Category: Special interest groups

Creative Special Interest Group – April 2018

Paul Spence

Everyone is very welcome to join the Creative Photography Special interest Group tomorrow night 7.30 pm (for a 7.40 pm start).

The group will be reviewing some Photoshop techniques for changing colours and enhancing textures as well as some general Photoshop tips.

The group will also review the feedback from Lisa Saad’s judging of the first Creative Photography Competition. If you are interested in Creative photography this would be a great time to check the group out and get involved.

All levels from beginners to experienced are catered for.

Creative Special Interest Group kicks off for 2018

Paul Spence

The Creative Special Interest Group starts next Tuesday at 7:30pm in the Craft Room at the Community Centre.

Everyone is welcome and no prior experience is necessary.

If you are interested in our initial model shoot (and why wouldn’t you be) please set aside 2 hours between 3pm and 5pm on Saturday 17 February 2018 which will also be in the craft room. There will be a small cost.

If you have any queries or required additional information please email Paul Spence at creative@waverleycameraclub.org.

There is no need to bring your camera gear or laptop to the the meeting on Tuesday.

Xmas greetings and a taste of 2018

Vicki Moritz

I am writing to wish you and yours a great Xmas and excellent New Year and to let you know of some of our 2018 activities.

The WCC website has been updated with 2018 dates and competition information. Our first meeting for 2018 will be the Social BBQ on Tuesday 9th January at Brickmakers Park in Oakleigh- 6.30 start. PLEASE NOTE: February competition entries are due at this gathering and you must be financial. MEMBERSHIP fees are due and need to be paid for competition entry.

While the 2018 programme may be subject to change we have some great speakers and activities scheduled The first competition night is 6th February. Set subjects are now listed on the schedule (definitions), as are the names of a number of the judges where available. NOTE: we now have 3 months with an additional Creative completion section and end of year aggregate trophy.

The first 2018 workshop is Aerial photography- hands on with Drones with Jeff Bethell from EE hobbies on Tuesday 20th February. Some of the 2018 topics are Still life, Creative Inspiration, Portrait photography, with more to come!

Special Interest groups- Creative, Flash/Portrait, Honours and now AV will be offered in 2018. A comprehensive training and mentoring schedule including contact details to register your interest has just been finalized and is now available.

Have a great festive season and see you all on 9th January!

Vicki Moritz
President

Special Interest Group – Entering National & International Competitions

Dave Sumner

Thursday 2nd March 2017 sees the inaugural meeting of the National & International Competitions group. Not only will you learn what is a good photograph to enter, there will be help with how to achieve honours and help with rules and definitions. To get the group going, we have Bronwen Casey EFIAP, MAPS, SSVAPS coming to set us off in the right direction. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your photography to the next level.