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About Us

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
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 – 9:30 pm
Judge – Craig Parker Subject – Australian Landscape
Jun
4
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Movie Makers: CCM Space Video Di... @ Figtree Heights Public School Hall
Movie Makers: CCM Space Video Di... @ Figtree Heights Public School Hall
Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bring your works in progress for critiquing.  Also a video recorded on your ” Smart Phone”;  can be edited on PC.
Jun
11
Tue
2024
7:30 am JOINT MEMBER PRESENTATION on Und... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
JOINT MEMBER PRESENTATION on Und... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
Jun 11 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
An interesting evening where Sue Curtis, Sue Souter and Les Schumer get together to share their knowledge and mesmerise us with their exciting  stories and beautiful images taken on recent travel adventures. Both Sue Curtis[...]
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 – 9:30 pm
Judge – Alan Hitchell Subject – Open
Jul
9
Tue
2024
7:30 pm GUEST SPEAKER : Samuel Markham ... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
GUEST SPEAKER : Samuel Markham ... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
Jul 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Samuel is a self-taught landscape and wilderness Photographer from the South Coast. Samuel says .. ” Photography entered his life in 2011, transforming the way he perceives the world and instilling in him a profound[...]
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 – 9:30 pm
Judge – TBA Subject – Panning Blur
Aug
17
Sat
2024
10:00 am ILLAWARRA FAMILY HISTORY and HER... @ City Diggers Club
ILLAWARRA FAMILY HISTORY and HER... @ City Diggers Club
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Our Club will be represented at the Illawarra Family History and Heritage Fair to celebrate Family History month in  August and the diversity of cultural heritage in the Illawarra. This Fair is being hosted by[...]
Aug
27
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Aug 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Judge – TBA Subject – Open
Sep
24
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Sep 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Judge – Colin Talbot Subject – Portrait
Archives

Competitions in August Print are closing soon!

Competitions in August Print will close Saturday, 24th August 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 , August 22, 2019

CAMERA CRAFT WORKSHOP Tuesday, 20th August, 2019.

Our last Camera Craft Workshop for the Winter Season will be held at the Figtree Heights Primary School Hall on Tuesday 20th August, 2019 at 7.30 pm with a finish hopefully no later than 9.00 pm.

This workshop will cover Camera Care (externally and internally) and Long/Timed Exposure with a practical session and critiquing.

What to Bring :

Camera plus Camera Bag

Fully charged batteries including spares

Spare Cards,

Remote release (essential)

Tripod (essential)

Visitors are welcome, however a Fee of $35.00 will apply.

Thank you.

Dawne Harridge (Secretary)

by Dawne Harridge, August 16, 2019

Final Reminder: All FCC 2019 Interclub Print Entrants

All advised Print Entrants please note:

Your Printed Entry required Tuesday, August 13th 2019.

Please ensure that your entry meets the FCC’s Specifications, that the Entry Label sent to you is attached correctly and is at the Club on Tuesday Night.

These Prints will be packed and sent to FCC on Wednesday August 14th 2019

Thank you for your assistance.

by Bruce Shaw, August 11, 2019

Competitions in August EDI are closing soon!

Competitions in August EDI will close Tuesday, 13th August 2019, 11:45 PM.

Entries can be made in the following areas:

  • All Grades Open Digital

All members are encouraged to enter.

by , August 11, 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP’S JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED

The Photography Group’s July 2019 Monthly Newsletter is now available on the website. It has been a packed month with regular meetings, Camera Craft Skills Workshop and a Social Evening. Include into the mix the FCC 2019 Interclub , Greenacres M2M Challenge that has kept us all on the hop. Our congratulations to Sue Souter LAPS for her first Photographic Honours. I ask all members to take the time to read this Newsletter

by Bruce Shaw, August 1, 2019

Competitions in NSW FCC InterClub selection are closing soon!

Competitions in NSW FCC InterClub selection will close Friday, 26th July 2019, 11:59 PM.

Entries can be made in the following areas:

  • All Grades Open Colour Large Print
  • All Grades Open Mono Large Print
  • All Grades Nature Large Print
  • All Grades Open Colour Digital
  • All Grades Open Mono Digital
  • All Grades Nature Digital
  • All Grades Creative Digital
  • All Grades Australian Landscape/Seascape Digital

All members are encouraged to enter.

by , July 24, 2019

Results for competitions in July EDI

There were 11 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

Sunrise at Bermagui
Sue Martin – Best In Section
All Grades Open Digital

The Cave Awakening
Dylan Tate – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

ULURU SUNRISE
Colin Marshman – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

EARLY MORNING PARKING LOT
Monte Hunt – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

EARLY MORNING CRUISING
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

St Petersburg First Light
Paul Charlier – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Orange Glow
Elaine Duncan – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Rolling In_
Dawne Harridge – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

First Light
Carolyn Womsley – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Sunrise Over The Sheds
Vivienne Noble – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Golden, Misty Dawn with Tree
Matt Dawson – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

by Ruth Brooks, July 23, 2019

Results for competitions in July Print

There were 21 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

Morning Sunrise At Cathedral Rocks
Joe Cremona – Best In Section
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

First Light Great Ocean Road
Helen Robinson – Best In Section
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Kissed by the sun _RZ5692
Valerie Porter – Best In Section
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Jamberoo Valley
Paul Charlier – Best In Section
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

Clam Shells
Sue Martin – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Sandon Sunrise
Ruth Brooks – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Holy Man at Sunrise
Dawne Harridge – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

dawn seascape
Brendon Parker – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Early Morning Wave
Susanne Souter – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Breakfast At Dawn
Vivienne Noble – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Morning Exercise
Sue Martin – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Fishing Lake Wallis first light
Tim Porteous – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

OUTBACK SUNRISE
Colin Marshman – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Catching the First Light
Ruth Brooks – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

First light over Pretty Beach
Moira Stephens – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Swamp Road
Paul Charlier – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

FIRST LIGHT GLOW 1200×801
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

My First light
Tim Hoevenagel – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

First Light at Coalcliff_
Kerry Gilmore – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Day’s Start
Raymond Clack – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Coalcliff morning mono
Kerry Gilmore – Merit
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

by Ruth Brooks, July 23, 2019

Competitions in July Print are closing soon!

Competitions in July Print will close Saturday, 20th July 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 , July 18, 2019

CAMERA CRAFT WORKSHOP Tuesday, 16th July, 2019

Our second Camera Craft Workshop will be held at the Figtree Heights School Hall on Tuesday 16th July, 2019 at 7.30 pm. The workshop is expected to finish no later than 9 pm.

This workshop will cover “Exploring Exposure” and “Focussing”. Attendees are requested to bring their Camera, fresh Memory card, spare battery, Camera Manual, Tripod (essential) and a remote (if you have one).

Ensure that your Camera has a fully charged battery and a spare.

Visitors are welcome,  however, a  Fee of $35.00 ea will apply.

Thank you.

Dawne Harridge (Secretary)

by Dawne Harridge, July 11, 2019