Nikon Canada has returned as a camera partner for the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, and will be presenting its popular lecture series each Tuesday in May. World-class photographers Nick Didlick, Craig Minielly, Michelle Valberg and Kristian Bogner will be sharing their techniques, tricks and experiences.
“Reflections” Weekly Photo Contest: April 29- May 31, 2016
This year, Nikon Canada’s weekly photo contest will invite photographers to explore the theme of “Reflections” with a chance to win a Nikon D5500 D-SLR with 18-55mm VR II Lens weekly. Each week, a panel of judges will select a winning image that best represents the weekly assignment. One grand prize winner will be selected from the weekly winners by public community voting on the Nikon Canada website (from June 6 to June 13, 2016). That winner will receive a CONTACT limited edition print of BAU grid by Takashi Suzuki(retail value $1,500). The winning photos will be featured on Nikon Canada’s dedicated site for CONTACT, Nikon Canada’s Twitter,Facebook and YouTube pages, and on the CONTACT website.
Here are the weekly assignments:
- Week 1: Reflections in Time: Special moments that take your breath away.
Friday, April 29, 12:00 a.m. ET to Sunday, May 8, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Week 2: Reflections on Places: Be it at home or afar, places that warm your heart. Monday, May 9, 12:00 a.m. ET to Sunday, May 15, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Week 3: Reflections on People:Creatures (people or animals) who fill your life with joy. Monday, May 16, 12:00 a.m. ET to Sunday, May 22, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Week 4: Reflections – An Open Assignment:Any thought, moment or memory that is meaningful to you. Monday, May 23, 12:00 a.m. ET to Tuesday, May 31, 11:59 p.m. ET
Click here to read the full contest rules and regulations and submit photos for the weekly assignments.
Nikon Canada Ambassadors to Present at Weekly Lecture Series
Interested in learning how to take photos like the pros? The first four Tuesdays throughout the month of May, Nikon Canada will present lectures featuring world-class authorities who will share some of their techniques, tricks and experiences. The lectures will take place at St. Paul’s Bloor Street, Cody Hall (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, M4W 1C8). Register early as seating is limited!
Attendees at any session of the 2016 Nikon Lecture Series are invited to bring up to two Nikon D-SLR cameras to receive a complimentary sensor cleaning from Nikon Professional Services (NPS) Canada.
- Nick Didlick: Inspiration in the Visual World
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
A pioneer in digital photography and D-SLR video, Nick will share insights into staying inspired in our rapidly changing visual world.
Nick has covered nine Olympics, seven Stanley Cup Finals, five Super Bowls and too many world events to count. He has travelled to more than 50 countries on assignments with Presidents, Prime Ministers and Royalty, and has covered everything from sports to politics to breaking news in harsh environments.
- Craig Minielly: Exotic Travels, Personal Journeys
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
With a spotlight on India, Craig will capture the beauty and personalities of exotic locales and share tips and techniques for creating dynamic imagery and beautiful lifelong memories.
A pioneer in the digital revolution, Craig holds national accreditations in more than 20 specialty fields. He is an influential force in creating and developing workflow techniques and habits that are used by individuals, studios and corporations around the world.
- Michelle Valberg: Creativity in Motion
Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Michelle will explain how to capture creative and compelling photographs in the field. She will showcase her adventure and wildlife photography from around the world, and reveal illuminating behind-the-scenes actions.
A tireless philanthropist, Michelle founded Project North in 2009, a not-for-profit organization committed to delivering education and sport-based opportunities to youth in Canada’s Arctic. Since its inception, the organization has delivered over $700,000 of new hockey equipment to 22 Inuit communities.
- Kristian Bogner: A Photographic Journey to the Summit of Antarctica
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Kristian will share details of his most recent expedition – climbing and photographing his way to the summit of Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, and one of the world’s Seven Summits. He will speak about shooting in extreme conditions and will tell the remarkable visual story of nine injured Canadian soldiers, and 17 Canadian business leaders who embarked on a three-week True Patriot Love Foundation Antarctica Expedition.
CONTACT + Nikon Canada’s Youth Project
Nikon Canada recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to express themselves through imagery and photography. In cooperation with the 2016 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, Nikon Canada launches its inaugural youth project: Community.
During April and May 2016, the Arts Committee at West Region 6 of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is hosting a digital photography contest for grade 1-8 students across its 23 schools. The contest focuses on the theme of “Community” where students are encouraged to submit their community-themed images for a chance to have their photographs on display and win a Nikon D-SLR camera. The culminating event for the contest will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Islington Junior Middle School’s Community Gallery in Toronto (44 Cordova Avenue, Toronto). Each school will select three final images for display at the Gallery. A panel of judges – consisting of representatives from TDSB and CONTACT – will select three winners out of 69 finalists to become the grand prize winners.
The Arts Committee also hosted a workshop on April 6, 2016 – with expertise and support from Nikon Canada – to help guide teachers on how to inspire students to use photography to tell a story about their communities. Nikon Canada has donated 20 COOLPIX S3700 cameras to the Arts Committee for students to use, and will also provide each of the three winning students with a D3300 D-SLR with 18-55mm VR lens kit.
The three winning photos will be on display at the 2016 CONTACT Photography Festival website and at contactfestivalnikon.ca.
For more information, visit contactfestivalnikon.ca/#/youth-project.
For more information on the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, visit scotiabankcontactphoto.com.
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Nikon Canada Lecture Series And Student Gallery At CONTACT Photography Festival
Nikon Canada has returned as a camera partner for the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, and will be presenting its popular lecture series each Tuesday in May. World-class photographers Nick Didlick, Craig Minielly, Michelle Valberg and Kristian Bogner will be sharing their techniques, tricks and experiences.
“Reflections” Weekly Photo Contest: April 29- May 31, 2016
This year, Nikon Canada’s weekly photo contest will invite photographers to explore the theme of “Reflections” with a chance to win a Nikon D5500 D-SLR with 18-55mm VR II Lens weekly. Each week, a panel of judges will select a winning image that best represents the weekly assignment. One grand prize winner will be selected from the weekly winners by public community voting on the Nikon Canada website (from June 6 to June 13, 2016). That winner will receive a CONTACT limited edition print of BAU grid by Takashi Suzuki(retail value $1,500). The winning photos will be featured on Nikon Canada’s dedicated site for CONTACT, Nikon Canada’s Twitter,Facebook and YouTube pages, and on the CONTACT website.
Here are the weekly assignments:
Friday, April 29, 12:00 a.m. ET to Sunday, May 8, 11:59 p.m. ET
Click here to read the full contest rules and regulations and submit photos for the weekly assignments.
Nikon Canada Ambassadors to Present at Weekly Lecture Series
Interested in learning how to take photos like the pros? The first four Tuesdays throughout the month of May, Nikon Canada will present lectures featuring world-class authorities who will share some of their techniques, tricks and experiences. The lectures will take place at St. Paul’s Bloor Street, Cody Hall (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON, M4W 1C8). Register early as seating is limited!
Attendees at any session of the 2016 Nikon Lecture Series are invited to bring up to two Nikon D-SLR cameras to receive a complimentary sensor cleaning from Nikon Professional Services (NPS) Canada.
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
A pioneer in digital photography and D-SLR video, Nick will share insights into staying inspired in our rapidly changing visual world.
Nick has covered nine Olympics, seven Stanley Cup Finals, five Super Bowls and too many world events to count. He has travelled to more than 50 countries on assignments with Presidents, Prime Ministers and Royalty, and has covered everything from sports to politics to breaking news in harsh environments.
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
With a spotlight on India, Craig will capture the beauty and personalities of exotic locales and share tips and techniques for creating dynamic imagery and beautiful lifelong memories.
A pioneer in the digital revolution, Craig holds national accreditations in more than 20 specialty fields. He is an influential force in creating and developing workflow techniques and habits that are used by individuals, studios and corporations around the world.
Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Michelle will explain how to capture creative and compelling photographs in the field. She will showcase her adventure and wildlife photography from around the world, and reveal illuminating behind-the-scenes actions.
A tireless philanthropist, Michelle founded Project North in 2009, a not-for-profit organization committed to delivering education and sport-based opportunities to youth in Canada’s Arctic. Since its inception, the organization has delivered over $700,000 of new hockey equipment to 22 Inuit communities.
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Kristian will share details of his most recent expedition – climbing and photographing his way to the summit of Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, and one of the world’s Seven Summits. He will speak about shooting in extreme conditions and will tell the remarkable visual story of nine injured Canadian soldiers, and 17 Canadian business leaders who embarked on a three-week True Patriot Love Foundation Antarctica Expedition.
CONTACT + Nikon Canada’s Youth Project
Nikon Canada recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to express themselves through imagery and photography. In cooperation with the 2016 Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, Nikon Canada launches its inaugural youth project: Community.
During April and May 2016, the Arts Committee at West Region 6 of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is hosting a digital photography contest for grade 1-8 students across its 23 schools. The contest focuses on the theme of “Community” where students are encouraged to submit their community-themed images for a chance to have their photographs on display and win a Nikon D-SLR camera. The culminating event for the contest will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Islington Junior Middle School’s Community Gallery in Toronto (44 Cordova Avenue, Toronto). Each school will select three final images for display at the Gallery. A panel of judges – consisting of representatives from TDSB and CONTACT – will select three winners out of 69 finalists to become the grand prize winners.
The Arts Committee also hosted a workshop on April 6, 2016 – with expertise and support from Nikon Canada – to help guide teachers on how to inspire students to use photography to tell a story about their communities. Nikon Canada has donated 20 COOLPIX S3700 cameras to the Arts Committee for students to use, and will also provide each of the three winning students with a D3300 D-SLR with 18-55mm VR lens kit.
The three winning photos will be on display at the 2016 CONTACT Photography Festival website and at contactfestivalnikon.ca.
For more information, visit contactfestivalnikon.ca/#/youth-project.
For more information on the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, visit scotiabankcontactphoto.com.
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