Our photography club gives local photographers and enthusiasts with a means to express their creativity by capturing photos within the Township of Russell. Our club members meet, socialize, and practice photography.

Join the Club

Would you like to join our local photography club? All skill levels are welcome! Join the Photo Club Facebook Group to get started.

Join the Club!

 Objectives
  • To collect a bank of images that the Township can use to promote itself, its people and events on a variety of mediums;
  • To provide local photographers and enthusiasts with a means to express their creativity and be recognized through photography; and,
  • To promote local photographers with credit provided in all publications.
 Details for Club Members
  • Photographs shared in the facebook group may be used for Township-related marketing collateral with permission. In the case that photos are used, credit will be given. If credit is accidentally forgotten, contact the Communications Department.
  • Public communication – use your common sense when posting to the public group.
  • No commercial posting, and no videos.
  • Club meetings will be coordinated through the mediators to discuss new projects and socialize.
  • Members are encouraged to organize meetings/outings together to practice photography and socialize.

Photo Expo

The Photo Contest and Expo is a partnership with the Russell Agricultural Society and the Township of Russell. This event is made possible with a subsidy from the Ontario Arts Council and the support of SPAO Centre and 8 80 Cities.

Subscribe to our email notices for our announcement for the Photo Expo 2025!

The winning photographs are exposed at the beginning of the recreational trail, located at 901 Notre-Dame Street in Embrun

2024 Photo Expo Winners

Nature
Amelia Tamas

The Bridge

Landscape

Boots in bleachers
Laura Lichty

Hidden Boots

Best Overall

child and adult on the ice
Hannah Mitchell

First Skate, Not the Last

Portrait

Turkey between cars
Paula Brown

Hello There

Jury's Choice

Child balancing on a log
Elizabeth Bahl-Séguin

Balance

Best Youth

2023 Photo Expo Winners

Highland Cow
Laurence Jansson
Highland Cow
Quiet Fall Kayak
Mireille Harvey
Quiet Fall Kayak
Birdhouse
Carter and Warren Scharf
Birdhouse (Youth Category)
Swinging Child
Noah Bujold
Swinging Child

2022 Photo Expo Winners

Colourful Fair booth at night
Megan Leithead

Bright Lights

woman a face in water
Josh Madore

Ocean Eyes

Dragonfly on a stump
Damien Manoni-Millar

Dragonfly on a Stump

Forest
Guillaume Doyon

Nature at Stake