Melbourne Camera Club

VAPS Convention 2026 | Rich River Golf Club, Moama
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | VIC
All MCC members are welcome to attend the VAPS Convention – tickets and full program will be released mid-February with registrations opening 1 March.

https://www.vaps.org.au/

2026 CONVENTION

Next year’s Convention and Exhibition of the Interclub Competition entries will be at Tatalia Function Centre, Rich River Golf Club, Moama over the weekend 29th to 31st May.

Please put in your diary and on your club’s calendar. Perhaps, make it one of your club’s outings/ weekends away.

The historic Port of Echuca is just 10 minutes away and there are many other photographic opportunities in the area.

Also, plenty of accommodation on site and in the general area.

Details of presenters etc will be advised as they come to hand and the full program will be released mid-February with registrations opening 1 March.

Looking forward to seeing you at this event, our 72nd.

Joseph Maher – Convention Coordinator
convention@vaps.org.au

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2026-05-28 20:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Taken below the knees
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 13 May 2026
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

Print Competition (Club Rooms only)
2026-05-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Set Subject: Taken below the knees
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 13 May 2026

Tonight we welcome Special Guest Jessie Brinkman Evans
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Introduction – Jessie Brinkman Evans
Tonight we’re delighted to welcome Jessie Brinkman Evans, a documentary and editorial photographer based between Melbourne and St John’s in Canada. With roots in Southern California and Australia, Jessie’s work explores the deep connection between land, light and culture, often in some of the world’s most remote and striking environments.
For nearly a decade, she has photographed extensively across the Arctic, particularly Greenland, capturing the quiet beauty and resilience of isolated communities. Her recent exhibition Someday at No Vacancy Gallery in Melbourne focused on life in the small Greenlandic town of Niaqornat and was exhibited alongside legendary photographer Steve McCurry at Leica Gallery Melbourne.
Jessie’s work has been commissioned by clients such as Leica, Condé Nast Traveller, Visit Greenland and Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism, and is recognised for its sensitivity to light and its thoughtful storytelling.
Please join me in welcoming Jessie Brinkman Evans as she shares her journey and remarkable images with us tonight.

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2026-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Street Photography/Street photos (workers, police, cafe life, shoppers, people communicating, shadows, ICM)
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 8 April 2026
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

Mid-Week Outing
2026-04-21 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Burnley Horticultural College
Details will be sent via mailout.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

Special Guest Speaker - Peter Fogarty - Eco Photographer.
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Overview
Peter Fogarty is a Melbourne and Bass Coast-based photographer whose work spans portraiture, seascapes, cityscapes, astrophotography and wildlife. Formerly a detective senior sergeant, he transitioned into photography in 2014, following a long career in policing.
Style & Focus
Peter’s photographic style emphasises the natural world and ethically-aware practice:

He describes his work under the theme of Eco Photography, striving to minimise environmental impact while capturing wildlife and landscapes.

He has actively contributed to citizen science projects photographing whales—recognising individual whales by their unique fluke patterns—to support migration and behaviour research.

He runs workshops and shares his expertise in seascape, cityscape, and astrophotography, emphasising both technical skills (exposure, composition) and creative vision.

Background & Notable Work

Peter began photography after leaving policing: “I’m looking for something that was just for me.”

He is based at Cape Woolamai on the Bass Coast, and his local exploration of the coastline, animals and skies feeds much of his imagery.

His work with the annual Island Whale Festival on Phillip Island highlights his dual role as photographer and citizen-scientist, giving talks like “Photographing Whales is No Fluke”.

Print Competition (Club Rooms only)
2026-04-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Set Subject: Street Photography/Street photos (workers, police, cafe life, shoppers, people communicating, shadows, ICM)
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 8 April 2026

Mid-Week Outing
2026-04-07 10:30 - 14:00, 2026-02-03 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Details will be sent via mailout.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
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Special Guest Presenter- Aaron Walker – Exploring the Art of Performance Through the Lens
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Aaron Walker is a Melbourne-based photographer whose work pushes the boundaries between performance, portraiture, and art. With a background in theatre and an instinctive sense for human emotion, Aaron’s images capture the fleeting moments where movement, light, and story collide. His photography often explores identity, vulnerability, and the body in motion — inviting viewers to see beyond the surface into something deeply personal and raw.
Through his innovative approach, Aaron continues to inspire others to see photography not just as documentation, but as a living, breathing performance.
You will not want to miss this very special presentation .
http://www.aaronwalkerphotography.com/

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2026-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Contrast texture and form in Monochrome
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 11 March 2026
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

Very Special Guest Speaker - Jodie Hutchinson_Grillmeier
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Naarm/Melbourne-based photographer Jodie Hutchinson_Grillmeier works across commercial portraiture, theatre photography, and environmental photojournalism. Jodie began her career working for major Australian networks including ABC, Channel 9, Channel 10, and Channel 7, on shows such as Neighbours, Stingers, Wilfred, and MasterChef, before specialising in theatre and rehearsal photography, performance documentation, and the creation of promotional imagery for Red Stitch Actors Theatre, Finucane & Smith, the Lyric Opera, and a range of independent theatre companies.
A graduate of the Master of Fine Art at RMIT University, Jodie is a photographer with Vets for Compassion, documenting search and rescue and veterinary care. Her work explores human–animal relationships and responds to the ongoing crisis of species extinction. She is a three-time finalist in the Olive Cotton Portrait Prize (2013, 2015, 2025) and a finalist in the Australian Professional Photography Awards (Animal category, 2021).

She is currently developing a major exhibition with Museums Victoria examining loss and extinction in Australian wildlife. The first series from this project, Remembering the Thylacine, will be exhibited in November through the City of Melbourne.

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Mid-Week Outing
2026-03-17 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Southwest CBD Laneways
Details will be sent via mailout.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
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Print Competition (Club Rooms only)
2026-03-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Set Subject: Contrast texture and form in Monochrome
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 11 March 2026

Mid-Week Outing
2026-03-05 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Moomba Water Skiing.
Note: This outing is on a Thursday, not a regular Tuesday.
Note: Time to be confirmed
Details will be sent via mailout.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
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Introduction to Photography Course February 2026
2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-01 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-02-15 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-02-08 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Join the MCC Introduction to Photography Course – February 2026Discover the art of photography in a friendly and supportive environment. Applications to enrol and further details are available on the MCC website.

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2026-02-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Australian Landscapes
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 11 February 2026
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

Nature Group Outing
2026-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
TBA

Special Guest Presenter - Mark Forbes
2026-02-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Mark is an exceptionally talented photographer whose work beautifully captures atmosphere, light, and story — from urban scenes to quiet, cinematic moments. This is a presentation you won’t want to miss, as Mark will be sharing insights into his creative process and approach to storytelling through photography.
Take a look at Mark’s website for a glimpse of his stunning work before the session.
Photography – Mark Forbes – Melbourne Photographer
See you at the club
Robin
MCC

Mid-Week Outing
2026-02-17 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Immigration Museum, CBD
Details will be sent via mailout.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
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Print Competition (Club Rooms only)
2026-02-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Set Subject: Australian Landscapes
Judge: TBA
Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 11 February 2026

Invitation - Club Opening 2026 BBQ and very special guest speaker.
2026-02-05 18:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Invitation – Club Opening 2026
The Board warmly welcomes all members back to the club for 2026 and invites you to join us for a sumptuous BBQ and a glass of wine, followed by a very special presentation.
We’re delighted to welcome Tiffany Garvie as our guest presenter. Tiffany is an inspiring storyteller, photographer, and advocate for cultural connection and empowerment. Through her work, she celebrates the strength of women, the beauty of community, and the power of photography to bring people together and create understanding. Her journey and creative vision continue to motivate others to see the world with compassion and curiosity.
Please join us in celebrating the start of another exciting year — and in giving a warm welcome to Tiffany Garvie
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