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Wollongong Camera Club meets at 7.30 pm on Tuesdays from February to November.

1st Tuesday of the month: Movie Makers

2nd Tuesday of the month: Photo Group Guest Speakers

4th Tuesday of the month: Photo Competition

Meetings are at Figtree Heights Public School, Cnr St George Ave and Lewis Dr, Figtree*.

The Management Committee meet on Zoom at 7:00pm on the 3rd Monday of the Month.

We also hold monthly Field Trips. See our calendar for more information.

*During COVID lockdowns, meetings are held via Zoom.

If you would like to join our Club, please click the button below, fill in and submit the Application, make the payment as indicated, and we will confirm your application as soon as possible.

Upcoming Events
Mar
26
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Mar 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Judge – Dan Crowley Definition – Nature
Apr
9
Tue
2024
7:30 pm AGM @ Figtree Heights Public School Hall
AGM @ Figtree Heights Public School Hall
Apr 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Apr
23
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Apr 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Judge – Paul Spinelli Subject – Open NOTE: All entries in the “All Grades Digital” Section must be Monochrome
May
14
Tue
2024
5:30 pm Curator guided tour of the ‘The ... @ State Library of NSW Sydney
Curator guided tour of the ‘The ... @ State Library of NSW Sydney
May 14 @ 5:30 pm
The Wollongong Camera Club will not be having its usual Guest Speaker in May 2024. Instead, Camera Club Members and Guests are invited to a personally guided tour of the ‘The Shots’ Exhibition held by the[...]
May
28
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
May 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Judge – Craig Parker Subject – Australian Landscape
Jun
25
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Jun 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Judge – Alan Hitchell Subject – Open
Jul
23
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Jul 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Judge – TBA Subject – Panning Blur
Archives

Photography Group December 2019 Published

The Photography Group’s December 2019 Monthly Newsletter is now available. There is coverage of the Club’s Annual Dinner and Presentation Night, the winners, the new Trophy holders. Who were the big movers in the 2019 Pointscore Competition? Who to watch in 2020? Read about these and more.

There is some important news of events and the 2020 Programme occurring during our summer break. Please take the time to read these so that you won’t miss out on any of the events or outings.

Due to a technical issue the Photography Group’s 2019 Pointscore Entry Presentation didn’t show. This Presentation ink was removed on January 20th 2020.

Wishing all members, their families and friends a very happy Christmas, safe travels and a prosperous 2020. Happy image taking and enjoy the break.

by Bruce Shaw, December 16, 2019

Movie Makers’ Group December 2019 Newsletter Published

The Movie Makers’ Group’s December 2019 Newsletter has been published and is available on the Club’s website. This Newsletter commemorates 20 Years of the Movie Makers outlining its rich history and achievements. It also cover the 2019 Year’s activities culminating in the 2019 Annual Awards. Please take the time to read this Newsletter.

by Bruce Shaw, December 13, 2019

Results for competitions in 2019 Image of Year – EDI

There were 0 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2019 Image of Year – EDI

by Ruth Brooks, December 11, 2019

Results for competitions in 2019 Image of the Year – Print

There were 0 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2019 Image of the Year – Print

by Ruth Brooks, December 11, 2019

Photography Group’s Newsletter November 2019 Published

The Photography Group’s November 2019 Monthly Newsletter is now available. The final Competition month along with several programmed events has kept members busy. FCC’s 2019 Interclub results have been published and the Club’s individual results have been included. The recent Police and Emergency Services 2019 Games has coverage with 11 members partaking to photographically documenting them. All this makes interesting reading. The Newsletter also provides information about the upcoming end of year Competitions, Dinner and Awards. Are you ready to party? Please take the time to read this Newsletter to be up to date.

by Bruce Shaw, November 29, 2019

Competitions in 2019 Image of the Year – Print are closing soon!

Competitions in 2019 Image of the Year – Print will close Saturday, 30th November 2019, 11:59 PM.

Entries can be made in the following areas:

  • A Grade Open Colour Large Print
  • A Grade Open Mono Large Print
  • B Grade Open Colour Large Print
  • B Grade Open Mono Large Print

All members are encouraged to enter.

by , November 28, 2019

Results for competitions in November Print ICONS

There were 15 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in November Print ICONS

Follow this link to access a full catalog of the competition results Click here to view/download the catalog file

MAGNIFICENT
Colin Marshman – Best In Section
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Snowy River man
Ruth Brooks – Best In Section
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Reflections on an Icon
Ann Lamb – Best In Section
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
I.N.R.I.
Raymond Clack – Best In Section
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Do I have something in my teeth?
Elaine Duncan – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
St Basils Moscow
Jill Bartlett – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Iconography
Ruth Brooks – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
EIFFEL TOWER
Colin Marshman – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Flying Kangaroo_
Dawne Harridge – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
The Riley
Vivienne Noble – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Iconic RM Williams Boot
Matt Dawson – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Icon Dame Edna
Lynley Olsson – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
ularu
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
ANZAC
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
The Yacht at The Icon
Tim Hoevenagel – Merit
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

by Colin Woods, November 27, 2019

Results for competitions in November EDI ICONS

There were 8 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in November EDI ICONS

76 Years Young Still Draws a Crowd
Bruce Shaw – Best In Section
All Grades Open Digital

The Three Sisters
Joe Cremona – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Back When We Were Beautiful (Film)
Karen Childs – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Happy little Vegemite
Carolyn Womsley – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Caves House Jenolan
John Devenish – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Hat trick
Ruth Brooks – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Aussie Bush Oven
Sue Shaw – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Tina Arena
Vivienne Noble – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

by Ruth Brooks, November 27, 2019

Competitions in November Print ICONS are closing soon!

Competitions in November Print ICONS will close Saturday, 23rd November 2019, 11:45 PM.

Entries can be made in the following areas:

  • A Grade Open Colour Large Print
  • A Grade Open Mono Large Print
  • B Grade Open Colour Large Print
  • B Grade Open Mono Large Print

All members are encouraged to enter.

by , November 21, 2019

END OF YEAR ENTRIES – Print and EDI

A reminder that End of Year prints will be collected on Tuesday 26th November. You may wish to use one or both of the prints that you enter in the November “Icons” competition and this is acceptable.

Members are permitted to enter one print only in each category, i.e. one in Colour and one in Monochrome. The print/s must be from entries submitted during the current competition year.

The same applies to EDI’s – one EDI selected from your 2019 entries.

Saturday 30th November at 11.45 pm., is the close off time for on-line entries to both the print and EDI sections. You do not need to up-load any of your images, just click on the green ‘Upload for 2019 Image of the Year’ tabs (print and/or EDI) and make your selection.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Ruth Brooks -photocomp@wollongongcameraclub.com

Thank you.

Dawne Harridge (Secretary)

by Dawne Harridge, November 20, 2019