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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
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 July EDI are closing soon!

Competitions in July EDI will close Tuesday, 9th July 2019, 11:45 PM.

Entries can be made in the following areas:

  • All Grades Open Digital

All members are encouraged to enter.

by , July 7, 2019

PG MEETING – Tue 9th JULY,2019. Guest Speaker CRAIG PARKER” MPSA, BPSA, EFIAP/b, APSEM

All members are invited to attend the Photo Group’s Meeting on Tuesday 9th July. There will be new things to learn as Craig’s presentation will be on “Shooting for Someone Else”. What this means is that most of Craig’s photography is for himself, whether family shots, sporting events or overseas wildlife trips – he shoots what he likes.

However, since retiring from full time work, Craig does some paid photography, essentially shooting for someone else. Craig will share his experience of two projects that he has done for the Marketing Department of a local private school. Two projects with a very clear product outcome !

Time permitting, Craig will also briefly cover a few aspects of “Image Evaluation”.

By the way, for those who do not know Craig, he is a former Member of our Club, having served on the Committee as both President and Secretary and since leaving the Club a few years ago, Craig has immersed himself in getting his many, many photographic awards (as shown above).

Craig is a wonderful photographer and you will not be disappointed with his presentation. Please make the effort to attend, however cold it may be for you will most certainly be rewarded.

Thank you.

Dawne Harridge (Secretary).

by Dawne Harridge, July 5, 2019

FCC 2019 Interclub Competition Pre-selections: Now OPEN UPDATE/1

Further to my earlier post announcing that the Wollongong Camera Club’s FCC 2019 Interclub Pre-selections is open and ready to accept your Entries the I have been able to locate some information that may assist you in entering.

Please note: This Interclub Competition Information is based on the 2018 Interclub’s Sections/Definitions and should be interpreted as a guideline to Section definitions.

Please note that the Definitions are on Page “3′.

Should you have any queries, then please contact the Post’s author.

by Bruce Shaw, July 3, 2019

FCC 2019 Interclub Competition Pre-selections: Now OPEN

The FCC 2019 INTERCLUB is upon us. The Club’s FCC on-line entries close on Tuesday August 13th 2019. This is a Club entry covering 3 Prints and 5 Digital sections with a maximum of two (2) from any member in each section.

Image Entry as the same as our monthly Competitions; 1920 x 1200 pixel (max) in landscape format or a maximum of 1200 pixels along the longest side (vertical) in portrait format and File Size 2MB’s or less.

The Wollongong Camera Club’s Pre-selection Entry is now open awaiting to receive your digital images.

Pre-selection CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 26th 2019 11:45pm

Entry Conditions:

  1.  Maximum of two (2) digital on line entries in each section you wish to enter, including Prints;
  2. Wollongong’s Pre-selection Closing Date: Friday July 26th 2019;
  3. Entry is through the Club’s Members’ Competition Entry Page using the “FCC Interclub 2019 Pre-selection” form

Sections:

  1. Colour Prints;
  2. Monochrome Prints;
  3. Nature Prints (both Colour and Monochrome);
  4. Colour Digital Open;
  5. Monochrome Digital Open;
  6. Nature Digital (both Colour and Monochrome);
  7. Australian Landscape Digital; and
  8. Creative Digital.

Please Note: Print entries will be primarily assessed from the Pre-selections’ digital on-line entry. All successful entrants will be requested to deliver their print/s to the club at a date and time to be advised.

Thank you for your support of this external competition. The Pre-selection Competition team looks forward to receiving your entries.

by Bruce Shaw, July 3, 2019

Vale David Miller GMAPS, EFIAP July 2nd 2019

Late yesterday the Wollongong Camera Club received the sad news that David Miller GMAPS, EFIAP had passed away. He hasn’t been well for some time, passing away during follow-up surgery.

David has been a long friend of the club, both as a Presenter and a Judge. His photographic knowledge, experience and love of all things photography are well known, and respected, throughout the photographic fraternity. He earnt many photographic accolades; Club, State, Nationally and Internationally with his images and presentations. His world ranking in 2014, according to the Photographic Society of America (PSA) were; 20th in Digital Colour, 17th Digital Monochrome and equal 14th in Photojournalism, such was his picture standard. David wasn’t just a picture-taker; rather he explored all avenues of photography to ensure that he had the best picture possible on display.

In 2015 and 2016 David presented lectures in China at the invitation of the Chinese Government. Back home, many clubs have benefited from his knowledge and experienced his unique presentation style that entertained whilst the audience learnt, a great communicator of photography. He has been published in the media many times, including a number of books and the newspapers; the Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Telegraph.

Personally I first met David prior to the 2000 Paralympic Games when he visited the Club as a presenter. Then at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games, where he was an accredited photographer, he took the time out of the busy schedule to say gidday and shared a few of the moments he has seen at the Games.

David wasn’t just a photographer; he was also an Administrator, stepping in where there was a need. Since late 2014 to early 2019 he was President of the FCC when ill health forced him to stand aside. Other clubs that has benefited from David’s invaluable leadership has been St. George (President 5 times and Life Member), Dooleys Camera Club (founding member, President 3 times and Life Member), APS (Australian Photographic Society) and PSA (Photographic Society of America) memberships.

David will be remembered for unique presentation style; entertaining and teaching, along with his ability to mentor others in the field of photography.

Vale David Miller GMAPS, EFIAP

by Bruce Shaw, July 2, 2019

MOVIE MAKER’s MEETING – Tue 2nd July, 2019 – DaVINCI RESOLVE 15 EDITING OVERVIEW/WORKSHOP

A great opportunity for members who are interested in learning about the wonderful new FREE video editing software that offers a variety of tools for professional video editing and colour grading along with a built-in visual effects tool set and robust audio editor.

In order to learn more about this amazing software, make sure that you attend the Movie Maker’s Meeting on Tuesday 2nd July at the School Hall at 7.30 pm. This is not just a Movie Maker Group Meeting, but a Meeting for all members who are interested in video making.

More detail is available on the Club’s website Calendar.

Dawne Harridge (Secretary)

by Dawne Harridge, June 30, 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP’S JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED

The Photography Group’s June 2019 Monthly Newsletter is now available on the website. Did you attend the Holiday Travel Presentations or any of the other meetings in June? Read about what’s coming up with FCC’s 2019 Interclub and Member Training. I ask all members to take the time to read this Newsletter

by Bruce Shaw, June 28, 2019

Results for competitions in June Print

There were 18 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

Elaine Duncan – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Susanne Souter – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Tim Porteous – Best In Section
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Vivienne Noble – Merit
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Barry Daniel – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Colin Marshman – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Jill Bartlett – Best In Section
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Dawne Harridge – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Brendon Parker – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Ruth Brooks – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Susanne Souter – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Tim Porteous – Merit
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Paul Charlier – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Jim Ollis – Merit
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Raymond Clack – Best In Section
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Karen Childs – Merit
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

Raymond Clack – Best In Section
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

Alexander Dawson – Merit
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

by Ruth Brooks, June 25, 2019

Results for competitions in June EDI

There were 10 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

Karen Childs – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Ann Lamb – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Tim Porteous – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Joseph Baez – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Vivienne Noble – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Carolyn Womsley – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Tim Hoevenagel – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Clara Soedarmo – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Raymond Clack – Merit
All Grades Open Digital

Matt Dawson – Best In Section
All Grades Open Digital

by Ruth Brooks, June 25, 2019

Competitions in June Print are closing soon!

Competitions in June Print will close Saturday, 22nd June 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 , June 20, 2019