Melbourne Camera Club

Board papers due
2019-10-09 19:00 - 19:30, 2019-11-05 19:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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.

Board Meeting
2019-10-09 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.

Deliver Exhibition prints for 'Seniors' Exhibition
2019-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | VIC
‘Seniors’ Photography Exhibition – 2019
Let’s Live Life
Exhibition prints to be delivered to MCC, printed and mounted with White mat board: 6.30pm-8.00pm

Print Competition - Set Subject - Urbanscape
2019-10-10 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC

Print Competition
2019-10-10 20:00 - 23:00 | VIC
The monthly competition for printed images

Introduction to Lightroom Basics – for Registered Participants only - registration fee $69
2019-10-12 08:30 - 16:00 | Via Zoom
Introduction to Lightroom Basics – for Registered Participants only

Lightroom Classic – Introduction
The Library and Develop Modules
Lightroom provides a complete workflow for photographers including cataloguing, sorting, developing and publishing images.
This Workshop was developed by MCC in response to members indicating via survey that they would be interested in learning more about Lightroom.

Further information link to Lightroom Basics course – fee payable

Nature Group Outing to Cranbourne Gardens
2019-10-13 10:30 - 17:00 | VIC
Meet at Cranbourne Gardens Visitors Centre –
Opportunity to photograph flowers, birds and insects. After a walk through the main garden we will move to Stringybark Picinic Ground for BYO lunch where we might see some bandicoots. For those who can stay around we will walk to the wetlands to see if we can find some water birds and perhaps a swamp wallaby or two

Photo Discussion Group
2019-10-14 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Photo Discussion Group as the name says is a night where we discuss photography items. Bring also a print, a PDI image on a USB stick, camera or book or anything else you have that we can discuss. If you don’t have anything to bring it doesn’t matter just bring yourself.

Board Meeting
2019-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Via Zoom

Audio Visual Group - Meeting CANCELLED
2019-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC
The Audio Visual Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, February to November. Click here to see details of meeting agenda.

Opening Night – ‘Seniors’ Photography Exhibition – 2019 Let’s Live Life
2019-10-17 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
Join us for the opening night of our ‘Seniors’ Photography Exhibition – Let’s Live Life

Members Exhibition - ‘Seniors’ Photography Exhibition: Let’s Live Life
2019-10-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | VIC
Click here for Exhibition details

Digital Editing Group
2019-10-21 20:00 - 21:30 | VIC
The Digital Editing Group discusses how digital photography is transforming traditional photography. The focus is not on how to capture an image, but on what can be done with it in post-processing, ranging from adjusting exposure and saturation to compositing, HDR and special effects. Share ideas on how to get more out of your digital camera, tips and tricks using Photoshop, Lightroom and other image processing software.
Topics for discussion will be posted monthly in the Digital Editing email newsletter and in eMCC.

CCC/MCC Mid-week Outing Group
2019-10-22 10:30 - 14:00 | VIC
Note: This excursion is on the 4th Tuesday, and not the normal 3rd Tuesday.
The William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize is the most prestigious photography prize in Australia, and is a showcase of contemporary Australian photographic talent.
The theme for this year is Australia as a multicultural society, and as a quirky and extraordinary place.
The 58 shortlisted images will be on display at the Monash Gallery of Art (Cnr. Ferntree Gully & Jells Roads, Wheelers Hill).
We will meet on Tuesday 22nd October at 10.30am in the Gallery Café, and then go and look at the exhibition.
After which we will adjourn for lunch at the Wheelers Hill Hotel directly opposite the Gallery.
You are all most welcome to join us.
Joe Hajdu
Click here for further details about the Mid-week Outing Group

Projected Digital Image Competition - Set Subject - Industrial
2019-10-24 20:00 | Via Zoom
The monthly competition for digital projected images.
The images must be uploaded via —- by the previous Thursday

PDI Competition – Set Subject – Urbanscape
2019-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC

Analogue Group Meeting
2019-10-28 19:30 - 21:30 | VIC

Guest Speaker - Craig Wetjen - Environmental Portraits
2019-10-31 20:00 | VIC

Portrait Group Photo Shoot
2019-11-04 19:00 - 23:30 | VIC
A practical photo shoot

MCC/CCC Mid Week Outing group
2019-11-06 10:30 - 14:00 | VIC
The November MCC Mid-week outing will be to explore the Yarra River in the vicinity of Seafarers Bridge, which is located beside the Melbourne Exhibition Centre (Jeff’s Shed).
Please note that this outing is being held on WEDNESDAY 6 November because of the Cup Day public holiday.
We shall meet at the Boat Builders Yard Cafe at 10:30 before heading off to explore the area. Lunch will also be at the Boat Builders Yard at 12:30
Two links providing directions to the Cafe and a map of the proposed exploration area are given below.
I look forward to seeing you on the day.
Jim O’D
the boatbuilders yard
Yarra River Promenade Walk – WalkingMaps

Click here for further details about the Mid-week Outing Group

Deliver Prints for End of Year Competition
2019-11-07 18:30 - 21:30 | VIC
ENTRIES FOR THE 2019 END OF YEAR COMPETITION CLOSE ON THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2019 AT 9.30PM.
For the standard themes of Open, Photojournalism, People, Creative, Nature and Landscape, members may enter up to 6 prints and 8 PDI’s.
The Special Subject Competition in 2019 is ‘Monochrome’.
Further details, click here

VIGEX Slide Show and Exhibition Opening
2019-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | VIC

Analogue Photography Basics Course - Unit 1
2019-11-09 09:30 - 16:30 | VIC
Analogue Photography Basics Course – Unit 1

VIGEX Print Exhibition
2019-11-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-10 10:00 - 16:00 | VIC
One weekend only! Victoria’s only international photography competition, VIGEX, to be exhibited at Melbourne Camera Club

VIGEX prints on display in the main auditorium, 50 prints, all award winners
Plus projected in the downstairs studio, all acceptances for your viewing pleasure
Entry by gold coin donation
Saturday and Sunday November 9 & 10, 10am to 4pm

Photowalk Community - Late spring in the Botanical Gardens
2019-11-10 14:15 - 19:00 | VIC
For our November photowalk we will be heading the Melbourne Botanical Gardens to see the late spring blooms and to enjoy all the gardens has to offer.
The gardens are home to more than 8,500 plant species from around the world are presented in a kaleidoscope of colour and texture. Sweeping lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees are home to an amazing range of wildlife.
Casual drinks/dinner will follow at a pub nearby to the gardens.
All visitors, friends and members of the Melbourne Camera Club are welcome.
Date: Sunday 10 November
Time: 2.15pm for 2.30pm start
Meeting Location: Outside Jardin Tan Café, near Melbourne Observatory, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne
Bus: Route 605 (Melbourne Observatory/Birdwood Avenue)
Tram: Routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 (Stop 19 Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd)
Parking: Street metered car parking for up to four hours is generally easy to find close to entry gates.
Duration: 3.5 hours, plus dinner
