveau programme : Survive? Think THRIVE! (Survivre? Pensez plutôt prospérer!) avec votre groupe vancouvérois de La CAPIC. Je me suis sentie de nouveau chez moi, car c'est toujours un plaisir de prendre la parole à Vancouver. Des personnes et des photographes fantastiques intéressés à s'améliorer et à apprendre. Le lendemain de la présentation, j'ai reçu des courriels de personnes ayant participé à l'activité et me remerciant d'avoir partagé de l'information qui, estimaient-elles, améliorerait leur carrière. Impossible de faire mieux!
De nouveau, notre section apprécie grandement l'appui de nos commanditaires en matière de dons et de prix de présence. Leur participation a permis à la section vancouvéroise de La CAPIC de présenter une formidable série d'activités instructives à ses membres et à l'industrie.
Agency Access - Adhésion à la liste d'envoi - Gagnant : Gabriel Hall
Selina Maitreya - Série View From Here MP3 - Gagnant : Johann Wall
Ray Lum Photography - Location d'un studio pendant six heures - Gagnante : Amanda Oster
Chèque-cadeau de 50 $ et petite chope Canon de Whidebox Studios - Gagnant : Adam Blasberg
Commanditaires Or :
Agency Access - www.agencyaccess.com
Langara College - www.langara.bc.ca
Selina Maitreya - www.selinamaitreya.com
Commanditaire Bronze :
Ray Lum Photography - www.raylum.ca
Whitebox Studios - www.whiteboxstudios.ca
Beau Photo Supplies - www.beauphoto.com
Nous adressons des remerciements particuliers au Collège Langara pour nous avoir offert la salle de conférence et l'équipement et à Beau Photo pour son aide indéfectible dans la gestion de la vente des billets.
Une fois de plus, nos remerciements à tous les membres du conseil et aux bénévoles dont le travail inlassable rend de telles activités possibles et un réel succès!
J'espère vous retrouver tous lors de la prochaine activité qui devrait accompagner le barbecue estival de l'Association qui aura lieu vers la fin d'août. Date à communiquer.
Rick Etkin
Chapter President
CAPIC Vancouver
vanouverpresident@capic.org
Studio: 604-875-0535
Cell: 778-227-0373
President's Message / Message du président
On May 15, 2010, Montreal was the host city of the CAPIC General Meeting. This was an excellent experience! We took advantage of the weekend to work together on the future of the Association, and attended the CAPIC Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Montreal xpose 2010 show opening.
This year, at the General Meeting we took time to answer questions and note the members' suggestions. I sincerely believe that this time was well spent. We also disclosed the results of our Friday Strategy Session.
The traditional Friday work session was particularly fruitful. There were fifteen people in attendance, and following a full day strategy session, we were able to determine the Association's goals and actions for the months ahead. With a clear picture of our finances, we decided to act in three directions: promotion of the members and the Association, improvement of CAPIC copyright representation, and redesign of the website. In addition, by November 2010, CAPIC will have a refreshed image to better represent the future of image creators.
We now set off on new challenges. This time, the aim is to offer more services. I hope that you will appreciate this effort.
Christian Fleury
CAPIC President
nationalpresident@capic.org
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Le 15 mai, Montréal à été la ville hôte de l'assemblée générale CAPIC et, vraiment, ce fut génial! Nous avons profité de la fin de semaine pour travailler ensemble, sortir ensemble et assister au aux Prix d'excellences pour l'oeuvre d'une vie CAPIC et au vernissage Montréalais d'xpose.
Cette année à l'assemblée générale, nous avons pris le temps de répondre aux questions et de prendre en note les suggestions des membres. Je crois sincèrement que ça en a valu la peine. C'est aussi à l'assemblée générale que nous avons dévoilé les résultats de notre session du vendredi.
La traditionnelle session de travail du vendredi fut particulièrement fructueuse. Quinze personnes, sept heures de travail et beaucoup de café pour déterminer les prochaines actions à entreprendre pour notre association. Avec un portrait clair de nos finances, nous avons décidé d'agir sur trois axes; promotion des membres et l'association, une meilleure représentation CAPIC sur le droit d'auteur auprès des entreprises, et l'amélioration du site web. En prime, d'ici novembre, nous aurons droit à une image rafraichie de CAPIC pour mieux représenter l'avenir des créateurs d'images.
Nous voilà repartis avec de nouveaux défis. Cette fois, c'est pour en offrir plus sur notre plateau de service. J'espère que vous apprécierez.
Christian Fleury
CAPIC Président
nationalpresident@capic.org
Message from CAPIC's Copyright Chair / Message du Directeur des droits d'auteur de la CAPIC
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CAPIC's Copyright Chair, André Cornellier, is pleased to share exciting news with CAPIC's members.
OTTAWA, June 2, 2010:
Canadian photographers welcome the introduction of copyright reform.
The Canadian Photographers Coalition (CPC) congratulates the Federal Government on the introduction of copyright reform legislation. The Copyright Modernization Act includes a provision to award photographers first ownership on commissioned works; a right held by all other creators.
"Today is a great day for Canadian photographers," stated André Cornellier, Coalition Co-chair. "The Copyright Act is an important policy tool for the promotion of Canada's culture and Canadians' creativity. As professional photographers, we understand first-hand the importance of ensuring a modern Copyright Act promotes both of these objectives."
"These amendments allow Canadian small business photographers the opportunity to generate additional revenues for their commercial work. At the same time, they strike a balance by allowing consumers the use of commissioned personal photographs for private non-commercial purposes," Cornellier added.
"In 2008, we welcomed Bill C-61 and its recognition of photographers as equals among their creative colleagues. Including similar provisions in this Bill, Heritage Minister James Moore and Industry Minister Tony Clement have again committed to ending this inequity," said Brian Boyle, Coalition Co-chair.
The Canadian Photographers Coalition was formed to support the extension of copyright fairness to Canada's working professional photographers. The Coalition represents the interests of two professional associations: the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators in Communications (CAPIC) and the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC).
Together the groups represent professional photographers working in all aspects of the craft and in all regions of the country. There are over 14,000 professional photographers working and living in Canadian communities from coast to coast. Over 95 per cent of professional photographers are small business people, owning, operating and working in their own businesses and dependent on sales of their work to support their families. Like all small business people, photographers are part of the engine that drives the Canadian economy.
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André Cornellier, Directeur des droits d'auteur pour la CAPIC, est heureux de vous annoncer une excellente nouvelle au sujet des droits des photographes.
OTTAWA, le 2 juin 2010:
Les photographes canadiens saluent la réforme de la Loi sur le droit d'auteur.
La Coalition de photographes Canadiens (CPC) félicite le gouvernement canadien d'avoir introduit un projet de loi visant à moderniser la Loi sur le droit d'auteur. Le projet de loi sur la modernisation de la Loi sur le droit d'auteur comprend une disposition octroyant aux photographes canadiens le droit d'auteur sur toutes leurs œuvres, un droit dont jouissent déjà tous les autres créateurs.
« C'est un grand jour pour les photographes canadiens », a déclaré André Cornellier, coprésident de la CPC. « La Loi sur le droit d'auteur est un important instrument stratégique qui favorise la promotion de la culture et de la créativité canadiennes. En tant que photographes professionnels, nous connaissons mieux que quiconque la portée d'une Loi sur le droit d'auteur moderne qui remplit ces deux objectifs. »
« Ces modifications permettent aux photographes travaillant dans de petites entreprises, de tirer des revenus appropriés de leurs activités créatrices et commerciales. Elles viennent également créer un équilibre en permettant aux consommateurs d'utiliser à des fins privées et non-commerciales des photographies personnelles dont la création a été commandée à un professionnel de la photographie », a ajouté M. Cornellier.
« En 2008, nous avons favorablement accueilli le projet de loi C-61 qui reconnaissait les photographes comme les égaux des autres créateurs. En incluant des dispositions similaires dans ce projet de loi, le ministre du Patrimoine canadien et des langues officielles James Moore et le ministre de l'Industrie Tony Clement se sont encore une fois engagés à réparer cette injustice », a dit Brian Boyle, coprésident de la CPC.
La Coalition de photographes Canadiens (CPC) est une coalition qui fut créée pour que le droit d'auteur canadien soit équitable pour les photographes professionnels. Cette coalition représente les intérêts de deux associations professionnelles: l'Association canadienne des photographes et illustrateurs en communications (CAPIC) et l'association des Photographes Professionnels du Canada (PPOC).
Ces groupes représentent des photographes professionnels œuvrant dans divers domaines et dans toutes les régions du pays. Quelque 14 000 professionnels travaillent et vivent dans des collectivités canadiennes, d'un océan à l'autre. Plus de 95 % de ces photographes professionnels sont les propriétaires-exploitants de petites entreprises qui dépendent de la vente de leurs produits pour assurer leur subsistance, ainsi que celle de leurs familles. Comme tous les entrepreneurs, les photographes sont des moteurs important de l'économie canadienne.
2nd CAPIC Vancouver Portfolio Speed Reviews
Without doubt, one of the most successful and rewarding events that CAPIC Vancouver has put together!
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Without doubt, one of the most successful and rewarding events that CAPIC Vancouver has put together! There was a fantastic turnout of reviewers representing the best design houses and advertising agencies in the city including Cossette, Karacters, Emdoublyou Design, and Hangar 18. This was matched by a real cross-section of photographers showing their best work. According to the reviewers, there were some stunning world class quality portfolios being shown.
Reviewers repeatedly noted that artists that they had seen last year, had taken and acted on their advice to greatly improve the overall impact and quality of their books. This was a clear indication to them of the value of the event . The designers all felt that this was time well spent. Meeting new talent, reacquainting themselves with others and being part of the community was worth every minute.
Each of the artists felt the quality of the reviews. Although five minutes often felt like only two, it created a focused and intense session which was truly like speed dating ( for those who have done that) after which they hoped that could lead to follow-up meetings and potential work.
There is no other comparable business environment that brings so many artists and buyers together to meet.
The event committee, volunteers and board members all worked hard to organize this event that saw virtually every participant in the reviews having their portfolio seen and commented on by every one of the 12 reviewers. To everyone's real appreciation, that exceeded all expectations. A giant thank you to all of the reviewers for staying on to finish!
Comments and Quotes from the evening:
It really was a fabulous evening. It was exhausting, but extremely rewarding. The reviews are a great opportunity for us to offer some guidance on how to get the most impact from a well designed portfolio presentation.
Vida Jurcic - Hangar 18
It was a pleasure. Overall I found the night very organized and quality of work shown to be quite high. A shame not one illustrators showed up. Local reps should be slapped for not encouraging their clients to attend. :-( Thank you again for inviting us to participate,
Mark Busse - Industrial Brand Creative
Thanks for having me last night, it was my pleasure.
Calvin Ho Vancouver MacLaren McCann
"Good to see some new younger talent, not sure how you attract this and even getting some of the more established shooters to attend."
James Bateman - Karacters Design Group
"Thanks for the opportunity to present my work to a variety of art directors in an atmosphere that is both relaxed and analytical. It has been invaluable to my development as a photographer."
Leanna Rathkelly - Whistler
"If you need a reason to join CAPIC, it is the Portfolio Speed Review. A must attend event for both professionals and amateurs."
Pooya Nabei - Pooya Nabei Photography
No question that this event would sell out very quickly next time. It is truly worth the cost of admission and even a better when you are a member. Make sure you express your interest early to insure a seat at the next event. (TBD)
A special thank you to all of our sponsors; without their support these events could not take place.
Rick Etkin
Chapter President
CAPIC Vancouver
vancouverpresident@capic.org
Studio: 604-875-0535
Cell: 778-227-0373
Door Prizes and Winners
Peter Holst - Selina Maitreya's MP3 Program selinamaaitreya.com
Johnny Lee - the Lorem Ipsum bracelet from Schrapnel Design
Hubert Kang - Opening/Closing Ceremonies 2010 Olympics book from hemlock Printers
David Ellingsen - the NAPA photography book from Hemlock Printers
Evaan Karaage - 2 hours retouching from the orange apple
Linda Mackie - 20x24 gallery wrap from Technicare Imaging Ltd.
Shawn Taylor - the creative studio session from Whitebox Studios
Grant Harder - the $100 certificate for printing from Blitzgear inc.
Adam Blasberg - 2 hours retouching from cake IMAGERY
PhotoCredit: Gabriel Hall
Venue: Vancouver Photo Workshops www.vancouverphotoworkshops.com
Ticket Sales by Beau Photo Supplies www.beauphoto.com
Tote Bag Ilustration by Desmond Montague www.directoryofillustration.com/DesmondMontague
Tote Bags and Screen Printing by SAGe Illustration and Screenprinting www.sageillustration.com
Gold Sponsors
Hemlock Printers Ltd. www,hemlockprinters.com
Technicare Imaging Ltd. technicare.com
the orange apple theorangeapple.ca
cake IMAGERY cakeimagery.com
Shrapnel Design shrapneldesign.com
Blitzgear inc. blitzgear.com
Whitebox Studios whiteboxstudios.ca
Bronze Sponsors
forte representation fortereps.com
Vancouver Holds Portfolio 1: Panel Event
Art Directors John Edmonds (Green Eggs Creative), James Filbry (Spring Advertising), Dean Ponto (Dean Ponto Creative), and Vida Jurcic (Hangar 18 Creative Group)
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Art Directors John Edmonds (Green Eggs Creative), James Filbry (Spring Advertising), Dean Ponto (Dean Ponto Creative), and Vida Jurcic (Hangar 18 Creative Group) graciously donated their evening to speak to a room filled with over 35 CAPIC members and some non-members about everything on the topic of building and showing your portfolio to Art and Creative Directors. Thank you to them all!
"It's like putting make up on a pig" was a memorable quote from the night, and was a common thread to their advice: choose your absolute best work for your portfolio, and above the paper choice, the housing, etc, the work itself has to shine through.
Also unanimous were comments about seeing personal work, staying true to one style, and giving your online portfolio the same care and attention as you do your print portfolio (and yes, they all still want to see a print portfolio!)
A big thank you to our event sponsors: Beau Photo, Vancouver Photo Workshops, and Gold Sponsors Hemlock Printers Ltd., and Shrapnel Design.
Door prizes graciously donated by Shrapnel Design and were won by new General Member Barry Gnyp and Student Member Jennifer Schmidt from Western Academy.
Vancouver Chapter Holds 2010 AGM
The Vancouver Chapter held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010, at Vancouver Photo Workshops
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The Vancouver Chapter held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010, at Vancouver Photo Workshops www.vancouverphotoworkshops.com prior to a social evening and announcement of the recently acquired group studio and equipment insurance package.
Our elections set a new chapter executive as follows:
New Board:
Interim President: Rick Etkin
Past President: Byron Smith
VP Membership: Thomas Billingsley
Acting Sec/Treasurer: Jasna Stojanovic
Acting VP Programming: Linda Mackie
Past VP Programming & Mentorship Coordinator: Jackie Connelly
VP Business Practices: David Ellingsen
Student Liaison: Erich Saide
Mentorship Program Coordinator: Graham Winterbottom
Assistants Program Coordinator: Spencer Kovats
Administration: Dave Rossander
Non-Board Volunteers:
Graphic Design: Steve Pinter
Shawn Taylor
Lloyd Barnes
Alex (Arash) Dornadish
Catherine Millard
Michael Boland
Caterine Millard
Janet Rerecich
During the AGM, Lisa Reddekopp, CAIB, CIP, Business Development Manager, Commercial Insurance, Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. (Coast Capital Savings) was introduced by VP Business Practices David Ellingsen, and announced and discussed the new group insurance package (studio & equipment) now available for members of the CAPIC Vancouver Chapter. This insurance package has excellent coverage at a very good discounted rate.
Following the AGM, a social was held where everyone enjoyed light refreshments and snacks while catching-up with old and new contacts.
Vancouver Chapter Presented Heather Morton- Art Buyer
Heather presented a 3 hour program for commercial photographers/illustrators,
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The CAPIC Vancouver Chapter presented Heather Morton - Art Buyer at Sugar Studios to a crowd of 53 CAPIC members and non-members (public).
Heather presented a 3 hour program for commercial photographers/illustrators, enlightening them how to be current, gain market value and keep clients in the Canadian market. Her presentation detailed methods of self-improvement, promos, inter-acting and relating to clients, portfolios (hard copy/websites), blogs and social networking, etc.
After the presentation and Q&A, the enthusiastic crowd stayed on to enjoy light refreshments and snacks and mingle.
The Vancouver Chapter expresses their gratitude and thanks to Gina Hole, THEY Rep, and Sugar Studios (www.sugarstudios.com ) for their donation of their (new) premises to hold the event, and Beau Photo (www.beauphoto.com ) for sponsoring and donating the door prize ($100.00 Rental Certificate). It is the support of such entities that helps the Vancouver Chapter to produce successful events - support our sponsors!
Door Prize won by Barry Calhoun
Camera RAW Compatability upgrade for Macs
From Gizmodo: The latest RAW compatibility update—2.7 to be precise—for Mac, which adds compatibility for these fine cameras:
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• Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
• Canon EOS 7D
• Canon PowerShot G11
• Nikon D3S
• Nikon D3000S
• Nikon D3000
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Don't Take Pictures, Give Them / Ne faites pas que prendre des photos, donnez-les en cadeau!
"CAPIC - Toronto just completed an exceptional charity event. Partnering with the East Scarborough Storefront and inspired by the international Help Portrait Project, sixteen of Toronto top photographers were joined by crack team of hair and make-up artists, an small army of assistants and enough gear to light a the CN Tower. Together they created some exceptional family memories for people who may not otherwise have ever had a family portrait.
To see the results watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l13aSBNZMwI
Stay tuned for a full recap with all the highlights."
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CAPIC-Toronto vient de terminé un évènement bénéfice exceptionel. En collaboration avec le East Scarborough Storefront et inspiré par le projet international Help Portrait, seize parmi les photographes de Toronto de plus grande renommée se sont joints avec un super équipe de coiffeurs et de maquillistes, une petite foule d'assistants et assez de trucs pour allumer la tour CN. Ensemble ils ont créé des souvenirs pour ceux qui n'ont peut-être jamais eu un portrait de famille.
Pour regardez les résultats rendez-vous au: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l13aSBNZMwI
Restez branchez pour une récapitulation avec tous les clous de la soirée!
CAPIC Montréal s’ouvre aux médias sociaux / CAPIC Montreal opens up to social networking
Une nouvelle façon de communiquer avec les membres et d’aller rejoindre la communauté photographique autrement.
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A new way of communicating with members and contacting the rest of the photographic community.
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Nous avons commencé depuis presque un an, un groupe Facebook qui compte plus de 250 membres, où nous annonçons les expositions, les formations, et nos évènements, il est également possible d’y discuter des sujets de l’heure.
Plus récemment nous avons créé une page Twitter, un groupe Linkedin et un blog. Une formation est en préparation au printemps pour apprivoiser ces technologies qui deviennent nos nouveaux outils de promotion.
Joignez-vous à nous !
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39007083077
capicmontreal.blogspot.com
www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2444282
twitter.com/capicmontreal
Impliquez vous ! Nous sommes présentement à créer un comité pour entamer une discussion concernant la création de l’événement et l’organisation de l’expo pour l’année 2010. Avis aux intéressés, écrivez à Claude-Simon Langlois : cs@langloisphoto.com
Mercredi 18 Novembre
A eu lieu une conférence donnée par le Ministère du Revenu, pour les travailleurs autonomes, concernant les impôts; les mythes et réalités, ainsi que la TPS-TVQ, présentée en anglais, organisée en collaboration avec le Collège Dawson.
Bilan : 51 participants, surtout des étudiants !
Mercredi 9 Décembre
CAPIC - Montréal a fêté Noël au LAB, comptoir à cocktails pour un 5 à 8 bien arrosé, il y a eu une cinquantaine de personnes, et plusieurs prix de présence; des certificats-cadeaux de Photo Service, des rabais pour s’inscrire à l’association, et des accessoires Nikon. Un grand merci aux commanditaires !
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Prochain événement : Jeudi 21 Janvier 2010 à 19 h dans les studios de Photo Service, une soirée créative avec Claude Charlebois : Comment maîtriser le CODEX de notre créativité. Un retour aux sources de la créativité par une approche de la photo autant philosophique que pratique, à travers la perspective d’un créatif visuel. Pour cette fois-ci; exit la technologie, ce sera un voyage expansif vers son terrain de jeu préféré qu’est l’art en s’attardant sur le pourquoi et le comment définir une vision qui nous est propre et de vivre un mode de vie axé sur la créativité au quotidien.
Claude Charlebois s’intéresse à la créativité et au potentiel humain depuis des lunes. S’exprimant initialement par la peinture, il réalise que la photographie lui offre une dynamique qui correspond mieux à sa vision. Il se plaît à dire que «S’il vivait aujourd’hui, Leonard de Vinci serait photographe».
Frais d’entrée
Membres CAPIC 10$
Non membres 25$
À la porte 30$
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Almost a year ago we set up a Facebook group that counts over 250 members, where we publicize exhibitions, workshops and events and where it is also possible to discuss current news.
More recently we created a Twitter page, a Linkedin group and a blog. Preparations are underway for a training session in the spring which will enable participants to incorporate new technologies in promoting their work. Join us!
Get involved! We are presently putting together a committee to start planning for the 2010 exhibition and event. Those who are interested can contact Claude-Simon Langlois at cs@langloisphoto.com
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39007083077
capicmontreal.blogspot.com
www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2444282
twitter.com/capicmontreal
Wednesday November 8th
A conference held by the Minister of Revenue for self-employed workers dealt with issues relating to income tax (myths and realities), as well as the TPS-TVQ. The conference was hosted in English and organized by Dawson College.
Outcome: 51 participants, mostly students!
Wednesday December 9th
CAPIC-Montreal celebrated Christmas at the cocktail bar LAB for a hearty "5 to 8" with 50 or so people in attendance. There were door prizes, gift certificates from Photo-Service, membership discounts for new associates, as well as Nikon accessories. A big thank you to our sponsors!
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Upcoming event:
Thursday January 21 2010 at 19:00 in Photo-Service studios, an evening devoted to creativity with Claude Charlebois: Mastering the Codex of our Creativity.
Rediscovering the hidden sources of creativity through an approach to photography that is philosophical as well as practical, from the perspective of a visual artist. Technical aspects are thankfully sidelined in favor of an expanding voyage to his favorite playground- art, while he addresses questions of why and how to refine a vision that is unique to oneself and how to live a life focused on creativity in day-to-day life.
Claude Charlebois has devoted himself to creativity and human potential for a long time. Starting out as a painter, he realized that photography offered means of expression which were better suited to his vision. He likes to say that "If Leonardo da Vinci were alive today, he would be a photographer."
Entrance fees:
$10 for CAPIC members
$25 for non-members
$30 at the door
Vancouver Chapter Clip Up / Clip-Up CAPIC Vancouver
A Night With Colleagues/ Une soirèe avec les collègues
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CAPIC Vancouver's Clip-Up/Holiday Social held on December 9th, 2009 at Subeez Cafe.
12 people submitted photos, and 35 people came to socialize over beers and good food. All had a great time! We are definitely looking forward to the next Clip Up.
A big thank you goes out to Hemlock Printing www.hemlock.com for donating the prints on 120 pound Centura Gloss cover. Also, thank you to Subeez Cafe www.subeez.com for hosting us.
The Clip-Up photo that received the most votes was a beautiful image by Lisa Petkau, definitely fulfilling the event's theme of 'Spirit'.
Happy Holidays to everyone at CAPIC Vancouver, and we will be back in touch in the New Year with more exciting info & events for 2010!
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Le Clip-Up/Soirée des Fêtes a eu lieu le 9 decembre au Café Subeez.
12 personnes ont soumis leurs photos, et 35 personnes sont venus partager des bières et de la bonne bouffe. Tout le monde s'est amusé!
C'est sur qu'on a hâte au prochain Clip-Up.
On tient a remercier Hemlock Printing www.hemlock.com d'avoir offert du Centura Gloss Cover de 120 livres pour les images. Aussi, merci à www.subeez.com Subeez Café d'avoir fourni l'espace.
La photo Clip-Up qui a reçu le plus de votes est un bel image par Lisa Petkau, un qui représente définitivement le thème de l'expo, "Esprit".
Joyeuse Fêtes à tout le monde à CAPIC Vancouver, et on se donnera des nouvelles au Nouvel An avec d'autres informations et évenements pour 2010!
Pourquoi se joindre à la CAPIC?
La CAPIC a pour objectif de donner une voix collective aux artistes numériques (artistes de l’électronique), illustrateurs et photographes professionnels du Canada, et de défendre leurs intérêts. Nous travaillons fort pour tenir à jour les normes de l’industrie, créer une communauté, assurer la protection des droits d'auteur, et bien d’autres choses. Notre travail aide tous les professionnels œuvrant au sein notre industrie, mais seulement les membres en tirent pleinement profit. Nous travaillons activement au niveau du gouvernement fédéral afin de promouvoir les droits des artistes et nous faisons pression pour faire modifier la Loi canadienne sur le droit d'auteur afin d’assurer aux photographes canadiens le même niveau de protection des droits que dans les autres pays.
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Voici quelques-uns des avantages de se joindre à la CAPIC :
Événements éducatifs et sociaux
Les membres de la CAPIC sont mis en communication avec des collègues qui partagent des expériences, des idées et des histoires connexes. Les sections locales de la CAPIC organisent régulièrement des événements éducatifs et sociaux pour les membres et pour la communauté des photographes et illustrateurs.
Aider le monde des photographes et illustrateurs
Le fait de devenir membre de la CAPIC est le meilleur moyen d'appuyer l’association qui se veut la voix collective des artistes numériques (artistes de l’électronique), illustrateurs et photographes professionnels du Canada, et de défendre leurs intérêts. Bien que beaucoup de travail soit effectué en coulisse, ces efforts se reflètent directement dans les normes utilisées par l’industrie et dans les contrats rédigés par les magazines, agences, entreprises et gouvernements.
Portail Web : Trouvez un photographe ou illustrateur
Le site Web de la CAPIC est un répertoire très utile des meilleurs photographes et illustrateurs professionnels du Canada. Pour les acheteurs d'art qui recherchent des photographes ou des illustrateurs, le site Web de la CAPIC présente une liste des créateurs professionnels sur lesquels ils peuvent compter. Les frais d’utilisation de ce type de site/portail Web varient entre 500 $ et 1 000 $. Cet outil publicitaire est gratuit pour les membres de la CAPIC!
Concours et salons professionnels
Xpose et Rodeo sont des concours nationaux annuels qui ont un impact important; seulement les membres de la CAPIC peuvent y participer. Les images des finalistes du concours Xpose sont regroupées dans un livre qui est distribué aux acheteurs d'art de l’ensemble du pays; ces images sont exposées lors du festival de la photographie de Toronto. Dans le même ordre d’idées, beaucoup d’étudiants participent au concours Rodeo; non seulement les images des finalistes de ce concours sont-elles exposées, mais ceux-ci peuvent également gagner des prix intéressants offerts par des commanditaires.
Double visibilité…où un photographe et un illustrateur font équipe pour créer des portraits de chacun d'eux qui sont ensuite affichés, côte-à-côte, dans une galerie d'art. Une fois par mois, la CAPIC tient une soirée d’échange (Xchange) de type « bistrot » où tous les membres et non-membres, de concert avec les représentants des agences de publicité, sont invités à échanger des idées et à discuter de leur travail. La CAPIC tient également divers séminaires et ateliers tout au long de l’année.
Rabais offerts par des commanditaires
Adbase
Agency access
Avis
Create Imaging
Excell Communications
fotoBiz
Hertz
Hindsight
Jones House
LightboxEditPro
onOne Software
Parade Portfolio Management Tools
S1
Show My Photos
Single Wrench
Sun Life
Adobe Photographers Directory
Big Black Bag
Creative Source
Dragonfly Imaging & Printing
Method Branding
Pikto
SR Bags
Assurance maladie et assurance responsabilité
À titre de membre de la CAPIC, vous aurez accès à l’assurance maladie, à l’assurance dentaire, à l’assurance invalidité et à l’assurance contre les maladies graves, de même qu’à des régimes d'assurance invalidité de groupe et d'assurance de groupe couvrant les studios/emplacements et ce, à tous nos tarifs spéciaux de groupe.
Devenez membre dès aujourd'hui : www.capic.org/membership.html
Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la procédure à suivre pour devenir membre de la CAPIC, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau de la CAPIC à l’adresse de courriel suivante : administrator@capic.org.
Why join CAPIC?
CAPIC is the collective voice and advocate for professional photographers, illustrators and digital artists in Canada. We work hard to maintain industry standards, create a community, fight for copyright protection, and much more. Our work helps all the professionals in our industry, but only members benefit fully. We are active at the federal government level, working to promote the rights of artists and lobbying to have the Canadian Copyright Act changed to give Canadian photographers the same protection offered in other countries.
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Here are some of the benefits of joining CAPIC:
Educational and social events
Members of CAPIC are connected with colleagues that share related experiences, ideas and stories. CAPIC local chapters regularly organize educational and social events for the benefit of members and the photographic and illustrator community.
Helping the illustrator and photographic community
Becoming a CAPIC member is the best way to endorse the association that is the collective voice and advocate for professional photographers, illustrators and digital artists in Canada. Although much behind the scenes, these efforts are directly reflected in standards used by the industry and the contracts written by magazines, agencies, corporate clients and governments.
Web portal: Find a Photographer/Illustrator
The CAPIC website is an amazing repertoire of the most professional photographers and illustrators in Canada. When art buyers search for photographers or illustrators, CAPIC website lists creators that can be counted on for their professionalism. Such websites and portals range between $500 and $1000. As a member of CAPIC, this advertising tool is free!
Contest and Shows
Exclusive to CAPIC members, Xpose and Rodeo are yearly national contests with a huge impact! Xpose finalists see their pictures printed in a book distributed to art buyers across the country and exposed during the photography festival in Toronto. Similarly, the highly attended student contest Rodeo is exposed but with the extra reward of great prizes from sponsors.
Double Vision … where a photographer and an Illustrator are paired up to create portraits of each other, which are then put on display, side by side, at a Gallery event. Once a month CAPIC hosts a Xchange ‘pub’ evening, where all members and non-members, along with ad agency people, are invited to exchange ideas and their work. CAPIC also hosts various Seminars and Workshops throughout the year.
Discounts from Sponsors
Adbase
Agency access
Avis
Create Imaging
Excell Communications
fotoBiz
Hertz
Hindsight
Jones House
LightboxEditPro
onOne Software
Parade Portfolio Management Tools
S1
Show My Photos
Single Wrench
Sun Life
Adobe Photographers Directory
Big Black Bag
Creative Source
Dragonfly Imaging & Printing
Method Branding
Pikto
SR Bags
Health and Liability Insurance
Through CAPIC you’ll have access to health, dental, disability and critical-illness insurance as well as group studio/location and liability insurance packages all at our special group rates.
Become a member today: www.capic.org/membership.html
For more information about CAPIC membership please contact the CAPIC office at administrator@capic.org.
Xpose 2009
The 2009 xpose show book is being distributed to creatives across Canada, as you are reading this.
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The xpose annual contest is a celebration of CAPIC’s talent and vision.
The numbers this year are impressive…
299 entries
10 dedicated and talented judges
50 winning images
1400 mailings to Canada’s top creatives
1 amazing promotional piece for CAPIC
Special thanks to CAPIC member Juliana Kolesova for her design and cover illustration of the xpose book.
Thanks also to our fabulous sponsors…
CJ Graphics
SML Solutions
Headshots/Joneshouse
Canon
and Vistek
Michael Kohn
xpose Committee Chair
Mentorship in Toronto ... A Success Story
Photo Copyright ©2009 - Jason Matos
The Mentored
My name is Jason Matos and I am a recent graduate of the Humber Photography program. After graduation, I was handed my diploma confirming that I am a 'photographer' and then I was gracefully thrown out into the cold abyss of the professional photographic world.
Upon graduation, I took on an large 'archiving project' with Michael Kohn, a Toronto based food photographer. Food photography... positively the last area of photography that I ever expected to be involved in.
Out of this ' archiving project', we have formed a great mentor-student relationship... it amazes me how situations evolve. Working for Michael is not a 9-5 job... I come to his studio and do archiving and back-up. It's what occurs while I am working for Michael that has helped me so much with everything from my career to my confidence level.
Michael has quickly become a mentor to me. We constantly discuss the current 'photographic climate'... he critiques my work, my mailers, my website and in turn he asks for my opinion on his work and respects my critical input.
Some success this week... my first request from an art director to come in with my portfolio.
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Jason Matos
Photographer
C: 905.220.7889
jasonmatosphoto.com
The Mentor
I was not looking for someone to mentor. I was looking for some help in archiving tons of digital images. The relationship that I have with Jason has worked in both directions.
I can help Jason move his business to the next level in terms of his branding, marketing etc. What was unexpected for me was the generous help and advise that Jason has given back in terms of his expertise in social marketing such as facebook, blogging and more.
This relationship is a win win for both of us.
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Michael Kohn
Photographer
C: 416.531.3013
www.michaelkohn.com
Brian Tremblay
Photographer and CAPIC member, Brian Tremblay, will be having his first Toronto show at STUDIO VOGUE gallery at 274 Avenue Road from January 6 - 27, 2010.
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There will be a "meet the artist opening reception" on January 9 from 5 - 7pm. Brian will be showing selected works from his Tatau series as well as other images from his figure study series. Tremblay has shown work at various galleries in Sault Ste Marie, Ottawa and North Lancaster, Ontario.
He is represented by Joyce Fournier at STUDIO VOGUE gallery. You can see more of Brian's art work at tremblayfinephotography.com
Following Chase ... Enticing Your Clients Through Social Media
On Thursday, November 12th, 2009 the Toronto Chapter of CAPIC hosted a progressive
event at the Gladstone Hotel.
“Following Chase – Enticing Your Clients Through Social Media”
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Game day started with meeting the famed Chase Jarvis and his partner in crime and studio manager Scott. We sat by a window in the Gladstone’s café with sun streaming in and great vibe’s flowing. We talked a little business and looked over the plan for the evening. Chase asked if there was anything he could do to ensure everyone coming that evening was going to walk away satisfied. We discussed where the talk could go and Chase said, “Don’t worry Rob, I’ll be the last man standing at the end of the night, I will stay until every last question is answered!”. I thought to myself, this guy is the real deal. After a really good coffee and a little chocolate indulgence we parted ways and started prep for the big night.
We found ourselves back at the Gladstone for a Toronto board meet-up at 4:30pm. Three hours and counting until blast off, pressures on! Chase had tweaked and prepped all afternoon and was ready to hit the stage. The crack
team of CAPIC event specialists raced into action and the North Ballroom of the Gladstone was quickly transformed into a laid back, easygoing event space for our big event. Finally, months of planning all coming to life in a matter of hours. As the room quickly filled the excitement grew and Chase roamed the space meeting and greeting our guests.
7:30 hit and it was show time, Chase delivered a truly inspirational talk covering his brand, social media and his methodology of “Create, Share and Sustain” He mentioned Battleships, Destroyers and a whole bunch of other crazy ideas that all made a whole lot of sense and left the audience feeling inspired and excited about photography and connecting with the community. If there is any one thing to take away from his talk, it’s that the only thing standing in our way of success is fear. As long as you create great “stuff” and work really hard, only fear will hold you back.
After the talk Chase rolled into a book signing with his latest book “ The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You”. He spent at least a couple of minutes with each and every person answering questions, signing and having a photo.
True to his word, the evening rolled into a totally unplugged atmosphere and the remaining gang gathered in close and continued to ask questions and chat with
Chase and Scott until close to 1:30 in the morning! In the end, Chase and Scott wrapped up their gear, said their good byes and left smiling and satisfied. It was
off to NYC in the morning and another event!
With out a doubt, all the hard work by all those who helped make this idea a reality paid off. The energy was undeniable and the momentum epic. We had pulled off a great event for our members, the community and everyone that loves image creation. We suspect we have crossed a threshold and find ourselves highly motivated to bring our members and the community bigger, better and more relevant events.
On occasion I am asked “why join CAPIC, what can it do for me??? I say to you, what can you do for CAPIC. As a group we are strong and with the support of it’s members CAPIC is poised to grow at lighting speed. We need each other now
more than ever to bring our amazing community closer
together. We must join together and share a few secrets, lend a hand and work hard to grow as a group and sustain this wonderfully vibrant community we work so hard to maintain. Why not jump on board with us and share your ideas and inspirations for a better day, month, year and future!
Thanks so much for your support from all of us at CAPIC and your Toronto chapter!
Rob Barnes
VP Programming
CAPIC-Toronto Chapter
Here’s some kind words we received from the community at large:
CAPIC on the Rise
by Heather Morton
“After years of questionable relevancy, CAPIC is suddenly showing signs that it really wants to serve it’s constituents by hosting truly pertinent events.
I trace this back to the No Uncertain Terms event of last January which introduced Toronto audiences (and the rest of the country through the miracle of webcasting) to the PLUS Initiative. And I also must give CAPIC
major props for bringing Chase Jarvis to town last week.”
“I just wanted to congratulate CAPIC for the great event you held last night with Chase Jarvis. Not only is Chase a very successful 'social marketer' and a great speaker, it is visionary of CAPIC to bring to our smaller market in Canada a speaker who is truly doing something new and different in a big market like the US. I predict a new age of CAPIC involvement. Please keep bringing this quality of
programming to our city to inspire, inform, and coax innovation and creativity. Please thank all involved.”
Best regards
Craig Samuel
S 1 G R O U P
“Thank you all - wonderful event! Exceeded expectations.
Thank you for the extended conversations. Here are a few moments from the event. Plus the last one made at morning coffee - in honor of Chase... Again - abundant thanks for all your efforts to make the event happen. It looked and felt seamless.”
Bill Wittman
“I was at the Chase Jarvis Event and the one thing he said that made me want to join CAPIC is be part of your community, and make it better. Make your community better. It was the best event CAPIC has ever done.”
Sincerely,
Andrea
And the feedback wouldn’t be complete without a little Facebook action right off Chases page!
Iden Ford Chase, you're beyond amazing. The presentation in
Toronto was heartfelt, humble, stimulating and especially thought provoking. Of course I immediately had to upgrade my i phone yesterday and made a silly dog video. U also downloaded the software app on I tunes. But I want to thank you and the organizers for making your Toronto visit possible. It's a pleasure to meet and learn from a genuine creator who is one of a kind. Thanks again.
Kelly Werry Westlake Saw you in Toronto...I could relate to so much of what you were saying and left there feeling very inspired and excited about all of the doors you opened up with your photography. Thank you for that. I will definitly be following your career from now on :) Cheers.
Filip Smola Thanks for signing my Book yesterday, even though I was not able to make it... and I will make it up to my buddy mike... Hope you had a good time in Toronto... I heard good things... Cheers.
Carissa Ball-Stewart Chase, it was great meeting you yesterday, but more importantly - listening to everything you had to say. I came there with my marketing hat on, knowing that at the very least I'd get a great case study about success through social media. But your message transcends that of the photography world, and really
could/should be brought to a broader audience. Somehow, I'm sure you already know that :)
Darren Eagles Had a great night with you and Scott in Toronto. After the main presentation, the informal get together with those who stayed until the hotel booted us out of the room at 1:00 am was great!! We might have been there all night if they hadn't! Thanks!!!
Kelvin Young Yo Chase! It's Kelvin from Toronto~ Awesome talk tonight at the Gladstone Hotel. I will definitely be in touch with Scott with regards to interning for you guys. Hope to see you again soon! Have fun in NY tomorrow =]
“When the choice “to go or not to go” comes up, the answer is always “go”.”
It’s noon on Thursday November 12 ’09, I log into my emails for the first time in a few days. Finally have a chance to look through my buffet of blogs and unread
tweets. I’m still barely awake and trying to recover from a 14 straight days of crazy jobs. I was looking forward to relaxing with friends and enjoying the unusually warm November weather. Now, it’s 12:30 and what do I notice? Chase Jarvis is speaking for CAPIC Toronto in 7 hours and I’m 6 hours away in Montreal. I’ve been religiously following Chase’s blog posts and tweets for 2 years now.
Needless to say, I registered for the talk, booked a hotel for that night through Hotwire and drove to Toronto.
My spontaneity was not in vain.
At the Gladstone Hotel, Chase spoke about social
media. If you don’t know what that is, you are already behind the times. Through his charm, enthusiasm and charisma, Chase delivered into uncensored details about his blogging, twitting, behind the scene videos of major international campaigns and volunteer work in the photo community. However, the night did not end when his speech did.
After his book signing, and until a little past 1 am, Chase casually sipped his beer and chatted it up with those of us who stayed behind. No matter the question or
number of beers or time of night, he was just as excited to be there, then we were to hear him digress.
I woke up one day, spontaneously drove 6 hours to hear a man speak, spent the evening and part of a night drinking and conversing with him and others present, checked in to my hotel room for the evening and drove home. I met great people, had a great time and I’d do it all over again in a heart beat.
Michael G. Manoukian
michaelmanphoto.com
David Ellingsen wraps up 2009 in a flurry of activity
David Ellingsen, CAPIC-Vancouver's VP of Business Practices, is wrapping up 2009 in a flurry of activity. BC Place Stadium recently installed David’s 12x40 foot action photographs as part of the facelift for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Photo Copyright ©2009 - David Ellingsen
His book “Body of Text” has garnered rave reviews from the Canadian literary underground and David will end the year with two gallery exhibitions abroad. “Hibernus” will be exhibited at Galerie BMG in Woodstock, NY and his new series “Future Imperfect” will debut at the Lishui International Photography Festival in China.
Visit David’s website and Blog for further information: www.davidellingsen.com
Mobile Photographer's Moving Picture Takes 1st Place at International Photography Awards
Vancouver photographer Kristopher Grunert has just received confirmation that his innovative and stirring time-lapse photography project titled "My City Moves Me" has taken 1st place in the 2009 International Photography Awards - Moving Image category.
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Photograph Copyright 2009 - Kristopher Grunert
The work is a series of 712 individual photos linked together to create the illusion of movement, emphasizing the life and breath of structures, and features the Vancouver Sky Train.
"The IPA has become one of the most significant awards in the industry.It is an absolute honor to receive such recognition, especially in this new category. Moving pictures has obviously been around for a long time but many feel this the beginning of a new era as technology is allowing still photographers to apply their trained eye to the medium."
Photograph Copyright 2009 - Kristopher Grunert
Ironically, the announcement comes just as Grunert himself is embarking on his own moving picture--the decision to take his Vancouver based company and studio GRUNERT IMAGING mobile. While travel has always been a part of his 10 year career--photographing mines, wind farms, water treatment plants and prime real estate projects across Canada, the US, UK, and Central/ South America Grunert feels ready for a significant creative pilgrimage.
He will be feeding his visual appetite with new landscapes, imagery, and experiences as he travels between urban, rural and industrial scenes from the Alberta Oil Sands, Saskatchewan, Toronto,New York,LA and Mexico.
Not only is it important to me to expand my visual repertoire, my goal is to extend the reach of the geographic markets that I serve."
Part of the journey will include his annual trip to NYC for the Lucie Awards(the Oscar Awards of photography) where this year his new series of still photographs "The Seylynn Lights"has received honorable mention and his 1st place entry"My City Moves Me"will be featured in the Annual IPA Best of Show.
The debut of this exhibition takes place as a prelude to the Lucies, held this year on Sat. Oct. 17at the infamous Splashlight Studios in Soho.
As usual, he will also attend the PDN Photo Expo where he reconnects with international suppliers and "sharpens his saw" by learning technical and business skills from industry leaders.
In the new year, Grunert Imaging will launch what he calls digital asset management solutions for the corporate market.
"I have seen companies struggle to manage their libraries of digital images as they continue to grow, and I want to make sure that my clients can use the assets I create in the most effective manner possible. If managed correctly, the photographs have the potential to increase in value exponentially for uses such as publicity, corporate communications, award submissions, and company morale."
Kristopher emphasizes that he will have a continued presence in Vancouver, servicing his clients and continuing to work with his local suppliers.
"I am very proud of the relationships that I have built here--they are the foundation of my business and I am committed to building on that foundation. My intention is for everyone I associate with to benefit from this endeavor.
Grunert has been creating memorable commercial photographs for local design firms such as Porcaro Communications servicing clients such asF inning International, Teck Cominco,and BC Ferries) and most recently with DDB Canada (Karacters Design)for the Vancouver Convention Centre. He was also the co-founder and co-curator of LUMEN gallery with Emmanuel St.Juste, which has brought light-inspired art and events to the city, and has served on the board of the Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators (CAPIC) as VP of membership for the last 2 years. He is looking forward to meeting other members across the country and contributing to the prairie chapter in the new year.
During his mobile experiment, Kristopher and wife Chelsea will be using his family homestead in Saskatchewan as their headquarters and are excited to be converting a grain silo into his new studio. The Grunert farm has been in operation for over 130 years, and Grunert's adventure will begin next month by working and documenting the annual harvest with three generations of his family present.
"The Seylynn Lights"series is being featured at On The Rise Artist Collective, 2231 Granville St. Vancouver, BC from Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm until August 30th.
"My City Moves Me"the award-winning submission can be seen at grunertimaging.com/MyCityMovesMe
Grunert can be reached now, and during his mobile adventure at kristopher@grunertimaging.com or 604-809-9155
Please direct any questions or comments regarding this announcement to Kristopher Grunert at press@grunertimaging.com or 604-809-9155.
CAPIC Member wins French Award
CAPIC Toronto member Ana Cop was Awarded an Honourable Mention in the PX3 competition for the entry entitled, " For Real ." The jury selected winners from thousands of photography entries from over 85 countries.
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Photograph Copyright © 2009 - Ana Cop
ABOUT Px3:
The "Prix de la Photographie Paris" (Px3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris. Winning photographs from this competition are exhibited in a high-profile gallery in Paris and published in the high-quality, full-color Px3 Annual Book.
Visit px3.fr
For Press Inquiries, Contact:
info@px3.fr
About the Winner:
Ana's style of photography has often been described as quirky, yet uplifting
-a fulfillment of the senses.
She tends to create her own visionary world,
with a photography style that depicts individualism.
Ana was born in Zagreb, Croatia and currently resides in Toronto, Canada.
She is a graduate of Photography Studies at Ryerson University Toronto, (2008)
and is a member of CAPIC, (Canadian Association of Photographers & Illustrators).
The portfolio tells the rest...
CAPIC Vancouver Presents Maria Piscopo
MARIA PISCOPO
www.mpiscopo.com
"How to Make Money in Today's New Marketplace"
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
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To Our Valued Sponsors
THANK YOU!
The CAPIC Vancouver Chapter would like to sincerely thank you for your support in our event with Maria Piscopo hosted by Langara College. Her presentation gave the tools and insight to a model of "How To Make Money in Today's New Marketplace". Participants showed a high interest and interaction of the program, seeking new tools and ways to using those tools and knowledge of the current marketplace.
Because of your participation, we were able to help our members, and non-members connect with relevant trade and industry partners, thereby adding value to the event for everyone. We look forward to growing our relationship with you in the future, and thank you again for your continued support.
ADBASE - www.adbase.com
Beau Photo Supplies - www.beauphoto.com
Langara College - www.langara.bc.ca
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