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’.
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 2018 tab.
February competition Night 13th from 7.30 pm
We are fortunate to have Vida Pearson giving a presentation and acting as our judge this month.
NOTE: Read the set subject definition
Set subjects: Nature - An image of flora and fauna, excluding domestic animals or evidence of the hands of man.
Creative and Open: Definitions are in the Monthly competition syllabus
Please come along and support one of Ballarat's top nature artists.
February Interclub Competition with Geelong at Geelong Club Rooms 27th Feb.
Please come along and support our club Meeting usually starts at 7.30 - 8 pm.
If you wish to attend and don't wish to drive carpooling may be available. Contact Trevor for details.
Their club rooms address is Barwon Valley Activity Centre, Barwon Heads Road, Belmont 3216 (opposite the Kmart carpark).
March 4th Monday evening Informal Imaging Night from 7.30pm
Venue: Trevor & Betty's house
Topic to be decided closer to the date.
March Competition Night Wednesday 13th from 7.30pm
Set Subject: "Self Portrait" Definition: The image must be the photographer
Open subjects as well.
Guest Speaker: Jarrod Andrews showcasing his Landscapes from the Ballarat area and beyond.
Judge: Club member Carol Hall.
March Camp and Outings From Friday 29th to Sunday 31st.
Come to Ararat and share some time with your fellow photographers.
Suggested Interary is Saturday visit either J Ward or the Seppelts winery Tour at 2 pm
Saturday night after an evening meal at one of the local hotels come up to One Tree Hill and try your hand at night photography.
We have a waning crescent moon with the moon rising at 3 am, new moon due on the 6th March
Sunday: Book out of accommodation and either head to Seppelts for an 11 am Winery Tour or visit J Ward at 11 am.
After lunch, we could visit Aradale Hospital for their 2 pm tour or check out the birds at the Green Hill Lake reserve, just off the highway back to Ballarat.
Book your own accommodation at the Ararat Acacia Caravan Park.
Please let Trevor know if you are planning to attend, there will be a sheet at the next club night to fill in.
Acacia Caravan Park Ararat. Ph: 5352 2994 Address: 6 Acacia Ave Ararat.
April 1 st Monday evening Informal Imaging Night from 7.30pm
Venue: Trevor & Betty's house
Topic to be decided closer to the date.
April Competition Night Wednesday 10th from 7.30pm
Set Subject: "Mystery Topics" Definition: the topic(x4), including definitions, to be published in the Flare one month before the prior competition night. Entrants can submit one topic or four.
Open subjects as well.
Guest Speaker and Judge: Tom Putt fine Art Landscape Photographer
Bio: My passion has always been photographing the breathtaking Australian landscape. For the past 20 years, I have been privileged to call the Australian wilderness my office. For me, there’s nothing more exhilarating than being surrounded by this serenity. Whether it be standing on top of a mountain, or wandering along an ancient dry creek bed, my heart and soul always feels at home amongst these landscapes.
Website: www.tomputt.com
