Conceptual Photography Group

I just received this reminder about the Exhibition – The Bright Side (of Things):
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi  Bob,

IMPORTANT REMINDER about the Bright Side (of Things)

At our June meeting

   • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

   • Wednesday, 17 June

   • in the Gallery (MCC Clubrooms)

Bert Hoveling will join us to give feedback on draft (or finished) images.  This is not to be missed for a few reasons.  Firstly, Bert is more of an inspirer than a critic.  Rather than feeling crestfallen after the meeting, you are likely to come away from the evening with new energy and ideas.  Secondly, discussion amongst the members may give some helpful tips about how others receive your message, and finally, time flies – we are getting closer to the deadline for submitting a couple of sample images for the process of promoting the exhibition, not to mention the deadline for producing the final images for display.

Even bringing along (or uploading) a rough draft image or two will be worth the effort!  even if you don’t go ahead with a body of work for the exhibition.  If you cannot manage that, come along and take part in the discussion.

If you want a buddy you can email the CP team .  You can always email the Conceptual Team for general advice:  conceptualteam@melbournecameraclub.org.au.

For uploading your images by 7:30 PM on Wednesday 17 June, you may need to create a FREE Dropbox account first.  Then create a new folder for your work within the folder linked below:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kkr0bm132eddd62ygyh46/AMBcplcSZsaCIF43tr5uI38?rlkey=d2nw6bxp1hy30rknzlmqdc2ol&st=l3qm4br2&dl=0

or scan:

Then upload your images to your personal folder – maximum of about 3 MB per image, please.  One image is enough, four or five would be ample, ten images from every member would be too much.   Use your judgement.

After June 17, you will receive a call for sample images to consider for promotional material  They will be due by:  Friday, 21 August 2026.  Note, we are on a tight timeline, so latecomers will probably not be included in the promotional material.  You can still exhibit your work in October, of course.

Bring along the whole body of work (final images plus Artist Statement) for “bump in”:  Wednesday, 21 October 2026.  The template for Artist Statements will be published soon.

Hope to see you at our June meeting!

Bob Warfield, Andrew Tan, Wayne Harridge, Robin Tully, garrie maguire

conceptualteam@melbournecameraclub.org.au



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:

    • 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

Links and QR Codes

Email to the Conceptual Coordinators
conceptualteam@melbournecameraclub.org.au

View all folders and files in the Members Public Folder (Read permission):

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kqy7xt066ck5pbjuyq4qs/AA-xuLIk4JZp3X94ghNz8-g?rlkey=lgrf2epe4bofeqkadcloze8a6&st=xajateuf&dl=0

View_Members_Folder

Upload your Work in Progress (with Write permission)

Please create your own subfolder within this folder:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/iurt1m37eopitay94oa06/AO4pDNddfys5jJtw4ntmOMs?rlkey=pd958hw25mg9shqug4dor1fpz&st=dqr0bon1&dl=0

Join the Mailing List for Bright Side of Things

 

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

The Conceptual Team
conceptualteam@melbournecameraclub.org.au

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