Term 4 Beginners Course starting 8th of October is fully subscribed.
Apologies to all those who have been knocked back but we need to keep the class numbers small so that we can offer everybody the personal service which we believe sets our course apart from the others.

There is already a long list of reserves in case someone drops out but in all likelihood if you haven’t got a place now you are unlikely to get one this year.

We will be running the course again next year and like this year, there will be four terms to choose from. Please check this website for announcement of next year’s dates. I imagine that the dates will be settled around the end of November.

Again, sorry if you’ve missed out but much like a good sunrise picture you have to get in early.

Cheers,
Pete

Wednesday 13th June 2012 saw a special night at Waverley Camera Club, a presentation by the renowned radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and well known contributor to the AGE’s Green Guide, Terry Lane. Terry’s 40 minute talk which is entitled ‘Life and Times of a digital imaging reviewer, someone has to do it’ went down very well to a packed Craft Room at City of Monash’s Community Hall in Mount Waverley. Terry’s knowledge of the cutting edge in cameras fascinated members and guests alike and Terry happily answered many questions afterwards. It was a huge pleasure to see that Terry had enough time to stay behind to converse with the members after his talk. Waverley Camera Club would like to thank Terry Lane for giving up his valuable personal time for the benefit of the club members.

Also on display was an exhibition of prints by Waverley Camera Club’s special member, John Friend who is in his ninties. John’s exhibition was filled with just stunning vibrant images that he had taken over his many years as a press photographer. John has worked as a press photographer extensively in Europe, and in Australia he spent years with the now folded Argus Newspaper (which most would not have heard of) and later on 22 years at the ABC Gordon street studios as a Senior Cameraman and later as a Lighting and Technical Director. Many of Johns images are registered and held with the State Library Latrobe Picture Collection and he has also exhibited at the Monash Gallery of Art.

Special thanks must go to the club President, Ian Hansen (pictured below) for organising the entire evening which was a great success.

Waverley Camera Club has the pleasure to announce that Mr Adrian Smith will be visiting the club on Tuesday 15th May 2012 to give us a lecture on Table Top Photography. We have been reliably informed that Adrian’s talk is excellent so don’t miss out on this opportunity, come along and listen to what he has to say for yourself. I ‘m more than certain that you will leave tonight itching to get home and get your camera out to try out your new table top skills.

Members and

Guests

are most welcome.

Coffee, Tea and buscuits will be available in the interval.

See you there

Dave Sumner
WCC Sectretary

Tonight we finally unveiled our new club logo. The old roundel with the City of Waverley “W” is out, now we have a logo inspired by an SLR camera body and lens.

If you are a novice and want to learn how to get more out of your camera and you have Monday nights free read on.

The course will run for 9 consecutive Monday nights (even on Public Holidays) and will be held at Wadham House in Mt. Waverley from 7:30 – 9:30pm. Topics covered will include: Camera Controls, Basic Camera Operation, Composition, Lighting, The mode dial, Exposure, Metering and Exposure Compensation. Classes will be limited to 6 students to allow for maximum interaction between pupils and teachers.

You will need to bring your camera with you every week which must be an SLR rather than a compact point and shoot camera. (If you’re unsure whether your camera is an SLR or not email me the make and model and I’ll let you know)

There will be 4 terms this year and they will run as follows:
Term 1: Monday 30th January – 26th March
Term 2: Monday 23rd April – 18th June
Term 3: Monday 16th July – 10th September
Term 4: Monday 8th October – 3rd December

As well as the 9 Monday night lessons each term will also include 2 night shoots on a different night.

The cost is $225 and includes membership to Waverley Camera Club for 2012. As a member of Waverley Camera Club you are also entitled to go to all club events including workshops and outings.

To register, or if you have any questions, please email me and state which term you want to do. Places for 2011 filled fast so to avoid disappointment act early as places are allocated on a first in best dressed system.

We will be running the beginners courses again in 2012. They will be the same format (weekly for 9 weeks) and should run:

Term 1: Monday 30 January to Monday 26 March
Term 2: Monday 23 April – Monday 18 June
Term 3: Monday 16 July – Monday 10 September
Term 4: Monday 8 October – Monday 3 December

Each term should also include two Sunday outings and possibly also a night shoot.

Please contact us to register your interest.

Tonight is Waverley Camera Club’s AGM, please come along and have your say or listen to what has been proposed for next year.

The club is always looking for committee members so why not come along, get elected and make a difference to your club.

The meeting will be held at Wadham House, downstairs. 7.30pm

 

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Mary Pryke, Roger’s partner would like to say a huge thank you to all who sent cards and flowers to her after Roger’s passing. She really appreciates the kind words and support that the members of WCC have given her during this sad time.

Mary and her family would also like to thank those members that attended the memorial service on Friday, for their kinds words and support.