Weekly News #34 14September2025 – Melbourne Camera Club

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 85 MCC members and guests on Tuesday night, sharing insights from his journey behind some of his most notable projects: his travel photography, fine art photography, aerial photography work and the sweeping coastal odyssey Girt by Sea – a 31-day circumnavigation capturing Australia’s entire coastline from the air.

Tony also reflected on his collaborations with Christian Fletcher, Les Walkling, and Peter Eastway as part of the ND5 Collective, whose projects include the award-winning Shark Bay – Inscription a partnership among those artists, in which they present aerial photographs of WA’s Shark Bay, revealing its World Heritage landscapes through contemplative and expansive images. Through breathtaking imagery and thoughtful storytelling, Tony offered not just photographs but a deeper perspective and inspiration on fine art photography, environment, and the power of creative partnerships.

The evening left guests inspired by both his artistry and his passion for seeing the world from new vantage points. Photos from the event: click here.

This Week at MCC

For the Club events this week, refer below and the What’s On calendar:

Monday 8:00pm: Digital Editing Group
Tuesday 10.30am: Mid Week Outing: Yarra River from Spencer Street west to the Webb Bridge
Wednesday 7.30pm: Conceptual Photography Group
Thursday 8:00pm: Presentation by the Analogue Photography Special Interest Group
Saturday/Sunday: Film Developing and Printing Course – Darkroom: For Registered Participants

Image: Members and guests at MCC for Tony Hewitt’s presentation, image Mark Devaraj

News Updates

AGM & Nominations for MCC Board Positions

Annual General Meeting – Thursday 2 October 2025

This year’s MCC AGM will be held as a Hybrid Meeting – in person at the Clubrooms and on Zoom. Further details and formal notification will be distributed to eligible MCC Members in due course.

Nominations are now open for MCC Board positions, and must be on the prescribed forms published on the MCC website. Nominations close midnight on Thursday 18 September 2025.

Further information

MCC only Masterclass! *First session is full – waitlist open for possible second session on 12 October*

Please join the waitlist for the 5 October session to secure a place for a proposed additional session on the 12 October.

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 – join the waitlist to get preference for a proposed additional session on 12 October.

What’s On This Week

Further information about the upcoming events are in the What’s On calendar.

You can subscribe to the MCC event calendar on your phone/computer so the events get automatically added to your calendar. Refer to the Subscribe to Calendar link on the bottom right of the What’s On page.

What’s On Outside MCC

Waverley Camera Club Exhibition

Through the Lens – an exhibition of photographs by members of the Waverley Camera Club.

Exhibition dates: 29 October – 9 November
Open Daily: 10am-3pm (Free Entry)
The Track Gallery, Mount Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley

Exhibition flyer

Magnet Gallery Exhibition

Upcoming Exhibition: Last Light on Victoria Dock 1999 – Bill McAuleys “look-back-in-time” exhibition of photographs taken before the old Melbourne docks became Docklands.

Exhibition dates: 4-27 September
Opening: Thursday 4 September, 6.30-8.30pm
Magnet Galleries, SC G19 Wharf Street, The District Docklands

Link

Man Ray and Max Dupain – Exhibition of Photographs

This exhibition brings into dialogue for the first time the contemporaneous work of American-born artist Man Ray and eminent Australian photographer Max Dupain, with a focus on their experimentation with surrealist imagery and innovative photographic techniques. Featuring more than 200 prints spanning a range of subject matter, from the nude, still life and portraits to fashion and advertising, the exhibition also considers the artists’ respective collaborations with their creative and romantic partners, Lee Miller and Olive Cotton.

When: 6 August – 9 November
Where: Heide Museum of Modern Art

Link: Heide Museum of Modern Art

Ballarat International Foto Biennale
23 August to 19 October 2025

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.

BIFB link

Links

Discounts for MCC Members

Railway Hotel, South Melbourne
Lucky Straps
Spicers paper products
Photography Studies College (PSC) – Printing services
Refer to the Resources and Links page in the Members area of the website

VAPS Information

Link to monthly issues of VAPS NEWSBRIEF (published at the start of the month).

Celebrating MCC Members’ Photography Success

Members are welcome to share any recent competition results or photography exhibitions to inspire other members in their photography journey
Email the Newsletter team – including Competition / Results / Link. Deadline Friday evening.
Celebrating Members website page
MCC does not endorse any competitions/exhibitions that are listed, the content is for informational purposes.

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