Melbourne Camera Club

Print Competition
2020-11-12 20:00 - 23:00, 2020-12-10 20:00 - 23:00, 2021-01-14 20:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | VIC
The monthly competition for printed images

Digital Editing Group - Guest Speaker: Ian van der Wolde (Virtual Meeting)
2020-11-16 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC
Our speaker series continues with Ian van der Wolde discussing his personal work and his approach to processing, in particular his black and white workflow. Ian judged our PDI competition in early October. For those of you who tuned into that presentation, you will know that he offered insightful comments on all of the images. If you stayed around for his post judging presentation, you will also know that he has a wonderful portfolio of personal work that is in a totally different realm to his commercial work.

Bio:
An Accredited Professional Photographer, Life Member, Master of Photography IV, Honorary Fellow and Fellow of the AIPP, Ian has in recent decades accumulated numerous industry awards and titles.
Ian has been awarded the AIPP Victorian Landscape Photographer of the Year title twice, 2012 & 2017. He also took out the AIPP Victorian Illustrative Photographer of the Year in 2012 giving him 2 category wins that year.
Zoom meeting details will be emailed to MCC Members in advance of this event.

Conceptual Photography - Member Presentations
2020-11-18 19:30 - 22:00 | VIC
Final meeting for group – Member presentations

Virtual Meeting: Guest Speaker – Ricardo Da Cunha “A path towards more meaningful imagery”
2020-11-19 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Please refer to email to all Members for Zoom login details for this virtual meeting – the email will be sent a couple of days in advance of the event.
Ricardo Da Cunha
My images aim to portray a world that I seek; one that is simple, silent and devoid of the noise that increasingly dominates our complicated and distracted lives. I like to give my subjects space for them to breathe, just like I need to find space so that my soul can breathe. Photography gives me the silence that I increasingly desire.

My images are often not true interpretations of what my camera sees, but more importantly to me, they are true interpretations of the stories that I want to tell. Ultimately I aim to produce images with a vision to inspire people to simplify their lives and appreciate the very few things that truly matter and bring us a feeling of contentment. It’s this underlying vision that guides the choices I make in my photography, along with my heart and intuition.

Ricardo will be speaking on a subject dear to his heart and true to his principles – ‘A path towards more meaningful imagery’. This presentation will endeavor to invite you to take your photography to a deeper place, and in doing so, deliver greater fulfilment in your photography.

Analogue Photography Virtual Group Meeting
2020-11-23 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC
The Analogue Photography Group meets on the 4th Monday of the month. Members are encouraged to bring along their current work- either completed or in progress. Each meeting will have either a talk, a demonstration or an activity (or all of the above). The APG program can be found on the website.
Visitors who would like to attend can send an email to analogue.group@melbournecameraclub.org.au to obtain the Zoom details.

Virtual Nature Group Meeting
2020-11-24 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC
EOY virtual meeting of Nature Group for discussion of next year program and sharing of images

Projected Digital Image Competition - Set Subject - Industrial
2020-11-26 20:00, 2020-12-24 20:00, 2021-01-28 20:00 | Via Zoom
The monthly competition for digital projected images.
The images must be uploaded via —- by the previous Thursday

Virtual Meeting: Guest Speaker - Nick Rains "Heart of Australia"
2020-11-26 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Heart of Australia
“In small towns across Australia you will find any number of whacky and wonderful events that regularly bring communities together throughout the year. From the dusty glory of the Deniliquin Ute Muster to Elvis impersonators lining the streets for the Parkes Elvis Festival, Heart of Australia is a many and varied collection of images that celebrates our community, all within in the covers of one beautifully presented book.”
“Nick Rains is a professional photographer specialising in travel and documentary work. During a career spanning over 35 years his photographs have been featured in publications such as Australian Geographic, Australian Photography Magazine, GEO, Sports Illustrated, Outback Magazine, Reader’s Digest and more. He has photographed a vast range of subjects, including sport, news, celebrities, commercial, industry, travel, wildlife, fashion and portraits. Nick is the author of 15 books, his most recent seven titles have been published by Hardie Grant.
He was named Australian Geographic magazine’s Photographer of the Year in 2001 and in 2014 was named Travel Photographer of the Year at the AIPP’s Australian Professional Photography Awards for his portfolio of Gold award prints.

Nick is a Master Photographer of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, the Leica Akademie Principal Instructor and for the past decade has been helping ‘committed enthusiasts’ take the photos they have been dreaming of on workshops held in far-flung locations around the world.”
www.nickrains.com

Virtual Meeting – Zoom details
Please refer to email to all Members for Zoom login details for this virtual meeting – the email will be sent a couple of days in advance of the event.
Visitors are welcome to join our Thursday night meetings – please email Vice President Lesley Bretherton for further information <lesley.bretherton@melbournecameraclub.org.au>

Virtual Meeting – YouTube details
Here is a link to this live simulcast of this presentation.

https://youtu.be/LOfeMI8-MSk

burning man

Shearer 53 years.Jim Haney, Tasmania

Images © Nick Rains

Mid-Week Group (Virtual Meeting)
2020-12-01 10:30 - 11:30 | VIC
Show & Tell.
Click here for further details about the Mid-week Outing Group

End of Year Competition PDI presentation
2020-12-03 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC

Portrait Group Annual Outdoor Shoot
2020-12-07 18:00 - 22:00 | VIC
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!

Board Meeting
2020-12-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-01-13 19:30 - 21:30 | VIC
The MCC Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month. All Board items must be to secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.auby the previous Wednesday.

End of Year Awards Night
2020-12-10 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC

Photowalk Community: Christmas in the City
2020-12-13 15:15 - 19:00 | VIC
With the recent easing of Government restrictions for outdoor gatherings – MCC photowalks are back for a final outing for 2020!
Join us for our December photowalk, we will be visiting the city to wander the streets and check out some of the Christmas displays.
The meeting location is outside the Old Treasury Building, cnr Spring/Collins Sts. You might like to take a walk in the Treasury Gardens before meeting. Note that the Museum in the Old Treasury Building is closed during weekends.
We will walk along Collins St where you can visit some of the laneways and street art, Federation Square Christmas displays, the latest photography exhibition at Leica gallery, then the Christmas displays and Myer windows in Bourke St Mall.
Following the walk, we will have an optional early dinner/drinks at Southbank. Note that dinner numbers may be limited due to restaurant capacity – please register your interest to join the dinner, email: photowalks@melbournecameraclub.org.au
After the dinner you may like to check out some of the City of Melbourne Christmas projections around the city, 9pm-11pm – State Library, Melbourne Town Hall and Princes Bridge.
We welcome all photographers – bring along your favourite camera: digital, film, phone, Polaroid etc.
All visitors, friends and members of the Melbourne Camera Club are welcome.
All attendees must follow government guidelines regarding mask wearing and social distancing. The coordinators will record contact details of all attendees.
Date: Sunday 13 December
Time: 3.15pm for 3.30pm start
Meeting location: Old Treasury Building, 20 Spring Street, Melbourne (cnr Spring/Collins Streets)
Parking: Federation Square car park: $16.00 flat rate for weekend
Duration: 5-6 hours, including dinner (optional)

Members Promotion Evening
2021-01-21 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Please join us to hear some inspiring presentations from our awarded members being promoted from B grade to A grade.

Analogue Photography Group Meeting
2021-01-25 19:30 - 23:00 | VIC
This is the monthly meeting of the Analogue Photography Group. More details about each month’s events can be found on the Program page. Details of the meeting for this month can be found here.

Australia Day Public Holiday
2021-01-26 | VIC

Social BBQ from 6.30pm
2021-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | VIC
MCC Members are invited to join the Board to welcome everyone back to the Clubrooms for our annual BBQ on Thursday evening.
Due to Covid restrictions, please BYO everything – food, drinks/glasses, plates & cutlery, and meat for the BBQ.
Following the BBQ will be promotion presentations by Members who were promoted from B Grade to A Grade at the End of Year Awards. Please join us at 8pm in the gallery.
Any queries please contact the Secretary: secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Member Presentations
2021-01-28 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Following the BBQ at 6.30pm will be promotion presentations by Members who were promoted from B Grade to A Grade at the End of Year Awards. Please join us at 8pm in the gallery.
Any queries please contact the Secretary: secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Nature Group Outing
2021-01-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Westgate Park
Nature Group Outing to Westgate Park
Sunday 31 January, 10am
The nature group will visit Westgate Park, 4 Wharf Road, Port Melbourne for a meander around the park to look for birds, insects and interesting flora. Meeting point is Pink Lake Car Park. BYO hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and chair and lunch if planning to stay on.

*Cancelled* Mid-Week Outing
2021-02-02 10:30 - 14:00 | VIC
This month’s outing is cancelled, due to the Monash Gallery of Art being closed on a Tuesday.
Join us for the March outing, further details to be advised nearer the time.
Click here for further details about the Mid-week Outing Group

*Virtual Event Only* Member Panel - Shooting for Set Subject
2021-02-04 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Members, refer to the email for Zoom connection details.
If you didn’t receive it please contact the Secretary: secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Photowalk Community: Melbourne Zoo
2021-02-07 13:00 - 18:00 | VIC
Our first Photowalk for 2021 will be an afternoon at the Melbourne Zoo. This is a good opportunity to capture animals and their environment.

Note that the exhibits close at 4.30pm and the Zoo closes at 5.00pm.

We will finish with early dinner/drinks at a nearby pub. Note that dinner numbers will be limited due to restaurant capacity – please register your interest to join the dinner before 5pm Saturday 6 February, email: photowalks@melbournecameraclub.org.au

All visitors, friends and members of MCC are welcome.

All attendees must follow government guidelines regarding mask wearing and social distancing. The coordinators will record contact details of all attendees.

Important: Zoo Tickets must be pre-booked
*NOTE*: You will need to buy your own Zoo ticket online as soon as possible otherwise your entry on the day cannot be guaranteed. All tickets (including Zoo members) must be purchased online before you arrive at the Zoo. There are no tickets available to purchase at the gate.

Ticket prices: Adult $38.00 / Senior $34.00 / Concession $29.00
Purchase tickets: https://www.zoo.org.au/melbourne/whats-on/events/entry/

Public transport:
Tram: #58 West Coburg to Toorak runs from William Street in the city, stopping at Stop 26 – Rail Gate Entrance to the Zoo.
Train: Upfield Line to/from Royal Park Station

Car parking:
$2 for a five-hour ticket. Please check that your parking ticket is correctly displayed on your dashboard before leaving your car, as the area is regularly monitored by City of Melbourne parking officers.
Date: Sunday 7 February 2021
Time: 12.45pm for 1pm start
Meeting location: ‘Meerkats Cafe’ inside the Main Gate near the carpark, make your way to the meeting location after entering the zoo
Address: Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville
Duration: 4 hours plus dinner (optional)

Follow us online for upcoming events:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melbournecameraclub
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melbourne_camera_club/
Meetup https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Melbourne-Camera-Club-Monthly-Photowalk-Group/

Contact: photowalks@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Photo Discussion Group - meeting cancelled due to clash with Portrait Group
2021-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC
The Photo Discussion Group meeting for November has been cancelled due to a clash with the rescheduled Portrait Group meeting. We hope to be able to meet in person in December.

Photo Discussion Group is a photographic discussion group open to all Members.
We have a night of discussion on all things photographic – prints, PDI, cameras books etc. You are may bring prints or photographs on a memory stick or even a computer to show on the large TV.
You are also welcome to just join in the discussion.

Meeting - all Coordinators & Board
2021-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Coordinators, leaders and committee chairs – please refer to email invitation to attend the first of the quarterly meetings with the Board.
To be held in the Clubrooms (upstairs Gallery), starting at 7pm.
