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Monika Deviat is an internationally published photographer and Nikon Canada Ambassador based in Alberta, Canada. She is not just a photographer, though. Monika is a metalhead, speaker and educator, pole and aerial athlete and instructor, hiking guide, and non-practicing physicist. Her photography career started in darkness - capturing the energy of concerts and events. She has travelled across North America and even on International Waters to shoot heavy metal shows and festivals. In 2015, Monika shifted from shooting stars on stage to stars in the sky. Photographing the Milky Way inspired her to start doing landscape photography and led her to hike and scramble in the Canadian Rockies. She spends a lot of time hauling ridiculous amounts of gear up mountains to shoot the night sky. Spending hours alone beneath a star-filled sky is one of Monika’s favourite places to be - and it’s what first sparked her interest in dark sky preservation. Through her photography and education, she advocates for protecting dark skies and safeguarding the wild places where they can still be experienced. Monika's photography does not fit into a single niche, and she shows her versatility, technical skills, and creative eye across multiple photography genres. Beyond photography, Monika is an engaging educator, leading workshops that blend knowledge-sharing with memorable experiences.   Fundamentals of Night Photography Learn the foundations of night photography from gear considerations to settings and manual focusing tips for stars. Monika will break down technical aspects to make this challenging genre easier to delve into. She will also go over some information for planning Milky Way and Aurora Borealis images - two of her favourite night sky subjects.   Website: monikadeviatphotography.com Instagram: monikadeviat Facebook: monikadeviatphotography

Monique Campbell has been a photographer for 35 plus years after graduating from the Western Pacific Academy of Photography in Victoria, British Columbia in 1992. Her career as a photojournalist and wedding photographer has given her a foundation in capturing candid and camera aware images. She started to do street photography after she discovered the work of master Vivian Maier. Since 2016, Monique has photographed in Hamilton where she lives, nationally, and internationally. Most of her images capture ordinary moments of everyday life. She thrills at photographing a wide spectrum of people that she encounters on the streets especially women. Her award-winning work has been exhibited, collected and published locally and around the world. Travelling in the Street Monique Campbell has been a professional photographer for over 35 years. Two of her passions are making humanist street images and traveling within Canada and abroad. In her new presentation, she discusses how to plan a photographic trip and make photographic memories based on her experiences photographing in London, England, Portugal, Cuba, Italy, and the wonders of the world like Niagara Falls, Ontario. One of the highlights will be her images and stories from her visit to Ireland in 2026 as she followed in the footsteps of Dorthea Lange. The master photographer photographed the locals in Ennis, County Clare, in 1954. This motivated Monique to connect with the community and make new images. Members will be inspired to include people in their photography on their next vacation.   Website: www.momentsbymonique.com Instagram: moments_by_monique  

Alex Buchanan has been a member of the Montreal Camera Club since 2016. He specializes in travel photography, landscapes, and urban landscapes. Backpacking in Japan — Discovering and Photographing the Land of the Rising Sun A practical guide to exploring one of the most rewarding countries in the world. Over the last 10 years, Alex has enjoyed three three-week backpacking trips across Japan, exploring the entire country. In this presentation he'll share his travel tips, lessons learned, photography techniques, and location information — all accompanied by his favourite photos from his trips.   Instagram: buchananmtl

André Gallant is a nature and fine art photographer whose work explores light, atmosphere, and the emotional connection between people and the natural world.  Drawn to creative techniques such as Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), multiple exposures, and minimalism, he uses photography not only to interpret landscapes but to express feeling and tell deeply personal stories. Following the loss of his partner, Parker, photography became an important part of André’s journey through grief, helping him find moments of beauty, reflection, and healing. His images are often accompanied by thoughtful captions, haiku, and journal entries that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and see beyond the obvious. Beyond the Image: Creative Photography as Self-Expression Photography is more than recording what we see—it is a way of expressing how we experience the world. In this presentation, André Gallant shares how moving beyond traditional photography opened new creative possibilities through Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), multiple exposures, and a minimalist approach to composition. More than a demonstration of techniques, this presentation explores how creative photography can become a powerful form of personal expression. André will discuss developing a creative vision, embracing experimentation, and discovering that some of his most meaningful images emerged when he stopped trying to document a scene and instead began expressing what he felt. Along the way, he reflects on how photography became a source of comfort, purpose, and healing through grief, transforming both his images and his way of seeing.   Website: www.andregallant.com Instagram: andregallant2222 Facebook: Andre Gallant