Board Cowichan Valley Camera Club

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I started in my teens using Kodak Brownie cameras more to get snapshots of things I was doing and general family events. In the late sixties, I purchased a 35mm SLR and started with scenery pictures, family, and various local events.  After setting up a darkroom I developed black and white, along with Ecktachrome ( E6) slide film, and at the time included printing the slides with Cibachrome.

Work changes moving and travel resulted in a time away from continuing the learning process and not much was done with photography for about 25 years. Following retirement, I along with my spouse joined the Cowichan Valley Camera Club in the fall of 2018 and restarted with digital equipment.

At present, I enjoy landscape particularly, but participation in the Camera Club has contributed to an increased interest in other forms and processes.  I do very little editing, using Lightroom, and Elements.

One project I have started is to scan my slides and negatives from the past to redo old film images.

In addition to the Cowichan Valley Camera Club, I am a member of the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts and the Photographic Society of America

Vice President John Murray

Some 12+ years ago I attended my first Cowichan Valley Camera Club meeting. A member was showing one of their photographs. A question was asked, "What setting did you use?" The response was "tulip mode"!

Right away I knew this was the club for me!

All the members are friendly and very willing to help each other with their photography.

I primarily use my photography to document our holiday travels, all of which have been great life experiences!

I enjoy the field trips, which I haven't done lately due to COVID, but hopefully once we get back to some semblance of order, I'll feel more comfortable in attending.

I shoot with a Nikon D300 and D800.

My current involvement in the club is:

- maintaining the club Laptop operating system

- running the club projector for meetings and competition judging

- tabulating  the judges' scores for competitions

I love everything the club has to offer from our field trips, Competitions, scavenger hunts, Tech Nights (always interested in learning something new), and of course our Presenters that come to our club as well as our very own club members.

I love getting out in nature and taking in the sights and sounds.

mail-1454735_640I have always created.  Whether in painting or now with photography.  I joined the CVCC in Dec of 2022 with my Canon Rebel by my side.  I have learned so much about my camera and photography in the last few months.  Everyone is willing to help and guide each other along this journey.

With a background in banking and the position open for secretary, it just seemed like a great way to give back to the club.

Lynn Harnish

Founding Member John Sargeant

John Sargeant is a life member and a founding member of the Cowichan Valley Camera Club.

John first started in photography in 1936.

 

Founding Member Denny Wagg

Denny Wagg is a life member and a founding member of the Cowichan Valley Camera Club.

 

Founding Member Patricia Rankin

Patricia is a Life Member and Founding Member of the CVCC.

Her photography interests are mostly in nature - scenery, the seasons, plants, patterns, abstraction and architecture.

 

Presentations Chairperson

Vacant

Carl has served the club in many roles including:

  • President
  • Past President
  • Vice Pres
  • Field Trip Chair
  • Display Chair
  • Coffee Chair
  • Nomination Chair

Committee Chairs

mail-1454735_640The Chairperson of the Club’s image galleries, administers a multitude of photo galleries for various Club activities, as well as organizing and administering periodic photo challenges for members.

I joined the Club in 2010 and shoot with a Nikon D500 and do my post processing in Lightroom, Elements and Skylum Neo.

I enjoy the warm friendship and sharing of photography knowledge offered by the Club and its members.  I also enjoy participating in the Club’s field trips, learning new skills and editing tips and the opportunity to participate in numerous photo competitions offered through the Club.

mail-1454735_640Jean assumes the role of Committee Chairperson for Competitions as well as continuing as Facilitator for the CAPA Competitions, North Shore Challenge and Lions Gate Celebration of Nature.

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Willie has been responsible for the Evening Favourite competition for several years.

Each spring the CVCC members are asked to submit topics for the upcoming season.  Voting is done and the top 10 themes are assigned and revealed at the June meeting.

Also at the June meeting a draw is done from all the previous first place winners for a gift certificate.

Currently this competition is being done digitally and voting is done by emailing Willie.

 

 

WebMaster Vacant

Vacant

 

 

Ed is an Interclub Liaison and President.

 

Interclub Liaison Jean Hamilton

Jean is an Interclub Liaison, CAPA Coordinator and Treasurer.

Education Sean Rose