Portrait Group
2025-09-01 19:00 - 22:30, 2025-10-06 19:00 - 22:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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/)

Introduction to Photography Course
2025-09-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Introduction to Photography Course – Free 12 Month Membership – August 2025
Tuesday, Starting the 5th of August 2025
PLEASE NOTE 7.15 pm START (AEST)
254-256 Ferrars Street – South Melbourne, VIC 3205 – Australia
More information to follow.

Mid-Week Outing
2025-09-03 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Note: This outing is on a Wednesday.
Note: This is not Scienceworks
Science Gallery, Parkville.
Details will be sent via mailout.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

25th Annual analogue photography exhibition launch
2025-09-04 07:30 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Launch of the 25th annual analogue photography exhibition with guest speaker.

MCC Lighting Group SIG - September 2025
2025-09-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Join us in the club studio, where we will explore flash photography of Products/Still Life subjects.
Please bring along something to photograph, this could be a piece of fruit, a flower, a toy or an old camera, which will be used to explore lighting and photography of your subject.

25th annual analogue photography exhibition
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Come along to see a wide range of analogue photographs prepared by the analogue photography group. This is the longest running analogue exhibition in Australia.

Photo Discussion Group
2025-09-08 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.

EVENT FULL An Evening with World-Renowned Photographer TONY HEWITT
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Secure you place now by registering online
An Evening with World-Renowned Photographer

Date: Tuesday 9 September
Time: 7:30 PM (Wine & Cheese from 7:00 PM)
Venue: Melbourne Camera Club
254–256 Ferrars Street, South Melbourne

TONY HEWITT

Sponsored by:
Canson – Premium Fine Art Papers
Kayell Australia – Photographic Solutions Experts

Presenting their Iconic Fine Art Papers along with the latest tech and advice in printing.
About Tony Hewitt
Tony is a Grand Master and Honorary Fellow of the AIPP, a Fellow of NZIPP, and the recipient of over 400 national and international photography awards.
His body of work spans fine art, aerial, portrait, and abstract landscapes – all infused with emotion, craftsmanship, and conceptual depth.
Evening Highlights

A curated showcase of Tony’s breathtaking imagery
• Insights into his creative journey and techniques
• Q&A with one of Australia’s most visionary photographers
• Relaxed wine & cheese reception from 7:00 PM

Print Competition (Club Rooms only)
2025-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Set Subject: Cultural Diversity

Judge: Harriet Tarbuck (link)

Closing Date for Entries: Midnight 10 September 2025

MCC Lighting Group SIG - October 2025
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Join us in the club studio & surrounding streets, where we will explore photography with Colin (dressed as the Joker), we will explore mood lighting and colour lights to enhance the mood and feel of the shots
Please bring along your camera, battery, SD card and a tripod (tripod is optional)

Digital Editing Group
2025-09-15 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.
Well the guys over at Adobe must have been enjoying their summer break because for a change there are no new features to report on.
That gives us an opportunity to revisit some of the basics in Lightroom and Photoshop. We will look at workflows that will help us edit new images, and also how new tools can breathe life into some older images.
In Photoshop, we will start with the basics – layers. This is the fundamental difference between PS and Lightroom. We will then go onto look at some ideas for portrait retouching. Finally, it time permits, we will have a look at how NIK can be used for colour grading.

Mid-Week Outing
2025-09-16 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.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

Conceptual Photography SIG
2025-09-17 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.
September CPSIG Meeting
Date: Wednesday, 17 September
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Place: MCC Clubrooms
On Wednesday 17 September, the Conceptual Photography SIG will hold an informal panel discussion about all aspects of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) – the art, the process, and the experience.
The discussion will be chaired by garrie maguire from MCC and xyz photo gallery and who was tasked as one of the judges of the open programme at BIFB.
Please pass on the details of this event to those motivated to come along – all welcome!

Cheers
Coordinators of CPSIG – Bob Warfield, garrie maguire, Andrew Tan, Wayne Harridge, Robin Tully,

Presentation by the Analogue Photography SIG
2025-09-18 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 Analogue Photography Group, and you are in for a very different experience from the digital world we are all used too. Since this year, film photography has become more and more popular with sales of film and secondhand cameras going through the roof. Younger people are attracted to the mechanics and science and the passion becomes very addictive. Don’t miss this very interesting group of members bring the past to life.

Film Developing and Printing Course – Darkroom
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 09:30 - 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 – Unit 1
Printing from a set of negatives – 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/

Board Meeting
2025-09-23 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

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2025-09-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Cultural Diversity

Judge: Harriet Tarbuck (link)

Closing Date for Entries: Midnight 10 September 2025
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

Nature Group Outing
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Banyule Flats Reserve
Banyule Flats Reserve
This month we’ll explore Banyule Flats Reserve, a rich mix of wetlands, riverine forest and open grassland along the Yarra.
The area is one of Melbourne’s most rewarding spots for nature photography, with more than 150 bird species recorded from Ducks, Spoonbills and Rails on the water to Fairy-wrens, Rosellas and Pardalotes in the woodland.
Late September is also a fantastic time for macro photography, with spring wildflowers beginning to bloom and plenty of insects and other small details to capture.
Bring along a telephoto lens for birds or a macro lens for close-ups, as well as sturdy shoes for uneven tracks. We’ll break for a relaxed picnic lunch together, so remember to pack food, water, and a chair to sit on.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XwFhE6EC6tEd6B9b9

MCC Annual General Meeting
2025-10-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The 135th Annual General Meeting of the members of the Melbourne Camera Club will be held Thursday 2 October 2025.

Exclusive to MCC workshop with the acclaimed Isamu Sawa | for registered participants
2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Exclusive Presentation for Melbourne Camera Club Members
Studio Hacks for Still Life Photography
Masterclass with Commercial & Fine Art Photographer Isamu Sawa
Join us for an inspiring live lighting demonstration session with Isamu Sawa, one of Australia’s leading commercial and fine art photographers, as he shares his personal studio techniques and creative approach to still life photography.
Born in Japan and raised in Australia, Isamu’s photography is grounded in precision, restraint, and refined visual storytelling—rooted in a Japanese-inspired philosophy that balances technical craft with creative exploration. His career spans almost three decades, with work featured in campaigns for renowned brands such as Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Schweppes, David Jones, and National Australia Bank.
This masterclass is designed to provide Melbourne Camera Club members with unique, behind-the-scenes insight into how Isamu creates still-life imagery that resonates—whether for fine art or commercial use. From lighting hacks to composition techniques, you’ll come away with tools you can apply to your own studio work.
📍 Location: Isamu Sawa Photography / 9 Glasshouse Road, Collingwood
📅 Date: Sunday, 5 October, 2025; 1pm – 4pm
Cost $87.00 (including stripe fees)
This is a not to be missed opportunity with limited place’s so don’t hesitate , book now.

Mid-Week Outing
2025-10-07 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The Archibald at Geelong
Details have been sent via mailout.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

Print Competition (Club Rooms only)
2025-10-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Set Subject: Minimalistic Architecture

Judge: Mark Bloot’hoofd (link)

Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 8 October 2025

Studio Hacks for Still Life Photography by Isamu Sawa | for registered participants
2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Studio Hacks for Still Life Photography by Isamu Sawa

Masterclass with Commercial & Fine Art Photographer Isamu Sawa
Join us for an inspiring live lighting demonstration session with Isamu Sawa, one of Australia’s leading commercial and fine art photographers, as he shares his personal studio techniques and creative approach to still life photography.
Born in Japan and raised in Australia, Isamu’s photography is grounded in precision, restraint, and refined visual storytelling—rooted in a Japanese-inspired philosophy that balances technical craft with creative exploration. His career spans almost three decades, with work featured in campaigns for renowned brands such as Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Schweppes, David Jones, and National Australia Bank.
This masterclass is designed to provide Melbourne Camera Club members with unique, behind-the-scenes insight into how Isamu creates still-life imagery that resonates—whether for fine art or commercial use. From lighting hacks to composition techniques, you’ll come away with tools you can apply to your own studio work.
? What You’ll Learn:

Going beyond the limitations of an obligatory softbox – by using diffusion gels to control light more creatively.
Utilising a single direct light source to enhance micro details while creating drama and mood.
Real-world insights from Isamu’s practice, including his acclaimed exhibition, “Without Water”, a macro study of flowers in decay utilising ‘focus stacking’ to maximise depth of field.

Whether you’re looking to push your still life work to the next level or gain new studio techniques from a master of the craft, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best.

BOOKING LINK

When
October 12th, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location

9 Glasshouse Road
Collingwood, VIC 3066
Australia

Event Fee(s)

MCC Member Workshop Fee (Incl. $3.00 Transaction Fee
A$87.00
