Pittwater v HHCC – This Tuesday 31st October

Dear Members,

Tomorrow night at 7:30pm, please join us for the battle of the camera clubs with HHCC v Pittwater in our annual Interclub competition.

As we are hosting this year, we ask that our members please bring a plate of food to share. And so we can keep track of who is bringing what, please send a quick message to Elaine at elaine.holliday@ymail.com to let her know what you’re able to bring. Every plate helps.

So who will take home the trophy? Join us to find out. We look forward to seeing you in the hall tomorrow night.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, October 30, 2023

Join us this Sunday 29th – FCC Interclub awards presentations

Dear Members,

Our club has entered the FCC (Federation of Camera Clubs) Interclub competition again this year. Last year we came 4th overall from approximately 16 clubs NSW wide. We are so proud our club and the outstanding images you create and share with us year after year, so of course we love to share your talent with the wider photographic community.

Please join us this Sunday 29th October at Castle Hill RSL (in then Sovereign Room), from 1pm when they will announce the awards for each section. You’ll be spoiled with an outstanding display of all the accepted prints and digital images from many clubs including our own.

We do hope to see you there.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, October 27, 2023

Northside Creative – Portfolio Exhibition

Dear Members,

Northside Creative Photographic Club have invited us to attend their biannual Portfolio exhibition on Saturday 11th November from 3pm – 6pm with speeches at 4pm. This is a one off opportunity to view this remarkable exhibition. Take it from me, you won’t want to miss it.

For more information please click here

Regards

Sonia

by Sonia Conn, October 19, 2023

Photojournalism “Human interest” – Rules and examples

Dear Members,

October’s club competition Photojournalism – “Human Interest” will be here before we know it.

Just like our Nature competition, Photojournalism – “Human interest” has it’s own set of guidelines to follow. It’s also important to note that “Photojournalism” and Photojournalism – “Human interest” are two different categories. So to avoid disappointment on competition night we suggest you take a minute to read the attached guidelines of this competition by clicking here.

You will also find some great examples of Photojournalism “Human interest” by Clicking here

We look forward to seeing what you’ve captured on Tuesday 17th October.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, September 27, 2023

This Tuesday’s Interactive Workshop

Dear Members,

Have you ever wondered why some images seem to do well in competition and others don’t?
Successful images always create a connection with the viewer. 
Come along and have a conversation about how to create images that create connection. Images that create connection always have certain characteristics that range from technical qualities, lighting and presentation, good composition, creativity, narrative and most importantly, impact. 
Learning how to improve your visual literacy so you recognise these elements, will help you learn how to choose images for competition. 

What to bring

Please bring along up to two PRINTS that you would like feedback on. (Small prints are acceptable and matting is not required).

What’s happening on the night

1. An interactive presentation on understanding the fundamentals of “What makes a competition Image” and how we can all achieve it.
2. We will then break into a number of small groups and together offer feedback on the strong points of our images and what we feel might help take them to that next level, if anything at all.
3. Lastly we will come together again with a digital display of images and see some before and after examples.

We do hope you can join us for this fun interactive evening.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, August 28, 2023

SAVE THE DATE – New Interactive Workshop Tuesday 29th August.

Dear Members,

Our Pittwater Interclub competition which was due to be held at the end of this month, has now been postponed until 31st October as per Pittwater Camera Club’s request. This will replace our October workshop which we have now bought forward to this month on Tuesday 29th August 7:30pm.

Have you ever wondered why some images seem to do well in competition and others don’t?
Successful images always create a connection with the viewer. 
Come along and have a conversation about how to create images that create connection. Images that create connection always have certain characteristics that range from technical qualities, lighting and presentation, good composition, creativity, narrative and most importantly, impact. 
Learning how to improve your visual literacy so you recognise these elements, will help you learn how to choose images for competition. 

We ask that all members please bring along up to two PRINTS that you would like feedback on. (Small prints are acceptable and matting is not required).

The evening will run as follows –

1. An interactive presentation on understanding the fundamentals of “What makes a competition Image” and how we can all achieve it.
2. We will then break into a number of small groups and together offer feedback on the strong points of our images and what we feel might help take them to that next level, if anything at all.
3. Lastly we will come together again with a digital display of images and see some before and after examples.

We do hope you can join us for this fun interactive evening.

Warm Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, August 11, 2023

Photo Rally submission announcement

Dear members,

The question was raised, if our images entered in this years Photo Rally (regardless of whether they received an award or not) can be re-submitted again throughout this year or following years, as photo rally images have been allowed in the past. Although photo rally was our monthly competition this year, they were not a part of the monthly point score, therefore no points were awarded.

The committee has discussed this further and we feel that the following is the best outcome.

1. Photo Rally images (awarded or otherwise) can be re-submitted in competition either this year or later, as they were not eligible for points.
2. Any images submitted on the Photo Rally night can be submitted, directly into Photo of the Year without needing to re-submit in the coming monthly competitions. Set subject KISS would qualify for – Colour Prints, Think in monochrome – Mono Prints and the two digitals subjects – Digital.

In Summary, you can enter your photo rally images directly in the POY in the above mentioned sections, or you can re-submit in future competitions.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact a member of your committee.

Regards

Your Committee.

by Sonia Conn, August 3, 2023

ZOOM tech issues

Dear Members,

Please stand by for on email for updated link. We are having problems with the other link. Hopefully won’t be too long.

Cheers

Sonia

by Sonia Conn, July 31, 2023

ZOOM presentation Tonight – Starts at 7:30 sharp

Just a reminder that tonight’s Zoom Presentation on ICM by International presenter Christopher Weeks is at 7.30pm. Please log on around 7:20pm. The presentation will take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Please note that the presentation will not be recorded so have your pen and paper ready for notes.

Christopher is coming to us all the way from Canada and is staying up to his time of 2.30am in the morning to do this presentation for us which is amazing.

ZOOM link below

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81744502198

Meeting ID: 817 4450 2198

If you have any difficulties you can call/message me on 0425 219987

See you online shortly

Regards

Sonia

by Sonia Conn, July 31, 2023

ZOOM Presentation tonight – ICM Abstract Photography with Christopher Weeks

Dear Members,

Join us and Pennant Hills Photographic Club tonight at 7:30pm for a fantastic ZOOM presentation on ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photography with the talented Christopher Weeks. Please log on 10 mins early to avoid any delays.

Christopher Weeks will be joining us all the way from Vancouver, Canada to share his knowledge and techniques of all things abstract and with abstract being our set subject for August, you won’t want to miss it.

This presentation will benefit all members regardless of your level as a photographer or whether abstract is or isn’t your preferred genre. There is always something to learn from these presentations, so we encourage all members to participate.

Please find details for the Zoom meeting below. They have been provided by David Morely, a member of Pennant Hills Photographic Club.

Topic: PHPC ICM Workshop with Christopher Weeks

Time: Jul 31, 2023 07:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81744502198

Meeting ID: 817 4450 2198

We hope to see you all online

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, July 31, 2023