Welcome to the Melbourne Camera Club

The Melbourne Camera Club (MCC) is a dynamic photographic environment where members are encouraged to extend their interests and skills. MCC is a designated Not for Profit and volunteer run Charity. We have a Darkroom, Gallery and Studio for members. Visitors are welcome to join our Thursday night meetings, check out What’s On calendar. 

The Melbourne Camera Club (MCC) acknowledges the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung people on whose land the Melbourne Camera Club and building stands today. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Hope this impresses the girls - Gary Richardson (Best - Open A Grade Print - Oct 2025)
Party Girls - Pramita Banerjee (Commended - Open B Grade Print - Oct 2025)
Narrow streets Bassano del Grappa - James Mexias (Highly Commended - Open A Grade Print - Oct 2025)
The Cove, Sydney - Stephen Nagle (Best - Set Subject B Grade Print - Oct 2025)
Morning, Circular Quay - Stephen Nagle (Best - Open B Grade Print - Oct 2025)
Minimalism on Eastlink - Harry Clarke (Commended - Set Subject A Grade Print - Oct 2025)
Geometric roof - Lesley Bretherton (Highly Commended - Set Subject A Grade Print - Oct 2025)
Aqua blue windows architecture - Matthew Leane (Commended - Set Subject B Grade Print - Oct 2025)

Latest MCC News

End of Year Photography Exhibition 2025 – People’s Choice Winners

Thank you to all our entries in this year’s End of Year Competition Exhibition which was held over the weekend [...]

20
Dec
Queenie Gatt Award 2025

The Queenie Gatt Trophy is a perpetual award established in 1991, by the late Charles Gatt to honour members for [...]

20
Dec
Conceptual Photography Group ‘Echoes of the Everyday’ Exhibition 2025 – Opening Event

The fourth annual Conceptual Photography Exhibition Echoes of the Everyday – was opened on Thursday, 16th October.  The guest Speaker [...]

19
Oct
Weekly News #36 28September2025

        Financial Members are reminded that 135th Annual General Meeting of the members of the Melbourne Camera [...]

28
Sep
Isamu Sawu Masterclass 12th October

    Exclusive Presentation for Melbourne Camera Club Members Studio Hacks for Still Life Photography Masterclass with Commercial & Fine [...]

25
Sep
Weekly News #35 21September2025

        This week we welcome Harriet Tarbuck back to the club to judge the PDI Competition on [...]

21
Sep
Weekly News #34 14September2025

        An Inspiring Evening with Tony Hewitt In a compelling evening of fine art and storytelling, internationally acclaimed [...]

14
Sep
An Inspiring Evening with Tony Hewitt

In a compelling evening of fine art and storytelling, internationally acclaimed photographer Tony Hewitt spoke to a full house of [...]

14
Sep
Weekly News #33 07September2025

      Exhibition Launch: ‘Handmade’ There was excellent turnout of around 85 people at the launch of the ‘Handmade’ [...]

09
Sep
Analogue Photography Group ‘Handmade’ Exhibition 2025 – Opening Event

There was an excellent turnout of around 85 people at the launch of the ‘Handmade’ Exhibition which celebrated the work [...]

07
Sep
Weekly News #32 31August2025

        Exhibition Launch: ‘Handmade’ All members are warmly invited to join us this Thursday night, to celebrate [...]

01
Sep
Special Guest Tony Hewitt Tuesday 9th September

  News Updates New MCC only Masterclass! Studio Hacks for Still Life Photography Workshop  by Isamu Sawa – Sunday 5 [...]

29
Aug
Weekly News #31 24August2025

    Analogue Photography Group Guest Speaker: Monday 25 August 7.30pm The guest speaker at tomorrow night’s APG meeting will [...]

24
Aug
Special Guest Speaker – Thursday 8pm

      Guest Presenter: Kay Gibbons   Kay Gibbons is our very special guest this Thursday. Her work has [...]

20
Aug
Weekly News #30 | 17August2025

      Guest Speaker: Thursday 21 August, 8pm This week we welcome Kay Gibbons to MCC on Thursday night – [...]

17
Aug
Weekly News #29 | 10August2025

      Good evening mcc, This Thursday at 8pm we welcome Melbourne photographer Lisa Law back to MCC to [...]

10
Aug
Special Guest Speaker – Thursday 7.30pm

  Special Guest Presenter: Adrian Whear   Adrian Whear is no stranger to our club and everything photographic in Melbourne. [...]

07
Aug
Weekly News #28 3August2025

        Introduction to Photography Course – August enrolment This week we welcome a full class of 40 [...]

03
Aug
‘Stories of the City’ Photography Exhibition 2025 – People’s Choice Winners

This years’s MCC Open House Exhibition ‘Stories of the City’ Photography Exhibition was a big success with very good attendances [...]

02
Aug
Special Guest Speaker – Thursday 7.30pm

  View in your browser Guest Presenter:Andrew Haysom Please note that the actual date is this Thursday 31st July Here [...]

31
Jul
Weekly News #27 27July2025

    MCC ‘Stories of the City’ Exhibition A very big thank you to all our exhibitors for creating such [...]

27
Jul
Weekly News #26 20July2025

        MCC ‘Stories of the City’ Exhibition The opening event of the ‘Stories of the City’ Exhibition [...]

20
Jul
‘Stories of the City’ Exhibition 2025 – Opening Event

This year’s Open House Melbourne Exhibition ‘Stories of the City’ opened on Friday 18 July 2025 – the crowd was [...]

20
Jul
Special Guest Speaker – Thursday 8pm
17/07/2025

  View in your browser   Guest Presenters: Greg Thomas and Andrew Greig  Lights, Camera… Collaboration!Join Us This Thursday at [...]

Weekly News #25 13July2025

      This Week at MCC This week is a very busy week at MCC! On Thursday night at [...]

13
Jul
Weekly News #24 06July2025

      This Week at MCC This Thursday at 8pm we welcome Melbourne photographer Alan Moyle back to MCC [...]

06
Jul
Photowalk – Sunday 6 July

    This Weekend’s Photowalk For this month’s Photowalk outing we will be exploring historic Kensington. Join us for a [...]

03
Jul
Weekly News #23 29June2025

      Nature Photography Exhibition – People’s Choice Award The 5th Annual Nature Photography Exhibition was a big success [...]

29
Jun
Nature Photography Exhibition 2025 – People’s Choice Winners

The 5th Annual MCC Nature Photography Exhibition was a big success with very good attendances at the opening event and [...]

29
Jun
Weekly News #22 22June2025

        The opening event of the 2025 Nature Exhibition ‘Nature in all its Glory’ was very successful [...]

22
Jun
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📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: Susan Rocco - Rainbow Spring (Nature)
📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: Simon Springate - Snapped (Open)
📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: Rebecca Polonski - Those Eyes (People)
📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: Pramita Banerjee - Lillies (Open)
📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: Phil Marley - Cutie (Nature)
📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: Leigh Dyer - State Library Station escalators (Photojournalism))
📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: James Mexias - Stairway to Knowledge (Open)
📸 MCC Members End of Year Photography Exhibition⁠ Join us this weekend: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov, 11am–3pm!⁠ With more than 210 prints across a variety of categories, there’s something inspiring for everyone. Come and enjoy the incredible work of our members!⁠ Image: Glenn Cockerton - Reflection on Melbourne (Scapes)
One weekend only! MCC End of Year exhibition is open Saturday 29th & Sunday 30 November, 11am-3pm at the Clubrooms in South Melbourne 📸 🖼️ This exhibition showcases all the entries from the End of Year Competition and celebrates the diverse range of photography by MCC Members 🦅🐘🥘🗻🦋🪲 Featuring more than 210 works on display, the exhibition will be open to the public at the Melbourne Camera Club upstairs gallery for one weekend only: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November Opening Hours: 11am to 3pm Location: Melbourne Camera Club Gallery 254-256 Ferrars St / corner Ferrars and Dorcas Streets, South Melbourne .. Image (c) James Mexias @jamesmexias
The Melbourne Camera Club Conceptual Photography Group presents “Echoes of the Everyday” - a Conceptual Photography Exhibition. Venue: Melbourne Camera Club, 254-256 Ferrars St, South Melbourne Opening Celebrations Thu 16 Oct 2025: 7:30pm to 10:00pm Exhibition Viewing Weekends: Sat 18 Oct and Sun 19 Oct: 11 AM – 3 PM Sat 25 Oct and Sun 26 Oct: 11 AM – 3 PM Discover the creative voices of our Conceptual Photography Group in “Echoes of the Everyday.” This exhibition reveals how our members reimagine the familiar, offering fresh perspectives on the world around us through their distinctive artistic lens. “Echoes of the Everyday” Artists are: - Andrew Tan - Anton Surov - Bob Warfield - Erica Ray - Ettore Altomare - Helen Mavoa - Juerg von Kaenel - Richard Faris - Robin Tully - Selby Markham - Wayne Harridge We look forward to seeing you there! @melbourne_camera_club #mcc_conceptual #echoesoftheeveryday #conceptualphotography #exhibition @mcc_conceptual
An Exclusive Evening with World-Renowned Photographer Tony Hewitt – Free Event!⁠ The Melbourne Camera Club invites you to an unforgettable night with Tony Hewitt, an internationally acclaimed photographer whose work has earned over 400 national and international awards.⁠ Tony’s artistry spans fine art, aerial masterpieces, portraits, and abstract landscapes – each image infused with emotion, craftsmanship, and conceptual depth.⁠ ⁠ What to Expect⁠ ✔ A curated showcase of Tony’s breathtaking imagery⁠ ✔ Exclusive insights into his creative journey and techniques⁠ ✔ A live Q&A with one of Australia’s most visionary photographers⁠ ✔ A relaxed wine & cheese reception from 7:00 PM⁠ ⁠ Seats are limited – FREE bookings are essential. Secure your spot now!⁠ ⁠ 📅 Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025⁠ ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (Wine & Cheese from 7:00 PM)⁠ 📍 Venue: 254–256 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205⁠ ⁠ https://melbournecameraclub.org.au/an-evening-with-tony-hewitt/⁠ ⁠ This event is sponsored by Canson and Kayell Australia
An Exclusive Evening with World-Renowned Photographer Tony Hewitt – Free Event!⁠ The Melbourne Camera Club invites you to an unforgettable night with Tony Hewitt, an internationally acclaimed photographer whose work has earned over 400 national and international awards.⁠ Tony’s artistry spans fine art, aerial masterpieces, portraits, and abstract landscapes – each image infused with emotion, craftsmanship, and conceptual depth.⁠ ⁠ What to Expect⁠ ✔ A curated showcase of Tony’s breathtaking imagery⁠ ✔ Exclusive insights into his creative journey and techniques⁠ ✔ A live Q&A with one of Australia’s most visionary photographers⁠ ✔ A relaxed wine & cheese reception from 7:00 PM⁠ ⁠ Seats are limited – FREE bookings are essential. Secure your spot now!⁠ ⁠ 📅 Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025⁠ ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM (Wine & Cheese from 7:00 PM)⁠ 📍 Venue: 254–256 Ferrars St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205⁠ ⁠ https://melbournecameraclub.org.au/an-evening-with-tony-hewitt/⁠ ⁠ This event is sponsored by Canson and Kayell Australia.

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