Events

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

Peter is a professional photographer and educator living on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario. He regularly leads photography courses and workshops for novice and enthusiast photographers and travels across North America as an OM System Ambassador providing lectures and seminars on landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography. His work has been published in a number of magazines in both Canada and the U.S. and has been recognized for excellence on a number of photography websites. Peter is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a passion for wilderness camping, canoeing and kayaking. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Seeing Differently - Creating More Interesting Compositions The challenge in photography is to take a scene that is visible to anyone who cares to look and present it in a uniquely artistic way. With every photograph I make, I attempt to rise to that challenge. It’s all about seeing the world differently, where even the most mundane subjects can be turned into works of art. In this seminar, join me as I explore the processes I use to create some of my landscape, macro and natural abstract images using various compositional strategies and the amazing features of my camera gear.   Website: www.creativeislandphoto.com Facebook: creativeislandphoto Instagram: creativeislandphoto

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