What’s On

Monthly and special events

A primary aim of the Upper Blue Mountains Camera Club is to encourage members development as photographers. Our calendar gives an overview of events for the year.

2024

We look forward to bringing a rich program of events during 2024. Our info nights will start off with a workshop. More details will follow soon.

UBMCC program 2024
Month Theme Judge Info Night Presenter Outing Outing Details
Feb Scapes Peter Hill Mats and Matting Greg P, Janet S and Rob S 26th Feb An evening with John Swainston at the Blue Mountains Photography group in Springwood.
Details by email.
March Open In House Presentation – Mono Peter Hill tbc Social photo walk – Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Cascade
April No meeting 1.2.3

  • Portfolio 1
  • Skills – Bracketing
  • Theme Q&A – Mono
Janet Scott tbc Social photo walk – Autumn in Mt Wilson
May Mono TBC Show and Grow

  • Show – focus bracketing
  • Grow through learning – The Exposure Triangle
Greg Pitty tbc Social photo walk – Coachwood GlenSocial photo walk – Mt Tomah
June Open and Set (Macro/Close Up) In House Presentation – The Natural World Stuart Munro Social Photo walk – VividSocial photo walk – Blue Gum Swamp -Winmalee
July Open and Set

(People/Portraits)

In house TBC TBC tbc Social photo walk -Lawson South circuit (4 waterfalls)Social photo walk – Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay – tbc
August The Natural World Graham Cam TBC TBC 11th August InterclubSocial photo walk – tbc
September Open and Set

(Me in three/Creative)

tbc Presentation – tbc TBC tbc Social photo walk -Katoomba town – architecture/streetscapes-tbc
October Open and Set

(Architecture / Streetscapes)

tbc 1.2.3

  • Portfolio 3
  • Skills – tbc Bracketing
  • Theme Q&A – tbc
TBC tbc Social photo walk – Mt Wilson garden in SpringSocial photo walk – Ida Falls – Lithgow
November Theme – tbc TBC Show and Grow

  • Show -tbc
  • Grow through learning – tbc
tbc Social photo walk – tbc
December EOY Guest judge – tbc tbc Day trip tbc

EOY Social – tbc

2024

Exhibition night – Open

Monday, 4th March 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Information night – Mono Presentation

Monday, 18th March 2024
We welcome Peter Hill back again as he delves into the world of mono.

Monday 1st April – No meeting

Monday, 1st April 2024
There will be no meeting tonight due to the Easter weekend.

Information night

Monday, 15th April 2024
We are trialing a new format 1.2.3

  • Portfolios 1 – intro
  • Skills – Focus Bracketing led by Janet Scott
  • Theme show & tell – show images and have your questions answered in preparation for our Mono theme on Monday 6th May

Exhibition night – Mono

Monday, 6th May 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Information night

Monday, 20th May 2024
We are trialing a new format; Show and Grow

  • Show; show and discuss images from your practice at focus bracketing
  • Grow; learning  element ‘The Exposure Triangle’ led by Greg Pitty
    Remember to bring your camera along.

Exhibition night – Open and Set (Macro/Close Up)

Monday, 3rd June 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.
Images may be any combination  of ‘Open’ (no theme) and ‘Set’.
This month the set theme is Macro/Close Up.

Information night – The Natural World – Presentation

Monday, 17th June 2024
Stuart Munro will give us an insight into photography in the natural world.

Exhibition night – Open and Set (People/Portraits)

Monday, 1st July 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.
Images may be any combination  of ‘Open’ (no theme) and ‘Set’.
This month the set theme is People/Portraits.

Information night

Monday, 15th July 2024

  • Portfolios 2 – Artistic Statements
  • Skills – tbc
  • Theme show & tell – show images and have your questions answered in preparation for our ‘Natural World’  theme on Monday 5th August

Exhibition night – The Natural World

Monday, 5th August 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Information night

Monday, 19th August 2024

  • Show; show and discuss – The exposure Triangle. Showing images that hero the use of one or more of aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
  • Grow; learning  element  – tbc
    Remember to bring your camera along.

Exhibition night – Open and Set (tbc)

Monday, 2nd September 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Information night – Presentation

Monday, 16th September 2024
Details to follow

Exhibition night – Open and Set (Architecture/Streetscapes)

Monday, 7th October 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Information night – tbc

Monday, 21st October 2024
Details to follow

Exhibition night – Theme

Monday, 4th November 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Information night

Monday, 18th November 2024
Details to follow

Exhibition night – EOY

Monday, 2nd December 2024
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

End of year social

TBA


Earlier events 2024

Shared Photo evening

Monday, 26th February 2024
We visit Springwood for a shared evening of photographic enjoyment with the Blue Mountains Camera Club.

Information night – Mats and Matting

Monday, 19th February 2024
Led by Greg Pitty, Janet Scott and Rob Skinner; tonight’s workshop will explore mats and all you need to know to size, measure, cut and mount mats.

AGM and Exhibition Night (Scapes)

Monday, 5th February 2024
Arrive at the earlier time of 7:00pm for our AGM.
The first event of the year is our AGM followed by an evening of photographic evaluation.
During the first part of the evening come and have your say, and vote in the committee for the next 12 months.
During the second part of the evening Escape into a visual delight as Peter Hill returns to evaluate member’s Scape images. If you haven’t tried landscape or other ‘Scape’ photography before this is your perfect opportunity for some feedback. NO scores will be given.

Earlier events 2023

Exhibition night – EOY

Wednesday, 6th December 2023
A departure from our usual day. Join us on Wednesday to view the best of the best.
Members may submit up to four of their best images from the year. Jim Crew will join us again as he evaluates each member’s set of images.

Information night – Portfolios 4

Monday, 20th November 2023
Jim Crew will lead us into our final portfolio night. Completed portfolios will be presented by club members with opportunities for discussion.

Exhibition night – Open

Monday, 6th November 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.
In a twist, images will be submitted without titles. The most powerful images tell a story, convey a message, show intent or draw an emotional response .. no words needed.

Information night – How to hold a successful exhibition

Monday, 16th October 2023
We welcome Peter Hill back again as we look at types of exhibitions, what to consider when selecting a venue and the preparations to promote success.

Exhibition night

Monday, 2nd October 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Interclub-Richmond

Sunday, 24th September 2023
We join with Hawkesbury and Springwood to celebrate our photography from the year with a little bit of competition.

Information night – Scapes

Monday, 18th September 2023
We welcome Peter Hill as he presents his insights into photographing Scapes. Think landscapes (grand and intimate), seascapes, city scapes, cloudscapes … can you think of anymore?

Exhibition night

Monday, 4th September 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Information night – Portfolios 3

Monday, 21st August 2023
We welcome Jim Crew back to lead and mentor us in the process of building a personal portfolio (individual body of work). Bring along your draft artist statement and some sample images. This session is interactive with members helping each other.

Exhibition night

Monday, 7th August 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.
This is the last night for potential entries to the Interclub selection.

Quiz, Questions and Portfolios

Monday, 17th July 2023
A little bit of everything tonight in a sociable information night.

    • photography related Quiz
    • Your photography/camera questions answered
    • Portfolio health check

What you don’t know you will learn. It could be a technical term, a photographic style, a photographer or more … see how your photographic knowledge fares in tonight’s fun quiz. There will be some multiple choice prompts to help us.
Then have the opportunity to have your photography/camera questions answered. If possible email your questions in advance.
Finally our portfolio health check. Find out what its all about, share your ideas or ask for specific help.

Outing

Wednesday, 12th July 2023
Bring your camera and join a small group for a social photographic outing. Details to follow.

Exhibition night

Monday, 3rd July 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Outing

Friday, 30th June 2023

Event cancelled due to winds.

BBQ bonfire and light painting – Faulconbridge (subject to weather). Dress warm and bring your camera plus something for the BBQ.

Portraits

Monday, 19th June 2023
Delayed from 2022, Eddy Summers will share his knowledge on portrait photography.

Outing

Wednesday, 14th June 2023
Bring your camera and join a small group for a social photographic outing. Low light photography.

Exhibition night

Monday, 5th June 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files. Critiquing will be by Peter Hill.
When submitting prints, remember that they should be presented with a mount. See May’s Newsletter for some mounting tips part 2.

Outings

Wednesday, 14th June 2023
An evening in Sydney – lowlight photography – Vivid. Details by email.
Saturday, 3rd June 2023
Bring your camera and join a small group for a social photographic outing. Details to follow.
Wednesday, 17th May 2023
Town & Park – Autumn leaves. Details by email.

Information night – Portfolios 2

Monday, 15th May 2023
We welcome Jim Crew back to lead and mentor us in the process of building a personal portfolio (individual body of work). Bring along your ideas for a portfolio preferably with a draft artist statement and a mind map, storyboard, draft images or some other method of showing us the start of your project. This session is interactive with members helping each other.
Not developing a portfolio or unsure if you will …? This session is still for you. Come and watch, learn about the portfolio (personal project) process and support fellow club members as you enjoy finding about their interests/passions.

Exhibition night

Monday, 1st May 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.
When submitting prints, remember that they should be presented with a mount. See April’s Newsletter for some mounting tips.

Faded Glory: signs of a forgotten America

Monday, 17th April 2023
Join us for an evening with Louise McWhinnie as she takes us on a photographic journey through America.

Exhibition night

Monday, 3rd April 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files.

Developing a portfolio

Monday, 20th March 2023
We welcome Jim Crew back to outline the process of building a personal portfolio (individual body of work). Come to be challenged and excited as Jim highlights how, guided by a mentor, camera club members can support each other.

Outing

Wednesday, 15th March 2023
Bring your camera and join a small group for a social photographic outing. Details to follow.

Exhibition night

Monday, 6th March 2023
Members may submit up to three images as prints or digital files. Critiquing will be by our in house judges.

Evaluating Photographs

Monday, 20th February 2023
Guest presenter Jim Crew will lead us through the value of an evaluative approach when looking at images.

AGM and Exhibition Night

Monday, 6th February 2023
The first event of the year is our AGM followed by an evening of photographic evaluation.
Come and have your say, nominate and vote in the committee, then enjoy the DPI’s and Prints on display.
Remember to pay your Membership fees to be able to vote and submit images.


Events 2022

In 2022 we trialed a more hands on approach to information evenings. In addition to our members skill base, this year we are supported by Shirley Steele as we explore creative photography during our information nights and a special workshop.

Portraits

It is fitting that member Rob Skinner featured heavily in both the ‘Member’s choice’ and ‘Gold’ Awards in June, the images were portraits and give you a quick view of Robert’s skill level.

Rob will be leading our hand’s on portrait photography information evening on Monday 20th June from 7pm at our usual venue Katoomba RSL club in Lurline Street Katoomba. Bring your camera, your lens, a tripod (if you have one) a flash/speedlight(if you have one) and your questions.

Rob says “I firmly believe that every photograph should stimulate your consciousness and evoke feelings that are unique to that place and moment in time.”

Visit Rob’s website for an insight into his work.

Creative and Abstract

Shirley Steele gave us an insight into her creative world during an information night held in April and will be returning to host a creative/abstract workshop at the Katoomba RSL on Sunday the 10th July between 1:00pm and 3.00pm, the workshop will be packed full of information and tips to help take your creative and abstract photography to the next level.
Please register your interest to attend this workshop by 24th June.

Shirley says; “Abstract photography is something I carry around in my head and no matter where I am and what device I have on me I can bring something home.”

Visit Shirley’s portfolio, view her galleries and read the history of her work.