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.

We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and a critique from Jean-Claude Louis. Please submit up to 2 images on the theme of “Emotions” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Saturday May 3rd.

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

This is an opportunity to practice putting together a one minute slide show. The idea is to get your skills going ready for the McGillivray slide show in May.

After the 1-minute slide shows are done, we will choose prints for the Bob Prittie Library display. Bring to the meeting two matted prints with our usual outside dimensions of 16x20". Prints can be color, black-and-white, infrared, etc. As well, they should be single (NOT double mats) and should only have a thin cardboard backing (NOT foam core or other thick backing) because those thick items will not fit in our frames.

We will meet at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

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“).

After selecting prints for Crescent Beach, we will choose photos for the London Drugs display. Bring to the meeting two matted prints. The display area is about 8 feet from where customers stand, so the prints need to have an impact from that distance. The print size (NOT mat size) should be either 11x14" or 12x18". Prints can be in color, black-and-white, infrared, etc. If you wish, you can choose that night to include any of your Crescent Beach black-and-white photos for consideration for London Drugs.

The meeting will take place at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

We will have an evening viewing images, for enjoyment, discussion and feedback from Jason Duncan (CAPA). Please submit up to 2 images (Open theme) to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday April 6th.

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

Possible selection of prints for library shows and Kerrisdale Cameras. Further details will be announced.

We will meet at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Three of our members, Dianne Neratini, Heather Hanis, and Gord Webster will present their "Personal bodies of work".

Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Selection for the CAPA “Curves and Lines” competition. Please submit up to two images no later than NOON Sunday, March 16th.

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.

The themes for this competition are:

• Geometry in Nature – images that capture interesting natural shapes and patterns like spirals, fractals waves, etc… This theme highlights the curve and repetitions found in the natural world or created within a photographic image.

• Landscape – images capturing interesting architectural shapes, leading lines, patterns in rural or urban environments. This theme focuses on curves, geometry, and visual rhythm in man-made surroundings.

• Minimal Still Life – simple, clean images of everyday objects arranged in repetitive patterns or positions to emphasize their curves and lines. This theme aims to find the curve and visual interest in mundane items.

• Motion and Flow – image capturing the curves and created by moving elements such as people, animals, vehicles, water, smoke etc. This theme focuses on using curves to show movement and energy.

• Kaleidoscope Curves – image featuring interesting reflective symmetry (where shape or pattern is reflected in a mirror line or a line of symmetry),or a kaleidoscopic effect. Images will showcase curves, lines, and geometric shapes found in modern architecture. Submissions can feature architectural details such as stairs, railings, windows, bridges, and other structural elements. Creative perspectives showcasing the artistry of modern architectural designs are encouraged.

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.

Bring a couple of prints to share with the group. There will be time for discussion.

On Monday we need to collect 12 prints to swap out at Kerrisdale Cameras in the next week or two. We will also be asking for prints on Mach 31st which we are hoping to have for display at the Bob Prittie and Cameron libraries.  More information will be coming when we get confirmation from Burnaby.

Consider contributing one of your Print Night images you bring on Monday for Kerrisdale Cameras or if you have another print you would like displayed, please bring it as well as your other two prints for critique.

We will meet at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Tonight will have a presentation from Chris Attrell: Photographing Abandoned Structures.

Chris Attrell began his photographic journey in 1996 as a landscape and nature photographic hobbyist. His interest took a more localized turn in 2003 when he started to explore rural Alberta and Saskatchewan, seeking out symbols of the prairie past; grain elevators, ghost towns, and abandoned buildings.

Recognizing the historical significance of these pioneer relics Chris set out to photographically document Saskatchewan’s heritage. Over the last ten years Chris has built and run several successful online photo galleries to showcase both his and others’ images of the Prairie Provinces. His interests have expanded to include night photography, storm photography, and rural-themed portraits.

Chris’ love of the prairies prompted him to move from Banff, Alberta to Shaunavon, SK in 2006, where he currently lives with his wife.

He has 2 books published Forgotten Saskatchewan and Grain Elevators: Beacons on the Prairies.

Two club members (Randall and Nick) went on photographic workshops to Costa Rica in 2024, one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. This evening they will each make a presentation that covers the different highlights as well as lessons learned. Expect to hear about plant life, insects, amphibians as well as of course a myriad of bird life.

Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

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 to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Monday February 3rd.

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

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 of macro photography to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday January 26th.

Note that for the purposes of this meeting we will consider macro photography as making the subject larger than normally seen

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

BPS have been asked on fairly short notice to put on a Print Exhibition at the Shadbolt Centre from the 1st of February through the 6th of March, 2025. Framed and matted prints will be hung on the new wall that was built across the previous entrance to the old Encores Cafe, which has now been demolished as part of the renovations. There is space for 10 to 12 prints hung in two rows, one above the other.

To prepare for this we will have an evening devoted to selecting prints.

There is no restriction on subject matter for your prints (except they should be family-friendly), but keep in mind that one purpose of the exhibition is to show the community our best and most interesting works, and another is to attract new members. We encourage all members to submit their high-impact prints.

Please bring along up to 2 prints, matted in 16”x20” mats.

Note that 2 prints means no more than 2!

We will meet at Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Selection for the CAPA “Fine Art” competition. Details and deadlines will be announced later.

Please view the rules here.

This is 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.

We will have our Christmas party this year at the Greentree Village Community Centre (4295 Garden Grove Dr, Burnaby, BC V5G 4G8).

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!

We will have an internal competition. The theme is fun images! More details to follow.

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

Hi all. As you may know, 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 cate gory.

As usual we'll be having a selection meeting to choose six of our members' photos to comprise our club's competition entry. The selection meeting will be Monday December 2nd. It will be an in-person meeting.

Please submit up to two photos to BPScomp@outlook.com no later than noon, Sunday December 1st - that's this coming weekend.

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: https://nsps.ca/north-shore-challenge-2025/

Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Two of our members, Dave Bromley and Bob Hansen, will discuss their tips for making great landscape photographs. All BPS members are also invited to submit up to a maximum of 2 of their own landscape photos for discussion and constructive feedback. Please submit your images to bpsdigital@outlook.com by 5 PM Sunday night, the 24th of November. 

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

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 any theme you wish to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday November 17th.

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

Selection for the CAPA “Expressions in Black and White” competition. Details and deadlines will be announced later.

Submitted images must fall within one of the following themes:

• Candid Person(s) – images that capture candid moments that reveal the humor, irony, and drama of the human experience.  Photograph people naturally, without posing.

• Natural Surroundings – image featuring weather phenomena, geological formations, cityscapes, landscapes, seascapes and natural phenomena such as planets, stars and astronomical events. People can be included in the image(s) provided that they enhance the story of the surroundings.

• Dramatic Contrast & Shadows – are the focal point of these images.  Explore low-key, silhouette, and selective lighting effects to create bold graphic image. Everyday spaces can reveal geometric shadows cast by individuals, buildings, signs structures and wildlife.

• Nostalgia – capture scenes reminiscent of bygone eras – images that evoke echoes of the past.  Examples such as, abandoned aircraft, boats, buildings, ships, still-life of antiques, structures, trains and vehicles. Composite images contrasting the old and the new are permitted in permitted in this theme.

Please view the rules here.

Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Ron Jerome and Ken Lindenbach will be organizing a scavenger hunt. More details to follow.

Details on submission requirements can be found here.

This will be an evening where three or four of our members present one of their bodies of work. At present we are looking forward to presentations from Ata, Brian and Lynn.

Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Selection for the CAPA Nature competition. This competition has a very strict editing policies. Send up to 2 images to BPSComp@Outlook.ca, by Saturday 5th October. Note that even though this is a digital selection it will be an in person meeting.

Meeting room #1 in the Field House, Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West. Click here for the map.

Please note that the Lions Gate Celebration of Nature competition has been discontinued.

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 of “Bridges” to BPSDigital@outlook.com by 5pm Sunday September 29th.

Details on submission requirements can be found here.