To inspire and teach all types of photography
2026/2027
Each month, we welcome photographers from different genres to share their experience, techniques, and creative process
Monthly Speakers
Speaker details, photos, and bios will be updated as they are confirmed.
June 9th, 2026
Chris Ratzlaff
Presentation: The start of the Spring Bird Migration
Bio: Chris Ratzlaff is a citizen scientist and photographer, using science to catch elusive experiences offered by nature and photography to share those experiences with others. Chris is known for his photos of Aurora, storms and frozen bubbles. He named the Auroral phenomena known as STEVE, is a leader and community organizer in the Alberta Aurora Chaser community and is a member of the Prairie Storm Chasers.
Facebook: @chrisratzlaffphotography
Instagram: @ratzlaff
May 12th, 2026
Speaker 1: Ken Weagle
Presentation: Cochrane Ecological Institute
Bio: Ken has been the Director of Scientific Programs at the Cochrane Ecological Institute since 1993 and has designed many of their scientific programs. He has worked extensively throughout Canada, the US and internationally on the management of water related environmental issues. Ken oversees onsite kennel operations, performs active research and manages facility operations.
Website: https://ceiwildlife.org/
Instagram: @cochraneecologicalinstitute
Speaker 2: Big Metal Prints
Presentation: Editing for printing and the process of printing on metal
Bio: Award-winning nature photographer Ken Hoehn started Big Metal Prints because he believed his clients deserved consistent, high-quality artwork with exceptional detail. High quality printing on Chromaluxe Aluminum is what they do best.
Website: https://bigmetalprints.ca/
Instagram: @bigmetalprints
April 14th, 2026
Shamon Kureshi
Presentation: Deep Space Photography
Bio: "I take pictures in the middle of the night, and usually in the middle of nowhere"
I bought my first Harley in the summer of 2024. They said it was made to fly in the wind, and in those days I had time to find out for sure. One night I came across an abandoned factory on the side of the highway so i pulled over to check it out. The old bricks and mortar kind of sparkled in the moonlight, so i decided to take a photograph. Then I looked up and saw the stars like I had never seen them before, they were bright and pensive and curious. They looked back at me me with the same quiet intensity as those fans in the cheap seats at Yankees Stadium. I decided to photograph them too.
Then it happened, I realized my camera could see things that I myself could not see - and that friends, is how this story began.
Website: www.kureshi.net
Instagram: @shamonkureshi
March 10th, 2026
Akini Peters
Presentation: The start of the Spring Bird Migration
Bio: Akini is an accomplished 'weekend photographer' with images ranging from sweeping landscapes to delicate pygmy owls perched atop trees. He'll be discussing bird photography and the start of the Spring Bird Migration.
Website: https://weekendphotog.ca
Instagram: @akinipictures
