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
March Meeting Wednesday 12th 7.30 pm Eastwood Leisure Centre Eastwood St, Ballarat
Workshop Meeting: Bring your cameras and tripods (if you have one)
We will discuss topographic landscapes a bit more. We have some images to show you to critique to see if they fit the definition.
Then, on to something fun.
Submerged Flower Photography!
Suppose you have a tall square clear vase, some glass beads, a nice flower or a small arrangement. Bring them along so the photo can be your unique one.
Alternatively, anything else you are happy to submerge in water, perhaps a watch ? A small figurine, maybe. Vegetables maybe?
We will show you how to create a creative image using "smoke".
Club Camp Port Fairy Friday and Saturday March 28 and 29th. Make your own booking at the Port Fairy Gardens Caravan Park.
April Meeting Wednesday 9th at 7.30 pm Eastwood Leisure Centre, Eastwood St, Ballarat
Judge: Richard Smith
Subjects: Open
Set Subjects: Multiple Exposure "An image which has at least 2 images superimposed upon each other. Multiple exposure images may be created in camera or in post processing and must include the entire images from each shot. Collages where only selective elements of one or more images are included to be superimposed are not acceptable.
Creative: See syllabus companion for this definition
