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 2021
March Outing: Ballarat Street walk while the weather is kind. Wednesday 24th March 7.30pm
Meet in Camp st (behind the Art Gallery) at 7.30 pm
Bring your camera come and explore some of Ballarat famous streetscape and buildings.
You may wish to bring your tripod as well.
April informal imaging Evening 7.30 pm start Monday 8th (Easter Monday)
Items to be discussed announced at a later date.
April Competition Night 14th 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: To be advised
Open an image that has strong pictorial appeal, ie good composition and lighting.
Set Subject: Bridge either man-made or a natural formation. images that are taken at an interesting or unusual angle or creative use of lighting will be highly considered. Creativity should be achieved in camera and not in post-production.
Annual Safari May 1st and 2nd
Venue Great Ocean Road Tourist Park Peterborough
From here we will have the opportunity to explore some of Victoria's magic coastline and weather permitting some star trails or milky way photography on a secluded beach near Peterborough, Please make your own accommodation arrangements with the park. We will stay at the park from the 30th of April till the Sunday the 2nd of May.
