Weekly MCC News #27 – 24-July-2022

“There is one thing the photo must contain – the humanity of the moment” – Robert Frank

OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE: 30-31 July

As mentioned in an earlier newsletter item, the Melbourne Camera Club is opening our doors once again for Open House Melbourne, coming up on 30-31 July. We are looking for the following volunteers to help out on both days.

Portrait Sessions
This year, for something different, we thought we’d run some portrait sessions where Camera Club photographers can take portraits of members of the public. This is a great opportunity for people to practice their studio portraiture and a good way of attracting people to the building.

Photographers will be able to work for a block of time (say 1-2 hours) and if people want their portrait taken, the photographer can take a number of shots – depending on time. You will need to note down who you photographed, and then within a reasonable time send the images to the “client”.

I will run an information session in the studio at the club on Thursday 28 July from 6:30pm for an hour. We will cover what, where and how at that time. If you are interested, please let me know – you’ll really only need basic portraiture skills as the lighting will be already set up.

Please respond to paul.dodd@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Volunteer Roster 30-31 July
We are looking for some volunteers to be on duty at the clubrooms to show visitors around the building, and the Emerald Hill exhibition which will be on display in the upstairs gallery. We are looking for 3-4 people per shift, as we expect it will be a busy weekend with lots of visitors.

Please take a moment to sign up to the roster on the website: click here

Any roster queries please contact the Secretary,
email: secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au

VIGEX International Photographic Print Salon 2022 – Club entry

VIGEX Inc is a small volunteer committee of photography enthusiasts, which has been running international photographic salons in Geelong since 1980.

Entries are now being accepted for the 21st VIGEX International Photographic Print Salon 2022. VIGEX is an approved exhibition (competition) with FAIP, PSA and APS.

Entries close: Sunday 21 August

Melbourne Camera Club would like to make a club entry in the Vigex international photographic exhibition, held in Geelong.

Read more about how you can get involved.

Competition Committee

APS Photobook Awards 2022
Entries are now open for the APS Photobook Awards 2022.

Entry is free and is open to all Australian Photographic Society and Australian camera club members.

The closing date for receipt of entries is 7 October 2022. 

For further information, visit the APS website at: https://a-p-s.org.au”

Vacancies / Volunteer Opportunity 

The Competition Committee is recruiting some members to fill several positions on the Committee, including PDI Steward and IT Co-ordinator.

We are looking for regular Print and PDI competitors or members with intermediate and above experience in photography who would like to help run the monthly competitions.

Members with any kind of competition or IT experience are particularly invited to express interest, but this is not essential. 

Joining a committee at MCC is a fantastic way to contribute to the Club and network with other members.

To express your interest in joining the Competition Committee, or ask any questions, please contact the Competition Committee Chair, Ruth Woodrow at ruth.woodrow@melbournecameraclub.org.au.”

Exhibitions and Competitions