General Links

• Fodor's Travel and Photography
• Cafe Cokin (Unnofficial but useful guide to Cokin filters)
• Cokin Creative Filter System (The official manufacturer's site)
• Kodak.com
• Fuji Film
• Digital Photography Review - News and in-depth reviews of digital cameras.
• PhotoSensitive - Photography related to social issues. Some projects are done by volunteer professionals, some projects are open to the public for submissions.

Educational Resources

Note: The Prince George Photographic Society does not endorse any particular courses. It's up to you to determine the right approach to learning, based on your existing skills and your preferred learning style. For example, some people prefer classroom training, some prefer online training, or some prefer self-teaching based on articles & books. Also, our members are continually improving their skills by regular practice, by entering contests, and by exchanging ideas with each other.

Local education (Prince George):

• UNBC Continuing Studies - University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, offers a variety of evening/weekend classes in various topics, including some photography-related courses.
• Alan Timberlake - Beginner and advanced courses, taught locally in Prince George.
• Ted Zimmerman Photography - Offers a digital photography course, taught locally in Prince George.

Out-of-town and web-based education:

• Okanagan Photographic Arts Workshops - Annual workshops, held every August in Kelowna BC.
• Abbotsford Photo Arts Club Seminar - Annual seminar, held every fall in Abbotsford BC. Guest speakers, workshops, trade show, photo contest.
• Apogee Photo - Online photo magazine, offers photography courses online.
• Photo Seminars - Offers online seminars, some of which are free.

General knowledge, forums, blogs:

• PhotoSecrets - Tips & Tricks, Travel Photography, resources for photographers at various skill levels.
• Photo.net - An online community where members can share their photos, get critiques, offer suggestions etc.
• Bird Forum - Photo galleries, forums, and other information related to bird watching.
• Radiant Vista - Tutorials, workshops, articles, critiques.
• Multiple Exposure - Vancouver-based photo magazine and online forums.
• Close Your Eyes and Hope For The Best - Blog site featuring 10 Canadian professional photographers writing about their work and experiences.
• Aminus3 - Photo blog community.

Prince George Links

• City of Prince George - upcoming events at municipal facilities (arenas, parks, etc.)
• Tourism Prince George - includes event calendar and other information.

Member Links

• Meghan Blanchard - Personal web site.
• Bob D'auray - Personal web site.
• Peter Hovestad - Personal web site.
• Mike Kohut - Personal web site.
• Doug Koyama - Personal web site.
• Bob Steventon - Personal web site.

Photo Club Links

• Retford & District Photographic Society, U.K. - we will be doing a photo exchange with this club.
• CAPA (Canadian Association for Photographic Art) - A National Association of photographers and clubs.
• CAPA member list - Pacific Zone Photo clubs.
• CAPA Pacific Zone - Regional website for CAPA clubs in BC and Yukon. An electronic newsletter is available on this site.

Aurora Borealis & Astronomy

Peak times of year for aurora activity in the Northern Hemisphere are September and March. Here are some web sites for more information on the aurora borealis and other astronomical information:

• Shooting the Aurora Borealis - Some tips on exposures from an Alaskan guy with lots of experience.
• North American Auroral Activity - U.S. Weather Service, Space Environment Center, map of current aurora activity from a satellite in polar orbit.
• Today's Space Weather - U.S. Weather Service, Space Environment Center, solar geophysical forecast.
• Prince George Astronomical Society - Local society information, as well as links to worldwide astronomical information.
• Interactive Sky Chart - From Sky & Telescope magazine, a map of the sky for any place on Earth. (Requires Sun Java plug-in, won't work with Microsoft Java.)
• NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day - Also archives of older images.

Photo Contests

• Photo Life magazine
• CAPA contests
• Canadian Geographic magazine
• CPAWS (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society)
• Canadian Wildlife Federation
• London Drugs
• Nikon International Photo Contest

Business Links

Business Links - Local Photographers:

• Lenard Sanders Photography - Scenic, nature, western, wildlife, sports, wilderness, outdoor and portrait photography.
• MJ Photography - Meghan Blanchard - weddings, portraits, and fine art photography.
• Your Mind's Eye - Birgit Allgaier's photography business.
• Desperate Images - Michael Rawluk - professional, stock, & greeting card photography.
• Ted Zimmerman Photography - Web Gallery

Business Links - Non-Local Photographers:

• Chris Harris Photography - Freelance/adventure photography. (Click Here to see Chris's newsletter page.)
• Peter LLewellyn - Professional photography, workshops, and field trips around the world.

Business Links - Photography Related:

• London Drugs - sells cameras + computers (Prince George & other cities).
• Lens & Shutter - camera shop (Vancouver/Victoria).
• Photo Expert - camera shop (Delta).
• Lens Lenders - Lens rentals by the week.
• LightRein - Lighting, backdrops, lighting accessories.