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 current Syllabus can be downloaded here Syllabus 2025-2026
The latest copy of the Flare can be downloaded here. Flare Feb 2026
February Meeting Wed 11th from 7.30 pm onwards
NOTE NEW VENUE: Ballarat East Neighbourhood House 25 Barkly St, Ballarat East Room 102
There will be a small A-frame with the club sign out front of the room.
Entrance is via the cafe entrance only.
Judge: Rob McKay
Subjects: Open, Creative, and Set subject "On the Move" Definition: An image of a man-made vehicle in transit. The image must depict a sense of motion in the main subject. The main subject can be anything from a bicycle to an aeroplane, including but not limited to cars, trains, boats, trucks etc.
February Outing. Talbot Market Feb 15th 10 am
Meet at Market Square on the corner of Scandinavian Crescent and Fyfe St, Talbot
Theme: People engaging, see Flare for ideas and details.
March Meeting from 7.30 pm onwards, Wednesday 11th March
Please note NEW VENUE (hopefully permanent this time)
Djila - tjarriu (Alfredton ) Community Hub
18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton
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Ample, easy parking. Great room with all the necessary equipment we need.
Good kitchen with easy access. We do need to put out chairs and tables each time.
We will explore the fun of creating ICM photos.
So please bring your cameras, and if you have anything you wish to photograph that would be handy. That way what you learn and photograph will be uniquely yours.
Annual Camp March 28th and 29th, or longer if you wish
Venue: Dimboola Caravan Park
Contact details to book your own accommodation or site: Riverside Holiday Park, 2 Wimmera St, Dimboola
Ph: 5389 1416 or it appears you can book via the Hindmarsh Shire Council.
Activites to be decided upon.
Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park
The Dimboola Riverside Holiday Park is set alongside the Wimmera River, offering the peace and tranquillity of a bush setting.
Modern 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom and studio cabins offer all the luxuries of home while enjoying the benefits of the picturesque setting. We also offer powered, unpowered and ensuite caravan and camping sites.
Rates listed are base rates for up to 2 people. Prices copied from their current website listings.
Rates listed are base rates for up to 2 people.
