Melbourne Camera Club

Special Guest Presenter - "Foto Creative" Louise Sedgman
2025-05-29 20:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The Foto Creative

A little about Louise from here website.
Photography has been my daily joy and passion for almost 30 years along with my deep love of horses. I crave knowledge and have spent years learning, evolving and mastering my craft, and while I continue to do so, I love nothing more than sharing my knowledge with other photographers learning theirs.
For me, photography is so much more than just taking a photo. It’s about embracing a moment and creating imagery with depth, feeling and heart. Photography is a never-ending journey that has no bounds, with opportunities that can change someone’s life. It’s powerful, not just for the viewer, but for the image creator as well.
If you’ve ever stood quietly in a place and immersed yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and visual feast surrounding you, and spent time capturing that, you know exactly what I mean. And if you haven’t, let me take you by the hand and show you…It’s glorious and you’ll never see the world around you the same again.
Mark it in your diary as not to be missed.

APG May Meeting
2025-05-26 19:30 - 22:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
May 26, 2025 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Show and tell, feedback on printmaking, passion projects, work in progress, sharing of interesting cameras.
Outline 2025 exhibition calendar and process.
Presentation by Tara Gilbert
Tara will talk about her project as an artist in residence at the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Police Point Artist in Residency program in 2018 and 2019. Using solargraphic and pinhole techniques, she produced powerful and haunting images to capture a unique and other worldly perspective of Point Nepean.
This solagraphic series tells the story of the Old Quarantine site at Point Nepean in Victoria through use of arcane recording devises. Forming part of a larger creative investigation undertaken to explore some of its layered histories.

Nature Outing
2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 | sanatarium lake
Sanatorium Lake Macedon Ranges
The May outing of the nature group will be to the Sanatorium Lake in the Macedon Ranges. We are looking forward to the opportunity to photograph a wide variety of fungi species. There was a successful outing there last year in the cooler months and we decided it was definitely worth further investigation.
The different vegetation types will also provide birds and insects, and the lake has the potential for beautiful reflections. Remember to bring chair and sturdy boots and shoes as the area can be quite muddy.
We will meet at 10am at Lions Head Rd, Sanatorium Lake, Hesket

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wGy4HiLTDYjZvNKy7

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2025-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Trees

Judge: Mark Bloot’hoofd (link)

Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 7 May 2025
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

Conceptual Photography SIG
2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Check our homepage for the annual plan for 2025,
and the link to all past presentations.

May CPSIG Meeting
Date: Wednesday, 21 May
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Place: MCC Studio
More hands-on workshopping!
Bring along your camera and an object you can photograph for a symbollic selfie. It might be an old camera, a slide rule, or your ballet shoes. Or anything else you can photograph to represent something about yourself.
We will have some fixed lights set up, and maybe some strobes. A tripod might be useful if you can bring one.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday 21 May
Studio (downstairs) at MCC – 254 Ferrars St
Cheers
Bob Warfield, Andrew Tan, garrie maguire, Wayne Harridge, Robin Tully,
Coordinators of CPSIG

Mid-Week Outing
2025-05-20 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Motorcycle Museum, Cheltenham (Near Moorabbin Airport).
Details sent via mailout on 6 May 2025.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

Digital Editing Group
2025-05-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
As the level of understanding of digital editing techniques varies enormously among members, we will aim to provide information to members at basic, intermediate and advanced levels in each meeting.
The focus is not on how to capture an image, but on what can be done with it in post-processing after downloading the images to your computer. Topics such as adjusting exposure and saturation, compositing, HDR and special effects will be just some of the areas covered. The digital editing techniques discussed will primarily be applicable to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, however these techniques are generally transferable to many other digital editing programs.

The topics for discussion this month will mostly relate to the updates to Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop and Camera Raw that were released at the end of April.
Lightroom, Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw all had major updates to AI masking. For some time we have had People masking tools, now we have Landscape masking tools.
The difference in functionality between Camera Raw and the Lightroom versions is increasing. DeNoise, Super Resolution and Enhance details in Camera Raw no longer need to produce a new DNG file. Additionally Camera Raw has implemented the remove distracting people feature previously only in Photoshop.
On the flip side, Photoshop has significantly upgraded the select object tool to bring AI masking previously only available in Camera Raw into the Photoshop Workflow. Additionally changes have been made to Hue/Saturation Adjustments.
If time permits, we have some quick start to finish editing videos.

Board Meeting
2025-05-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-15 19:30 - 21:00 | VIC
Any items for the Board should be provided on the standard proposal template – link here
and emailed to secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Analogue Workshop: Multicolour Cuprotype, Cyanotype, and Vandyke
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Workshop: Multicolour Cuprotype, Cyanotype, and Vandyke run by Selby.

Presentation by Members of the Nature SIG
2025-05-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
One of the great benefits of being a member of the Melbourne Camera Club is the diverse groups of people and the Special Interest Groups that are open to everyone to participate in. This year the SIGS will be bringing their world into ours on a Thursday evening and these nights are not to be missed. Tonight, we welcome the Nature Photography Group, and you are in for a very special experience. Nature Photography is a passion, and we are blessed at the MCC to have some of the best nature photographers you will find anywhere. Come along and be amazed at the beauty around us and how amazing it can be to photograph.

Photo Discussion Group - May meeting cancelled
2025-05-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Due to the unavailability of group coordinators it has been necessary to cancel the May meeting of the Photo Discussion Group.

Camberwell Camera Club Nature Interclub Zoom
2025-05-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Camberwell Camera Club Nature Interclub judging and awards night – Zoom 7.30pm

Mastering Photography Filters: Enhancing Your Images with Creative Techniques
2025-05-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Mastering Photography Filters with Expert Greg Thomas
Do you, like so many, have a filter kit floating around in your camera bag that you don’t use because you don’t know why or how?
Or have you always wanted to know how filters can enhance your photography before you purchase a set?
This hands-on workshop, led by expert photographer and MCC Member Greg Thomas, is designed to guide participants through the essential aspects of using photography filters to enhance their images creatively.
Greg has arranged multiple sets of Haida Filter System’s generously supplied by Maxxum Pty Ltd for the use of participants in this workshop and offering a very generous MCC members only discount on any of their kits.
This workshop will take place in the beautifully restored Gatehouse on Princes Pier Port Melbourne for theory, then out onto the pier to put your knowledge into practice.
The workshop will cover the fundamental concepts of purchasing, selecting, and using various photography filters. Greg Thomas will provide valuable insights on how filters can be used to creatively alter the light, colour, and mood of photographs, enabling participants to elevate their work.

Initially: Learn how to choose the right filters for your camera and photography style, including ND filters, polarizers, and colour correction filters.
Practical Use: Explore hands-on techniques for using filters in real-world shooting scenarios, focusing on proper application and filter combinations.
Photographic Outcomes: Understand the impact of filters on image quality, with a focus on how they can transform compositions, enhance details, and create unique visual effects.

The workshop will equip attendees with the knowledge to make informed filter purchases.
Participants will gain practical experience using filters in various settings, including landscape, portrait, and creative photography.
Attendees will leave with the skills to incorporate filters into their workflows, enhancing their photos with precision and creativity.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a solid understanding of the role filters play in photography and be able to use them to achieve striking, professional-quality results.
Location- The Gate House Building 2 Pier St Port Melbourne TBA then onto the pier for practical session.
Cost – $20.50 inc. per person, refreshment supplied.
Date & Time – 10th May 2025 / 2pm – 6pm +
Robin Tully – 0425744360 – robin.tully@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Print Competition (Club Rooms only)
2025-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Set Subject: Trees

Judge: Mark Bloot’hoofd (link)

Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 7 May 2025

Mid-Week Outing
2025-05-06 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Oakleigh Walk
Details sent via mailout on 15 April 2025.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

Portrait Group
2025-05-05 19:00 - 22:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
This is the monthly meeting of the Portrait Group – first Monday of each month. An excellent chance to practice portrait photography skills, learn about studio lighting and grow your portfolio.
The meeting is a practical photography session. We use flash lighting in a studio setting. We will have 2 sets operating and 2-3 models, so there will be ample opportunity to shoot.
Open to all MCC members (and visitors may attend up to 2 sessions).
If you want to shoot, please bring:

your camera (with a standard hot shoe on top for the flash trigger)
$10 for a shooters licence.

Please come along at 7pm to help set up. We start shooting at 8pm, and stop when the models say they’ve had enough (typically 2-3 hours).
Please remember that after the shoot you are required to send some photos back for the models. (See https://melbournecameraclub.org.au/interest-groups/portrait-group/portrait-image-returns/)

Film Developing and Printing Course – Darkroom
2025-05-04 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
This Analogue Photography course is open to MCC members as well to non-members. It is designed for those people who are just starting to process and print film. It can also be taken by those who wish to update their film processing and printing skills. Course participants must be over 18 years old.
The course is divided into two units:

Processing the exposed film – See Below – Unit 1
Printing from a set of negatives – See Below – Unit 2

This course has been pre-booked and full. For more information and if you are interested in the course please contact the organiser via the course page below:
https://melbournecameraclub.org.au/courses/analogue-photography-basics-course2/

MCC Lighting Group
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Join us as we explore wrapping light around a subject in the Studio

Special Guest - Cam Blake & Cheryl Davis - Don't miss this.
2025-05-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Cam Blake & Cheryl Davis
Introducing Cam Blake & Cheryl Davis, a passionate and accredited wilderness and landscape photographer, as well as a dedicated tourism operator from southern Tasmania, Australia.
Cam’s photographic journey began around the age of 16, and since then, he has traversed through various photographic genres, from capturing the magic of weddings to creating compelling commercial imagery. However, it is landscape photography that truly resonates with his soul, and he considers himself fortunate to call the Tasmanian wilderness his workplace, where he conducts inspiring photography workshops and tours across the state and beyond.
When it comes to choosing the most captivating locations for his lens in Tasmania, Cam’s heart is drawn to the iconic Cradle Mountain and the enchanting Southwest National Park, as well as the rugged beauty of the Tarkine region. These places hold a special allure for him, always promising the perfect moments to be captured and constantly pulling him back to their breathtaking landscapes.
Cam’s dedication to showcasing the natural beauty of Tasmania through his lens is a testament to his love for the wilderness, and his work is a source of inspiration for both locals and visitors to this remarkable island. So, if you’re seeking to explore Tasmania’s enchanting landscapes through the eyes of a seasoned photographer, Cam Blake is your ideal guide, ready to unveil the hidden treasures of this stunning region.
We are extremely lucky to welcome Cheryl Davis to our club.
Cheryl is an exceptional co-guide with a wealth of knowledge as an experienced, passionate, diverse photographer and highly skilled travel guide.
Please don’t miss what will be an amazing experience.

Wine & Cheese Social Event
2025-05-01 19:30 - 20:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Prior to the guest speaker this Thursday, we will be holding a Wine and Cheese Social Event, from 7.30pm-8pm in the Gallery, please come along to socialise with other members prior to the presentation.

APG April Meeting
2025-04-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
April 28, 2025 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Show and tell, feedback on printmaking, passion projects, work in progress, sharing of interesting cameras.
Outline 2025 exhibition calendar and process.
Guest speaker: Kiah Pullens from Wetlab – Introduced by Santina.

World Pinhole Day Workshop
2025-04-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Pinhole workshop: How to build and use a pinhole camera.

Bookings required via the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczg_h7HAlPybW0M_89BV4N1nr4JDlKHBV7oPBwsYDwp22qqg/viewform
Any questions regarding the event please email Greg Branson analogue.group@melbournecameraclub.org.au.

Nature Group Outing
2025-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens

Join us for a nature outing to Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden, Sherbrooke. A stunning spot for autumn colours, especially as the leaves turn. cross fingers for rain and hopefully a good display of fungi for macro enthusiasts. The garden also offers fantastic landscape opportunities with its charming lake, iconic boathouse, and winding paths. Don’t forget to bring your tripod and filters if you have them to make the most of the light and reflections.

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Triptych
Judge: Alli Harper (link)
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 9 April 2025
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

Guest Presenter - Tom Chikulin -
2025-04-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Tom has had a camera in hand for most of his life and has the most diverse photography background that i know.
Tom has the most amazing stories of his experiences that transcend his years and can tell them with such enthusiasm.
Tom will be taking us back to the Golden Age of Analogue, studio, darkroom, chemicals and all presented on slides on a slide projector.
This will be an amazing night not to be missed and we send an open invitation to all the SIG’s to come along.

Conceptual Photography SIG
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Check our homepage for the annual plan for 2025,
and the link to all past presentations.

April CPSIG Meeting
Date: Wednesday, 16 April
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Place: MCC Clubrooms
More hands-on workshopping!
Bring along 12 or so prints – postcard size will be fine (6″x 4″ = 15 cm x 10 cm). Officeworks prints them for pennies each.
Come along prepared to sequence them into a coherent narrative, under the guidance of garrie maguire. This will be good preparation for sequencing your body of work for the exhibition. If you are ready, you can bring images that you plan to include in your exhibition entry.
Time permitting, there will also be a presentation—more information to follow.
The link to read the Conceptual Group presentations was in the last MCC Newsletter. I will also include it in the Conceptual Group Mailout.
Cheers
Bob Warfield, Andrew Tan, garrie maguire, Wayne Harridge, Robin Tully,
Coordinators of CPSIG

Mid-Week Outing
2025-04-15 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Mt Macedon.
Details sent via mailout on Fri 4th April 2025.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

Photo Discussion Group
2025-04-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The Photo Discussion Group provides a regular forum where you can discuss your passion for photography with like-minded people.
In a friendly, helpful environment, we explore a diverse range of photography topics – what makes competition winning images, creative techniques, how do judges evaluate our work, what tools we use to create the images we love, and how we may progress our skills to a higher level – to name a few.
Whatever your interests – photographic genres, image capture, image processing, printing, PDI, the latest tools, or just looking for tips – you will not be disappointed.
