Portfolio projects for 2023

April 25, 2023 Jen Fawkes

It’s time to get our portfolio projects for 2023 underway.

You will have received an email earlier this year outlining some of the changes to the portfolio rules, to allow more images, more creativity and more fun.

Our first meeting will be on Thursday 27th April 2023, from 7:30pm in the craft room at Mount Waverley Community Centre (the usual place we meet). This will be face-to-face, and there will be a reminder in the weekly Waverley Watson.

At this meeting I will cover:
1. a quick review of the 2022 portfolios with some feedback and general comments
2. an overview of how the portfolio projects will be run this year with an overview of the new rules
3. a quick overview of how you might approach your portfolio

I hope you have all started to think about your theme, and we will give some time to share what you are planning. Remember, the aim is to get support, ideas and directions from others. This is not a competition so as much as we can share, the stronger your portfolio will be.

ALL members are welcome, of all levels of photographic ability. Even if you are just curious, come along and get excited.

Celebrating Melbourne’s top secondary photomedia students in an exciting exhibition at MAPh

April 21, 2023April 25, 2023 Tim Keane

Our club aponsors a competition run by the Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) for secondary students in honour of our dear departed friend Rosie Hughes. Please see below information about the launch of the exhibition on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 6:00pm.

Celebrating its 15th year, TOPshots continues to highlight the strength of the photographic work being produced by students in Victoria’s high schools. The 14 artists selected for this year’s exhibition highlight a range of creative and experimental approaches to photography while exploring themes and ideas that are relevant to these young artists as they navigate their worlds and develop their creative responses.
MAPh is proud to have the opportunity to foreground and acknowledge these emerging artists while providing them with a vital platform to share and exhibit their work.
– Stella Loftus-Hills, MAPh Curator

TOPshots 2022–23 | Exhibition launch and award announcement
Museum of Australian Photography
Wednesday 26 April 2023
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Free event. RSVPs essential

Special presentation from Mieke Boynton focusing on Bright and surrounds

April 17, 2023April 16, 2023 Vicki Moritz

In advance of our club weekend away to Bright we have a special presentation from Mieke Boynton focusing on Bright and surrounds.

Mieke is well know to the club and is an internationally acclaimed landscape and aerial photographer. Mieke and her partner Matt Palmer own and run the Alpine Light Gallery in the beautiful alpine township of Bright in Victoria, where you can visit and view a large selection of their fine art landscape prints.

The presentation will be on Wednesday 19th April 2023 at 7:30pm over Zoom.

Macro/Close-up workshop with Aaron Harivel – April 2023

April 16, 2023 Vicki Moritz

Our April workshop will be a presentation from Olympus specialist Aaron Harivel on macro and close-up photography.

When:	Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 7:30pm
Where:	Mount Waverley Community Centre Main Hall
Format:	Short presentation followed by hands on Bring your camera, subjects for macro photography, tripod and lighting if you wish Aaron will also bring some camera equipment, lighting and subject matter

When:

Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 7:30pm

Where:

Mount Waverley Community Centre Main Hall

Format:

Short presentation followed by hands on
Bring your camera, subjects for macro photography, tripod and lighting if you wish
Aaron will also bring some camera equipment, lighting and subject matter

April 2023 Creative result

April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 Stephen Edmonds

Judge: Brett Ferguson

Creative EDI

Jill Shaw – Birds at sunset

April 2023 ‘Motion/movement’ results

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Stephen Edmonds

Judge: John Chapman

Set subject EDI

Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Pelican taking off

Advanced: Kerry McFarlane – Turn and Burn

Open EDI

Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Break of day

Advanced: Daryl Lynch – Maroubra Tidal Wash

Open Print

Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Jetty reflections

Advanced: Stephen Jude – Manhattan Bridge

Set subject definition:

This subject covers the full range of techniques to indicate the state of moving including Intentional Camera Movement, long exposure and light trails
[1] Of people – encompassing, but not limited to, dancing, ballet, sport, callisthenics or gymnasium.
[2] Of things – an image in which our visual sense tells us that the subject is moving eg waterfalls, panning traffic, motor sports.
[3] Of fauna – capturing all forms of movement on land, in water and in the air. The sense of motion may be added in post processing
(modified from APJA & SAPF)

Lang Lang Rodeo outing – Monday 10th April 2023

April 1, 2023 Jennifer Sui

For our April outing, we are going to capture the exciting event at Lang Lang Rodeo.

Date:	Easter Monday 10th April 2023
Time:	9am to 5pm or earlier (up to each member) Note the gate will be open at 8:30am and we will meet at 8:45am to make sure we find a good spot before the event starts at 10:00 am.
Meeting place:	Outside the main toilet block, not far from the car park.
Camera gear:	Camera (full frame/mirrorless recommended) Zoom lens around 300 mm or longer, preferred at least 400 mm Monopod or tripod recommended for heavy zoom lens Spare batteries if you plan to stay longer Own lunch and drink if you want to save some time, but you can buy coffee and some hot food there
Tickets:	Lang Lang Rodeo 2023
Where:	Lang Lang Showgrounds, 120 Westernport Road, Lang Lang It is recommended to drive your own car or carpool if you can

RSVP: To Jennifer Sui via email by 7th April 2023.

Photographing in the City with Matt Irwin – March 2023

March 16, 2023March 18, 2023 Rebecca Kashyap

On Tuesday 21st March 2023, renowned Street and Commercial Photographer Matt Irwin will take us on a walk through some interesting photographic places in the city.

Date:	Tuesday 21st March 2023
Time:	6.30pm
Location:	Under the big screen, Federation Square

What to bring:
Matt suggested a variety of lenses can be used to shoot street photography including zoom or fixed/prime (50mm or 35mm) lenses. As we are shooting in the night, a lens with a fast aperture of f1.8 or f2.8 are preferred. Matt prefers to shoot with 50mm or 85mm, sometimes even a zoom. However, he said the key is challenge yourself with whatever lens you have available. If anyone wants to use their own tilt-shift lens, please let me know so I can inform Matt. A tripod is not recommended as we will be walking.

Parking:
Parking is available at Federation Square Car Park after 4pm for $13.00. Street parking maybe available. Please check parking signs for hours. Public transport is another alternative.

RSVP: via email to Rebecca Kashyap by Saturday 18th March 2023

Moomba outing – Monday 13th March 2023

March 8, 2023March 10, 2023 Jennifer Sui

For the March outing, we are going to capture the various events of Moomba such as the parade, waterskiing, rides and fireworks.

Date:	Monday 13th March 2023
Time:	10:00am-1:00pm or later (might have time to catch up briefly over lunch from 12:50-1:25)
Meeting place:	Outside the main entrance of NGV (to walk down Southbank BLVD together)
Camera gear:	Zoom lens around 200 mm or longer 24-105 mm or portrait lenses for the atmosphere and parade Tripod or filter for night shots such as fireworks etc if you plan to stay longer

It is recommended to take public transport as this is a public holiday, parking is quite challenging. If you come early, you might find free parking near Yarra River, close to Gate A and H of Botanic Gardens, otherwise, some paid parking near Flinders Station or Feb Square.

RSVP to Jennifer Sui via email by Friday 10th March 2023.

Hope to see many of you there as this is a major event, and you will find your favorite subjects to shoot easily.