Total Lunar Eclipse
2025-03-14 01:00 - 02:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
On March 13-14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse of the Full Worm Moon will sweep across parts of Antarctica, the western half of Africa, western Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Americas, the Pacific Ocean, eastern Australia, northern Japan and eastern Russia. Total lunar eclipses can turn a deep shade of red and are often called a Blood Moon.
Total lunar eclipse of Full Worm Moon tonight, March 13-14!

Henry's Camera Store - Capture a Lighting Moment
2025-03-20 17:30 - 21:00 | 185 Church Street, Toronto ON, 185 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Calling all creators! Join us for an unforgettable evening at Henry’s sponsored by Profoto. This is a night dedicated to celebrating the re-launch of Profoto lighting systems at Henry’s. Bring your camera, creativity, passion, and let’s make magic!

Our Event Schedule:

Welcome Speech & Social Media Challenge Unveiling
Live Demo with expert photographer Raph Nogal showcasing his Profoto set up and favourite Sony gear.
Shooting bays with Professional model(s) to assist.
Meet & Chat with Experts from Henry’s, Profoto, and Sony.
Network with fellow creatives and test the latest gear.
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshing drinks.

Challenge Give Away Prizes:
🥇 Grand Prize: 1 x Profoto A10
🥈 Silver Prize: 10 x Profoto Mini Flashlight
🥉 Bronze Prize: 10 x Profoto Clic Grid

⭐ Event-Only Offers: 10% Off Profoto A10/A2, 10% Off Sony Gear
and Henry’s Accessory Discounts.

🗓️ When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 5:45PM-9:00PM 💲 Cost: This is a FREE Event 📍 Where: Henry’s Church Street, Toronto, Ontario

Spots are limited—register now to connect, create, and inspire!

REGISTER ONLINE

April Meeting(NEW DATE): Beyond the Landscape Snapshot
2025-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Beyond the Landscape Snapshot: Landscape Photography That Evokes Emotion

Presenter: Eric Drumm
Eric is a landscape and travel photographer, based in Horseshoe Valley, Ontario, passionate about photographing the world, “from near and far”. Since retirement, Eric has rekindled his interest in photography and has expanded his portfolio through travels across Canada and the USA, the UK and Europe, as well as Australia and New Zealand. However many images are made closer to home, where the beauty of Central Ontario and Cottage Country landscapes present many wonderful photographic opportunities.
In addition to selling his work to clients in Canada and the USA, his work has been licensed to several Canadian magazines including Dockside Magazine and the British Columbia Ferries magazine. He has edited several books and magazines published by the World Best Top Photographer Association (WBTPA), an international group of photographers.
He has shown images at two exhibitions in the Stadtsmuseum Harderwijk, Netherlands as well as at three photography exhibitions in Moscow.
Eric has previously served as President of the Barrie Photo Club, and he is currently the President of the Richmond Hill Camera Club.

Everyone is invited to join us Wednesday April 9th in the multi-purpose room of the Orillia Rec Centre. Non-Members are asked for a $5.00 donation.
April Members Photo Challenge: Travel Photographs (No Time Limit)

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction
Special Guest Presentation – Eric Drumm – Landscape – Beyond the Snapshot
Discussion
Monthly Slideshow
Club News
Club Challenge Discussion – TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES

May Meeting: Ghost Towns and Grain Elevators of Southern Saskatchewan
2025-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Ghost Towns and Grain Elevators of Southern Saskatchewan

Kimberly Wand is a longtime teacher with the Simcoe County Board of Education. She enjoys integrating her interests in Canadian history and nature into her photography. The presentation “Ghost Towns and Grain Elevators of Southern Saskatchewan” is a product of a traveling adventure south of the Trans Canada Highway 1. She explores the sparsely populated land south of Regina, including the Red Coat Trail and delves into what remains of these once booming communities on the Saskatchewan prairie. While photography can convey the expansive sky and the haunting beauty of a disappearing cultural landscape, so too can it cause us to reflect on the struggles, resilience and perseverance of the people who came to make a better life in the bread basket of Canada.

Everyone is invited to join us Wednesday April 9th in the multi-purpose room of the Orillia Rec Centre. Non-Members are asked for a $5.00 donation.
May Members Photo Challenge: TBA

Agenda:

Welcome
Club News
Presentation: Airshow/Aviation Photography by Connor Earl
Spring Photo Competition Review: Expansive Views
Break
Featured Presentation: Ghost Towns and Grain Elevators of Southern Saskatchewan

June Potluck at June's
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
All our members and spouses/partners are invited to our potluck hosted by June Gunn.
If you are planning to come please RSVP and let us know if it will be 1 or 2 people and what kind of dish you will be bringing.
Hot Main Course
Cold Main Course
Salad
Dessert
This is a great social event to finish off our spring session, we would love to see you!

43rd Annual Vintage Boat Show and Classic Car Show
2025-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf, 916 Bay St, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
This is a great opportunity to photograph classic boats and cars!
Visit the link to the organizers website for more information about the days schedule, parking and shuttle buses.

This July the 43rd Vintage boat show is back stronger than ever. The 2023 show brought out an impressive variety of boats, enthusiastic participants and excited crowds. Following last year’s cancellation, this year as we add backing more events and activities all signs indicate that we will certainly exceed previous attendance. The show will have two days of activities for members, participants and the public.
The public are invited to attend this FREE show with plenty to see and do on the Waterfront and Sports Field. We are expecting a great turnout of boats, both wood and glass, filling the slips at the docks with a strong complement of watercraft being displayed on land.
New this year is the Vintage and Classic Car Show being held in the Sports Field adjacent to Muskoka Wharf. This event is being organized by the Muskoka Motor Club.

2025 Gathering of the Classics
2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | edenville aerodrome, 5125 Hwy 26 East, Stayner, Ontario, Canada
ECAF looks forward to holding the Gathering once again on its usual date of the first Saturday after the August long weekend. This year that is August 9, 2025 with August 10, 2025 as a rain date.
The Gathering is the largest Canadian Classic Aircraft and Classic car event. We invite all classic and interesting aircraft and cars to the event. We will have flights available in aircraft and helicopters. Food vendors will ensure lunch is available and a variety of vendors will offer interesting items for purchase.
The Avro Arrow full size replica and the Arrow museum will be open for the Gathering as well.

Capture Summer Fun
2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Henry’s – London, 1070 Wellington Rd. South, London, Ontario, Canada
Ready to level up your photography game and unleash your inner content creator? Join us at your local Henry’s this summer for FREE hands-on workshops led by passionate pros who’ll help you snap, stream, and shoot like the star that you are.

Featured Workshop: Manual Mode 101 Workshop

Want to move beyond point-and-shoot photography and harness the full potential of your camera’s settings? Embark on a creative journey into the world of manual mode photography!

This workshop empowers both beginners and enthusiasts to take full control of their cameras, enabling you to craft images with precision and artistic flair. Learn how to take full control of your exposure, and composition tips for more stunning photos.

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September 2025 Meeting - Let's Get Started
2025-09-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
You’re invited to our 2025-26 Camera Club Kick-off!
Well summer isn’t officially over, September marks the beginning of our 2025-26 club year. Come on out and meet other photographers from Orillia and the surround area.
Agenda:

Welcome Back
Survey
Club News
Photo News
Break
Fall Competition Announcement
Q & A

Club Meeting: October 2025
2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Get to Know Us
Join us at 7:30 pm for some conversation on the patio behind the Rec Centre and accessed through the doors by the main stairs.
Meeting Starts at 8 pm
At 8:00 pm our meeting will begin in the multi-purpose.
Guest Speaker: Mike BaileyTopic: From Shutter to Print

Join Mike Bailey as he presents some of his favourite images while taking us through his journey from shutter to the final print. Mike will talk about his process of creating the composition, getting the light he wanted, post-processing and printing.
More about Mike
Mike Bailey is a distinguished fine art photographer with over two decades of passion and expertise, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary visual narratives. Self-taught and driven by an innate creative vision, Mike has established himself as a prominent artist in the vibrant photography scene of North Simcoe, Central Ontario.
Mike brings a unique perspective to fine art photography, breathing new life and vibrancy into each captured moment. His approach is to seek and unveil the profound essence and raw emotion and tell a story. and Mike is a masterful storyteller, inviting viewers to experience the adventure and emotion behind each carefully crafted image.
An award-winning artist, Mike’s work has graced numerous galleries and artists’ tours throughout Central Ontario, showcasing distinctive style.Mike is passionate about sharing his craft. As a dedicated teacher of fine art photography, he mentors aspiring photographers, passing on his knowledge and inspiring others to see the world through a creative lens.
Mike Bailey’s photography is more than a profession—it’s a calling. With an unwavering dedication to capturing the subtleties of human experience and the beauty of the world around us, he continues to push the boundaries of fine art photography, one extraordinary image at a time.
Website: ashoeboxofmemories.com

ProFusion Expo 2025
2025-11-05 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6, Canada
ProFusion Expo 2025 — Where the Industry Converges
This isn’t just another trade show. ProFusion is the epicentre of Canada’s imaging industry; where the most influential photographers, filmmakers and content creators come to connect, create and get ahead of the curve.
This year, we’re bringing you:

Canadian-premiere product launches from the world’s most innovative brands
Exclusive hands-on access to next-generation cameras, lenses, lighting, audio and post-production tech
Master-level insights from the industry’s leading imagemakers and storytellers
Peer networking with the creative minds shaping the future of the craft

If you make your living behind the lens — or in front of it — if you’re an enthusiast – this is where you sharpen your edge, expand your network and experience what’s next before anyone else.
Register for Free

Club Meeting: November 2025
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Join us at 7:30 pm in the multi-purpose room at the Orillia Recreation Centre.
David Kennedy will present on:

Why B&W photography continues to be an important art form.
How easy it is with the modern mirrorless cameras and ways to convert your colour RAW file to black and white.
How to utilize infrared for unique B&W images. David has a mirrorless camera that has been converted to infrared only and he will review how he uses this camera and how to process infrared raw files into B&W.

David enjoys both colour and B&W photography but some of his favourite images are in B&W. David is a past-president of the Orillia Camera Club and the Toronto Focal Forum. He has exhibited at local galleries and participated in the Images Studio Tour and Coldwater Art Tour. He is presently recognized as a master level photographer in the Richmond Hill Camera Club.
Many of David’s stunning images are taken locally in Orillia, Oro Medonte and surrounding areas. He was formerly President of the Copeland Forest Friends and many of his images are taken from there. His photography is an extension of his passion for the natural environment and the beauty of the world.
We hope you will join us! If you are not presently a club member – you can attend at this meeting for a contribution of only $5 / person. You may also want to join the club or renew your membership at $35 / person, $60 / couple.

Club Meeting: December 2025 - Competition Review
2025-12-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Join other club members for dinner at 6:00 pm then drive over to the Rec Centre for our review of the image submissions to our fall 2025 photo competition “Fungus”.
More information about our dinner plans will be announced shortly.

Club Meeting: Photography 101-1
2026-01-14 07:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, January 14th, at the Orillia Rec Centre for the first of our Photography 101 series. We will be talking about storing and backing up your digital files.
7:30 – 8:00: Socializing in the sitting area by the stairs
8:00 – 9:30: Meeting in the multi-purpose room
Challenge Theme: Self-Portrait
Visitors Welcome with a $5.00 donation to the club.

Club Meeting: Photography 101 - 2
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Join us on Wednesday, February 11th, in the multi-purpose room at the Orillia Rec Centre.
In the second topic of our Photography 101 series, we will present a list of essential things to know about your camera settings. We have four categories: beginner, intermediate, advanced and phone cameras.
Challenge Theme: Macro / Close-up

Club Meeting: Through my lens in the Kawarthas and beyond
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
Join us at in the multi-purpose room in the Orillia Rec Centre at 7:30 pm.
Topic: Through my lens in the Kawarthas and beyond
Presenter: Michelle Bassie Brown
Bio:
Michelle is a local wildlife columnist and amateur wildlife photographer with 5 years of field experience and a deep love for the natural world. Michelle is passionate about helping our community understand and appreciate the animals that share our spaces.

Monthly Challenge Theme: TBA

Club Meeting April 2026 - Gilberto De Nobile
2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
You’re invited to join us at 7:30pm in the multi-purpose room at the Orillia Recreation Centre for our April club meeting. As usual there is no cost for members and guests are welcome to attend for a $5.00 donation.
Speaker: Gilberto De Nobile

About Gilberto
Gilberto was born in San Vito Lanciano, Italy, has lived in Montreal and Vancouver and now lives in Bayshore Village. He has worked as a professional photographer for over 25 years with clients that included: The Centaur Theatre, Zellers, Proctor and Gamble, and Association des Hopitaux du Quebec.
Topic:
Gilberto will be discussing his background as a professional commercial and portrait photographer and his technical approach to capturing each subject and situation. It will consist of about 15-20 images (mainly in black and white).
Photo Challenge Theme: The Colour Green

Club Meeting May 2026 - Don Bassie
2026-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
You’re invited to join us at 7:30pm in the multi-purpose room at the Orillia Recreation Centre for our April club meeting. As usual there is no cost for members and guests are welcome to attend for a $5.00 donation.

Speaker: Don Bassie
Topic: Don will be sharing his experience and practical techniques using Lightroom. But even if you use a different photo editing program you will find his techniques will transfer to and be helpful with your editing in other programs. Don will demonstrate many basic to intermediate edits and touch on some advanced techniques as well.
Monthly Challenge: Ontario Wildlife (Submit Your Photo)

Club Meeting June 2026 - Connor Earl
2026-06-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Orillia Rec Centre, 255 West St. South, Orillia, ON, L3V 5G9, Canada
You’re invited to join us at 7:30pm in the multi-purpose room at the Orillia Recreation Centre for our June club meeting. As usual there is no cost for members and guests are welcome to attend for a $5.00 donation.
Connor Earl

Topic:
Connor photographs a wide variety of topics, from aviation to wildlife to landscapes to Northern Lights to commercial and real estate and everything in between. Connor will be presenting few photos from each area and talk about the photo and how he created the photograph. Questions are encouraged throughout the presentation.
About Connor:
Connor Earl is a multifaceted creative professional, blending his expertise in photography with a specialization in TV Broadcasting and Video Production. Today, Connor owns and operates his own company, Connor Earl Productions. With a highly motivated passion for visual storytelling, Connor embarked on his journey into the world of photography at a young age, and ever since, he has been honing his skills with every photo he takes. As a photographer, he has a remarkable ability to capture the essence of his subjects, whether its capturing planes or trains and right down to serene landscapes and family portraits, nothing passes the eye of Connor’s camera.
Challenge Theme: Motion
