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SUNSHINE COAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The Sunshine Coast Photography Club (formerly The Caloundra Camera Group) is one of the oldest Clubs of its type in the region. It was incorporated in 1997 and is affiliated with the Photographic Society of Queensland. 

The club offers members a wide range of excursions, social activities and photography competitions in a supportive environment for all skill levels.

New members are always welcome regardless of photographic experience or equipment as we strive to encourage the development of photographic skills and knowledge so that we all may achieve and share a greater enjoyment of the art of photography.

Sunshine Coast Photography Club Inc.   
ABN 80 235 726 988

Sunshine Coast Photography Club Recent Posts Archives

AGM 2024

Hi All,

It’s that time of year again, when we have our Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled on the 28th February 2024. We would like to get the meeting underway at 7:15pm to ensure there is plenty of time left for our Share Night programme. If you could arrive early that would be appreciated. Please lock this important date into your diaries.

I will be sending out all the relevant information shortly, in advance of the meeting, so hope to see you there. As normal, all Committee positions will be declared open, so if you want to contribute to the Club from a Committee perspective, please consider putting your name forward. Most positions have renominated for 2024, with the exception of the Secretary.

I will be stepping down from the Committee after several years, so please consider if you would like to nominate for the role of Secretary.

I am not going anywhere and will continue to provide my full support to the Committee and the new Secretary to ensure a seamless transition is achieved.

See you all on the 28th

Cheers

Bruce Atkinson

by Bruce Atkinson, February 13, 2024

Print Entries on Comp Night

Our first Competition Night is almost here – Wednesday 14th February! If you have entered prints (Open category), please ensure that you bring your prints along BEFORE 7.00 pm on the night! This gives our Print Coordinator time to set the prints up properly and also provides the Judge with time to have a look at them prior to the start of our meeting – he/she is asked to “impact judge” on the night, but does need a little time to have a look at them and decide on scoring. So please ensure that you deliver your prints BEFORE 7.00 o’clock – prints delivered after that time may miss out on being judged! Once you’ve handed your prints in, you will have time to catch up with friends before the meeting starts at 7.15 pm.

by Ann Bryan, February 4, 2024

1st Share Night 2024 – this Wednesday 24th January

Our first Share Night for the New Year will incorporate a Bring/Buy/Sell/Give Away table, so if you’ve got camera gear that you bought, thinking it would be great to use, but then found you aren’t using it, bring it along on Wednesday night this week – 24th January 2024 – and someone else might love to buy or have it! If you are selling, label it with your name and a price; if you are happy to give it away, no need to label it! We’ve got lots of other good things happening on our first Share Night for 2024, including welcoming some new members, so come along at 7 pm for a great night of fun and entertainment – see you all there!

by Ann Bryan, January 21, 2024

HARVEY BAY PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB EXHIBITION

Hervey Bay Photography Club is proud to announce our forthcoming photography exhibition, to be held at Gatakers Creative Space, 311 Kent street, Maryborough, from 2nd February through to 3rd March 2024.  
Our exhibition has been titled ‘THROUGH MANY EYES’ and eleven of our members have banded together, and were encouraged to try something different or expand on a style they have tried, and build a body of work. 
There will be a small opening at the Creative Space on Saturday 3 February at 11.00 am, followed by a group presentation.
Visiting members of all other clubs are very welcome to attend either on the opening day, or during the following month. 
Kind regards  

Di Wyatt, President, Hervey Bay Photography Club Inc

by Bruce Atkinson, January 20, 2024

PSQ CONVENTION 2024

Happy New Year to you all.

Aspley Camera Club are hosting the PSQ Convention this year on the 4th, 5th and 6th May, 2024, with registration opening in late February. This is a wonderful convention.

We would highly recommend attendance, and if you can make it, lock these dates into your calendars.

Please let them know if you are thinking about going by clicking on the link below. This will help them greatly with their planning.

mailto:president@aspleycameraclub.org.au?subject=2024%20PSQ%20Convention&body=Sounds%20Great%2C%20Yes%20I’m%20hoping%20to%20attend%20the%20Convention%20in%20May!%20Please%20keep%20me%20informed!

As more information is available, we will pass on details, but in the interim, the link below will give you an idea of the programme for headline speakers at the Convention.

https://mcusercontent.com/0e7446ae5eba5a290b4e016f6/files/07849cc0-c087-f220-3df8-b482c67cdda6/PSQ_Convention_1.pdf

by Bruce Atkinson, January 13, 2024

It’s a wet weekend…..

Yes, it’s a wet, stormy weekend, so are you looking for something to keep you busy? Why not think about entering the Maitland International Salon of Photography? Check out all the details on the website and have a go! The website is on MPC – maitlandsalon.myphotoclub.com.au Make sure you read all the entry details thoroughly. Entries close on 12th January 2024. And while you are doing that, don’t forget that our Club membership fees need to be paid very soon – entries close for our first competition of the year (Set Subject: People) on 10th January 2024 and to enter, you need to have paid your annual membership fee. 2024 promises to be an exciting year with plenty of competitions to enter, Share Nights to experience and trips away to think about! Happy New Year everyone!

by Ann Bryan, December 30, 2023

See you tonight!

No, we aren’t off out on a daytime excursion or four day trip, but I am looking forward to seeing you all tonight (at least all of those who are coming) at our Awards Night/Christmas Party! We’re starting around 5.30 pm and it promises to be a great night – don’t forget to BYO drinks and glasses and there will be a delicious meal to be enjoyed with a chance to congratulate those who have won awards. Refer back to a previous post for the map of where the Clubhouse is situated in our village – Palmwoods Garden Village, 61 Jubilee Drive, Palmwoods 4555. If you can’t find a parking spot right outside the clubhouse, there are small carparks scattered around the village and you can then walk up to the clubhouse. See you there!

by Ann Bryan, December 9, 2023

Sad News

It is with great sadness that I let all members know that our Life Member, Jane Weir, passed away recently after a long illness. Jane, along with her husband, Murray, had been with the Club for many, many years and Jane served many terms on the Committee as Treasurer. She was a skilled photographer who was always willing to assist others and gave many hours to making our Club the success that it is today. She organised many Awards Nights and other functions and gave of her time cheerfully. She and Murray came away on many of our trips including to Kilcowera, Stanthorpe, Norfolk Island and others. In recent years, Jane has not attended our meetings and we were saddened to hear that in the past months, she had been very ill. I will be writing to Murray, her husband, to pass on our condolences. Rest in peace dear friend.

by Ann Bryan, November 24, 2023

AVOID THE JANUARY RUSH!

I know the year’s not even over yet, but none the less, unless you have joined us after 30th September this is your first and only reminder that-

Fees for next year are DUE FOR PAYMENT before January 10th.

Thanks to the great support we’ve had from everyone buying raffle tickets at each meeting and of course the generosity of Dwyer Quality Homes, we have been able to defray costs sufficiently to avoid any increase of our membership fees for yet another year.

Payment of your $60.00 annual fee can be made by direct debit with a note with your name and perhaps the word “membership” or of course by cash at the next share night (if you are prepared to stand in line for a while).

For payment information please hit the Grey “INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS” link on our website, and scroll down to the heading not surprisingly titled “Banking Information and Fees”.

by Peter Hyndman, November 21, 2023

Crossing Oceans

Ever thought that you would like to cross an ocean in a 46-foot yacht that is half as old as you are?

Ever thought that being confined with your spouse for 6 months on such a craft could be the most wonderful experience of your life?

Then, you really must hear the upcoming presentation by Di and Geoff East (yes, they are still married) entitled “Crossing Oceans” at our share night on 22nd November 2023.

As you would expect from Di, there will be some fantastic photos and Geoff promises not to talk too much.

by Peter Hyndman, November 17, 2023