Meetings and Events 2025-2026
Regular Club Meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month From September to May from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Université de Moncton- Édifice Rémi Rossignol - Salle D002 - rue Notre Dame du Sacré Coeur - Moncton, NB
Doors open at 6:30, so come early to socialize
Next Contest Deadline
Symmetry: Due Jan 10, 2026
Go to Focus Camera Club :: Focus Contests for more information
To see all the competitions check out the "Competitions" tab at the top of the homepage.
Next Outing
TUESDAY Dec 9, 2025:
CLUB OUTING: Holiday Social Event and Night Photography
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This year’s holiday social event will be held at Happy Craft Brewing, located at 800 Main St, Moncton, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:30 pm. This gathering will offer a great opportunity for photographers to meet, connect, and chat with fellow club members. Parking is available at the rear of the building, and the brewery can provide a 2-hour free parking ticket. Please confirm your attendance with Dianne Levesque: levesquedianne@gmail.com as soon as possible for planning purposes.
For those interested — and weather permitting — we will also meet for a night photography session beforehand. We’ll gather at 4:30 pm in front of Moncton City Hall to capture the latter part of the golden hour, the blue hour, and beyond, while practicing our night street photography skills. The festive lights and atmosphere of downtown Moncton will surely add a special creative touch to our images. The photography outing will run from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, after which you can join the social event at the brewery.
We hope you can join us for one or both activities!
Next Meeting
Thursday, Jan 8, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Focus Camera Club Member - Dean Askin
Presentation titled “Living with Anxiety Disorder: It’s Nothing to Worry About…and How It’s Made Me a Better Photographer."
Dean was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in 2008. Living with GAD helps Dean notice patterns, lines, shapes, shadows and the world around him. He will talk a bit about GAD, then describe how he started into photography more creatively in 2008 as an outlet, as well as the techniques & skills he's been able to develop as a result: How it helps Dean notice patterns, lines, shapes, shadows and light more—all while showcasing his images throughout.
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Information coming soon.
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Information coming soon.
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Information coming soon.
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Francois Mellet - Merchandising Imaging Products with Panasonic
Presentation on various photography genres (wildlife, landscape, sport, street....). Equipment demonstration: M43 and full frame series camera with focus on specific features. This will also include examples using his own photography like live view composite (star trails feature) pre-burst photo (wildlife, action photos, etc.), High resolution mode up to 196 mpx (landscape, architecture). Focus stacking, focus limiter and more.
Thursday, Mar 26, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Information coming soon.
Thursday, Mar 26, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Information coming soon.
Thursday, Apr 9, 2026
CLUB MEETING
Gary Tucker - Landscape Photography from Atlantic Canada
Gary lives in the small town of Sackville, New Brunswick, in the Maritime region of Canada. In 2019 he retired after 25 years as a music theorist and historian at Mount Allison University. Long attracted to looking at photographs, Gary began making photos in 2008. Now retired, he's happily devoting more sustained attention to exploring landscape photography. His work focuses mainly on local marshes, streams, forests, and waterfowl refuges, enjoying the beauties of Maritime nature."
You can view some of his images on his website at https://garytuckerphoto.com/
Past 2025-26 Meetings & Events
Thursday, Nov 27
CLUB MEETING
Photos for View — Submit Your Images by Nov 23! (at focuscontests.com)
This is not a contest — just a chance to share your work!
Submit up to 3 photos of your choice for our Photos for View slideshow at the November 27th meeting. You can talk about your images or simply let them speak for themselves.
Thursday Nov 20
OFF-WEEK LEARNING (in person)
Join us for a relaxed session covering the fundamentals of photography and camera operation (no brand specifics). Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a quick refresh.
Thursday, Nov 13
CLUB MEETING
Pascal Werlberger will make a presentation together with his photographic biography. And the main presentation will be about his Newfoundland trip this summer. There was so much to discover in Newfoundland and therefore the presentation will probably take most of the hour!
Pascal was born in Graz, Austria in 1981. From 2000 on he studied Software Engineering in Graz and bought his first digital camera (Canon IXUS 40) for a year abroad in Norway. After working as a software engineer in Austria for 5 years, he moved in 2013 to Moncton and has worked for IGT since then as Software Developer. In 2016 he went for a honeymoon to Costa Rica and that was the perfect excuse to buy one of his favorite lenses, the Canon 70-200 f/2.8. He has always loved travel photography and ventured into portrait photography and sports photography. Since 2017 he takes photos for the Atlantic Attack National Ringette League Team and in 2024 also for Ringette Canada at the Canadian Ringette Championship in Dieppe.
Nov 2, 2025: 9:00-11:00am
CLUB OUTING
Nov. 2, 2025 9-11 am 4269 Route 115, Notre-Dame
For More Information check out the "Outings" page.
Thursday, Oct 23
CLUB MEETING
We’ll have two amazing guest speakers:
- Kevin Snair, freelance expedition & videographer — sharing his 30+ years of creative experience and inspiring stories behind the lens.
- Benoit Gravel, sales representative for Peak Design, who will talk about how to organize and prepare a successful photo safari — and bring some awesome giveaways!
And that’s not all! The very next days, October 24–25, don’t miss the Ivan's Camera Expo — a perfect chance to explore the latest gear, meet other photographers, and get inspired. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying this creative autumn together. For more details.
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Nous aurons deux conférenciers invités exceptionnels :
- Kevin Snair, vidéaste et photographe d’expédition, partagera plus de 30 ans d’expérience et sa passion pour l’image.
- Benoit Gravel, représentant de Peak Design, nous parlera de l’organisation d’un safari photo et apportera aussi de super prix à gagner!
Et ce n’est pas tout! Les 24 et 25 octobre, ne manquez pas l’Expo Ivans Camera — l’occasion parfaite de découvrir les dernières nouveautés et de rencontrer d’autres passionnés de photo. On a hâte de vous voir et de célébrer la créativité automnale ensemble! Pour plus de renseignements.
Thursday, Oct 9
CLUB MEETING
We'll have photo videos, more on contests and tip and tricks on monochrome photography. See you there!
Oct 4, 2025: 9:00-11:00am
CLUB OUTING
Autumn Colors Photography Outing – Centennial Park, Moncton
For More Information check out the "Outings" page.
Thursday, Sept 25
CLUB MEETING
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Welcome & season kickoff
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This year’s photo contests — categories, dates, and how to submit your images
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Video slideshows — highlights from last year’s contests & Focus Awards
Sept. 20, 2025: 9:00-11:00am
CLUB OUTING: Irishtown Nature Park, Moncton
First Annual National Photowalk hosted by the Canadian Association for Photographic Arts (CAPA)
For More Information check out the "Outings" page.
Sept. 16, 2025: 7:00pm ATT'N change in date
CLUB OUTING: Sunset Photography in Grand-Barachois
Join us for sunset photography on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00pm in Grand-Barachois. This event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a peaceful sunset in good company.
For More Information check out the "Outings" page.
Thursday, Sept 11, 2025
CLUB MEETING
Annual General Meeting and Club Awards
Time and Details to be announced shortly
👉 At the AGM, we’ll be electing our Board of Executive for the upcoming year. We invite everyone to consider running for any of these positions (email focuscameraclub@gmail.com to add your name):
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President (1 nominee)
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Vice President (0 nominee)
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Treasurer (1 nominee)
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Program Coordinator (1 nominee)
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Secretary (1 nominee)
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Contest Coordinator (1 nominee)
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Events Coordinator (1 nominee)
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CAPA Liaison (0 nominee)
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Web Manager, Communications & Membership Coordinator (1 nominee)
Optional positions:
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Educational Coordinator
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Social Coordinator
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AV Equipment Coordinator
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Social Media Coordinator
This year is all about connection, growth, and celebrating the joy of photography together. We can’t wait to see the creativity and stories you’ll capture.
2025
CLUB OUTING
Information to follow
December, 2024
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Information to follows
