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The 7-Day Art Challenge That Changed My Life

This challenge uses "illustrated journaling" to build a daily creative habit through simple, low-pressure prompts. Members will learn that capturing mundane moments (like breakfast or a quiet moment) is a therapeutic practice that reduces stress and builds long-term...
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The Atmospheric Landscapes of Greg Girard

An interview featuring Canadian Photographer Greg Girard discussing his process photographing Japan, China and Canada in the 1970's through present day.
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Video: The Most Photographed Lighthouse in the World?

Join us on this majestic adventure where I capture quite possibly my best landscape photography image of 2025 (so far...). We inhale some fish-n-chips while waiting for the sunset, and I almost miss my chance at Fotogasmic light. After being told off by a saucy...
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Video: How to Photograph Layers

 A chat with Billy Dinh about how to layer street photos and offer some tips for the latest Street assignment
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10 Must-see Movies for Photographers

Discover the movies that every photographer should watch to elevate their craft and find new inspiration. In this video, we explore 10 must-see films—from classic thrillers to experimental documentaries—that teach powerful lessons in composition, light, color,...
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Welcome to the Orillia Camera Club

The Orillia & District Camera Club (ODCC) is for photographers of all skill levels and interests. We meet from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month from January to December. Our new meeting location is the Orillia Recreation Centre at 255 West Street South in Orillia.

The Orillia Camera Club is a great place to meet other photographers from Orillia and the surrounding area. Our meetings cover the technique and technical aspects of modern digital photography. Each month members have the opportunity to submit their photos for our club-challenge theme. Our competition format is changing this year. To find out more keep an eye on our competition page and plan to attend a meeting.

Annual Memberships

1-Person: $35/yr      1-Couple: $60/yr

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Your Last Chance until 2044

Your Last Chance until 2044

by | Feb 14, 2024 |

There will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the last for North America until 2044. It will not be total in Orillia but is total in Hamilton and Niagara Falls to the west and Picton, Kingston, Belleville and Brockville to the east. Hamilton is the closest,...

Perseid Meteor Shower

Perseid Meteor Shower

by | Aug 2, 2023 |

Best Days in 2023 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11, 12, 13, are around the maximum of the Perseid meteor shower, which should be good this year as it is almost New Moon (Aug. 16) so the moon will be rising after 1 AM. At a dark site, you might see 100...

A Bio-luminance Wonder

A Bio-luminance Wonder

by | Jul 17, 2023 |

We saw a very few fireflies at Carden Alvar Friday night. When we were there monitoring bats on June 21, there were thousands of them. We have also seen lots of fireflies along the Coopers Falls, Black River Road along the Black River, east of Washago.

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