Message from the Chair

MESSAGE

from the Chair

SILVER LININGS.

It has been a year. We have been isolated, locked down, lonely, sometimes bored, longing for human contact outside of those in our bubble. We have been unable to do things as we normally do them; Ross Outerbridge, MPA work, play, travel, meet, greet, create. It has been PPOC National Chair stressful, disruptive, uncertain and seemingly perpetual. This pandemic has changed our recent lives in many ways and often not in a positive way. But it has also created opportunities as we are forced to look at the world and how we interact with it in new and different ways. The really important things in life are valued as we have all stopped to take stock of what is important. We can now connect easily and frequently. It is not the same as being ‘together’ but is a new way to connect. The word Zoom has taken on a whole new meaning. We travel less but save money in the process. We cannot get together to look at and judge images during Accreditations or Salons, but we can now access a broad range of expert judges from across the country at little to no cost. We can attend webinars with expert photographers that we may not have had access to previously. The pandemic has stimulated creativity. Every day we can hear or read stories of innovative people that have found ways of doing things in a novel way. Our National Image Competition just concluded, and I saw many images with a COVID theme - some reflected the loneliness and loss. Some reflected the optimism of possibly seeing the light at the end of this long tunnel and the uncertainty over the next few months as we reconcile vaccines vs. variants. This issue is about rethinking, refreshing, and having a positive approach to uncertainty. I know in these pages we will hear from some creative people who have found novel ways of not only coping during the pandemic but thriving in it. How has this all affected our business and how can we do better? Finally, this issue is also a prelude to our National Convention April 17-19, 2021. This year it will be virtual and will include a broad range of expert speakers to satisfy a broad range of photography styles and disciplines. And it will all be accessible from the comfort of your own home! I hope to “see” you all there.

Ross Outerbridge, MPA

PPOC Chair GALLERIE IS THE PREMIER MAGAZINE FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ACROSS CANADA. EACH ISSUE FEATURES AWARD-WINNING IMAGES, EDITORIAL INFORMATION, TECHNICAL AND FEATURE ARTICLES, ADVERTISING, AND MEMBER SERVICES. ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE WELCOME TO VIEW THE DIGITAL VERSIONS ON OUR WEBSITE.

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All PPOC members receive the printed issue directly to their doorstep. Online issues are available to all photographers. To be added to our email mailing list please contact the PPOC office (info@ppoc.ca) indicating your province of residence. Additional printed copies of Gallerie are $6.95, plus postage. Please contact the PPOC Office.

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EDITOR

Sierra Lefave & Louise Vessey, MPA, SPA e: editor@ppoc.ca

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Josée Talbot, MPA p: 418-881-3998 e: josee@talbotphotoart.ca

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Brad Kelly, MPA e: advertising@ppoc.ca