Melbourne Camera Club

Conceptual Photography 4th Annual Exhibition
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-26 11:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Film Developing and Printing Course – Darkroom
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 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/

Digital Editing Group
2025-10-20 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.
This month we will be looking at a variety of Lightroom/Camera Raw processing that will help your images stand out. We will also consider when that processing has gone too far. For Photoshop users doing portrait retouching, we have a couple of short videos on removing dark eye circles and removing reflections from glasses.

Mid-Week Outing
2025-10-21 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Rhododendron Garden, Olinda
Details sent via mailout on 8 Oct 2025.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

PDI Competition (Zoom only)
2025-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Via Zoom
Set Subject: Minimalistic Architecture

Judge: Ian Rolfe (link)

Closing Date for Entries: Midnight Wednesday 8 October 2025
Zoom Link: published in the Newsletter

*Cancelled* Nature Outing
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Lerderderg Campground carpark
Due to the current weather warnings for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, we have decided to cancel the outing. The safety of our members is paramount.
We hope to see everyone at our next outing to Werribee Treatment Plant on Sunday 30th November.
Stay safe and dry.
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Lerderderg Campground carpark (Upper Chadwick Track off O’Brien’s Rd)
We’ll follow easy, well-defined forest trails with gentle slopes—perfect for relaxed macro and nature photography. Expect spring wildflowers and native orchids in bloom, along with Eastern Yellow Robins, Superb Fairy-wrens, Grey Fantails, thornbills, pardalotes, and occasional raptors such as Brown Goshawks or Wedge-tailed Eagles. You may also spot wallabies, echidnas, and skinks basking on sunny logs.Please bring sturdy shoes, lunch, plenty of water, and a folding chair

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4UQ1uv51CXAAvXPD8

APG October Meeting
2025-10-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
October 27, 2025 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Show and tell, feedback on printmaking, passion projects, work in progress, sharing of interesting cameras.
Guest speaker Peter Leverett on Street Photography (to be confirmed).

Very Special Guest - Member- Russell Spence
2025-10-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Change of Program for Tonight’s Meeting
Unfortunately, our scheduled guest speaker Mark Forbes is unable to join us this evening due to illness. We send Mark our best wishes for a quick recovery and hope to welcome him to the club at a future date.
We’re very fortunate, however, that Russell Spence has generously offered to step in at short notice with a presentation on Nature Photography. This couldn’t be more timely, with our upcoming club outing to the Western Treatment Plant and the End-of-Year Nature Awards just around the corner.
For those who don’t know Russell, the WTP is very much his backyard. His deep love of the natural environment is reflected in his photography, which celebrates the beauty, behaviour, and diversity of wildlife found in our own region. His mantra, “The Art That Nature Makes” is evident in every image he creates.
This will be an evening full of insight, beautiful imagery, and practical tips for anyone who enjoys photographing the natural world.
Come along, enjoy the company, and be inspired by what promises to be a wonderful presentation.

Mat cutting workshop
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Come to the MCC studio to join others in cutting our mats for the End of Year or monthly print Competition.

Portrait Group
2025-11-03 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/)

Mid-Week Outing
2025-11-04 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Details sent via mailout on 21 Oct 2025.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

"Very Special Guest" Dr Donna Cohen
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Donna Cohen’s presentation tonight will be on the topic of Perspective. She will be exploring how perspective is so much more than the way we represent three dimensions in a two-dimensional medium — it’s also about the many factors that shape how we see and interpret the world around us.
Dr Donna Cohen, who was instrumental in developing the club’s strategic plan, brings a wealth of insight from her extensive corporate background.
Her experience in leadership and organisational development adds another valuable layer to our understanding of how perspective influences the way we think, plan, and create.
Donna was born in the US to English parents and has lived most of her life in Australia (which explains her unusual accent). She is recently retired after a long and varied working life and is currently trying her hand at writing a novel. She notes that while she has done many things in her professional and personal life, the one word that has never been used to describe her is “photographer”.
You will not want to miss this opportunity …. see you there.

Introduction to Lightroom Course | for registered participants
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Photowalk Community – Along the Yarra & Melbourne’s Sports Precinct
2025-11-09 14:30 - 18:00
We welcome MCC members and friends to this weekend’s photowalk.
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring photowalk exploring the banks of the Yarra River and the striking architecture of Melbourne’s sports precinct. From the reflections on the water to the bold lines of the MCG and surrounding arenas, this walk offers countless opportunities to capture the city’s unique blend of nature, design, and the city’s unique landscape looking west along the Yarra.
Fellow photographers will be on hand throughout the walk to assist with camera settings, composition tips, and general guidance — whether you’re new to photography or looking to refine your technique.
Bring your camera, a curious eye, and comfortable shoes as there is a fair amount of walking. All levels of experience are welcome including Introduction to Photography course members.
We will conclude with dinner/drinks at a local pub. If you would like to stay for dinner, please RSVP before Friday 7 November, 5.00pm: photowalks@melbournecameraclub.org.au
PHOTOWALK DATE: Sunday 9 November

Meeting Time: 2.30pm for 2.45pm start
Meeting location: Federation Square: in the Atrium – adjacent to Beer Deluxe and NGV Cafe
Duration: 3 hours, plus dinner (optional)

We look forward to you joining us on Sunday.
Any queries, please contact the Coordinators: photowalks@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Image Credit: Mark Devaraj – Tennis Centre

Photo Discussion Group
2025-11-10 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.

Print Drop Off EOY Competition
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Special Guest Presenter-Kyffin Lewis-
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hi everyone,
We’re very lucky to have Kyffin Lewis back in Melbourne and joining us at the club to share his sensational bird photography tips and stories from his time in the Northern Territory.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Kyffin’s incredible images, hear about his photography adventures, and give him a big welcome back to the club.
See you all there!
Robin

Digital Editing Group
2025-11-17 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 November meeting of the Digital Editing Group will be the last for 2025. We will be looking at:

Updates to Lightroom and Photoshop recently announced at Adobe Max;
AI features of Photoshop and how they could end up costing you;
Noise reduction and sharpening – how to use both to clean up your images; and
Following a special request, how to create the illusion of double exposures in Photoshop.

Mid-Week Outing
2025-11-18 10:30 - 14:00 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Making Modern Melbourne – Old Treasury Building
Details sent via mailout on 4 Nov 2025.
To receive the mailout tick ‘MidWeek Outing Group’ on your profile page.
See Mid-Week Outing Group

Conceptual Photography SIG
2025-11-19 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,

Be Ready for the "Brownbill Effect"
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Melbourne Camera Club, 254 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Sally Brownbill is an icon in the photographic world, and you will not want to miss her visit to the club —her career bridges photography, creative direction, mentorship, and networking. She’s well-known for helping people in the creative industries find direction, build portfolios, and connect meaningfully with their work and clients.

MCC Lighting Group - Nov 25
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Flinders Street Station, cnr Flinders / Swanston Sts, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
We will be meeting under the Clocks at Flinders Street Station, and we will be exploring long exposures & light trails in the City – (Bring your tripod)
