'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
• Access special in-person Basic Training for New Judges Course - July 17 & 18

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.

NEW - BASIC TRAINING FOR NEW JUDGES COURSE -

IN PERSON JULY 17 & 18, 2026

This is a two-day in-person workshop available to attendees of the Canadian Photography Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.   July 17 & 18, 2026.

MAXIMUM 30 ATTENDEES

Early Bird Pricing Until Feb 1, 2026 - $150.00

After Feb 1, 2026 Price - $170.00

NOTE:  You must be a registered attendee of the in-person conference to attend the course.

JOIN CAPA or THE FOOTHILLS CAMERA CLUB

(or BOTH!)