Weekly News #31 24August2025

Studio Hacks for Still Life Photography Workshop  by Isamu Sawa – Sunday 5 October 2025 at 1pm

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.

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.

Limited places available – book early to secure your spot!

The APG 25th Annual Exhibition is an analogue photography milestone.

The chance see to exhibits in Australia’s longest running analogue photography exhibition at Australia’s oldest camera club.

There are 32 analogue photography exhibitors and 102 prints.

SAVE THE DATE: Opening Event Thursday 4 September

Exhibition dates:

• Saturday/Sunday 6-7 September
• Saturday/Sunday 13-14 September
• Opening Hours: 11am-3pm

The MCC welcomes Tony Hewitt for an evening presentation of his amazing photographic work.

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• Time: 7:30 pm
• Preceded by wine & cheese social at 7pm
• Venue: Melbourne Camera Club

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 7pm

The MCC is grateful to Canson and Kayell Australia for sponsoring this presentation.

Please register to book a seat and for catering purposes through the link below. This event is open to both members and visitors.

Thursday 28 August, 8.00pm

• Set Subject: Shadow/Light
• Judge: Lisa Law
• Competition entry date: already closed 

Note this is a Zoom only event, with no attendees at the Clubrooms.

Link: See Weekly News letter

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is well worth a visit to explore the huge number of exhibitions around the town of Ballarat, including some MCC members exhibitions, details below. 

The BIFB was founded in 2005 and attracts significant International and Australian photographers as one of Australia’s pre-eminent photographic festivals. Held every two years it showcases work from domestic and international artists that is new, previously unseen in Australia or contextualised afresh; the Open Program fosters the development of new artists.

MCC Members’ exhibitions:

• MCC Conceptual Photography Group, Link
• Gaye Beal A Symphony of Hues Link
• Lesley Bretherton Botanica Obscura Link
• Renee Sterling The Walk to the Beach Link
• Anne Shellard, Kaye Linsdell, Sally Paterson Stillness and Soul Link

Are you exhibiting at this year’s Ballarat International Foto Biennale? Please let us know so that we can add your exhibition details.

The APS National Exhibition Nature is OPEN and accepting entries.

Three categories this year:

• Open Nature
  Disputes in Nature
  Nature’s Newborns
• The Nature definition applies to all categories

You may submit up to four images in each category. Acceptances and awards may be applied towards APS Honours requirements. Entry is $10 for APS members, and $30 for non-APS members.

Dates:

• Entries Open 11 Aug
• Closing 22 Oct
• APS Approval 2025/11

For more info and entry, please click on Read More below.

If you would like some advice before entering this competition, feel free to chat with the MCC Nature Group for any tips:

Email: mccnaturegroup@melbournecameraclub.org.au 

The Photographic Society of Queensland is proud to announce the Queensland International Circuit 2025. This is an International comp with Recognition from the Australian Photographic Society (APS), the Photographic Society of America (PSA), and the Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP).

There are three Salons: Capricornia, Diamantina and West Moreton.

There are four subjects: Open Colour, Open Mono, Creative (colour) and Lines (Mono).

Your four entries in each subject multiplies to 48 possible awards and acceptances.

The comp is open now, and it closes on 26 October, so the time to start your entry preparation is right now.

For more information, go to the website: https://www.queenslandinternational.org.au/