PPOC Gallerie Fall 2020

PPOC MAGAZINE

FALL 2020

ACCREDITATION ISSUE Jacquie Matechuk - Ornithology Accreditation Ric Matkowski - Digital Illustration Accreditation Candice Daum, cpa - Image Manipulation Accreditation Peter Jowett - Scenic Accreditation Victoria West, cpa - Image Manipulation Accreditation France Bouchard - Fashion Accreditation

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Message from the Chair Jacquie Matechuk Ornithology Accreditation

By Jacquie Matechuk

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Ric Matkowski Digital Illustration Accreditation

By Ric Matkowski

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Candice Daum Image Manipulation Accreditation

By Candice Daum, CPA

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Peter Jowett Scenic Accreditation

By Peter Jowett

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Victoria West Image Manipulation Accreditation

By Victoria West, CPA

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France Bouchard Fashion Accreditation

By France Bouchard

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By Mark Laurie, F/PPOC, MPA, SPA

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from the Chair In the previous issue of Gallerie Magazine I discussed the word “Professional” and what it means in the context of “Professional Photography”. This time I would like to look at the word “photographer” as it completes that phrase, relates to what we all do and makes up the name

Ross Outerbridge, MPA PPOC National Chair

of this organization. So, what is a “photographer”?

Lots of people have cameras. In fact, most of us carry one in our pockets every day, our mobile phone. Billions of photographs are taken each day capturing the world around us, recording events most of which are of interest only to the person taking the photograph and to a few close friends. Many people own more advanced cameras and can take photographs with proficiency. But “taking a picture” and creating a photograph are two different things. Most people that know the basics of how to use a camera are able to “take a picture”.

Good photographs are created with intent. That is what I think separates someone who “takes a picture” from a “photographer”. The camera is only a tool. Knowing how to use it, along with a good knowledge of light, composition, colour, posing and many other factors allows one to become increasingly creative in making images that convey a strong and clear message.

This publication provides an opportunity to showcase the talents of our

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members. Recent successful Accreditations and technical articles illustrate the knowledge and creativity amongst these members that go into making good photographs. For the past few years I have had the opportunity to act as the editor of the Inspiration Book, PPOC’s annual collection of the best images from the National Image Competition. I am always impressed by the amazing creativity of our photographer members in making great photographs with intent. For those preparing images for the National Image Competition, Good Luck. I look forward to seeing what 2021 will bring.

Ross Outerbridge, MPA PPOC Chair

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JACQUIE MATECHUK

ORNITHOLOGY ACCREDITATION

By Jacquie Matechuk

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EVERYTHING HAS BEAUTY, BUT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT. WHILE CONFUCIUS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER, HE CERTAINLY SHARED AN ORNATE UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GOOD ONE. As photographers, we continually seek out that special moment or unique perspective that allows us to create visual content that connects with and captivates our audience. Whether you’re a portrait photographer, a wildlife guru or prefer to shoot the intricate lines of architecture, this thread of commonality is deeply woven into everything we do as artists.

And so enters the PPOC Accreditation process. The opportunity to prove your merit as an exceptional photographer in any of the 80 definitive categories.

Your work is to be judged in a room of solitude by a panel of 5 Master or Craftsman of Photographic Arts. Each having proven tremendous skillsets in the art of photography and an unwavering commitment to bettering our industry. Not surprising then, the decision to pursue accreditation is often filled with trepidation. Yet we persevere, put ourselves on display and bare our creative souls for this

prestigious honor. With this much at risk, of course you’ll be motivated to select a genre you have the greatest confidence and comfort shooting. For me, this was most certainly the category of sports. It became my first accreditation and my introduction into this world of creative genius. So it begs the question, what happens AFTER you earn your first accreditation? Well, take a day to let it soak in, dig deep and start all over again.

Being inland from the typical touristy destinations, our journey allowed us ample time to explore more rugged destinations and inject ourselves into untouched environments where much of the wildlife paid us little to no attention. One of my favourite days was spent canoeing in solitude down the lush banks of the Macal River. We slowed to watch a large group of young green iguanas’ scamper into the rocky crevices as the larger reptilian versions calmly watched our approach from higher ground. Overhead, a huge nest of young King Vultures began tussling over a fresh kill dropped from above, and beneath the rocky bank in the tall grass we spotted a large “clump” of wet feathers. With cautious optimism, we cut through the lily pads and circled back around the lush bank getting up close and personal to a boat-billed heron. His huge black eyes were closed, and his bulbous beak rested tightly to his chest. Such a rare treat to be in such close proximity to this nocturnal bird. For only a few seconds he looked right at us with sleepy eyes and then drifted back into his slumber. We pulled back into the currents and were immediately caught up in the reckless flight patterns of the Amazon Kingfishers. They raced back and forth across the front of the canoe plucking bugs from mid-air and diving headfirst into the water to snag small fish with incredible accuracy. A quarter mile up, the impressive wingspan of the Anhinga claiming his perch greeted us as we shot out of a short set of rapids.

We finally laid the oars on our laps to just let it all sink in. We had literally been engulfed by nature.

The next adventure took us to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest to explore intricate cave systems and pristine waterfalls. Of course, the camera was always in hand, ready for action and once again Belize did not disappoint! My first avian delight was the playful iridescent beauty of the Jacobin Hummingbirds. Their movement was mesmerizing as they danced about the vibrant wildflowers and bounced all around us. The vibrant crimson

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Heeding the wisdom of my PPOC Mentor which simply stated is…“focus on one accreditation at a time”. This advice has proven to be invaluable in helping me find success early on. So when the opportunity to travel to the jungles of Belize in early 2020 presented itself, I made the conscious decision to select my next accreditation goal. As we packed for our journey and I prepared to photograph the beauty of the Belizean interior, I knew I would be shooting for an Ornithology accreditation.

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Tanagers followed us closely as we hiked through the valleys and we occasionally spotted the unique silhouette of the Blue Motmot peering at us through low lying shrubs. The squawky KeelBilled Toucans had already left with the last of the morning mist but as we moved across the forests’ ridge we were greeted by an entirely new range of wildlife. From the highest points of the Mayan Ruins in Caracol where the Snowy Egrets flew into the sunset, to crossing rivers & scrambling rock faces on way to the Actun Tunichil Muknal ceremonial site where we heard the knocking echoes of the Lineated Woodpecker. Every adventure we tackled, contributed in some way to my plans for accreditation. More importantly, I never felt like my goal took me out of the moment.

In fact, it had quite the opposite effect.

Jacquie Matechuk While my photographic life began in a world of high speed & spectacular action, shooting the thrill of sportbike racing across Canada, I soon learn ed the value of embracing several genres of photography. Inspired by the challenge to really see the beauty that surrounds us, I love the challenge of creating photographic art that evokes an emotional response and leaves a lasting impression. www.BroughtToLife.ca

The most valuable thing I brought home from this experience, was a new level of understanding.

Firstly, that I can travel with a specific photography goal in mind and not feel as though I sacrificed or lost out on other “normal vacationing” opportunities. And second, I know without a doubt, had I not been looking to fill my ornithology checklist, much of the beauty I witnessed and experiences I treasured from this trip, would have gone completely overlooked. So regardless of your next destination or how near or far you’re travelling from home, I challenge you to plan your getaway with a photographic purpose. Select just one category of accreditation you want to fulfill and pursue it with vigour. Be a photographer and a creator by seeing the beauty in every opportunity you’re given. Afterall, it’s what we do best!

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RIC MATKOWSKI

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION ACCREDITATION

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By Ric Matkowski I AM CALGARY BASED AND HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF PPOC FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS. I AM CURRENTLY THE CHAIR OF THE PPOC-AB CENTRAL BRANCH. AFTER A CAREER AS A GRADUATE ENGINEER IN THE ENERGY SECTOR, MY FOCUS IS NOW ON MY PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL ARTISTRY. MY SUCCESSFUL ACCREDITATION IN DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION IS A SECOND ACCREDITATION WITH PPOC. While it can be said I’m a generalist when it comes to my photography, I do have a bias towards portraiture, nature, landscapes and product. However, I can be found photographing just about anything that can be used as stock for my digital artistry. I use my photos or portions thereof and turn them into digital art.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF CREATIVITY Art is considered digital when created by software on a computer platform.

The result may be indistinguishable from non-digital paintings or photographs, but the process is entirely different, with distinctive challenges and rewards.

Working applications and their features, best adapted to creating a piece of digital artistry, requires some expertise, trial and error, research and a whole bunch of practice! It’s intriguing that the final version of digital artwork can be hard to predict when the process includes multiple decisions (think composition, story telling, color grading, etc.) and the artist’s subjectivity as he or she works the software. Variations from the original conception can range from awesome to terrible. Fortunately, the digital creation process can be reversed, step-by-step, if the art piece doesn’t meet expectations.

Quite likely, the viewer of this grouping will find the darker tones and subject matter in most of the pieces project a mood of gloominess and vulnerability.

This is likely due to a period in which I was dealing with some life altering events, the effects of which found their way to my work. Certainly, the piece “Polar Queen” in this group is a composition that is a bit more cheerful and whimsical in nature. Much of my more recent work is migrating to more cheerful creations often incorporating lighter hues and warmer color grading.

Further, the viewer will likely notice that these images are balanced and in some cases could be considered pseudo symmetric. That’s more of an observation, post facto, versus an intentional design element and likely influenced by my engineering background, where having things in balance was paramount!

Further on the subject of composition, the challenge in any digital artistry piece is actually sourcing the photography that will be harvested in whole or in part to build the composite image. As previously mentioned, my first go-to is my photography but I will also tap into stock material (license free), a process that invariably requires a substantial amount of time. Sourcing appropriate and ‘better fit’ images early in the workflow expedites the overall time to create a piece.

Given my interest and penchant for digital artistry, a submission for accreditation in Digital Illustration was a logical decision.

A selection of ten images was relatively straight forward, i.e., I selected images that showed both the breadth of themes I gravitate towards and were representative of ‘my style’. With some trepidation, the ten images were submitted in early 2019 and all were accepted. Needless to say, I was ecstatic and inspired to continue further developing my skills in creating digital art.

THE PROCESS To begin, I will start with a concept or an idea that may be inspired by any number of things including, the works of others, something I’ve read, a song lyric or a visual trigger.

After time spent sourcing, I’ll eventually bring those photographs into Photoshop, my application of choice. For those who are novices to Photoshop, the application can certainly be daunting and it does take considerable time to master. However, once the basics are mastered, then the “power” kicks in and is reflected in the effects that can be, and must be, applied to create better composites and better digital artistry. A final piece can be composed of many layers and can take a few hours to many hours spread over a number of days. The time to complete will vary depending upon the complexity of the illustration. Ultimately, as the artist, a decision to call the piece ‘complete’ is made. It is easy to continue working the piece to death!

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MY ART – MY SUBMISSION, PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

ON TRAINING AND INSPIRATION I found that the progression to digital artistry came rather naturally as I sought ways to create artistic images that went beyond conventional photography.

My journey began with a lot of self-study and YouTube became my friend.

I can’t begin to tell you how many hours I’ve spent and continue to spend viewing online tutorials. Certainly, in the beginning, my focus was on ‘learning’ the power of Photoshop. That eventually morphed into how I could use Photoshop, Lightroom and other packages such as NIK and Topaz to turn my photography into unique art.

In time, I turned to online training that really targeted digital artistry. I settled on a couple of key sources. They were the programs developed by Sebastian Michaels, founder of “Living the Photo Artistic Life – AWAKE Group” (quillandcamera.com) and another by Andrei Tallent, creator of “Shift Art” (shiftart.com). The training, inspiration and resources provided in these two programs is truly impressive and perhaps incomparable in terms of value for money. I maintain my membership in both programs where I continue to augment my skills. I am humbled by also having been a feature artist in “Living the Photo Artistic Life”. This is an International digital and print magazine put out monthly by the Living the Photo Artistic Life group and features the digital artwork of worldwide members. Furthermore, I’m also a subscriber to the Josh Rossi program, “Fulltime Photographer” (fulltimephotographer.com). Josh is recognized as one of the top 25 digital artists in the world. He hosts a program in which four levels of certification are possible. I am certified at Level 2 and Level 3 is imminent.

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Digital technology and artistic expression are now inextricably intertwined.

This exciting integration of art, computers, and design has been made possible by a brilliant synergy between art, math, science, and technology. The main challenge for digital artists is to create memorable images that genuinely touch the viewer’s feelings and intrigue their intellect. I am inspired by the work of Erik Almas, Josh Rossi, Adrian Sommeling, Brooke Shaden, Ben Shirk, Erick Johannson, Clinton Lofthouse, Robert Cornelius, Felix Hernandez, and Julius Kahkonen, to name a few!

We’re fortunate to live in the 21st century, where a person can independently learn their favorite skill, master it and share creativity with the world. Good art always inspires. When used in marketing, striking imagery can enhance brand identity and motivate people to make purchases. We now have limitless opportunities to express a person’s imagination and show their inner world!

Ric Matkowski Ric Matkowski has been a PPOC member for the past four years, earning two accreditations. He is a U of S graduate Engineer who worked internationally for 34 years and who now has turned his focus to photography and digital art.

He has served as the Secretary/Treasurer and is currently the Chair of the PPOC-AB Central Branch. He is a generalist photographer with a bias towards portraiture, products, nature and landscapes.

Photo credit: Shelley Vandervelde, MPA Website: ricmatkowskiphotography.smugmug.com

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IN CLOSING

CANDICE DAUM

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By Candice Daum, CPA BEHIND EVERY GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER, THERE’S A PROCESS… AMAZING IMAGES DON’T ALWAYS START THAT WAY… THEY ARE CREATED. A PHOTOGRAPHER’S VISION IS AS MUCH, OR EVEN MORE RELEVANT, WHEN IT COMES TO EDITING. THE ‘IMAGE MANIPULATION’ ACCREDITATION CATEGORY IS A WAY TO SHOW OFF THE BEHIND THE SCENE TALENTS THAT IMAGE ADMIRERS RARELY GET TO SEE. THERE IS A PRECISE JOURNEY INVOLVED TO GET TO THAT FINAL MASTERPIECE, AND IT’S AN UNDERSTATED SUPER-POWER MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SHARE. Back in the film days, my favourite part of photography happened in the darkroom. No, not what you’re thinking - even though it was high school, I did actually get some work done. Image manipulation in those days meant something a little different than it does in the digital world we have become accustomed to. Due to the light-sensitive properties of silver halide photography, trial and error was inevitable. There was no way to work nondestructively. Tweaking a technique meant you had to go back and try it over again…. Expose, Develop, Stopbath, Fixer, Wash, repeat. Spatial memory, a timer, and some light-blocking cardboard on sticks, were the sophisticated instruments you had to control exposure, and tonal range. There were no on-screen sliders to adjust, or previews to rely on. Throw in variables like temperature & chemical exhaustion, meticulous calculations and love for science, were definitely a bonus.

Photography has come a long way since the film days, and unfortunately, so has the mainstream appreciation of the craft as a skilled trade. Even phones have cameras now, and everyone is a photographer. Image manipulation and the ability to edit RAW files, has become an important pivot point between professional and hobby photographers.

Obtaining the Image Manipulation Accreditation is a way to prove to oneself, we ARE dedicated photographers with skills in the trade. Image manipulation goes well beyond the basics of exposure control. Having the ability to swap heads,

change colours, create composites, simplify distracting elements, etc. are just the beginning. When your skill is not limited, your imagination has room to breathe.

There was a 10-year period in my life that I gave up photography, and sadly lost interest. This was shortly after I switched from film to digital. My life was hectic, new baby, new job, new roles, and photography didn’t give me the same lift it used to. But I did miss it. I picked up a camera again in 2013, but didn’t get serious until 2015. Lucky for me, the PPOC National Convention was being

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This 2020 accreditation was my third achieved, and serves as an intricate part of my offerings as a photographer. My first accreditation, Animal Sporting Event didn’t exist at the time I wanted to join, but with some collaboration, the PPOC graciously agreed to add it to their Accreditation category listings. My second accreditation was in Fine Art which encompasses image manipulation, but the viewer can’t appreciate the transformation from start to finish. My third and latest accreditation Image Manipulation, I have to admit, was the most fun! I love seeing and showing before & afters!

held here in Winnipeg and I specifically attended the trade show to catch myself up on what’s new.

Holy cow! I had a lot to re-learn. That’s when I joined the PPOC and it has helped me improve my photography skills exponentially!

I realize now why I lost interest in photography after switching to digital. I rarely printed anything.

I lost my tangible connection to the art I was creating. Learning how to play with my images again was the spark I needed to get motivated. A year ago, I purchased a 44� Canon Pro4000 printer so I can fully be in control from beginning to end.

Snow Day, the fine art painting of three Shelties running in the snow, was a year in the making and the first image I printed, framed, hand painted, and gifted.

The artist in me has been set free once again.

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Go ahead, try something new!

As a true “Puparazzi”, Candice lies in wait for the action to happen – and prefers it this way.

With animal sports, you need quick reflexes and a LOT of patience. She has grown to love the technical advancements of the photography genre.

Her early days of red lights, and sulfur/vinegar smelling solvents, were readily exchanged for the algorithmic recipes of Lightroom and Photoshop.

Unlike most photographers, Candice’s main enjoyment comes after the photo is taken, when photos are uploaded and the real magic begins.

“My clients just think I have a really good camera”.

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PETER JOWETT

SCENIC ACCREDITATION

By Peter Jowett

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THE SEEDS OF MY INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY WERE PLANTED BY MY PARENTS IN 1974 WHEN, IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THEIR RESTLESS SON OUT OF JAIL, THEY GIFTED ME A KODAK 110. WITH THE PASSAGE OF THESE MANY YEARS AND NUMEROUS IMAGES LATER, I THOUGHT I HAD A FAIRLY DECENT GRASP OF PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES, BUT IT WAS PARTICULARLY AFTER MY 2005 SWITCH TO THE DIGITAL MEDIUM THAT I BECAME MORE CHALLENGED BY A PERSONAL EXPLOSION OF LEARNING, EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT. FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, THE CONSTANT CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CONTINUE TO FAN THE FLAMES OF PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDY, STOKED BY THE READY INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AS OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS AND ORGANISATIONS SHARE AND PROVIDE INSIGHT. I joined PPOC in early January 2020 after contemplating and questioning whether my images were up to the high standard that I saw on the PPOC website and if the membership benefits warrant the costs. In answer to the first, it was easy to reach out to Southern Alberta members who were so very supportive of my work and for their encouragement to seek accreditation. The cost/benefit issue was easily answered by the support I have received from a variety of members and from the many educational opportunities available via Branch Meetings (pre-Covid), PPOClive and on-line image competition judging.

In February I was successful with these images in achieving an Accreditation in the Pictorial/Scenic category and then again in May for Wildlife.

I absolutely live to experience Nature firsthand and embrace the adventure of the unknown which often occurs while seeking unique photographic opportunities. I also enjoy the many equipment and post-production technical techniques and artistic challenges that keeps my mind active.

It is particularly motivating to see the amazing images from other PPOC members.

I personally find it mentally corrosive to be constantly bombarded by messages of environmental apocalypse however valid, immediate and true, and the resulting distrust of the motivations and honesty of governments, media and large corporations to act responsibly for Nature. There is just too much stressful news out there. My tonic; watch a sunrise greet a new day of promise, witness a bird bring insects for their young, wonder of the course a river takes. There is nothing more pure and mentally cleansing than to observe living Nature function as it is meant to.

I hope my images can help in this respect.

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Since 1974 as a 14 year old, my primary photography interest has been to create images that attempt to capture the wonder and splendor of Nature. I’ve several motivations for this, but concurrent with a 34 year career in conservation from coast to coast (17 years as a National Park Warden & 17 as a Federal Fishery Officer) my primary motivation is the hope that beautiful images will encourage people to personally experience Nature and hopefully realize our collective responsibility to protect it. To that end, I have provided several shows and talks with many public and private groups.

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Though I like all these images, the B&W truck always makes me smile. Taken on a dark, blah drizzly day in southern Saskatchewan, too washed out for photographing burrowing owls (my intended subject) I went cruising for other genres of interest. I often tell my students that B&W images are particularly challenging since they require an emphasis on good composition, without the attraction of colour to make them sing.

Also, that it’s these drab drizzly days when some folks head in for popcorn and Netflix, that very nice images can be found. And so, sitting alone in a field was this truck with the dramatic chrome bumper that called from across the field “hey, look at me! I’m still shiny, take me home”.

Waterton Lakes National Park located in SW Alberta is re-known for its wind. A year ago during a cold and very windy fall day I challenged myself to depict these raw conditions. So, donning my insulated waders and cold weather gear I entered the surf to capture the mesmerizingly colourful rock as the sun and cloud created a nice mosaic of contrast. And a challenge it was indeed, trying to steady my tripod and me against violent gusts and waves. The large group of beautifully appointed tourists in new Canadian Goose wear clearly thought I was nuts!

Drawing from a lifetime of outdoor experiences and adventure, I hope that my post Covid 19 future will allow me to resume instructing and guiding fellow Nature photographers.

Through 33 years of an amazing conservation career and with over 40 years of experience photographing Nature across Canada, Scotland, Iceland, Europe, Peru, Costa Rica and Mexico, Peter has gained a wealth of experiences and insight that he loves to share with his photography students, clients and public. His love and passion for Nature throughout the world is clearly evident throughout his fine work.

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VICTORIA WEST

IMAGE MANIPULATION ACCREDITATION

By Victoria West, CPA IN APRIL, I RECEIVED AN ACCREDITATION IN IMAGE MANIPULATION WITH A SCORE OF EXCELLENT. THIS CATEGORY WAS AN EASY CHOICE FOR ME. I’VE CREATED SOME PRETTY ELABORATE COMPOSITES OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. I LOVE THE FREEDOM THAT DIGITAL EDITING GIVES ME, TO CREATE IMAGES THAT WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE IN REAL LIFE. The skills that I’ve honed working on these have also greatly benefited my clients. It’s taken my editing game up 10 fold and that skill is one we all need in this day and age. It’s also allowed me to score a place on Team Canada in both 2020 and 2021 in the Digital Illustration category.

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I’ll briefly run through my images here and give you a bit more insight into my creative process.

THE WISDOM OF INNOCENCE Components: A cheap Halloween costume, wig and a broken statue of an owl from the dollar store, and some hydrangea flowers from my yard.

Method: Two light setup. Photographed the child and the owl separately so I could increase the size of the statue in post. Pieced them together and then photographed the flowers and used them as a texture.

HUMANE MEAT Components: 7 women, twigs and dirt, fake blood, a few steel bars, a photo of a delivery truck, an iPhone photo of a cloudy sky. A long exposure photo of a bald man to make the alien.

Method: Two light setup. Photographed the women together in 3 different groupings so I could multiply them. Photographed the steel bars a multitude of ways so I would have them to build the cage in post. Pieced together all the parts in photoshop. Spent hours trying to figure out how to turn on the truck light realistically.

For a detailed description of the making of this image, check out my article on the PPOC blog from last spring.

#MEAT TOO Components: A photo of my makeup artist wearing a bald cap from the Halloween store, with fake blood being poured over her head. A photo of a piece of cow flesh.

Components: A dress and skirt from my studio wardrobe, a Halloween headband with a bird on it, my assistant, an image of some bushes from my library of stock images (that I took), a sky and birds I shot with my iPhone.

Method: Two light setup, photographed my assistant with the headband on and then took the bird off the headband and photographed it alone to be able to add it to her hand. Shaped the clothing, and her face, in photoshop for a more cartoony look, pieced together the background.

HOMO SAPIEN Components: A high stool. A texture of a concrete wall I shot. An long exposure image of a bald man moving slowly. The model.

Method: Two lights. Photographed the model and man (alien). Photographed a stool with long iron legs, multiplied them in photoshop and made the bars. Added the sign, font and texture in photoshop.

ORIGINAL SINNER Components: A photo from the beach. A sky I shot from my car window. A studio image of my husband.

Method: Two light setup, in studio, photographed my husband. Pieced together sky and sand into the background. Removed tattoo. Created the illusion of blowing away into pieces with photoshop brushes, took debris bits from the image of the beach and multiplied them, added them to the sky to give a windy feel.

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LADY BLACK BIRD

Method: Two light setup, poured blood and hoped for the best. Blended the bald cap and cow flesh into her skin.

SPANISH ROSE Components: A photo I took at the Alhambra palace in Spain. A photo of my model, in studio.

Method: Two light setup in the studio, provided hair styling and wardrobe for the model. Added the background, in post. This was a very simple composite compared to the others.

MICHEAL Components: One model. Wigs. A ceiling from the Alhambra palace in Spain.

Method: Photographed the model in a series of different positions. Then switched wigs and did it again for the second subject. Pieced the body parts together in photoshop and added the painted ceiling to the background.

SOLACE Components: A succulent plant. Model. Photo from the Alhambra palace in Spain (are you sensing a theme here?)

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Method: Two lights. Photographed the model, in studio. Used the image of the plant to make a skirt for the model in post. Added the edited hallway to the background.

EXSANGUINATE

Methods: Two lights (usually I keep composite lighting simple). Photographed the model in 20 different poses, over 2 days, had him shave his beard for day 2, and pieced each body part together in photoshop. Took the iron work out of the church window photo for the background. This image probably took me about 40 hours of editing to get it perfect, but that’s what was needed because my husband wouldn’t pose nude with another man. You work with what you’ve got!

And in the end, it paid off!

Victoria West, CPA Victoria West is a full time portrait photographer. She’s built a strong reputation and business in Oromocto, NB, by creating portraits for people who hate being photographed (just like her).

She’s a proud PPOC member, and serves on the board of the Atlantic Region. She is also an internationally awarded photographer having top 3 finishes at WPPI, WPE and World Photographic Cup in 2019. She’s also the 2020 & 2019 Portrait Photographer of the Year for PPOC. Victoria is also a passionate animal rights activist and lives with her husband, 5 dogs and 1 unlucky cat.

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Components: One model. A photo of a church window. A photo of a dirt driveway. A photo of my hair.

FRANCE BOUCHARD FASHION ACCREDITATION

By France Bouchard FROM THE BEAUTIFUL QUEBEC CITY AREA AND A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR OVER 20 YEARS, FRANCE BOUCHARD IS STILL AS PASSIONATE AS EVER.

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France was privileged to receive the title of Canada’s Photography Specialist of the Year in 2002. She is also very grateful to have received the titles of Portrait Photographer of the Year, Commercial Photographer of the Year and Quebec Photography Specialist of the Year on several occasions.

France is thirsty for knowledge in everything related to photography. Therefore being an active member of associations such as the CMPQ, PPDQ, and PPOC is a sure value in order to have the opportunity to always grow as a professional photographer. She finds that these associations are the perfect environment to give herself the confidence and knowledge to grow, learn, be inspired, and keep up to date in this ever-changing field.

It is with pleasure that she received the results of her first 4 submissions. All 4 were successful from the very first submission, in the Boudoir, Fashion, Glamour and Figure Study categories. France felt the desire to succeed in her fashion accreditation because she loves this part of her work. Her speciality is women’s photography. She loves fashion, boudoir, magazine, sensual, figure study...

For her, it is a great pleasure to be able to reveal to women how beautiful they are.

Over the years she has developed an expertise in fashion photography. This type of photography allows her to satisfy her need for creativity. With fashion photography she can play with lighting, styling, poses, colours, textures, artistic make-up, clothes, accessories, unusual settings...

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She is able to create colourful and impactful work.

It is also a great pleasure for France to transform people to offer them a totally different image of themselves. Fashion photography gives her the opportunity to project on her clients the image of the femme fatale, the beauty normally depicted on magazine covers.

For her fashion accreditation, she decided to make her selection among her favourites. So not only for the technical qualities of her images, but also for the emotions and the pleasure felt during the realisation of these projects with her models. One of the great challenges in her selecting her best photographs for this accreditation was to find them among all her client files! More than 20 years of photoshoots, each one more different than the last! She has therefore started to clean up her client files to gather her most beautiful creations in one place! It took her a long time but now that it’s done, everything is easily accessible and categorized. She is now ready to submit several new accreditations.

What we find among the work she submitted in fashion is all the efforts she made to find: the right decor, the right time of day, the right model, the impeccable hairstyle and make-up, the perfect lighting, the pertinent accessories, the advantageous poses, the harmonious colours, as well as the best collaborators.

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France Bouchard is a lover of light! For her, everything is light and shadow!

France Bouchard For the sake of quality, France continues its training to always be on the lookout for new developments in the field of photography.

It is in her studio in Lac-Beauport in Quebec City that France welcomes her clients in a simple and friendly manner, to establish a climate of trust that is crucial in creating memorable memories. She is a caring, passionate, creative, and professional woman!

France Bouchard Artist Photographer | www.francebphotos.com | 418-670-8888

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By Mark Laurie, F/PPOC, MPA, SPA HOT AIR BALLOONS INFLATE WITH THEIR ROOFTOPS FACING THE SUNRISE. A LONELY CREW WOMAN STRUGGLES WITH A 30-FOOT ROPE, KEEPING THE TOP, THAT HAPPY FACE, TAUT, TIGHTLY CLOSED. SEALING THE ONSLAUGHT OF AIR EXPANDING HER GIRTH. SHE IS FIGHTING THE EFFECT OF TWO MASSIVE, DEAFENING FANS SHOVING CHILLY, BREAKING MORNING AIR INTO THE 10-FOOT YAWNING MOUTH OF THE BALLOON. ONCE AWAKE, THE BALLOON RISES RAPIDLY. THE HAPPY FACE WAS MY DAD’S SIGNATURE TOP FOR HIS HOT AIR BALLOONS; DAD & MOM OWNED RAINBOW BALLOONS. IN ITS DAY, THE LARGEST HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY IN CANADA.

The Sun piercing the colorful envelope panels always felt like stained glass windows to me. I loved watching them rise to their full 40-foot height. It is a little tricky to get the right balance of exposure, trickier to get one without a crew casting a disfigured shadow on it.

It’s a short window before her pilot directs dual burners erupting 25 flames racing into the balloons’ cavity, giving the lift to escape gravity. The balloon’s shape changes quickly, like a newborn’s growth spurt.

The quest is to find the stained-glass vision buried in this frozen moment through the alchemy of Photoshop.

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I like working with intentions.

In this case, the colors had to be vibrant, but none blown out or unreal. That all the fine details like the hanging wires below and around the face remain visible. The same with the character crinkles shaped by the fabric’s seams. Finally, drawing out all possible texture in the base fabric, making it appear more than just 3 dimensional. It looks like you could feel the rich fabric by touching the image.

Finding Photoshop’s path to the result was a patient joy. Lots of blind alleys, the delightful discovery of blends that did not work. At various moments more than 20 layers played with each other, tugging the final result into reality.

Images like these are very organic to create. The resulting process, or collection of steps that worked, would not yield the same art if applied to another image.

Mark Laurie, F/PPOC, MPA, SPA Photoartist Mark Laurie is a 36 yr PPOC member with 11 Masters bars and 34 Accreditations. Mark holds 5 Photographer of the Year awards, one for Canada. A Yousuf Karsh lifetime achievement recipient. A national and international judge. More interestingly he had his own tv show. The Voyager 3 mission left several of his images in orbit. A reality show winner and then judge. His studio is celebrating 40 years of commissioned nude portraits of over 5100 women.

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AS A PPOC MEMBER

By Tracy Munson, CPA EVEN AS RECENTLY AS FIVE YEARS AGO, I WOULD AVOID MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS WHEN I WAS OUT WITH MY “BIG GIRL” CAMERA. WHAT IF THEY SPOKE TO ME? WHAT IF THEY ASKED A QUESTION I COULDN’T ANSWER? WHAT IF THEY EXPOSED ME AS THE TOTAL FRAUD I KNEW MYSELF TO BE?

In 2015, I decided to join PPOC, and it was one of the best choices I’ve made. I was always an indifferent student (at best), so going back to school was not on my radar, but I felt like I needed something to help prove my legitimacy as a photographer, if only to myself. A few months later, I submitted my first accreditation, in the Pictorial/Scenic category.

The whole process was a huge eye-opener. While I was, on the one hand, insecure about my work, I was also quite proud of some of it. The pre-accreditation review process (since replaced by the mentorship program) was an emotional roller coaster for me. Initially, I received some high praise, but when it came time for the one-on-one from the pre-accreditation chair, she was less impressed, and I was unaccustomed to accepting un-sugar-coated critique. At times it stung, and I even felt some resentment, but I spent hours every evening for 3 weeks making the revisions she suggested. The hard work paid off, and I received the accreditation on my first try, with an overall score of ”very good”.

In retrospect, I learned more from that process, and it did more to improve the quality of the images I produce than any tutorial I’ve watched, course I’ve taken, or book I’ve read. I still hear her voice in my head when I’m preparing images for accreditation or competition, and learning to not only accept, but actively seek honest critique of my work has been 100% responsible for the successes I’ve had.

If I can offer one piece of advice to newer members, it’s to apply for a PPOC mentor and listen to their advice. I know it’s scary, sometimes even unpleasant, but I honestly believe it’s the shortest path to improvement.

Joining the PPOC, receiving that first accreditation, and some encouraging results from my first entries into competition did wonders for my confidence. Learning to embrace feedback on my images made me a much better photographer. Those outcomes have been well worth my membership dues on their own - but they have not even been the greatest benefit I’ve gotten out of my membership.

Have you ever said something, and not even realized you felt that way until you heard it come out of your mouth? I had that experience recently when talking about the PPOC. I was discussing religion (bear with me, it’s relevant) with some friends. One of them had had a deeply religious upbringing, and he was talking about the sense of community he felt as a child; of belonging. He asked those of us who had not been raised with religion where we found that sense of community in our lives.

To be honest, I was floored. It was not something I’d ever thought about, but the answer was that I never did feel that sense of community as a child. I never felt I belonged anywhere, in particular, a feeling that stayed with me well into adulthood. That’s when I said it: “I never felt that way until I joined the PPOC”. Whoa.

Now, of course, I didn’t start feeling that way the day I joined the PPOC. It took time, and it took getting involved, but 5 years into my membership, I really do feel like I’ve found “my people” for the first time in my life. And I’m not young. I’ve already had a 25-year career as a veterinary technician, during which I dreaded conferences and continuing education events because I felt like such a misfit. For the first time, I’m excited to attend industry events where I’ll see my PPOC family, friends, and colleagues.

Two and a half years ago, I moved from Toronto to rural New Brunswick. I didn’t know anyone here, but within a few weeks of my arrival, there was a PPOC Atlantic field trip, led by Paula Lirette and Maurice Melanson. We became fast friends, and it wasn’t long before Paula had talked me into joining the Atlantic board of directors. If you’re feeling shy and uncertain as a new PPOC member, I cannot recommend jumping in and volunteering strongly enough. Whether it’s joining your regional board, volunteering at an event, or mentoring newer members, it is truly the best way to meet people and make friends within the association.

Within 6 months of relocating to a new province, I had lots of friends and an active social life. (Active enough for an introvert who prefers the company of dogs, anyway). I never had time to feel lonely or homesick, thanks to the welcome I received from PPOC Atlantic. I feel as though I could move anywhere in Canada where there are PPOC members and have a similar experience, and that is a wonderful feeling.

Tracy Munson, CPA Tracy Munson, CPA is an award-winning photographer, specializing in landscape, wildlife, and pets. While living in Toronto, Tracy took every opportunity to escape the city and her rewarding but stressful job in one of the country’s largest Animal Shelters. For many years, she travelled around Canada in a tiny car, with a large man, a tent, and two chihuahuas. After seeing it all, Atlantic Canada kept drawing her back and in 2018 she escaped city life for good, relocating to beautiful Albert County, NB to pursue photography full time.

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