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.
NOTE: NEW VENUE Ballarat Community Centre in Eastwood Centre
Judge:
Subject: Open
Set: " Night Photography"
A photograph taken after dark and before dawn. You may use artifical light, eg, street or car lights. You may also use long or multiple exposures for celestial photography. No camera flash permitted. ( Technical)
A visit to the stick shed and other local attractions.
Judge : Steve Demeye
Subject : Open
Set: "Side Lighting"
An image in which the main subject is primarily by side lighting. It may be natural or artificial (Technical)
Meet at the Chinese red gates in Norman St.
Judge: Sally Rule VAPS Accredited judge
Subject: Open
Set: " Moods of the weather"
A picture showing aspects of the weather. Eg Storms (actual or impending), rain, hail, fog, or wind. Normal sunny conditions are not acceptable. (Artistic or Creative)
Judge: Marilyn Prime VAPs Accredited judge.
Subject: Open
Set: "Cemetery"
An image showing graves, tombs, funerals, or other related objects. (Artistic/ Creative)