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.
2021 May Flare Newsletter
May Competition Night Wednesday 12th, 7.30 pm start
The meeting will be held at the clubrooms with a few Covid restrictions to adhere to.
There is a Qr Code machine to log in via (Masonic Lodge Requirement). If you are unsure about this someone will assist you.
You are also required to sign the club register. This is not only a Covid requirement but an insurance requirement.
Please log in prior to 7.30 so we can start the meeting on time.
Judge: Dan O'Donoghoue
Open an image that has strong pictorial appeal, ie good composition and lighting.
Set Subject: Found in the Shed: An image depicting an object or objects typically found in a shed or garage. The object should be photographed in situ.
May Outing:
Le Gerche Walk - Fungi Excursion
Next Club Outing: Sat 22 May, 1.30 pm
La Gerche Trail. Meet at Rotunda, Creswick Main St.
June Informal imaging Evening 7.30 pm start Monday 7th June
Items to be discussed announced at a later date.
June Competition Night 9th Wednesday Meeting 7.30 pm Start
The meeting will be held at the clubrooms with a few Covid restrictions to adhere to.
There is a Qr Code machine to log in via (Masonic Lodge Requirement). If you are unsure about this someone will assist you.
You are also required to sign the club register. This is not only a Covid requirement but an insurance requirement.
Please log in prior to 7.30 so we can start the meeting on time.
Judge: Gerrard Lewis.
Gerrard is one of the owners of Thronton Richards Camera House, Ballarat and is talking about the differences between full-frame cameras and mirrorless cameras.
Plus he is willing to answer any technical questions you may have.
Open an image that has strong pictorial appeal, ie good composition, and lighting.
Set Subject: A Leaf: image can include many leaves but must feature one leaf-dead or alive, complete or skeleton. May include fern fronds but not blades of grass.
Also the 2nd Set Subject: Creative
