Winnipeg South Photo Club

Speaker - Sam Baardman
2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Sam Baardman will present “Glaciers and Icefields”

Image Review - Theme is "Transportation"
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom meeting
Theme is “Transportation”

Field Trip - TBA
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Manitoba
Field trip to photograph wild Prairie Crocuses.

Speaker - Dustin Glaseman
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Dustin Glaseman will speak on “Growing Wild: Finding Purpose in Wildlife Photography and Community Building”
In 2022, after more than a decade of post-secondary education and a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, wildlife photographer Dustin Glaseman launched The Dusty Unknown—a photography company focused on conservation, collaboration, and community. What happened over the next three years changed Dustin’s life forever. Join Dustin as he shares his journey from three-time university graduate with a love of wildlife, to a business owner with work in retail spaces, galleries, and art fairs. Welcome to The Dusty Unknown.

Speaker - Wolfgang Jansen
2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Wolfgang Jansen will present “Costa Rica – Pura Natura”

Image Review - Theme is "A Pop of Color"
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom meeting
Theme is “A Pop of Color”

Speaker - Jocelyne Hebert
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Jocelyne Hebert will present “Behind the Story-A Journey from Concept to Completion”
Jocelyne Hebert, MPA has been captivated by photography and storytelling since childhood. This
lifelong passion gives her the artistic freedom to explore and share the beauty of the world
through her lens. Specializing in portraiture, Jocelyne thrives on the creative challenges of
photographic competition—pushing herself to express emotions and narratives that words alone
cannot convey.
Storytelling is at the heart of powerful photography. While a technically perfect image can impress,
it’s the story behind the photograph that creates connection. Visual storytelling brings context,
emotion, and meaning to an image— transforming a simple portrait into a rich narrative, a fleeting
moment into a lasting memory, and a subject into a relatable character.
Through composition, lighting, expression, setting, and thoughtful detail, photographers can
suggest relationships, histories, moods, and ideas without saying a word. This storytelling layer
invites viewers to pause, reflect, and feel something deeper.
Ultimately, storytelling elevates photography from documentation to art. It’s what makes an image
memorable, impactful, and emotionally resonant—because it speaks not just to the eyes, but to the
heart and imagination.

Field Trip - Winnipeg Beach CANCELLED!
2026-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Manitoba
Field trip to Winnipeg Beach area. Ice fishing and apparently lots of eagles to photograph.

Speaker - Keith Putt
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Keith Putt will present “DeMystifying Macro Photography – Macro Basics in 2 Hours”
Keith Putt is a long time member of Winnipeg South Photo Club and Manitoba Camera Club. He is responsible for Image review at WSPC.
He has been showing film and digital macro photos at WSPC for 20 years and will show us how to do it.
Few WSPC and MCC members are heavily involved in macro. Why is that? Perhaps people are intimidated by stories of expense, camera & software complexity, steep learning curve and so on. The truth is macro is like any other genre – start somewhere simple and gradually increase your interest, skill, complexity and expenditure. And what is “macro” anyway?
Unlike a telephoto lens, for which there is no substitute, there are ways to adapt most lenses to macro. The attached photos used ordinary lenses on a plain vanilla digital camera. The adapters cost $10-$50. You can spend more and add complexity but it isn’t strictly necessary.
He will describe his macro journey from zero-cost beginning to mega-buck today. He will touch on cameras, lenses, adapters, lighting, light modifiers and other gadgets. He will demonstrate several focus bracketing methods and in-camera focus stacking.
This is not an instructional seminar. It is simply an illustration of what is possible.
Keith encourages members to bring their macro gear – adapters, lenses, lights, flash, diffusers, rails, light booths – whatever you have. We will lay it out so people have a feeling for what is going on in the WSPC macro department.

Speaker - Kristine Richer via Zoom
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom meeting
Kristine Richer will present “Finding Light in the Dark, The Process Behind Nightscape Photography”
Kristine Richer is a classically trained fine art photographer and educator based in Nova Scotia, Canada, working under the business name Kristine Rose Photography.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and a Bachelor of Design in Interdisciplinary Design from NSCAD University, completed in 2009. Her studies began in the darkroom and spanned a wide range of photographic genres. Following graduation, Kristine spent 11 years working in corporate creative as a commercial product photographer and product designer, producing imagery that was published globally in large-scale commercial print runs.
Kristine also taught photography through NSCAD University’s Extended Studies program from 2008 to 2016, bringing nearly a decade of experience teaching adult learners into her work as an educator.
Since transitioning to full-time fine art and education in 2020, Kristine has focused her work on nightscape and Milky Way photography, teaching tens of thousands of students worldwide through her online programs. She is represented by Katzman Art Projects in Nova Scotia, and her work has been awarded NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) twice.
Learn how strong nightscape photographs are built from the ground up, starting with the initial idea and location planning, through camera technique in the field, and into the final stages of post-processing.
Kristine Richer (Kristine Rose Photography) shares how intentional choices shape successful night images, including where to shoot, how to approach camera settings, and when techniques such as stacking or blending are useful. The emphasis is on understanding the why behind each decision, helping photographers develop a clear, repeatable process they can adapt to their own locations, equipment, and shooting style.
Designed to inspire while remaining practical, this session offers technical insight and real-world examples photographers can apply right away.

Exhibit - Millennium Library
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Millennium Library Exhibit March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026

Image Review - Theme is "Open"
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom meeting
Theme is “Open”

Field Trip - Royal Aviation Museum
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Royal Aviation Museum, 2088 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Field trip to the Royal Aviation Museum. There will be lighting of the planes, with other interior lighting turned off, so bring your tripod.

Speaker - Rescheduled Due to Weather
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada

Speaker - Nik Rave
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Nik Rev will present “Visitors”
Nik Rave is a Winnipeg‑based professional photographer and visual artist, working under the brand NIK RAVE PHOTOGRAPHY & ART and known online as RavePhoto. Since beginning his photographic journey around 2013, he has accumulated more than 12,000 hours behind the camera, served over 1,000 clients, and created thousands of images across personal and commercial projects.
Operating from his home studio in Winnipeg and travelling throughout Manitoba and across Canada, Nik offers a wide range of services, including weddings, events, family and portrait sessions, sports photography, product and ecommerce work, studio shoots, architectural and real estate photography, and other special occasions. His portfolio also reflects a strong passion for fine art imagery, blending technical precision with creative expression.
Known for his versatility and experience across multiple genres, Nik primarily works with Nikon equipment and has built a substantial body of work over more than a decade of practice. His official website, RavePhoto.net, showcases his galleries, services, and artistic projects, while his active social media presence under “Nik Rave” and “Nik Rave Photography” highlights ongoing work, behind‑the‑scenes insights, and images now found in various places around the world.
The presentation explores how to create low‑key photographs using minimal equipment, a playful mindset, and a willingness to embrace unexpected results. The technique and theme are rooted in allowing chance to shape the outcome, producing artistic images that invite open interpretation and often lean toward minimalism.
Alongside hands‑on practical exercises, I will also introduce my collection titled “Visitors.” The name reflects the almost spiritual presence of nature and the elements as they reveal themselves through photography. Each image becomes a kind of visitor, an impression, a moment, or an energy, open for viewers to interpret in their own way.
Nik is planning to bring some equipment to demonstrate the technique and provide a quick hands‑on master class for anyone who wishes to try it. The requirements for anyone who would like to get hands‑on are: a camera with a hot shoe (brand does not matter) and a 50–100mm lens.

Image Review - Theme is "Motion"
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom meeting
Theme is “Motion”

Speaker - Caley Brown via Zoom
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom meeting
Caley Brown will present “Finding Beauty at Home: Photographing Manitoba’s Landscapes, Wildlife & Flora” via Zoom.
Caley Brown is a Manitoba-based photographer with a deep appreciation for prairie landscapes, wildlife, and the subtle beauty found in everyday scenes. Her work reflects a strong connection to place, often highlighting dramatic skies, quiet moments in nature, and the changing seasons across southern Manitoba. Caley is passionate about photography, and sharing her creative process and encouraging others to explore and photograph the beauty close to home.
Her presentation will showcase a selection of Manitoba landscapes, wildlife, and natural details, with a focus on finding beauty close to home. She will share the stories behind her images, how she approaches composition and light in prairie environments, and she will provide insight into her personal editing style and workflow. The goal is to inspire photographers to slow down, observe their surroundings, and create meaningful images of the places they know best.

Exhibit - Charleswood Library
2026-01-08 - 2026-02-28 | Charleswood Library, 6 - 4910 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Charleswood Library Exhibit January 8 to February 28, 2026.

Speaker - Hans Arnold
2026-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Hans Arnold will present “The Great Northern Project – A Journey of Photography and Partnership
Hans has been photographing professionally since 1979 and now with an additional passion of having merged digital art with photography he inspires others to explore the new world of being technically creative with ones own camera style, mixing that with the latest digital art software and finishing the process by printing your own work.

He is an international photography award winner and has been featured in some of Canada’s major photographic art exhibits in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. As a visualist he was inspired to publish two best seller coffee table books on images of the Canadian landscape and is actively involved in CAPA and NANPA, two of the largest photography associations in North America.

His active role in giving back what he has learned is his motivation to explore the art of photography in new and skilful ways. This process has assisted in creating his unique style of picture taking and has taught him to become prolific and updated in the fast moving world of digital fine art.

Hans’s current genre of photography is mainly outdoor imagery that includes landscapes, nature and wildlife. He is self-taught in wide format print technology and produces most of his own printed fine art décor.

He currently teaches the art of seeing to young students throughout the province of Manitoba and continues to photograph what he calls a truly beautiful world.
Two brothers travelled 12,000 kilometres through Canada’s Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and the U.S. state of Alaska to reunite, photograph, and explore the rugged wonders of North America. This presentation follows a journey across majestic mountain ranges, vast tundra, glacial valleys, and luminous northern skies—landscapes that redefine scale and silence. Along the way people were met of the North, listened to their stories, and gained a deeper respect for the resilience and warmth that shape life in remote communities.
A highlight of the adventure was experiencing the legendary Dempster Highway from Dawson City to the Arctic Ocean—an unforgettable ribbon of gravel, weather, and wilderness. This presentation will share images and stories of fishing remote waters, improvising camps along rivers and lakes, and making the best of sparse campgrounds and the occasional “nowhere to stop” night. This is also a tale of perseverance: long distances, shifting conditions, and the kind of roads that demand patience, planning, and a sense of humour.
At its heart, the trip is a celebration of partnership. Like-minded brothers who have spent their adult lives as professional photographers, always seeking images that inspire. Many of the photographs from this journey have evolved into fine art pieces—displayed, collected, and purchased by those who connect with the spirit of the North.

Holiday Party and Image Sharing
2025-12-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Bronx Park Community Center, 720 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2K 0Z5, Canada

Speaker - Dennis Fast
2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Dennis Fast will present “My Backyard is my World; and the World is my Backyard.”
Dennis Fast is one of Manitoba’s best known wildlife photographers and a former president of Nature Manitoba.His first book about polar bears, Wapusk: White Bear of the North was short-listed for a best illustrated award in Manitoba and sold over 8000 copies.
His glossy coffee table book titled Touch the Arctic was also short-listed for the same prize and won an international printing award in Paris for Friesens.
Dennis has also produced a children’s story about a family of polar bears titled Princess. The book was short-listed in 2015 by the Manitoba Writer’s Guild for the “Book of the Year for Young People” award and is also sold out.
The Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo features 40 of his images of northern wildlife and landscapes. His images have appeared in numerous books, magazines, and calendars including Audubon, National Geographic and Inner Reflections to name just a few, as well as on a Canadian postage stamp.
Dennis has also been a frequent presenter across Canada at photo workshops, community fundraisers, and business seminars.
Dennis will take us on a wide ranging journey from his backyard to some exotic places he has visited in search of wildlife images. He will talk about some of the special techniques he uses to get close to wildlife, but will also talk about macro and landscape photography from his perspective.
Included in the presentation will be helpful tips about the use of software and he will also illustrate how to put your best foot forward with a few short musical pieces that are intended to be inspirational.
Prepare to learn a little bit and hopefully to be inspired to pick up your camera with some new ideas for successful photographs, whatever that might mean for you, including video work and cellphone photography

Field Trip - Assiniboine Park Zoo
2025-12-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Assiniboine Park Zoo, 2595 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Field trip to Assiniboine Park Zoo to photograph wolves and other animal. This is a great place to practice focusing through fences on moving animals. Ticket price is online price for a senior (60+)

Speaker - Carey Lauder
2025-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Carey Lauder will present “Sport Photography”
Carey Lauder has been involved in Professional Photography for over 40 years. After finishing Red River Community College’s Photo Tech class he went into an internship doing Photojournalism, then a lab tech at CKY TV processing movie film, then on to GB Graphics as a table top photographer. He then moved on to teaching Professional Photography at Tec Voc, during which time he started doing more sports photography including the Goldeyes, the Bombers and the Jets as well as amateur spots teams.
He is currently working at Toad Hall Toys doing their photography and social media. He is also the senior photographer at Game On Magazine and a contract photographer of USA Today and The Upper Deck Card Company.
When he has free time he enjoys landscape and stock photography
Carey’s presentation will be about general sports photography and getting the best images in trying situations, both indoors and out.
He will do a PP presentation and will have samples of his work and equipment that he uses both for action work and sport portraits. He will also do a question and answer session.

Image Review - Theme is "Monochrome"
2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom meeting
Theme is “Monochrome”

Speaker - Bram Singleton
2025-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Bram Singleton will present “Camera Lens, What’s New”
Photography has been a life-long pursuit for Bram. He has been immersed fully in that world for over fifteen years. He received his Diploma of Professional Photography from what was formally known as PrairieView School of Photography. He has worked as a professional photographer, taught at both casual and diploma levels. He is currently a visual artist working primarily with photography.
Please join Bram for a discussion of modern lens designs and features. From extremely bright zooms to longer constant aperture lenses, and even niche features like bokeh control, modern lens design has opened up new creative possibilities for lens makers to build and photographers to create with. I’ll bring along an assortment of Canon, Sony, and Nikon lenses and touch on the design trends, what’s new on the market, and how it can open up new tools for photography.

Image Review - Theme is "Windows and Doors"
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom meeting
Theme is “Windows and Doors”

Field Trip - Basilica, Provence Bridge, and The Forks
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba, There is a charge for parking at the Fork, Canada
Field trip to the Basilica, Provence Bridge and The Forks. To do night time photography. An after dark photo shoot wth tripods.
Meet on Tache in front of the Basilica.

Speaker - Nancy Kerr
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Nancy Kerr will present “Where Vision Meets Expression: My Journey in Creative Photography”
In 2015, Nancy joined both the WSPC and MCC photography clubs in Winnipeg—finally
taking the leap after years of consideration. Her love for photography had begun
decades earlier, including earning a certificate from RRCC back in the film days of the
mid-1990s. But despite this early passion, she hadn’t fully committed to the craft. Even
after moving to a DSLR in 2008, her shooting remained sporadic.
What she truly sought was a creative community—like-minded individuals who could
inspire her to share, grow, and fully embrace her artistic voice.
Ten years later, that passion has evolved into a distinctive and widely recognized
creative vision. Her journey, though unintentional at first, has led her down a path many
now describe as uniquely artistic and inventive.
Join us as Nancy shares her “accidental journey” into creative photography.
She’ll walk us through some of the influences that have shaped her work and reveal
how a casual interest blossomed into a powerful form of self-expression.
In this deep-dive presentation, Nancy will:
• Share selected works and the inspirations behind them
• Show comparisons between final images and either the original source of
inspiration or SOOC (Straight Out of Camera) shots
• Pull back the curtain on several edits—layer by layer
You’ll gain insight into her thought process and creative workflow, from concept to
completion—or, in some cases, works still in progress. (After all, is art ever truly
finished?)
Don’t miss this inspiring evening with a photographer whose journey reminds us that
sometimes the most meaningful paths are the ones we never meant to take.
Nancy’s goal is simple:
To inspire—not intimidate.

Field Trip - Marine Museum of Manitoba
2025-10-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Marine Museum of Manitoba, 490 Eveline Street, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Field trip to the Marine Museum of Manitoba (Selkirk Ship Museum). The museum is closed, but there is lots to photograph outside.

Speaker - Dieter Schonwetter
2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Acadia Junior High, 175 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3B3, Canada
Dieter Schonwetter will present “Through the Lens, Into the Wild: Ethical Encounters and Preparation for Wildlife Photography”
In the quiet embrace of nature, Dieter Schönwetter learned the art of capturing beauty from his father, a timeless gift that would shape his life’s journey. His photography often begins with a vision, but it’s the surprises along the way that yield the most unforgettable moments.
Through the Lens, Into the Wild invites experienced photographers to explore the deeper journey of wildlife photography—from mindful preparation to ethical practice and responsible sharing. Drawing from personal encounters, including close moments with bears, this session covers three critical stages: pre-trip planning (including gear, research, and safety tools like bear spray), best practices during wildlife interactions (with a focus on ethics and respect), and post-shoot reflection (including sharing without disclosing sensitive locations). Whether you’re heading to the tundra or the treeline, come learn and be willing to share how to photograph wildlife with awareness, skill, and care.
