This webinar is part of the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker Series

Layers & Masking Demystified
Hazel Meredith, APSA, HonNEC

Learn why layers are important – and useful – when working in Photoshop. I’ll review the various types of layers and how they can make your workflow easier. I will also show you how to apply masking to a layer – a task many feel intimidated by. It’s easier than you think!

Bio:
Hazel Meredith is an award-winning photographer and a sought-after teacher, speaker, and competition judge. She began teaching in 2007, and now does seminars at camera clubs and conferences across the U.S. – both in-person and virtual. She offers her own workshops and webinars, and has done webinars for several software companies.

She has written two eBooks on working with textures, and released two creative courses. She and her husband, Dave, produce the “Virtual Creative Photography Conference” with
attendees from around the world.

Hazel loves the creative aspect of photography and post-processing, especially the use of textures and software to create unique images. She is actively involved with the photographic community, and has held leadership roles and received honorary distinctions from several organizations. In the Fall of 2020 she was the recipient of the Ashbrook Award for Digital Imaging Instruction from the Photographic Society of America.

Non-members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia can register for the presentation using the following link: Eventbrite

PGNS members can go to the members only page for the WebEx link to the meeting.

This webinar is part of the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker Series

The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, BC : My journey to photograph the bears
Lynn Fergusson

This session will take you through the planning, preparation and experiences of photographing in a remote location. The presentation will be based on Lynn’s experience in attending one of John Marriott’s Photo tours last May to the Khutzemateen on board the Afterglow I with Ocean Light Adventures, as well as the experiences when remaining on board to participate in a trip run by Ocean Light Adventures with a new group of people. Her journey will be explored via images and stories of her time in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary.


Bio:
Lynn is a multi-genre photographer from Dartmouth NS. She is an adventurer at heart and the outdoors is her playground for capturing the beauty and uniqueness of the world we live in. Her focus has been wildlife and landscape photography but has ventured into ICM and abstract photography and is enjoying the challenge. Lynn is always looking for opportunities to learn and grow her photography by attending workshops, conferences, hanging out with other photographers and trying new things.

She has been published in various magazines and her photos have won or have been recognized in a variety of local and international photo competitions.

Non-members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia can register for the presentation using the following link: Eventbrite

PGNS members can go to the members only page for the WebEx link to the meeting.

This webinar is part of the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker Series

Exploring Scotland – from land, sea, and Skye
David Clow

David travelled to Scotland for more than a month in September 2023. His main photo interests were the wildlife and rugged landscapes close to the sea, given his background as a marine biologist, and a love of ocean kayaking.

Covering more than 3000km across the country, including the Shetland Islands, David was drawn most strongly to the Isle of Skye.  While on this largest island in the Inner Hebrides, he spent eight (8) days of nonstop photography and hiking.

This rural island landscape, gave him many opportunities to fly his microdrones and capture both still and video imagery that he could never hope to get on foot with his Nikon Z9 & D850 cameras. The drones opened up a whole new perspective on many types of photography; rugged seascapes, waterfalls, rivers & lakes, landscapes, viaducts, railways, boat traffic, and endless historic, iconic castles.

David was also drawn to Scotland to explore his paternal ancestry, after two brothers emigrated from the Highlands in 1785. That research led to some great architectural photography in urban areas, culminating with the University of Glasgow Cloisters, and Doune Castle. Both sites were featured prominently in the recent popular TV series ‘Outlander’. 

Bio:
An avid photographer for more than 50 years, David enjoys most genre of photography – nature & architecture to portrait/studio photography. AV show production has also provided personal satisfaction, as well as public fundraising opportunities.

Since 2022, he has added drone imagery to his list of interests, producing both professional quality videos as well as still photography.

Awards: Canadian Geographic Photo Contest, and CAPA AV Show Competitions – (bronze medals in 2007 and 2024)

Publications: Remax Realtor, Canadian Camera (CAPA), and Canadian Geographic.

Solo Exhibits: 1) ‘The People of Havana’ at the National Press Club (Ottawa), and 2) ‘Journey to Antarctica’, at the RA Centre (Ottawa). Joint Exhibits; 1) ‘Prince Edward Island’ at Nepean City Hall; 2) ‘Birds’, and 3) ‘Bergs & Birds’ – both at the New Photographers’ Gallery (Sidney BC, 2021).
David is a Certified Judge for photography competitions – both the Ontario Council of Camera Clubs (O3C) and the Canadian Association for Photographic Arts (CAPA).

Camera Club Memberships: RA Photo Club (Ottawa), Mississauga Camera Club, and the Victoria Camera Club. He has provided camera club leadership in the Image Critique special interest group (SIG) – for all clubs listed.

Guest Speaker credentials: Ottawa, Orleans, Renfrew, Algonquin Park, Oshawa, Toronto, Mississauga, Vancouver, Kelowna, and Victoria. He recently lectured on ‘Antarctica’, during CPC 2024 – CAPA’s biannual national photography convention.

Personal Workshops: Algonquin Park (Ontario), and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (Ucluelet & Tofino, BC).

Non-members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia can register for the presentation using the following link: Eventbrite

PGNS members can go to the members only page for the WebEx link to the meeting.