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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
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
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 – 10:30 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 – 10:30 pm
Judge – Colin Talbot Subject – Portrait
Archives

Results for competitions in July 2022 Creative

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

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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The things photographers do
Jill Bartlett – Best In Section
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Retriever
Ruth Brooks – Merit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Fire Dancer
Sue Curtis – Merit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Captain Australia
Les Schumer – Merit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Doctor Strange
Les Schumer – Merit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Game is on Fire
Sue Martin – Merit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Fire sprites
Sandra Chapman – Credit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Blue smoke
Sue Curtis – Credit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Star maker
Sandra Chapman – Credit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Playing
Jill Bartlett – Credit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

Creation of Sunrise
Sue Martin – Credit
Digital All Grades – Playing with Fire – Creative

by Tim Porteous, July 21, 2022

:: Come and see some of the best of the best photography in NSW ::

FCC (Federation of Camera Clubs NSW) and Wollongong Camera Club proudly present TopShot 2022

Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow

Sunday 7th August

Everyone welcome!

  • Exhibition of printed photography 11am – 1.00pm
  • Presentation of digital photography & awards 1.30pm – 3.30pm
  • Presentation of the TopShot Award / overall winner 3.30pm

The images will display the talent, high standards and variety of photographers across all of NSW.

Plus, raffle & lucky door prizes, industry experts and more!

Times are a guide, and a detailed program will be available closer to the date. 

by Kaz Childs, July 18, 2022

Results for competitions in June 2022 Print

There were 23 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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Waterfall
Vivienne Noble – Best In Section
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Man with Necklace
Brian Harvey – Best In Section
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Morning Sunrays Mahon Pool
Sue Curtis – Best In Section
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Steel Works Ruins
Michelle Hourigan – Best In Section
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It’s now Autumn
Brian Harvey – Merit
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Just by myself
Tim Hoevenagel – Merit
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Eye of the Black Cockatoo
Sue Martin – Merit
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The Team
Jill Bartlett – Merit
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Eagle’s Lion Impression
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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Reflection
Clara Soedarmo – Merit
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Celtic Warrior Woman
Helen Robinson – Credit
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Rose Crowned Fruit Dove
Kaz Childs – Credit
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Wagon Wheels
Joe Cremona – Credit
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CLOSE UP
Colin Marshman – Credit
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Heros
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Black And White Naughty And Nice
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Tunnels Cockatoo Island
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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3 pelicans
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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Corrugated Cottage
Matt Dawson – Credit
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Eastern spinebill
Simon Bastin – Credit
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Who are you looking at
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Bad-hair day
Simon Bastin – Credit
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Smoke House
Sue Curtis – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, June 28, 2022

Results for competitions in June 2022 Digital

There were 9 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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Surfing The Waves
Cheryl Thompson – Best In Section
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Fly me to the Moon
Brian Harvey – Merit
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RALPH
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Narran River Weir
Kathy Pond – Merit
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Gouldian Finches
Sue Curtis – Merit
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The Keeper Of The Stones
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Feeding time
Simon Bastin – Credit
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Industrial_015
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Just Lazing Around
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, June 28, 2022

Results for competitions in APS Photo Walk Pre-Selection

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

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by Tim Porteous, June 1, 2022

Results for competitions in May 2022 Digital

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

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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Memories
Ruth Brooks – Best In Section
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Medieval Houses Brittany
Jill Bartlett – Merit
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Old Pete
Ann Lamb – Merit
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Jacks Daily Crossword
Les Schumer – Merit
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Old Rocker
Tim Porteous – Merit
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OLD TRUCK
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Casa Mia
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Racing Grandma
Sue Martin – Credit
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Ancient Rocks
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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The Cathedral
Tim Hoevenagel – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, May 24, 2022

Results for competitions in May 2022 Print

There were 20 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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THTEE OLD MEN
Colin Marshman – Best In Section
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Old Works
Vivienne Noble – Best In Section
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Old Church Ruins
Michelle Hourigan – Best In Section
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Federal Matches
Clara Soedarmo – Best In Section
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Capiche
Ruth Brooks – Merit
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Old Tools
Tim Porteous – Merit
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Devotee
Ruth Brooks – Merit
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Old Lock on Shed
Ann Lamb – Merit
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Byegone Era
Dawne Harridge – Credit
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Grave in Sunlight
Sue Martin – Credit
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Derelict
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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Letters from Home
Sue Martin – Credit
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Long Abandoned
Les Schumer – Credit
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GATEWAY
Colin Marshman – Credit
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Berrima Ruins
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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Penny Farthing
Matt Dawson – Credit
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Reading time
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Last Light
Sue Curtis – Credit
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In good hands
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Crumbling 1912 Orphanage
Michelle Hourigan – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, May 24, 2022

Results for competitions in APS Australian Cup Pre-Selection

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

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by Tim Porteous, May 20, 2022

Results for competitions in April 2022 Digital

There were 14 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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Gang gang young male
Simon Bastin – Best In Section
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Flies on Fungi
Brian Harvey – Merit
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Pollen Collector
Cheryl Thompson – Merit
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LONG JETTY
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Mist over Huayna Picchu
Les Schumer – Merit
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Symbiosis
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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The Good Old Days
Jill Bartlett – Credit
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Juxtaposition
Raymond Clack – Credit
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Sendra
Ruth Brooks – Credit
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The Abbey at Montecassino
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Fox Number One
Sue Martin – Credit
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All The Flashing Lights
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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Jaipur Goat Girl
Andrew Gray – Credit
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Shapely Sustainability
Matt Dawson – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, April 26, 2022

Results for competitions in April 2022 Print

There were 27 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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ROCK PLATFORM
Colin Marshman – Best In Section
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BIG SEAS
Colin Marshman – Best In Section
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Flight before the Storm
Sue Curtis – Best In Section
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Ivy
Jim Ollis – Best In Section
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Riding Demonstration on Wet Day
Helen Robinson – Merit
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Aerial Treatment
Matt Dawson – Merit
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Feather
Ann Lamb – Merit
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Mates at the beach
Simon Bastin – Merit
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LULU
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
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Tracks
Simon Bastin – Merit
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Clucking Furious
Kaz Childs – Credit
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Stockholm Street
Jill Bartlett – Credit
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Naked ladies
Ann Lamb – Credit
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Lest We Forget
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Sunrise
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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Fluid Movement
Kaz Childs – Credit
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Holiday Cottages
Helen Robinson – Credit
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Osprey_05
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Kayaker Determination
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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Kittys Scratching Pole
Matt Dawson – Credit
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Bad Weather
Tim Hoevenagel – Credit
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Vivid Plant
Alexander Dawson – Credit
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Morning glory
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Our Tree House
Michelle Hourigan – Credit
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Dark Droplets
Alexander Dawson – Credit
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River bend
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Fishing at the Jeti
Clara Soedarmo – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, April 26, 2022