Metro Vancouver Street Photography

From mid-October to early November, the UBC Botanical Garden is a spectacular destination for autumn colours. The diverse collections include plants from around the world, but the Carolinian Forest Garden is especially remarkable in the fall. This section features a concentration of hardwood trees characteristic of Eastern North America, a region renowned for its vibrant fall foliage. Visitors can enjoy a striking display of seasonal colour that rivals the famous autumn landscapes of the East.

**Please note: I cannot guarantee what colour the foliage will be; if you are concerned, please contact the UBC Botanical Garden to confirm the state / colour trees yourself.

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• Step 1 — RSVP: RSVP to the event to add your name to the list.
• Step 2 — Hold your spot (within 24 hours): Send your e-transfer to clazarschuler@icloud.com within 24 hours of RSVPing. If you prefer to pay cash on-site, you must arrange this by email within the same 24-hour window. If payment isn’t received and no cash arrangement is made, your spot will be released to the next person on the RSVP list.
• Step 3 — Confirmation: Once your payment is received, you’ll get an email confirming your spot.

Note: Garden admission is not included in the event fee. Your event fee supports the annual costs of organizing and maintaining group events and information.

Cancellations & No-Shows
If you’ve RSVP’d and can’t attend, please contact the organizer ASAP so the group isn’t waiting for you. **“No-shows”**without prior contact will receive a warning; repeated no-shows may result in removal from the group.

Reminders

• Bring extra batteries and memory cards – If your battery dies or you run out of memory, the event will not be paused to accommodate—come prepared!
• Optional gear: ND filters, tripod

Health & Safety (COVID-19 & Seasonal Illness)
Although life feels “normal,” COVID-19 variants and seasonal flu remain a risk. Please be mindful of your health and the safety of others.

Guidelines (mandatory):

• Do not attend if you have any symptoms such as fever, chills, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, or severe headache.
• If symptoms develop after RSVP, cancel immediately and notify the event organizer.
• Respect spacing and personal comfort levels of fellow participants.

These are simple, common-sense measures. Anyone unable to follow these rules will be asked to leave the event.

"Metro Vancouver Street Photography" will NOT be held responsible for any illness that results from unsafe behaviour.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY:
Learn How to Create Daylight Long-Exposure Photography!

A 2-Hour Daylight Long Exposure Workshop
Step into the heart of downtown Vancouver and learn how to paint with your camera! In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop, we’ll turn Robson Square into our canvas and transform the everyday rush of people, buses, and city life into dreamy, flowing works of art.

With just a tripod (or not for more creative options!), ND filters, and a little know-how, you’ll capture painterly, impressionistic images that feel straight out of a Monet painting—except it’s real life, right here in Vancouver. Expect lots of experimentation, laughs, and those magical “wow” moments when you see your shots come alive.

What to Expect (2 Hours of Creative Play and Learning)
✨ Quick & Lively Kickoff — Meet at the Art Gallery steps, get inspired with examples, and dial in your gear.
📸 Guided Shooting Adventures — Blur bustling crowds into ghostly streaks, drag clouds across the courthouse glass, and let city traffic become your brushstrokes.
💡 One-on-One Tips — Your Meetup coordinator roves, providing personal guidance and secret tricks.
🔥BONUS: You will receive a PDF How To Guide to help with future long exposure practice and experiments!
🎉 Show & Share — Wrap up with a quick group review and leave buzzing with fresh ideas (and a cheat sheet to keep going).

Perfect for...

• Street shooters who want to add some dreamy flair to their shots
• Creatives craving something different from the usual city snaps
• Anyone who loves experimenting and having fun with their photography

✨ How to Save Your Spot

• Step 1 — RSVP:
• Click RSVP to add your name to the list.
• Step 2 — Secure Your Spot:
• To hold your place, please send an e-transfer to clazarschuler@icloud.com within 24 hours of your RSVP.
• If payment isn’t received (or in-person cash arrangements aren’t made), your spot will be released to the next person waiting.
• Step 3 — Confirmation:
• Once your payment is received, you’ll get a confirmation email. 🎉

📸 What to Bring

• Camera with manual controls
• Extra batteries and memory cards
• Tripod (your new best friend!)
• ND filters (6-stop and 10-stop recommended)
• A sense of adventure (and maybe a coffee if it's chilly ☕)

🧡 Health & Safety

• Feeling sick? We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Stay home if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, or severe headache.
• Cancel your RSVP and let the organizer know if you can’t make it.
• Be mindful of personal space and the comfort levels of others.

**These are simple, common-sense guidelines. Anyone unable to follow them may be asked to leave the event.**

🚫 No-Shows + Refunds

• If you RSVP but can’t attend, let us know as soon as possible so we’re not waiting for you.
• A no-show without notice will result in a warning.
• Repeated no-shows may lead to removal from the group.
• Cancellation policy:
  - up to 48 hours before the event will receive full refund
  - up to 24 hours before the event, will receive a 50% refund (minus any bank service charges)
  - Day-of cancellation or NO SHOWS will receive no refunds