Melbourne Camera Club

Introduction to Photography - Week 2 - Photographic lighting (lesson)
2020-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | VIC
Course Outline

Photo Discussion Group
2020-02-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
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. the

Introduction to Photography - Understanding camera controls (workshop)
2020-02-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Via Zoom

MCC Member - Jerzy Alexander Lau - Kamchatka Bears
2020-02-06 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Kamchatka Peninsula (Wikipedia)
Kamchatka Peninsula (Google Maps)

Jerzy at Instagram
Jerzy at AASP (Australian Association of Street Photographers)
Aperture Photography Conference 2020 – 15-16 August Melbourne
Previous Club Night: Members Promotion Evening
Next Club Night: Guest Speaker – Nick Ghionis – Creative Portraits with an AIPP Master

Board papers due
2020-02-05 19:00 - 19:30, 2020-01-14 19:00 - 19:30 | VIC
All submissions to the Board must be to secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au by this date.
Any proposal to go to the Board must use this proforma otherwise it may not be considered.

Introduction to Photography - Week 1
2020-02-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Via Zoom

MCC/CCC Mid-week Outing
2020-02-04 10:30 - 14:00 | VIC
The first MCC mid week outing for 2020 will be to the Monash Gallery of Art in Wheeler hill to see the exhibition “Fashioning Black Identity Africa and the African diaspora.
We shall meet in the coffee shop at the gallery at 10:30.
Lunch after viewing the exhibition will be at the Wheelers Hill Hotel, which is opposite the gallery.
The gallery is located at 860 Ferntree Gully Road Wheelers Hill.
Monash Gallery of Art
Click here for further details about the Mid-week Outing Group

Portrait Group
2020-02-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Via Zoom
Please Note
Until further notice Portrait Group shoots are being replaced with online Zoom Meetings.
For meeting details please make sure you are on the Portrait Group mailing list (email portrait@melbournecameraclub.org.au if you are not).

This is the monthly meeting of the Portrait Group – first Monday of each month. An excellent chance to practice portrait photography skills 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) and $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.

Photowalk Community – Historic Buildings and Parks in South Melbourne
2020-02-02 14:15 - 19:00 | Via Zoom
Join us for our first photowalk for 2020, we will be exploring the MCC’s historic neighbourhood and parks around South Melbourne. Join us to explore some of the buildings from the mid-late 1800s, including the Town Hall, St Peter & St Paul Church, Iron Houses, South Melbourne Market.
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.
Casual drinks/dinner will follow at a local pub.

Date: Sunday 2 February
Time: 2.15pm for 2.30pm start
Meeting location: Melbourne Camera Club, cnr Ferrars & Dorcas Streets, South Melbourne
Parking: street parking is available, although there are parking restrictions in some areas
Tram: Route 96, Stop #127: South Melbourne Market, 4-5 minutes walk to MCC
Duration: 3-4 hours plus dinner

Image credit: Sally Paterson

Members Promotion Evening
2020-01-30 20:00 - 21:30, 2020-01-23 20:00 - 21:30 | Via Zoom
Please join us to hear some inspiring presentations from our awarded members being promoted from Novice and B grade.
Jan 23
Melissa Jane Cachia – Sweet Magnolia Photography
Peter King
Daryl Groves – Instagram & Facebook
Ruth Woodrow – lensculture
Paul Dodd – paul.angrybluecat
Jan 30
Sally Paterson – Instagram
Kyffin Lewis
Graeme Diggle – Diggle Photography
Doug Jackson
Mark Devaraj – Instagram

Next Club Night: MCC Member – Jerzy Alexander Lau – Kamchatka Bears

Analogue Photography Virtual Group Meeting
2020-01-27 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.

Projected Digital Image Competition - Set Subject - Industrial
2020-01-23 20:00, 2019-12-26 20:00 | Via Zoom
The monthly competition for digital projected images.
The images must be uploaded via —- by the previous Thursday

Social BBQ from 6.30pm
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Via Zoom
To kick off 2020 we are having a social event and BBQ in the Club’s courtyard followed by inspiring presentations from our awarded members being promoted from Novice and B grade.
Please BYO meat for BBQ, drinks, plate & cutlery. MCC will provide salads and bread.

Board Meeting
2020-01-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Via Zoom

Print Competition
2020-01-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2019-12-12 20:00 - 23:00 | VIC
The monthly competition for printed images

Board Meeting
2020-01-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-12-11 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.

Digital Editing Group
2019-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | VIC
Digital Editing Group as the name suggests is a group that meets to discuss Digital Programs and Processes. Evening is generally broken into three parts covering beginner, intermediate and advanced processes. Our focus is on using Lightroom and Photoshop. In order to get the greatest benefit from the night we use videos from experts followed by discussion on each topic. Topics are general in nature post-processing and should be suitable for print, PDI, books or any other reason you process your photos.

Photowalk Community - Polo at Werribee
2019-12-15 10:00 - 16:00 | VIC
**UPDATE** Due to the polo matches starting earlier than anticipated, we now plan to start at 10am (instead of 12pm), finish time of the matches is approx 2.30pm. We will continue to a local pub for drinks after the last game (optional). If you are unable to come along at 10am, feel free to join us at 12pm.
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Our last outdoor activity for the Photowalk group for 2019 will be on 15 December at the Werribee National Equestrian Centre where we will try out hand at capturing fast paced images on a polo field.

We will commence with some safety instructions and spread ourselves around the polo field to capture some stunning activity.

We will adjourn for an early dinner at a local venue after the last game.

All visitors, friends and members of the Melbourne Camera Club are welcome.

Date: Sunday 15 December 2019

Meeting Time: 10am

Meeting point: K Rd end of Polo field 1. Look out for a dark silver VW Touareg.

Address: K Rd Werribee South Polo fields: enter through the boom gates turn right go past the open horse stalls. 2 polo fields located at the end and they back on to K Rd.

Additional info:

Lunch / drinks : bring your own, plus hat and sunscreen as there is very little cover / shelter.

Awards and Social Night
2019-12-12 08:00 - 23:00 | VIC
The End of Year Awards Night and Social is on Thursday 12 December at 8pm.
It is a self-catering event, so we ask members to please bring a plate and/or drinks.
So come along, bring your partner, family and friends, and help celebrate our club and another great year of photography fun.

Photo Discuss Group
2019-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC
Photo Discussion Grtoup – last meeting for the year. Last chance in 2019 to discuss your photos or your gear

End Of Year Exhibition
2019-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | VIC

Club Night
2019-12-05 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC

End of year Print & PDI Showing
2019-12-05 20:00 | VIC
