Well, after a very trying year, we finally roll around to December and find that we are in a position where we can hold our Portrait Group Annual Outdoor Shoot! As usual, we will meet up at 6pm, then shoot by natural light as long as we can. We may continue shooting by flash if the models are willing to go on (and someone brings flashes).

As I said, a difficult year, and we are not 100% through the pandemic, which has affected how we run this event. For example, we can’t revert back to the studio if weather is bad, and we need a COVID-safe plan.

MEETING TIME: Monday 7 December 2020 at 18:00

MEETING LOCATION: At 800 Collins St, Docklands, VIC, 3008 (Myer HQ) – https://goo.gl/maps/MdGRWp78pYTfaSd36

From this location we can hopefully make use of the nearby community gardens and move down towards the water and Webb Bridge if the weather is good, or shoot under awnings along Collins St if the weather is poor. And afterwards – there are some nice pubs on the South side.

COST: $10 – I know we don’t usually charge for the outdoor shoot, but we will have some extra expenses running it this year. Please bring a $10 note!

COVID RESTRICTIONS:

• Event is limited to 30 attendees (not counting coordinators or models)
• Contact details of all attendees to be recorded by coordinators
• Masks are to be worn (except by models when being shot)
• Hand sanitiser will be made available, its use is encouraged
• Social distancing (1.5 metres) to be maintained where possible

I realise these restrictions are probably stricter than mandated by DHHS, but Portrait Group (and MCC in general) are taking a cautious approach given the demographic of our members.

I’m looking forward to seeing the group face-to-face again!