What is Conceptual Photography?
Using photography to convey a message,
OR
Taking a photograph ABOUT something, instead of a photograph OF something.
Objectives of the Conceptual Photography Group
The monthly meetings will:
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- Entertain and inform
- Engage both old hands and newbies – no former exposure (pun intended) is needed
- Provide a friendly forum for discussing each other’s work in progress
- Include invited guests – photographers and critics – to contribute to the experience
- Encourage you (if you are willing) to enter the end-of-year Conceptual Exhibition
DRAFT Timetable for Meetings in 2026 (subject to change if things change, of course)
The Conceptual Photography Group will meet on the third Wednesday of each month from February through November from 7.30 PM to 9:30 PM in the MCC Clubrooms.
All MCC members are welcome. You can drop in any time. And you are encouraged to invite non-members to try a free sample!
Date |
Place |
Bring to the Meeting |
Topic |
| 18-Feb-26 | MCC Gallery | Paper (preferably A3) and crayons or other drawing materials | My submission for the “Bright Side” 2026 Conceptual Photography Exhibition, and creating my Moodboard |
| 18-Mar-26 | MCC Studio | Camera and (optional) tripod | Hands-on workshop in the studio, and short presentation on MFF* |
| 15-Apr-26 | MCC Gallery | Ideas for a photographic story | Storytelling, Symbolism, Surrealism, and other approaches to CP, with reference to notable photographers (MFF*) |
| 20-May-26 | MCC Gallery | Questions?? | Guest speaker TBA |
| 17-Jun-26 | MCC Gallery | Work in Progress – especially for Bright Side Exhibition | Visiting critic (Bert Hoveling TBC) to give feedback on my work |
| 15-Jul-26 | MCC Gallery | WiP | Whose work resonates with mine, and Artist Statement |
| 19-Aug-26 | MCC Gallery | WiP | Different styles of Conceptual Photography (such as Deadpan, Tableaux Vivant, Performance, and so on), and Matting, Mounting, Sequencing |
| 16-Sep-26 | MCC Gallery | Optional: a set of images to convert to an AV slideshow. | Experimental techniques, both analog and digital. Brainstorming?? Audiovisual Media?? |
| 21-Oct-26 | MCC Gallery | All your work for our Bright Side Exhibition, ready to install. | “Bright Side” Exhibition Set up |
| 18-Nov-26 | MCC Gallery and Railway Hotel | Fill in the 2026 survey prior to the meeting. | Review 2026 and Plan 2027, including Conceptual Exhibition and Ballarat Biennale |
*MFF stands for My Favourite Photographer
From Our 2025 Exhibition
Link to Our 2025 Presentations
For all past presentations of 2025, click on the link or follow the QR code below:
Your Work in Progress
To upload your work-in-progress, or other work for discussion, click below – please take care not to affect other members’ work:
Or use the QR code:
The Conceptual Team
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Wayne Harridge clarinet
garrie maguire drums
Andrew Tan trombone
Robin Tully keyboard
Bob Warfield conductor