Executive
I started in my teens using Kodak Brownie cameras more to get snapshots of things I was doing and general family events. In the late sixties, I purchased a 35mm SLR and started with scenery pictures, family, and various local events. After setting up a darkroom I developed black and white, along with Ecktachrome ( E6) slide film, and at the time included printing the slides with Cibachrome.
Work changes moving and travel resulted in a time away from continuing the learning process and not much was done with photography for about 25 years. Following retirement, I along with my spouse joined the Cowichan Valley Camera Club in the fall of 2018 and restarted with digital equipment.
At present, I enjoy landscape particularly, but participation in the Camera Club has contributed to an increased interest in other forms and processes. I do very little editing, using Lightroom, and Elements.
One project I have started is to scan my slides and negatives from the past to redo old film images.
In addition to the Cowichan Valley Camera Club, I am a member of the Canadian Association of Photographic Arts and the Photographic Society of America
I have been capturing moments through digital photography since 2000. I got my first DSLR in 2012. My passion for photography started early. In high school I shot a lot of fuji slide film. I spent a long career installing and maintaining medical imaging equipment. My career afforded me the opportunity to travel and see much of the world.
Photography has provided me the opportunity to document these moments and many others. I enjoy landscape, nature and travel photography.
I love everything the club has to offer from our field trips, Competitions, scavenger hunts, Tech Nights (always interested in learning something new), and of course our Presenters that come to our club as well as our very own club members.
I love getting out in nature and taking in the sights and sounds.
I have always created. Whether in painting or now with photography. I joined the CVCC in Dec of 2022 with my Canon Rebel by my side. I have learned so much about my camera and photography in the last few months. Everyone is willing to help and guide each other along this journey.
With a background in banking and the position open for secretary, it just seemed like a great way to give back to the club.
Lynn Harnish With the encouragement and support of a friend Jean joined the Cowichan Valley Camera Club in 2011, as a way to advance the development of her creative expression. At the same time she was motivated to progress to using a digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR).
John Sargeant is a life member and a founding member of the Cowichan Valley Camera Club.
John first started in photography in 1936.
Denny Wagg is a life member and a founding member of the Cowichan Valley Camera Club.
Patricia is a Life Member and Founding Member of the CVCC.
Her photography interests are mostly in nature - scenery, the seasons, plants, patterns, abstraction and architecture.
Carl has served the club in many roles including:
- President
- Past President
- Vice Pres
- Field Trip Chair
- Display Chair
- Coffee Chair
- Nomination Chair
Committee Chairs
The Chairperson of the Club’s image galleries, administers a multitude of photo galleries for various Club activities, as well as organizing and administering periodic photo challenges for members.
I joined the Club in 2010 and shoot with a Nikon D500 and do my post processing in Lightroom, Elements and Skylum Neo.
I enjoy the warm friendship and sharing of photography knowledge offered by the Club and its members. I also enjoy participating in the Club’s field trips, learning new skills and editing tips and the opportunity to participate in numerous photo competitions offered through the Club.
Jean assumes the role of Committee Chairperson for Competitions as well as continuing as Facilitator for the CAPA Competitions and North Shore Challenge.
Vacant
Ed is an Interclub Liaison and President.
Jean is an Interclub Liaison, CAPA Coordinator and Treasurer.
I have been a serious photographer for about 24 years. Weddings, portraits I have done, but nature is where my heart is.
Photography for me is showing others how I see the world through my lens while adventuring down a trail, or finding abandon places. Challenging my creativity or falling back on what I love most, keeps me in my happy place.
I have recently returned to the club. It is nice to have like minded, kind and helpful people to talk shop with. I have recently taken over putting together the clubs field-trips.
I have found life gets busy and sometimes making time for an outing/field trip forces you to places you may never have considered and just may find the most incredible surprises along the way.
