Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman) is a Saulteaux/Métis artist, photographer, curator and archaeologist. Join her as she discusses Indigenous perspectives on photography and protocols that will foster deeper connections with the land and non-human kin.

These days our mental health could use a little breathing room. From the pandemic to social media, the state of unrest and divide in the world and the amplification of our general, day-to-day stressors such as job or relationship anxiety - the list is endless. Join Shane Turgeon as he touches on a variety of nature photography styles, from astrophotography to wildlife to intimates and abstracts and more, and how and why they’ve each become a major part of his mental health toolbox.

Joe will cover all the bases to get you on your way to photographing Canadian Wildlife. Topics that will be covered include: what’s in the camera bag, settings and techniques, composition and light, exposure and focus, and other tips and tricks! You will leave with a better understanding on how to capture the diversity of Canadian Wildlife.

As photographers we want happy accidents and discoveries - not disasters. Slow drives, data loss and wonky colour sap energy from the creative process. Klyment and Janet discuss effective ways for photographers to reclaim that mental energy by building a robust technical toolkit so you can get back to exploring the outdoors.

Learn how to embrace all of the uncomfortable aspects of lurking in the dark while creating stunning night sky photos. Monika will discuss where her creative ideas for nightscapes come from, how she plans for compositions, and how she sees what she wants to capture in the dark. Monika's presentation will include taking advantage of spontaneous moments, having backup plans, and being best prepared for risks and the unexpected.

Kase Filters Ambassador Jim Brompton discusses everything you need to know about using filters! Jim’s presentation will touch on the importance of circular polarizers, using multiple graduated filters and the difference between hard and soft grads, and how to use filters to increase your creativity, control the light, and create impactful images. Jim will also discuss the newest, innovative systems from Kase filters and the differences between Kase and other brands.

Mark Jinks will explain his process in seeking out the northern lights, what variables to look for in the data, best places to go for viewing, and he’ll also share some stories and experiences from the last decade of chasing the aurora.

Learn to use the creative techniques of minimalism to intentionally account for every inch of your frame. Discover how to minimize clutter, work with negative space, and master visual balance to boost the overall impact of your compositions. Working in a clean visual style you will learn to look for strong anchors, shapes, and lines while eliminating visual distractions. Curtis will share his experiences and images from some of the world’s most remote destinations to help kick-start your journey toward simplified, cleaner photographs that capture the essence of our world.

Fine-Art means photographing for the love of it, with no boundaries placed on your creativity. Expressive means creating personally meaningful photographs that satisfy your soul, not a client nor instagram followers. Join international award-winning photographer Marc Koegel as he talks about how he creates black and white photographs, starting in the field and ending with the final print. Marc strives to create photographs about things, rather than of things. He works exclusively in black and white, and often uses techniques such as long exposures, intentional camera movement and multiple exposures. Rather than detailed how-to's or recipes, however, Marc aims his presentation to serve as an example of how you can practice photography in a way that is meaningful and satisfying to you, listening to your own individual voice and character, likes and dislikes. This can be accomplished at any skill level and with any camera.