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The club caters for photographers of all skill levels from beginners to highly experienced. You do not need expensive camera equipment to participate in club activities.

We meet at the Valentine Bowling Club at 7.00pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Members can participate in graded print and digital competitions. ZOOM tutorial sessions and hands on workshops occur on the third and fourth Wednesday in each month. Go to About/Help/Contact for more information.

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About our club

Lake Macquarie Camera Club Inc. is an incorporated association that was previously the Belmont 16s Photography Club. We meet at the Valentine Bowling Club on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie. Club members are required to join Valentine Bowling Club as social members.

Objectives of the Club

To provide members of the club with opportunities to advance the standard of their pictorial and technical photographic work.

To promote the exchange of information and ideas about photography through the provision of education and training programmes, newsletters, a website, and other means.

To encourage and assist members to participate in photographic competitions both within and beyond the Club.

 
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2024
11:00 pm Submissions for The Leading Line...
Submissions for The Leading Line...
Jul 22 @ 11:00 pm
Each month the club publishes a newsletter called The Leading Line You will find all the latest news on a variety of topics including what’s happening on Zoom.   Send your submissions to our Newsletter[...]
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2024
7:00 pm Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting
Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Club Committee meets on the first Wednesday night of each month from 7pm to 8pm via Zoom. If you have any issues that you would like the Committee to consider, please contact the Chairperson[...]
Recent Posts Archives

Presentation Wednesday 9 October 7.15pm Warren Marshall “Warren’s Journey”

Warren has been one of our judges.  He has a very interesting background and his presentation will include “building your own camera” and taking images on a bicycle journey.  Warren is the principal photographer at the Newcastle Photography College. He also has a studio called Image Studios at Valentine.   I know that you are going to enjoy this presentation.

by Diane Schofield, October 5, 2019

Presentation Wednesday 25 September 7.15pm Preserving Your Heritage – Photobooks. Diane Schofield

The presentation will be a brief discussion on the importance of preserving images.  This will be followed by a demonstration on the format of books. Photobox will be used to demonstrate the making of a photobook and examples will be be shown to the group.  

by Diane Schofield, September 23, 2019

Thank you Michelle Kennedy

Michelle Kennedy’s “Creative Composite Images” was inspiring.  Those who attended were in awe of Michelle’s creative mind.  Michelle demonstrated how she used many images to painstakingly create a work .  She very generously shared her ideas and encouraged everyone to “have a go”.  We all had an exercise to do to demonstrate that in fact, each of us has imagination.   This was a great presentation and Michelle has sent 3 images to share with you. As you can see, Michelle takes meticulous care and pride in her work.

  

by Diane Schofield, September 12, 2019

Presentation Wednesday 11 September 2019 – 7.15pm Michelle Kennedy. Creative Composite Images

“I joined Central Coast Camera Club in 2016 and instantly found a passion for Creative Composite Images.  I also enjoy Macro and Portrait Photography.  Before joining the Camera Club I didn’t have much understanding of photography, cameras and editing, and had a great deal to learn (I still do!).  I have been very successful at Camera Club Level over the last 3 years and received many Highly Commended, Merits and Distinctions in both National and International Competitions.  Below is a list of my higher achievements in ‘External Competitions’.

Having a big family (5 children) means my ability to travel and photograph different locations is limited, so for me Photoshop gives me a sense of freedom. I love creating new scenes and including my children in some of my images. I love sharing my work and techniques with anyone who wants to know / learn.  You can find some of my work on:”

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instagram “michelle_kennedy_digital_art”

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AWARDS:

2016 1st Place Creative Section – Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Topshot 
2017 FIAP Gold Medal Creative Section – Sydney International Exhibition of Photography  
2017 FIAP Gold Medal Open Monochrome Section – International Paramount Circuit  
2018 Highly Commended Portrait Section – Sydney Royal Easter Show 
2018 1st Place Creative Print Section – Newcastle National Exhibition of Photography 
2018 1st Place Monochome Print Section (person) – Newcastle National Exhibition of Photography  
2018 1st Place Colour Print Section (person) – Newcastle National Exhibition of Photography 
2018 1st Place Creative Section – Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Topshot 
2018 1st Place Creative Section – Northern Photographic Federation Competition 
2018 1st Place Open Digital Section – Northern Photographic Federation Competition 
2018 Selected Exhibitor – Central Coast Council Exposure 
2018 Image Selected for Installation – Central Coast Council Gosford Library
2018 Salon Silver Medal – Digital Photo World International Salon
2018 FIAP Honourable Mention Portrait Section – Acruvium Internation Circuit 
2018 ICS Gold Medal Creative Section – Sydney International Exhibition of Photography
2018 ICS Gold Medal Open Colour – Sydney International Exhibition of Photography
2018 1st Place Amateur Section – The Portrait Conference Digital Portrait Competition. 
2018 1st Place Macro Section – Photographer of the Year – Camera House National Competition.
2018 2nd Place Portrait Section – Photographer of the Year – Camera House National Competition.
2019 1st Place Creative Section – Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Topshot
2019 1st Place Open Monochrome Digital Section – Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Topshot
2019 1st Place Open Colour Digital Section – Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Topshot
2019 3rd Place Creative Section – Federation of Camera Clubs NSW Topshot
2019 Overall Winner Topshot – Federation of Camera Clubs NSW 
2019 1st Place Creative Digital Section – Northern Photographic Federation.

 

 

by Diane Schofield, September 8, 2019

BioBlitz Cessnock City Council 8 September 2019

As part the the Cessnock City Council’s  BioBlitz day at Poppethead Park, Kitchener, Roy Killen conducted a group tour on Photographing Nature.

During the day, Roy struck a problem, when the latest Police recruit discovered that Roy had not eaten his vegetables and promptly arrested him!

 

by Diane Schofield, September 8, 2019