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EVENTS 2020-2021

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Sunday May 14th, 2022 @ 10:00 am

Spring is in the Air Photo Outing and Challenge

Come explore nature while practicing your photography technique and composition rules. Participants will receive a list of items to photograph along with the technique/rule to use. All levels of photographers are welcomed.

Location: Irishtown

Time: 10:00 am - noon

Please register through the contact us page and indicate the title of the outing in the Subject. Email will be sent with instructions or any changes prior to the outing to registered members.

Event Leaders/Event Organizer

Jacinthe LeBlanc

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May 16th, 2021 @ 1pm

Advanced Photography Skills

This workshop is geared to the photographer who is able to set their camera and shoot in manual mode.

 

Challenges will be given where you will need to change your shutter speed, apertures and multiple exposures etc.

 

Limited to 20 participants.

1. Andre Leblanc

2. Ruth Ricker LeBLanc

3. Jocelyne Gagnon

4 Renee Turcotte

5. Lila Donavan

6. Tony Holland

7. Ceci Snow

8. Daniel Beaudry

9. Mona Savoie

10. Thu Ho

11. Bernice McGraw LeBLanc

12. Carla LeBlanc

13. Joanne LaPlace

14. Elaine Odishaw

15. Kevin Balmer

16 Rachelle Bourque

 

Duration : 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

 

Details of the workshop will be emailed to the registered members.

 

Register online via the Contact Us page.

Event Leaders

Jacinthe LeBlanc & Mathieu Chiasson

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Deadline: December 11, 2020

2020 X-Mas Scavenger Hunt Themes 

The challenge this year is very different from past X-mas Hunts. You could do the Hunt anytime you wish as long as you upload your photos (1 for each theme) at the time limit: Dec. 11, Midnight. You could do it anywhere you want, your home or elsewhere, alone or with your buddies! There will be only five (5) themes this year.

Here are your 2020 five (5) themes:

Voici les cinq (5) thèmes pour 2020:

  1. Humoristic (anything!)

  2. Original pic of one or more people with Xmas theme (could be a selfie!) 

  3. X-mas colors (Abstract) 

  4. Xmas decoration (repetition minimum 3) 

  5. Xmas scenery (in or outside)

Upload your images here

Christmas Party Committee

Rachelle Bourque, Murielle Duguay et Renée Turcotte

Being Creative

November 10, 2020

Creative Photo Workshop Part 2

We welcome you on an outing of photographic creativity to slow down and see things differently. This workshop is for all levels of photographers, from beginner to advance. There's no technical part in this workshop, camera full auto or even phones are welcome. We've divided this workshop into 2 parts.

 

 

The second part (optional) will be an online discussion taking place later where you will be asked to share your favorite image from each exercise. Jacinthe and Mathieu will go through images offering feedback on some of their favorite images and also initiating discussions on lessons learned.

Workshop Leaders

Jacinthe LeBlanc & Mathieu Chiasson

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Date to be determined (It will be held on a Sunday afternoon - Once we are in a safe zone

Fun outing - with challenges

This workshop is open to all Focus Camera Club members. A series of Fun challenges will be given to the members at the start of the workshop.

 

All members should be able to  do complete the assigned tasks but the workshop leader will be available if anyone requires any help.

Cost is free.

Duration : 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Details of the workshop will be emailed to the registered members.

Register online via the Contact Us page.

Event Leaders

Jacinthe LeBlanc & Jocelyne Gagnon

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September 26, 2020

Kings Landing

NB public libraries are giving away free passes to Kings Landing during the month of September. Go to the Library and get your pass or if you want you can choose to pay for your entrance.

 

Hours of Operation - 10am to 5pm Wed to Sun

Admission - Adult $18.99 / Senior (65+) $16.99

            Youth (6-15) $14.99 (all plus tax)

 

- Carpool (almost 2 hour drive)

- Bring a mask

- Meet at Cabela’s parking lot at 8am, leaving at 8:30am

- Rain date - September 27th (Sunday)

Register by sending an email to : Scott Babineau @ FCCEventsCoordinator@gmail.com

Outing Organizer

Scott Babineau

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Sunday July 25th, 2021 @ 9:30

Flower Photography

Our very own Mona Savoie has invited us to her house to do flower photography. Mona has huge flower gardens that she meticulously maintain. Online learning session on flower photography will be offered prior to this session but is not mandatory to attend the outing.

Session starts 9:30 for better lighting

Register online via the contact us

Event Leaders/Event Organizer

Jacinthe LeBlanc / Mona Savoie

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Thursday, January 21st, 2021

10 Photo Challenge

This season we are again looking for submissions to wow the club. This is not a contest but is an exercise to challenge your photography skills and develop your ability to dream up and carry off an
idea.

 

The only rule is that your images not be shown anywhere until January 21st. 

The theme of your presentation can be anything from what’s on your mind to something neat that looks great in
pictures.


All we ask is that you declare you intention to participate by the due date.
Presentation: 10 photos you have made around an idea or theme
Agree to present this portfolio to the members of the club
Timeframe: We would ask that all participants be prepared by January 21, 2021

Register via the Contact Us Page

Event Leader

Tony Holland

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February 1st to February 11 2021

10 Days Facebook Photo 

Challenge

Starting on February 1st, participants will have to take a photo of something or someone beginning by the letter announced each day between 5 to 6 pm. 

 

Participants will have until 12 pm the next day to post their photo on Facebook.  Their will be an extra, not mandatory, photographic challenge for those who wish. 

 

A name will be drawn each day for Club members participating that day, for a prize being an 8 X 10 enlargement of one of their photo. 

 

At the end of the 10 days challenge, Club members having participated each day  will be  eligible for the draw of 2 great prizes.

Event Leader

Renée Turcotte

Being Creative

November 01, 2020

Creative Photo Workshop Part 2

We welcome you on an outing of photographic creativity to slow down and see things differently. This workshop is for all levels of photographers, from beginner to advance. There's no technical part in this workshop, camera full auto or even phones are welcome. We've divided this workshop into 2 parts.

 

 

For the first part, we'll go through a series of creative exercises on location (Downtown Moncton), all in sets of 10 images giving you enough to thoughtfully practice but also avoiding aimless shooting. Exercises will range from compositional rules to fully creative photos.

Workshop Leaders

Jacinthe LeBlanc & Mathieu Chiasson

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October 03, 2020

Scott Kelby Photo Walk

No matter what continent you are on, where you are in your photography journey, or what type of camera or phone you use, this is the excuse you have been waiting for to get out, explore your city, go take some amazing photos, virtually connect and share your photos with other photographers from around the world, and be entered to win some amazing prizes!

Send an email to Scott at fcceventscoordinator@gmail.com if you are planning on attending

Outing Leaders

Scott Babineau

Gavel

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

You be the judge

Tue, Jan 12, 2021 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

We will be hosting the "YOU BE THE JUDGE" workshop on January 12th, at 7:00 - 8:00 PM. (Room will open at 6:30)

 

This workshop is for our members that would like to attend and see how they would be as a judge.

We have prepared three categories for the workshop: Fine Arts, Nature and abstract.

Invitation to the event will be emailed to all registered Focus Camera Club Members

Event Leaders

Stella d'Entremont

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July 11th and July 19th 2021

Freeman Patterson Outing

Outing Freeman Patterson property at Shamper’s Bluff.  The dates are July 4th and July 19th.  9 members per group.  To be fair to all members, ne of our meeting. 

Cost: 40$ plus tax per participant

Register online via the Contact Us page.

Event Leaders

Stella d'Entremont

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December 17, 2020

2020 FCC Virtual Christmas Party Program

You are invited to our Virtual Christmas Party on December 17een

on Gomeeting. The room will open at 6:30 as usual and the party will officially start at 7:00

 

Everybody is encouraged to wear some Christmas decoration (Santa Claus tuque, garland, shirt, sweater…etc) to reflect the festive atmosphere.

 

We encourage you also to bring your preferred drink, coffee, tea, wine, beer, scotch…, anything you would like to sip during our party.

 

Let’s get together for 1-2 hours of fun and exchange!

Christmas Party Committee

Rachelle Bourque, Murielle Duguay et Renée Turcotte

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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020

Black and White Photography Training

Session 2: Online Learning: Tuesday November 24th at 7:00 PM

  • Members will be asked to submit images taken at the workshop. These images will be used to teach members how to properly process Black and White images.

Workshop Leaders

Jacinthe LeBlanc & Mathieu Chiasson

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October, 2020

Light painting workshop

•DATE : Thursday,  October 21st, 2020

•LOCATION : Moncton

•TIME : 6:00 – 9:00

•MAX NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS : 15

•RAIN DATE : Friday, October 23rd, 2020

•COST : $20.00 per person for member and $40.00 for non members - Must be paid in advance

REGISTER at samshe4@gmail.com

Workshop Leaders

Jacinthe LeBlanc

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Saturday, November 21st, 2020

Black and White Photography Training

Session 1: Outing: Saturday, November 21st at 1:00 PM

  • During the session, you will be given specific exercises to help you learn the key aspect of Black and White Photography

Workshop Leaders

Jacinthe LeBlanc & Mathieu Chiasson

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September  2020

Sunset at the Beach

2 meeting locations

5:30pm  à  At the Kouchibouguac River in Grand-Barachois where hurricane Dorian destroyed an old fishing wharf.

Address à 1919 Route 133, Grand-Barachois

 

6:00pm  à  At Unit #102 at 90 De La Breche Road, Grand-Barachois, for beach, silhouette and sunset pictures.

Sunset is at 7:00pm.  Usually the best pictures are up to 15-20 minutes afterwards. 

A tripod is recommended but not necessary. 

Parking can be in Unit #102 driveway or outside Villa Sur Plage entrance.

Register by sending an email to : Scott Babineau @ FCCEventsCoordinator@gmail.com

Outing Organizers

Scott Babineau & Andre LeBlanc

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