Weekly News #6 28-Feb-2021 – Melbourne Camera Club

Make sure you check the Website to get up-to-date information on what is happening.

Image credit: Approaching Storm – Robert Fairweather (EOY 2020.Landscape .Highly Commended)

Clubroom access – mask wearing

A reminder to all members and visitors that you need to comply with the MCC Covid-19 Safety Guidelines when visiting the Clubrooms. The MCC policy follows government guidelines regarding mask wearing – face masks are optional indoors (other than in shopping centres, supermarkets, public transport and taxis) provided that you can maintain social distancing. The MCC policy is available at the main door to the Clubrooms and on the website

MCC Constitution update

All financial members of MCC should have received an information package on the updating of the MCC Constitution (if you haven’t received it please contact mcc-secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au }. We would like your comments on the proposed constitution by Monday 15th March 2021 so that we can proceed to the next step which will be a meeting to discuss your feedback.

Please have your say and return the comments form to

mcc-secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au or Lesley.bretherton@melbournecameraclub.org.au by Monday 15th March.

What’s On This Week

Monday 1st March 7.30pm

Portrait Group will be going ahead as usual on Monday night (1 March 2021). Sam has two models lined up, and we are all set to go. Don’t forget to bring a $10 note to pay for your shooters licence. Any questions, please email the coordinators at portrait@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Tuesday 2nd March 10.30

Mid-Week Outing

Thursday 4th March 8:00

The Melbourne Camera Club is celebrating the upcoming International Women’s Day by curating our fourth annual exhibition of photography from female photographers, to be on display 4 – 25 March 2021 in our heritage listed building in South Melbourne.

Guest Speaker – Forough Yavari – Portrait and Fine Art Photographer

Monday 8th March 8:00

Photo Discussion Group

News Updates

Ethically Speaking …

As part of our Thursday guest speaker program, Ian van der Wolde presented his talk “Ethically Speaking…,” last Thursday. Drawing on 35 years of experience in becoming one of Australia foremost commercial photographers with expertise in compliance, Ian provided some important clarifications about the tricky domain of making ethical decisions in photography. His talk was particularly helpful in distinguishing plagiarism from copyright, and users rights.

Read the full review

Production Team wanted

MCC is seeking a small but enthusiastic team to help with production at meetings and events. Team members will be responsible for working with the computer, projector, audio and video mixers and cameras to create online and hybrid activities. Please contact secretary@melbournecameraclub.org.au to express interest.

Trierenberg Super Circuit

After a year’s break due to the global pandemic, the Trierenberg Super Circuit – the world’s largest photography competition – is back for 2021. MCC is organising a club entry to this competition as we have done for many years. Please click here for more information and for details on how to be a part of this exciting event.

What’s On Outside the MCC

VAPS Newsbrief

The February 2021 issue of VAPS Newsbrief is now available online.

Virtual Meetings – Video Library

Video replays of most of last year’s Thursday night Guest Speaker’s presentations and PDI Competitions are available on the Members / Video Library page on the website.

To access the Members section you will need to login first. Any issues with your login please contact us: webcontent@melbournecameraclub.org.au

Video Library