Conceptual Photography Group

 

What is Conceptual Photography?

Come along to our first meeting of 2025 and join the discussion on this topic – ask questions, propose answers, or just enjoy the interactions.

Man Ray said,  “I would photograph an idea rather than an object, a dream rather than an idea.”  That may give you a hint.

Objectives of the Conceptual Photography Group

The monthly meetings will:

    • Entertain and inform
    • Engage both old hands and newbies – no former exposure (pun intended) is needed
    • Provide a friendly forum for discussing each others’ work in progress
    • Involve invited guests – photographers and critics – to contribute to the experience
    • Encourage you (if you are willing) to enter the end-of-year Conceptual Exhibition

Meetings

The Conceptual Photography Group will meet on the third Wednesday of each month from February to November at 7.30 pm in the MCC Clubrooms (upstairs gallery).  All members of MCC are more than welcome, and you are encouraged to invite non-members for a free sample!

Timetable for Meetings in 2025 (subject to change if things change, of course)

Date Description To Bring NEXT Month
19-Feb What is Conceptual Photography? Your Concept, A3 sketchpad
19-Mar Moodboard Workshop. A conceptual artist Images to sequence
16-Apr Narrative and Sequencing Workshop plus Presentation on “Art” Object, Camera, Tripod
21-May Conceptual Photography Workshop in Studio Moodboard
18-Jun Artist Statement Workshop.  Share your Moodboard WiP for Critic
16-Jul Visiting Critic and Discussion Images to mat or mount, Artist Statement
20-Aug Matting and Mounting Demo.  Share Artist Statement Ballarat images
17-Sep Ballarat International Foto Biennale! Your Body of Work
15-Oct Install artwork, set up tables for opening night Ideas for 2026
19-Nov Review ’25 and Plan ’26
TBA CPSIG Excursion to Ballarat Foto 2025

 

The Conceptual Team
conceptualteam@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Wayne Harridge  clarinet
garrie maguire    drums
Andrew Tan         trombone
Robin Tully          keyboard
Bob Warfield       conductor