'Celebrating Canadian Photography'

Come experience how our shared love of photography can connect, inspire, and equip us to share our nation's stories at the Canadian Photography Conference 2026!

Join us July 13-16, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta - a city framed by the breathtaking foothills and Rocky Mountains - where the Foothills Camera Club and the Canadian Association for Photographic Art are hosting an unforgettable gathering of creativity, artistry, and community.

Why Attend in Person?

There's nothing quite like being there.  Connect face-to-face with fellow photographers, experience sponsor exhibitions, and feel the energy of live sessions as some of Canada's most inspiring photographic voices share their stories.  Calgary's vibrant culture and natural beauty will make this conference not just an event, but an experience you'll carry with you long after.

• Meet and mingle with photographers from across the country
• Explore Calgary's local arts scene and breathtaking landscapes
• Be part of the conversations, workshops, and celebrations as they unfold
• Experience a diverse and dynamic part of the Canadian landscape with excursions to a variety of locations unique to the Canadian West

Attend Your Way - In Person or Online

For the first time ever, the conference is going hybrid!  If you can't make it to Calgary, you can still join virtually with live-stream access and 12 months of on-demand recordings.

The Live-Stream option also allows real time translation through YouTube Live and Google Translate for attendees whose primary language is not English.

Choose Your Virtual Experience

• Plenary Sessions Pass:
• Six dynamic plenary sessions led by Canada's most exciting photographic voices.
• All Access Virtual Pass:
• Dive into the full program - plenary and concurrent sessions - for the complete conference experience.

NOTE:   All in-person registrations include live-stream and recording access at no additional cost.

CAPA Individual Members and Foothills Camera Club Members - Early Bird Registration - $395.00

CAPA Individual Members and Foothills Camera Club members have access to special early bird pricing of $395 - save $80 off the regular non-member price.  Not only does this ensure you a spot at the Canadian Photography Conference, but it gets you first access to register for the Photo Excursions, the majority of which have maximum numbers.

Members will have access through their member only websites to a password to unlock the Early Bird Registration Page.  Please do not share this code, membership will be verified.

Not an Individual Member of CAPA or the Foothills Camera Club, visit their websites through the links below and join to gain early bird access.

Visit the Photo Excursion Page by CLICKING HERE to start planning your trip!

JOIN CAPA or THE FOOTHILLS CAMERA CLUB

(or BOTH!)