Kimberley Through A New Lens
Photography
With Bruce Kirkby and Selkirk Outdoor Careers 11/12 Class
On February 9th Bruce Kirkby and the Selkirk Outdoor Careers class ventured into the
world of photography with captivating slideshows, stories, and full emersion into
photography lingo and techniques. This time pushed the students to try new things with
their cameras, perspectives, and storytelling abilities through photos.
Bruce led us through five half day session either learning new techniques with cameras
in hand or looking at our photos to try and help inspire and support the budding
photographers. From those five sessions and several Outdoor Trips, including students
own adventures over the March Break, each student selected one photo to be produced
for the gallery. It was hard to choose just one, but we believe we’ve chosen a good
variety that depicts stories of the People of Kimberley.
Bruce often helped engrain the flexibility of photography,
and that you really just need to get out there and shoot!
Photographer and Instructor: Bruce Kirkby
Students: Shane Daniel, Tyler Flanders, Connor Foote, Tanner Graburn, Jordan Greenall, Malte Hellwig,
Marie-Theres Hoika, Antonia Kiwit, Kristen Murrell, Patti Oakley, Nici Piechulik, Luke Stewart, Rike Volkmann,
Dalton Waite, Till Wiedermann, Kyle Wood
Teacher: Jenn Meens
Thank you to Art Starts for making this experience possible. Below are students
comments and Thank you to Bruce for the fantastic experience and inspiration for a new
generation of photographers.
“I had a lot of fun in the photo course. Before the course I already enjoyed
taking pictures but now I know how to do it better, I learned a lot.” Malte
“Thank you very much. I learned a lot throughout the course and it inspired me to go out and shoot more!”
Luke
“ Hi Bruce, I really enjoyed the classes with you because I learned so many new things (I like the silhouette
shot). Another thing I liked was that you showed us some pictures.”
“I really enjoyed the lessons and learned a lot about taking pictures and “playing” with my camera more and
more. Thank you!” Marie
“I am so happy that you came into our class and showed us a bit of photography. I really enjoyed the classes!
It was very good of you to take the time to look at our photos as we sent them in. I will keep taking photos in
the future! Thank you so much!” Antonia
“At Selkirk I always wished/tried to get a photography course. Finding out we would get an opportunity to work
with you in our outdoors class was super exciting because I’m very fond of your work!
I wish the program could have been longer but I understand the photography part isn’t actually the class. I
have always loved photography, but now I have more insight on what you do, and I’ve definitely learned a ton!
Hopefully it will help me in my future goals! Thanks a ton!!! Bruce!” Kristen
“I liked the whole course!” Till
“Hey Bruce, I really, really enjoyed the class with you. Photography is just a great thing and I like learning
some basic stuff. One thing that makes me frustrated is that my camera is so bad, I couldn’t really do
everything I wanted to. But soon I’m gonna buy a better camera and then I’m going to remember everthing
you taught us!!! Thanks a lot! See you soon!” Rike
“Bruce, I think you did a really good job teaching us about photography. Your hose and bucket metaphor was
really helpful. Thanks for all the tips, and letting me use your camera! Thank you” Dalton
“Hey Bruce, I really enjoyed taking photos with a purpose of thrying to get a specific shot, and I learned lots
about how to change certain settings on my camera. I wish that I had not missed the first few classes. Thanks
again!” Patti
Thank you Bruce,
Your work is inspiring, your energy infectious, and your heart on your sleeve!
I don’t know what more I can say other than Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy life to work
with the Youth of Kimberley. You’ve left a strong and positive impression on them. It was amazing to see
them work through the challenges of taking a good shot. The students also sincerely enjoyed following you on
your worldly journeys through your photos, articles, books and magazine pieces. It added life to art, and
inspiration to tell more intentional stories through images! Much Appreciated!
Sincerely Jenn Meens