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We commence the new year with a discussion about creating monochrome photographs either as black and white or toned single colour. The presentation will include topics such as suitable subject matter, lighting, brightness and contrast and processing methods.
Our first evaluation night of the year. Members to display up to three photographs of their choice to be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Digital images must be uploaded to the club’s Dropbox by the Tuesday prior to the night. See the member’s page for details.
Tonight we discuss and demonstrate special effects techniques using plug-ins for both Photoshop and Lightroom. Filters such as NIK, Topaz and ON1 will be discussed with examples. We will also include some Photoshop techniques including the Orton Effect, the Adamski effect and Cyanotypes
Our first challenge for the year. Using the techniques demonstrated on January 9th, create and present up to 3 monochrome photographs of subjects of your choice for group evaluation and discussion. Projected images are to be uploaded via the club’s member’s page.
Our second evaluation night of the year. Members to display up to three photographs of their choice to be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Digital images must be uploaded to the club’s Dropbox by the Tuesday prior to the night. See the member’s page for details
There are about 100 tools in Lightroom and Camera Raw for processing colour. In this presentation we will look into some advanced ways to control and enhance colour, including using Colour fill, Selective Colour, refining Colour Balance, Lookup tables (LUTS) and refining colour balance.
Tonight we offer our members the opportunity to make a presentation on any photographic topic of their choice. Members may opt to show some of their work or raise a question for discussion. In previous years this night has been very successful, with a variety of presentations and topics raised.
Our third evaluation night of the year. Members to display up to three photographs of their choice to be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Digital images must be uploaded to the club’s Dropbox by the Tuesday prior to the night. See the member’s page for details
In this presentation we will demystify the use of flash as a tool in photography. Many people have a flash unit but don’t use it because of poor results. In this presentation we will discuss topics including when to use flash, types of flash, guide numbers, flash as a main light, flash as a fill light, flash with daylight, multiple flash and flash modifiers.
In this presentation we will discuss how to get the best out of close up and macro photography. Topics include details of equipment, subject matter, depth of field, focus stacking and lighting – type, direction, quality and levels.
Our fourth evaluation night of the year. Members to display up to three photographs of their choice to be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Digital images must be uploaded to the club’s Dropbox by the Tuesday prior to the night. See the member’s page for details
Tonight we explore the mysteries of long exposure, loosly defined as any exposure that requires camera support. The presentation will include discussion of what makes a long exposure, suitable subject matter, equipment, filters and exposure techniques.
Using the information and techniques discussed on May 15th, create up to three photographs of subjects of your choice for group evaluation and discussion.
Our fifth evaluation night of the year. Members to display up to three photographs of their choice to be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Digital images must be uploaded to the club’s Dropbox by the Tuesday prior to the night. See the member’s page for details
Tonight’s discussion is based around architectural photography including topics such as equipment, lighting, perspective, interior/exterior, details, reflections. Including people and permissions.
Using the information presented on June 12th, create up to 3 photographs of your choice for group evaluation and discussion. The photographs must show the use of long exposure techniques.
Our sixth evaluation night of the year. Members to display up to three photographs of their choice to be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Digital images must be uploaded to the club’s Dropbox by the Tuesday prior to the night. See the member’s page for details
Using the information from the presentation in 2024, create a short audio visual on a topic of your choice. The presentation should be around 5 minutes long. Refer to the Support page for notes from the presentation.
DATE AND LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED
Tonight we repeat our friendly challenge between our three clubs, with a topic set by the host club.
Details to be confirmed in early 2025.
Tonight we have a discussion about the use and control of movement in photography including topics such as subject matter, lens choice, shutter speed and intentional camera movement (ICM). We will demonstrate how to freeze or create movement using different techniques.
Using the techniques covered in our architecture presentation, create three photographs, for group evaluation, of architectural subjects, Your choice can be interior, exterior, architectural detail or whole buildings
Tonight we discuss how to create effective landscape photographs. Topics will include equipment, lighting, perspective, focus stacking, depth and presence, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and replacing skies.
Our seventh evaluation night of the year. Members to display up to three photographs of their choice to be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Digital images must be uploaded to the club’s Dropbox by the Tuesday prior to the night. See the member’s page for details
Tonight we hold our annual AGM and election of officeholders for 2026. The night will be followed by a selection of short presentations by our members. Members may elect to give a presentation on a photographic topic of their choice, show their work or raise a question for discussion.
Celebrate the festive season with our Annual Exhibition of photography and Christmas cheer. Bring along family and friends to enjoy our exhibition and share in the social gathering.
Joing us to celebrate the end of another successful and rewarding year. Bring the family and friends for a social and communal get together.
Tonight we hold our annual gerneral meeting and election of officebearers. This is your chance to have a say about how the club is run and the program for 2025. The meeting will be followed by a special surprise presentation - details TBA
Tonight the club premises will be converted into an exhibition space, with a presentation of members’ most recent creative work, or a portfolio. Details of numbers of entries will be provided closer to the event.
Combining photographs with sound makes for a compelling experience, where much more can be achieved than with a single or group of photographs. In this presentation we show how to put together an effective audio visual and avoid the many pitfalls. Presenter TBA
For our fourth challenge this year the topic is “On The Spot” where members are challenged to make three photographs that are all different, but without moving from the one spot. The photos will be evaluated and discussed by the group of members present. Another opportunity to be creative and members should think hard about the spot they are going to select for the challenge.
NOTE: THE DATE FOR THE INTERCLUB HAS CHANGED. This year we host the annual three way friendly interclub between Lane Cove Creative, Mosman and Northside Creative. The topic for this year is “Shapes and Forms” Entrants are encouraged to think “outside the square” in preparing photos for the interclub.
NOTE: THE DATE FOR THIS PRESENTATION HAS CHANGED. Earlier in the year in our presentation on March 21st, we covered the topic of working with layers. In this presentation we demonstrate how to make composite photographs by combining subject matter from two or more of your photographs. Presented by Jim Crew.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE CHURCH HALL THIS WEEK, SO IN LIEU WE ARE HOLDING A SPECIAL OUTING FOR NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY:
There will be a nighttime photoshoot around the Rocks area. The plan is to take time lapse photos of the car headlights on the Cahill Expressway and the water views of Circular Quay at night. We will then wander through the Rocks before ending up at the Ocean Terminal for shots of the Harbour and Opera House. Bring a tripod and a fast lens. Further details nearer the time.
Tonight we welcome special guest Dex Dijkstra to present and discuss the use of monochrome iphone street photography. Douwe (Dex) is a senior graphic designer based in Sydney and has been photographing since the age of 12, originally in his homeland of The Netherlands. To see more of his work, visit www.douwedijkstra.net
Our evaluation and discussion of members’ photographs continues. Bring up to 3 prints or upload projected images via our Dropbox link in the member’s area for group discussion. Members may also submit photos to be considered for the Interclub on September 19. The theme for the Interclub is “Shapes and Forms.” Members are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity in interpreting the theme.
For our third Challenge of the year, members submit up to three photographs that demonstrate their use of the advanced capture techniques covered in our June 13th Lecture and discussion.
Tonight we have a video presentation by the renowned photographer and educator, David DuChemin. David has a unique way of seeing and understanding photographs and in this presentation he explains how to think and see photographs in a more creative way..
Our evaluation and discussion of members’ photographs continues. Bring up to 3 prints or upload projected images via our Dropbox link in the member’s area for group discussion.
Join us for a group outing to Cockatoo Island to practice the advanced techniques demonstrated at our June 13th presentation and seek to capture photographs for our next challenge on August 8th.
This is an opportunity to join with our fellow members to share and practice some of the advanced techniques, as well a share a “cuppa” somewhere during the day. Cockatoo Island has a broad range of subject matter that can be explored individually or in groups. We will have some of our in house experts on hand to assist members who have questions regarding the techniques demonstrated at our meeting on 13th June. Final details will be circulated to the members prior to the outing.
Our second challenge for 2024. Members present a panel of up to three photos as either prints or projections that illustrate their interpretation of the challenge topic. “Symmetry” means one half of the image should closely match or mirror the other half. This can be achieved using mirrors, reflections in water and other techniques. Surprise us with something creative and different.
In this presentation we will cover topics including: HDR; multiple exposure; focus stacking and intentional camera movement. Presented by Jim Crew and Michael Smyth
Our evaluation and discussion of members’ photographs continues. Bring up to 3 prints or upload projected images via our Dropbox link in the member’s area for group discussion.
Our cameras are fantastic at recording what is in front of them, but mostly we want to emphasise certain parts and de-emphasise other elements. We may also want to add dimensionality to flat looking objects. All of this is done with the tools of dodging and burning. We demonstrate how to do this effectively in Lightroom and Photoshop. Presented by Jim Crew and Michael Smyth
Ever thought about making a photo book but been daunted by the process? Our presenters walk through a foolproof way to make a stunning photo book that won’t break the bank. We will cover topics including: subject; layout; compositing techniques and choosing a printer. Presented by Jim Crew and Michael Smyth.
Our evaluation and discussion of members’ photographs continues. Bring up to 3 prints or upload projected images via our Dropbox link in the member’s area for group discussion.
This night enables our members to present a short talk or discussion about any topic of their choice, as long as it is photography related. Members may elect to show a panel of their work, or raise a topic for group discussion. This is your chance to contribute your knowledge to the other members.
Following a successful outing to photograph table tennis at Thornleigh recently, the club has been invited to photograph a major table tennis event on Saturday 23rd March.
On this day, there will be a major table tennis tournament from morning 9.30am to 10.30pm at night. Obviously no one is asking members to come all day and evening. Probably a visit of about 2 hours is enough to get good pictures. Alternatively you could do an hour, visit the Bunker cafe at Thornleigh Golf Center nearby and return for an hour or so.
If you go to the club’s Facebook page there are some good shots of what can be achieved from a recent Wednesday practice or social session and I believe a tournament will yield better results. There is a dedicated walkway that we can use without getting in the way of the players. All the table tennis club asks is that you send your top 5 to 10 shots to the organisers through Mei Lai.
The venue is Thornleigh Basketball Sports Stadium, 1A Dartford Road, Thornleigh. For Google map, input Thornleigh Golf Center will take you to the car parks. Parking is either under cover at the stadium or the golf center. At the stadium, go to the right most basketball court and ask for Mei Lai at the control desk.
Continuing our Essential Skills series, tonight we concentrate on mastering the use of layers in either Photoshop or Affinity. Once you have understood layers and how they allow non destructive editing of your photos, you will have the skills to undertake almost any advanced photo editing, including composites. An important night not to be missed, even if you think you know all about layers.
Our evaluation and discussion of members’ photographs continues. Bring up to 3 prints or upload projected images via our Dropbox link in the member’s area for group discussion.
Our first challenge for 2024. Members present a panel of up to three photos as either prints or projections that illustrate their interpretation of the challenge topic. “After Dark” means after the sun has set, so get your creative juices flowing.
A lecture and discussion about the essential aspects of Raw file processing, which is the most important part of taking your captured data and turning it into a viewable image. Presented by Jim Crew and Michael Smyth
Our evaluation and discussion of members’ photographs continues. Bring up to 3 prints or upload projected images via our Dropbox link in the member’s area for group discussion.
We commence our 2024 program with a presentation and discussion led by Michael Smyth. In this presentation we discuss the most important questions you should ask yourself before you press the shutter. Don’t miss this important session that will continue our theme of “Essential Skills” into 2024.
Yes, you have made it through another year, with plenty of Presentations, Challenges and Evaluation Nights to feed and reward your creativity.
Tonight members can submit up to 6 images in either digital or print format that have been part of this year’s submissions. Here you have the opportunity to submit the “Best of the Best” for an informal night where we celebrate our mutual passion for creating images with meaning and significance. The night will culminate with a Christmas party where members bring a plate and share our final night with informal discussions and a toast to the year just passed.
Tonight we welcome international award winning photographer Ignacio Palacios who will take us through his journey in photography and show examples of his stunning landscape photography. A very special night, not to be missed. Ignacio’s work can be viewed HERE…
