Welcome to the Ballarat Camera Club website!
The Ballarat Camera Club Inc. aims to provide opportunities for members to learn about and improve their photography, regardless of their level of competence.
Since its establishment in 1938, members of the Ballarat Camera Club Inc. have encouraged and inspired each other in their photographic pursuits and personal growth.
Depending on the needs of members, committee and key club members organise a variety of activities which facilitate the learning of the many aspects of photography.
Through participating in monthly digital club meetings, judging nights, workshops and outings, members can learn new skills and understandings, such as; how to operate their camera, understand light, process images on the computer. Members have the opportunity to seek feedback on their work and view the work of fellow photographers during these activities.
The Ballarat Camera Club is affiliated with the Victorian Association of Photographic Societies Inc. (VAPS), which allows members to be involved in the wider photographic community in Victoria, including conferences and interclub competitions.
The “Ballarat National Photographic Exhibition” has been proudly run by the Ballarat Camera Club Inc. since 1968. This exhibition is held in high regards within photographic circles across Australia and is hung in the prestigious ‘Art Gallery of Ballarat’. Unfortunately, this is currently in recess.
We invite you to browse our website and the galleries within. We hope it inspires you and look forward to welcoming you at one of our activities in the near future!
Please contact one of our friendly committee members should you wish to join us on one of our activities.
News
The latest Newsletter is located under the Information Newsletters 2020 tab.
March 9 th informal Imaging Evening from 7.00pm Onwards NOTE DATE, TIME AND VENUE CHANGE
Meeting at Pipers on the Lake Wendouree. The aim is to capture the super moon which is due to rise at 8pm.
Technical support will be on hand for those unfamiliar with what settings work best. Please bring a tripod, torch and necessary camera gear.
if you are unsure of where Pipers restaurant is its opposite the Botanical Gardens entrance
March Competition Night 11th March at the clubs rooms from 7.30 pm onwards.
Guest Speaker and judge: Jeremy Banister
Set topic and Open sections:
Set Topic: "Macro" - A closeup image showing detail in a subject that is not readily discernible to the naked eye.
March Outing Saturday the 21st March 10am onwards
It has been suggested we go to Nimmons Bridge, the old Jubilee Mine and if time and interest allow some other points of interest.
Meeting at the Smythesdale Market at 10 am, then onto Anne's place with your lunch and to view the bridge.
One of the aims of visiting the bridge during the day is to work out where you would take Astro photos later on in the year when the Milky Way is in the correct alignment.
It would be a good idea to bring a picnic lunch and a camp chair.
April Competition Night 8th April at the clubs rooms from 7.30 pm onwards.
Guest Speaker and judge: not known at this stage
Set topic and Open sections:
Set Topic: "Agricultural Landscape" An image depicting a typical rural landscape where the land is being used for primary production. Animals may be included but must not be the main subject of the image.
April Camp 17th to 19th April
Our camps in the past have not been well supported.
Photograph Lake Tyrell and stay at the SeaLake Caravan Park or the local motel.
We generally stay in Caravan Parks as they have a suitable range of accommodation to suit everyone however this park doesn't have any cabins I believe.
Lake Tyrrell is a shallow salt lake just out of Sea Lake and has become increasing popular to photograph.
A number of club members have been there and photographed this already, we will draw from their experiences as to the best areas to photograph things from.
We have been advised that you need gumboots or waders to walk out onto the surface of the lake.
Accommodation options and images can be viewed at http://www.laketyrrellaccommodation.com.au
There are other choices of accommodation but this site showed some images of the Lake as well.
Contact Trevor for more details.
