Events
Zoom: 5-Steps Spot Shots Challenge
We will have an evening viewing images from the “5-Steps Spot Shots” challenge. The intent is to challenge your creativity through making five images within a fixed (within 5 steps) location that is provided to you. In addition, seeing how other members responded will provide an opportunity to learn a variety of techniques.
The challenge details: In later September (update: it was emailed on Monday Sept 21) we will email you the four locations (all in Burnaby and most on transit routes) and you will select one of those locations to photograph five images within five steps of that selected location. When we say “within 5 steps of the location”, we mean where your camera will be located and not necessarily the subject itself. Also, we’re not concerned if you take big or small steps.
Please submit your five images (or less if you prefer), using file names in the format “your name and the name of the selected location and photo title or number” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Saturday October 3rd.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Vivid Colours)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if requested. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Vivid Colours” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday October 18th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Guest Speaker, Liron Gertsman
We are pleased to have as a guest speaker Liron Gertsman, an award-winning B.C. nature photographer and conservation photojournalist. Still early in his career, he has already been recognized internationally with various awards and shows in top-quality locations. You can see his work at https://www.lirongertsman.com/
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
In Person: Mini-Workshop, Portrait Lighting
This mini-workshop will provide an opportunity to learn portrait photography, guided by our members. Lighting and background equipment will be setup for you. Please bring your camera of choice.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Selection for CAPA Monochrome competition
Selection for the CAPA “Monochrome” competition. Please submit up to two images no later than 5pm Sunday, November 8th.
Send your images to BPSComp@outlook.com. To avoid problems with email software resizing the images, add them as attachments to the email rather than embedding them in the body of the message.
This competition has very strict editing policies and provenance rules (please refer to the CAPA rules linked below for full details).
A monochrome image must fall into one of these two categories:
A purely greyscale image using only black, white, and shades of grey
A greyscale image that has been uniformly tinted with a single colour across the entire frame (such as sepia, red, or gold toning)
An image is NOT considered monochrome if it:
Has selective colour toning in different areas
Includes spot colouring or partial colourization
Uses multiple tints or tones across different parts of the image
Such images that mix colours or toning effects are not considered monochrome and will be disqualified.
Submitted images must fall within one of the following themes:
Texture & Detail – Images that emphasize the physical qualities of surfaces and materials through close observation of patterns, weathering, organic forms, or man-made structures. From tree bark and rock formations to architectural details and worn objects, submitted images should make viewers want to reach out and touch what they see.
Motion & Stillness – Images that explore the relationship between movement and static elements through techniques like intentional camera movement, long exposure, panning, or freezing action. Could include flowing water, moving crowds, wind-swept landscapes, dancers, working machinery, star trails and celestial motion.
Isolation & Solitude – A lone figure in a landscape, a solitary person in an empty room, a contemplative face against negative space, or even a tight portrait that conveys emotional isolation. This theme inherently invites portraiture while still maintaining the conceptual challenge.
Working Hand – Images that document craftsmanship, labor, and human endeavor through tools, processes, environments, or the evidence of work itself. From agricultural fields and construction sites to artist studios and fishing villages. Images should emphasize the visible connection between people and what they create or maintain.
Most editing techniques are permitted including vignettes. NOT permitted are:
Elements with non-photographic origin
Frames, borders etc.
AI techniques including in-painting (content-aware fill) and out-painting or generative imagery.
The usual size restrictions of 1400x1050 apply (that is, the image must meet one of those dimensions and not exceed either), and maximum file size is 1.8MB.
Please view the rules here.
In Person: Print Night
This is an excellent opportunity to share some of your matted prints with the group. There will be time for discussion. The sharing will showcase areas of interest that your fellow members have and perhaps even inspire you to try something new or to approach a subject matter in a different way.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Before and After Editing Projected Image Night
We will have an evening viewing “before and after” images to compare the original photos with photos after they are edited. Please submit up to 2 images on any theme to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday November 22nd.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Personal Bodies of Work
Two club members (Danuta Jaworski and Chris Wright) will showcase images from their respective areas of interest. Danuta will present <details upcoming>, while Chris will present a short journey on his return to photography.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Through the Glass)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if requested. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Through the Glass” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday December 6th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: BPS Christmas party!
We will have our Christmas party this year with the location to be provided closer to this date.
It is pot luck so everyone should bring a favourite dish to share (and bring your own drink).
For those who wish to participate, there will be a gift exchange (maximum expenditure is $15).
Christmas sweaters may be worn but will not be compulsory!
In Person: Print Night
This is an excellent opportunity to share some of your matted prints with the group. There will be time for discussion. The sharing will showcase areas of interest that your fellow members have and perhaps even inspire you to try something new or to approach a subject matter in a different way.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Selection for CAPA Pacific Zone competition
Selection for the CAPA “Pacific Zone” competition. Please submit up to two images no later than 5pm Sunday, September 20th.
Send your images to BPSComp@outlook.com. To avoid problems with email software resizing the images, add them as attachments to the email rather than embedding them in the body of the message.
This is an Open Theme competition (see subjects below), the purpose of which is to highlight the Life and Lifestyles which make the Pacific Zone unique. All submitted images must have been captured in the Pacific Zone (BC and Yukon).
Subjects: rural and urban landscapes (may include the hand of man), people and altered reality images. Staged studio images will not be accepted.
Most editing techniques are permitted. NOT permitted are:
Elements with non-photographic origin
Frames, borders etc. They don't explicitly mention vignettes but I'd recommend not adding any that aren't naturally in the image.
AI techniques including in-painting (content-aware fill) and out-painting or generative imagery.
The usual size restrictions of 1400x1050 apply (that is, the image must meet one of those dimensions and not exceed either), and maximum file size is 1.8MB.
Please view the rules here.
In Person: Opening Night
This first meeting of 2026-2027 will be a time to reconnect with old friends and meet new members. Please bring some of your images to discuss just in small groups. They can be matted prints or photos on your digital devices (phone, tablets, laptops). There will NOT be any projector.
We also encourage people to use this first meeting to find out more about our BPS colleagues by asking about their hobbies, volunteer activities, skills, past careers, etc. You might be surprised what you learn about their "other lives" beyond BPS!
We will meet at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
In person: End of Year Picnic
Get ready for the end of the year "Potluck" Picnic. Queen's Park in New Westminster at Picnic Shelter #2 above the children's playground (the small shelter, not the big one).
Bring your own utensils, plates, drinks, and a food item to share with other people. Alcohol is not allowed.
Forecast is cloudy and warm (no rain) but that can change. Bring layers to keep warm and some may want a cushion for the bench seating.
In person: AGM
Get ready for the 2026 AGM. Please see the email sent May 8 at 7pm for full details.
We will meet at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
In person: McGillivray slide show competition
McGillivray slide show competition for the coveted McGillivray trophy. Slide shows MUST be a maximum of 4 minutes, NO exceptions. Details will be sent by e-mail.
We will meet at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Minimalism)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if required. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Minimalism” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday May 3rd.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Personal Bodies of Work
Two club members (Ron and Michael) will showcase images from their respective areas of interest. Ron’s presentation covers a unique travel highlight from a trip to Italy in 2019.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Sports Photography)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if required. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Sports Photography” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday April 19th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In-person: Print-selection for Crescent Beach B&W Competition
We will have a selection of the prints for the Crescent Beach black and white competition. Please bring up to Two matted prints to the meeting (normal mat size of 16”x20“).
The meeting will take place at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Action)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if required. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Action” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday March 29th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Guest Speaker, Joe Ng
We are pleased to present Joe Ng, a Vancouver based freelance photographer specializing in the intersection of high-speed sports and global expedition travel. He will be discussing sports photography. You can see his work at https://joengphotography.com/portfolio
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Breaking the Rules)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if required. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Breaking the Rules” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday March 15th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: One-Minute Slideshows
This is an excellent opportunity to share your photography and creativity through a one-minute (or less) slideshow. Typically, such shows are composed of still photos accompanied by music that helps to set a complementary mood. Some shows also combine still photos with short video clips.
Submit the prepared slideshow in the format as .mp4, .mov, or for ProShow users .exe, and in the dimensions that match the projector (1400px wide by 1050px high). Given that the file size will be too large to email, please use a file transfer service such as WeTransfer or DropBox, and then send the web link to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday March 8. Please review the upcoming email for full details.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Fun Images)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if required. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Fun Images” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday March 1st.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Print Night
This is an excellent opportunity to share some of your matted prints with the group. There will be time for discussion. The sharing will showcase areas of interest that your fellow members have and perhaps even inspire you to try something new or to approach a subject matter in a different way.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Before and After Editing Projected Image Night
We will have an evening viewing “before and after” images to compare the original photos with photos after they are edited. Please submit up to 2 images on any theme to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday February 8th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Guest Speaker-London Drugs Photo Manager
The photo lab manager at London Drugs (Market Crossing store) will talk about (1) how different papers affect the appearance of our prints, (2) how to get our prints to have correct brightness, colors, etc., and (3) various printing services.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Architecture)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if required. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Architecture” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday January 25th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Print Night and Selection for London Drugs
This is an excellent opportunity to share some of your matted prints with the group. There will be time for discussion. The sharing will showcase areas of interest that your fellow members have and perhaps even inspire you to try something new or to approach a subject matter in a different way. In addition, we will select 10 images to be displayed at various local London Drugs stores.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
Zoom: Selection for North Shore Challenge
The Burnaby Photographic Society enters the North Shore Challenge photography competition regularly. This competition is exciting because it's a great showcase for local talent and they always put on a fun presentation when they show us the results in March. We'd like you to contribute to our entry in the club category.
This selection meeting is to choose six of our members' photos to comprise our club's competition entry.
Please submit up to two photos to BPScomp@outlook.com no later than 5pm Sunday December 18th.
Image files must fit the usual specifications - .jpg files, maximum 1400 pixels wide and 1050 pixels tall, and must fill one of these dimensions. They're requesting people use the sRGB color space for consistent color reproduction.
It's open theme, meaning there are no pre-set subjects. However:
"AI" generated content is not allowed, including in-painting, out-painting and generative fill.
Disturbing or explicit adult content may be disqualified at the discretion of the judges. (We at BPS will also make judgements about this during the selection meeting.)
Images submitted to this competition in previous years are not eligible.
Note that if selected, your images may be used by the North Shore Photographic Society to promote their future competitions.
You can read more about the competition here:
In Person: (1) How to navigate CAPA's new competition rules (2) Small-group sharing of photos (prints or via your personal digital devices)
Gord Webster will talk about how to navigate CAPA's new competition rules. This is also going to be an informal meeting where we can bring anything in that we want to chat about with our fellow members. For example, you may want to bring in a print, a series of prints or maybe a few images on a mobile device. You could even bring in photographic equipment if you want. By making it smaller groups it will be a way to get feedback and discussion without an large audience.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
In Person: BPS Christmas party!
We will have our Christmas party this year at the Greentree Village Community Centre (4295 Garden Grove Dr, Burnaby, BC).
It is pot luck so everyone should bring a favourite dish to share (and bring your own drink).
For those who wish to participate, there will be a gift exchange (maximum expenditure is $15).
Christmas sweaters may be worn but will not be compulsory!
Zoom: Projected Image Night (theme: Water)
We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and even a little critique if required. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme “Water” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday December 7th.
Details on submission requirements can be found here.
In Person: Personal Bodies of Work
Two club members (TBD and TBD) will showcase images from their respective areas of interest. Details on the presenters will be provided here closer to this meeting.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
In Person: Print Night
This is an excellent opportunity to share some of your matted prints with the group. There will be time for discussion. The sharing will showcase areas of interest that your fellow members have and perhaps even inspire you to try something new or to approach a subject matter in a different way.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.
In Person: Skill Sharing
This night will be skill sharing and feedback presented by Grant Withers and John Wilson.
Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.