Guest Speakers - September 2025-April 2026

NOTE: Guest Speaker Presentations will be recorded (with permission) and available to both members and guest ticket purchasers to view following the event.

Dee Lee Potter - "Explorations in Photography: A Journey Through Urban Landscapes, Natural Wonders, and Fascinating Faces"

• September 8, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Dee Lee Potter is a Toronto-based nature and urban landscape and travel photographer. His photographic work is highly influenced through his travel and exploring diverse cultures and landscapes worldwide. Dee’s acclaimed award-winning images in urban and natural landscapes, as well as cultural portraits including the 2025 Top 10 in the Nature Landscape category of the World Photographic Cup for his image "Ro Cho Sunrise", depicting Vietnam's traditional fishing practices. He currently serves as the Chair of Team Canada with the World Photographic Cup.
• For more information go to https://deepotter.photography
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Charles Needle - "Abstract and Impressionistic Photography: Crafting Painterly Masterpieces In-Camera”

• September 22, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Award-winning fine art photographer Charles Needle shares techniques for creating stunning painterly images in-camera, inspired by abstract expressionist masters. He’ll explore multiple-exposure and long exposure methods to transform ordinary scenes, along with creative close-up and macro techniques using telephoto, macro, and Lensbaby lenses. Through step-by-step demonstrations, Charles will equip you with fresh creative approaches to unlock your artistic potential. Please Note: Per presenter’s request the recording will only be available for 2 weeks.
• For more information go to https://charlesneedlephoto.com  
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Chuck Kimmerle - "Black and White: From Field to Print”

• October 6, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Chuck is a fine art photographer working primarily in Black and White.  His work does not always fit within the usual categories.  His photographs are stark, simple, quiet, personal and often contain artificial objects.  
• For more information go to https://www.chuckkimmerle.com
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Monika Deviat - "Low Light and Live"

• October 20, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Monika began her photography career in the dark photographing concerts and events. Low-light environments are not the usual way to get into photography. They require gear that can handle situations with little light and knowledge of how to push your gear while still getting sharp-quality images. Moments happen quickly and are fleeting during concerts and events. How do you anticipate these moments? How do you ensure you capture them and tell the story of the moment or feeling? Every concert, festival and event is unique. Learn the tools you can use flexibly and creatively and ensure your success in low light conditions.
• Please Note: Per Presenter’s request, there will not be a recording of the presentation.
• For more information go to https://monikadeviatphotography.com
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Paul Nguyen - "Time Lapse Photography"

• November 3, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Add a brand new dimension to your photographic passion by learning how to create time lapse movies. By capturing your subjects with time lapse photography, processes that normally appear subtle or unnoticeable to the human eye, such as the motion of the sun and stars, or the ordinary daily events of the city, become very pronounced. This type of photography uses still photos taken at regular intervals, which, when shown in sequence as a video clip, create a high-speed animation of an event taking place. With digital cameras, creating time lapses is easier than ever, and many newer camera models even have built-in time lapse programs. Paul will show you the camera techniques and editing programs we use to bring life to landscapes, sunsets and rises, and the night sky.
• For more information go to www.paulnguyenphoto.com
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Hazel Meredith - "Creative Floral Portraits with Textures & Plug-Ins"

• November 10, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Add drama and creativity to your floral images with the addition of textures and the use of plug-in software. Get a subtle effect with one (or two) textures, or get really creative and add three or more! Plug-ins used include the Nik Suite, JixiPix desktop apps, Smart Photo Editor and more.
• Please Note: Per Presenter’s request, the recording will only be available for 60 days
• For more information go to www.MeredithImages.com
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Phil Chun - "From Pixels to Print: Combining AI Enhancement with Expert Printing Techniques"

• November 17, 2025 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Phil Chun is a Toronto-based photographer and entrepreneur. In addition to his photography, Phill manages a family printing business at Fotobox and founded Level Fine Art, a platform showcasing fine art photography. In his presentation, Phill will not only share how he would personally edit photos for printing but also offer a live demonstration and assessment on a few images of the club members for things to look out for and his critique on if they are optimal for printing, or what he would edit or do differently.
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Taku Kumabe - "Your City is Your Playground"

• January 5, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Join Nikon Canada Ambassador Taku Kumabe in person as he explores his hometown for hidden gems and natural wonders. Focusing in on Etobicoke and surrounding areas. He’ll share his favourite locations for photographing landscapes, natural environments, and city skylines. He’ll delve into his personal project of 11 years, the Toronto Sunrise Series and share with you what he’s learned along the way. Although he’ll introduce photos and areas of Etobicoke, his thinking and concepts can be adapted to any city, making this evening an enriching one for anyone around the world.
• For more information go to www.takukumabe.com
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Lee Nordbye - "Making Monochrome Magic with Rocky Road Stories"

• January 12, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Lee is a landscape photographer from Alberta specialized in Black and White Photography. Lee’s presentation will include stories from car trips on some of his favourite roads in the Rockies. The stories will be behind-the-scenes, inspiration for the photos, and tips and tricks.
• For more information go to www.leenordbyephotography.com/portfolio
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Stephen DesRoches - "Prince Edward Landscapes"

• February 2, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Stephen is a Canadian photographer, designer, and artist based in Prince Edward Island. His work captures the coastal landscapes and night skies, reflecting a deep connection to his surroundings. DesRoches has published photography books, including Prince Edward Island: Images of the Night Sky, and serves as Director of Product Design at TinEye.
• For more information go to https://www.stephendesroches.com
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Avard Woolervar - "Exploring the Social Landscape"

• February 23, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• A photographer who lives in Nova Scotia, Avard will share how humans affect the landscape. He will talk about his photographic journey from street photography in 1980s Toronto to the more mindful photography he does today.
• For more information go to https://avardwoolaver.com
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Huibo Hou "Personal Expressive B&W Landscape Photography"

• March 9, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Huibo is a B&W landscape photographer based in San Diego, California. Her work has been recognized internationally in recent years with multiple awards and publications.  In the first half of her talk, Huibo will delve into the development of one’s personal vision, drawing from her own evolution in B&W landscape photography. In the second half, she will explore various compositional and tonal control techniques, including her postprocessing flow, with the aim of improving one’s vision of seeing and editing in black and white.
• Please Note: Per presenter’s request, the recording will only be available for 60 days.
• For more information go to https://www.huibohou.com
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Leslie Bush - "Heart of the Arctic - Canadian and Greenland High Arctic Explorer"

• April 20, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• In 2022, Leslie went on 2 back-to-back Adventure Canada cruises exploring the Canadian arctic's Baffin Island communities and wild landscapes of Nunavut as well as exploring the communities and wild landscapes of western Greenland. The cruises provided a marvellous opportunity to understand and compare life in both the Canadian and Greenland Arctic lands.
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Mike Moats - "The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer"

• April 27, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 PM EST
• Mike will cover the most important equipment for macro photography, how to control depth of field, composition, and finding character in your subjects.
• For more information go to https://www.mikemoats.com
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