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Hawkesbury Camera Club welcomes visitors and new members.

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We always recommend that you first come along to a meeting or two and see that we don’t bite!  Our meeting schedule is in the calendar on the home page below.  Membership is $40 per year.

Hawkesbury Camera Club meets the first, second and third Wednesday of each month from February to November at The Richmond Club, East Market Street, Richmond. Starting at 7:30pm, finishing at 9:30pm.

Payment is made online via our membership page. If you have any questions please use our contact page to reach out to us.

Only for Financial Members of the Club we have a Private Members Facebook Group. For help and updates between meetings join it now.

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About our club

Hawkesbury Camera Club offers a great deal to both the newer and the more experienced photographer, we provide monthly competitions for prints and projected images.

The Hawkesbury Camera Club Inc. has been in existence for over 70 years having been established in the early 1950s by a number of dedicated photographers led by the first president Stan Stevens.

Hawkesbury City Council have honoured our first President Stan Stevens by naming a Room at the Public Library after him.

Our members’ interests cover a wide and varied range of the photographic spectrum; ranging from beginners to professional photographers, using both the newer digital or the traditional film cameras.

The objective of the club is to stimulate the photographic interests of its members, by combining education, assistance, competition and social contact in a friendly, comfortable and informal situation.

Join our Club Upcoming Events
Sep
18
Wed
7:30 pm September Competition Night – Ju... @ Richmond Club
September Competition Night – Ju... @ Richmond Club
Sep 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
September Competition Night - Juxtaposition @ Richmond Club | Richmond | New South Wales | Australia
Competition Brief JUXTAPOSITION Wednesday, 18 September 2024 COMPETITION RULES All components of the submitted image must be captured and edited by the photographer. A photograph that contains two or more elements or objects close to[...]
Sep
25
Wed
6:30 pm CHILDREN’S WARD PHOTO SELECTION ... @ Richmond Club
CHILDREN’S WARD PHOTO SELECTION ... @ Richmond Club
Sep 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Competition Brief Children’s Ward Wednesday, 22 September 2024 Competition Rules This competition is used as a selection night for photos to be displayed in the children’s ward at Hawkesbury Hospital. Your theme is open but[...]
Oct
2
Wed
7:30 pm Presentation Night – Keeping it ... @ Richmond Club
Presentation Night – Keeping it ... @ Richmond Club
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Presentation Night - Keeping it Simple @ Richmond Club | Richmond | New South Wales | Australia
Presentation on our Monthly Set Subject Keeping It Simple Photography doesn’t need to be overly complex when creating. Often keeping it simple produces the best images. Tonight Debbie Marsh will discus exactly that, Keeping It[...]
Oct
16
Wed
7:30 pm October Competition Night – Seasons @ Richmond Club
October Competition Night – Seasons @ Richmond Club
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
October Competition Night - Seasons @ Richmond Club | Richmond | New South Wales | Australia
Competition Brief SEASONS Wednesday, 16 October 2024 COMPETITION RULES All components of the submitted image must be captured and edited by the photographer. Spring: Early spring sunlight is soft and low in the sky for[...]
Oct
17
Thu
7:00 pm October Committee Meeting @ Richmond Club
October Committee Meeting @ Richmond Club
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm
October Committee Meeting All members are welcome to visit and take part in Club Committee meetings. Be involved and part of the future of the club. All members will have an opportunity to voice their[...]
Recent Posts

Hawkesbury Library Event

Getting to know your camera.

Held at Hawkesbury Library, Thursday 15th August. 7pm to 9pm.

This event is hosted by Hawkesbury Library in partnership with Hawkesbury Camera Club.

Community members are invited to join us for a workshop on making the most of your SLR digital camera with tips from seasoned photographers from Hawkesbury Camera Club (BYO camera). All ages welcome.

Terms and Conditions:

  • SMILE! Your attendance at events supported by Hawkesbury City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council’s websites, publications, social media or by newspapers.
    By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.
  • Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult to all Library activities.
  • If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the programme.

To book your tickets please book through Hawkesbury Library:
Tickets Here.

Volunteer Members from Hawkesbury Camera Club will on hand to assist at the workshop with instruction and support of attendees. Members will assist attendees during the practical exercises aimed to facilitate learning outcomes. Members have experience in various brands and models of cameras.

Hands on practical photography workshop.

by Jeffrey Walsh, August 5, 2024

August Newsletter

August Newsletter is now available https://hawkesbury.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/328/2024/08/InCamera_2024_7-Volumne-29_7.pdf

by Barry Matthews, August 31, 2024

Results for competitions in August Competition – Mono

There were 66 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in August Competition – Mono

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Feast of Nuts
Lesley McGuire – 15
Open Projected – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Succulent Soul
Tracy Kelly – 15
Set Subject Print – Mono – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Unveiling You
Louise Sofia – 15
Set Subject Projected – Mono
The Grey
Lesley McGuire – 15
Set Subject Projected – Mono – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
SMOKE 6743 6
John Bosher – 14
Open Print – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
SMOKE 0677 6
John Bosher – 14
Open Print
Bird man of Richmond
Ron Rodgers – 14
Open Projected
Egret Feeding
Geoffrey Higgins – 14
Open Projected
Reed Dance
Geoffrey Higgins – 14
Open Projected
Reflective Window.
Leeane O’Brien – 14
Open Projected
Time to Eat
George Romanowski – 14
Open Projected
SNACK TIME
John Bosher – 14
Open Projected
Bird in Flight
David Allen – 14
Open Projected
St Pauls GB
David Allen – 14
Open Projected
Yellow Paddocks
Lesley McGuire – 14
Open Projected
Bracteantha Orange
Jenelle Gavin – 14
Open Projected
Flying Egret
Jenelle Gavin – 14
Open Projected
Sewing machine
Ron Rodgers – 14
Set Subject Print – Mono
SMOKE 6653 6
John Bosher – 14
Set Subject Print – Mono
All Uphill
Marian Paap – 14
Set Subject Print – Mono
Foggy Lowlands
George Romanowski – 14
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Eyes
Geoffrey Higgins – 14
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Bush Face
David Allen – 14
Set Subject Projected – Mono
The Scholar
George Romanowski – 14
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Building Shadows
Marian Paap – 14
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Tundulya Shearing Shed
Lesley McGuire – 14
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Catching the rain
Ron Rodgers – 13
Open Print
Tourist tram Christchurch
Ron Rodgers – 13
Open Print
Giants Causeway. Nth. Ireland
Leeane O’Brien – 13
Open Print
PCollapsing sand
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Print
Snowy Landscape
Allan Church – 13
Open Print
Lillipilli Falls
David Allen – 13
Open Print
Lady Bug
Marian Paap – 13
Open Print
Thirst
Marian Paap – 13
Open Print
DMahenoOutlet
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Projected
DWhaleBone
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Projected
Ferris wheel at sunset
Leeane O’Brien – 13
Open Projected
Batman 3
Tina Church – 13
Open Projected
THIRSTY LEMON
John Bosher – 13
Open Projected
Street Walker
Louise Sofia – 13
Open Projected
PetalsOfPink
Tracy Kelly – 13
Open Projected
Teresa Black
Graeme Douglas – 13
Open Projected
River Tarn Albi France
Susan Tait – 13
Open Projected
Old buildings at Hill End
Ron Rodgers – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
Winter Vista. Canada
Leeane O’Brien – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
Tebbuts Observatory. Windsor.
Leeane O’Brien – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
Moon Dancer
Allan Church – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
Picnic Train
David Allen – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
LogLife
Tracy Kelly – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
It will be ok
Tanya Heather – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
River Nith Dumfries Scotland
Susan Tait – 13
Set Subject Print – Mono
Locked up at Ironfest
Ron Rodgers – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Dont mess with me
Ron Rodgers – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Kakadu Fires
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
DHACmay2024
Barry Matthews – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Tin City Hut
Tina Church – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
HARLEY BLING
John Bosher – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
COACH STOP
John Bosher – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Looking Upwards
Louise Sofia – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
PT on the Turn
David Allen – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
APEX PREDATOR
Jo Richards – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Sprintcars
Jo Richards – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Welcome little one
Tanya Heather – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Rock Star
Graeme Douglas – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Tree Fern Coachwood Glen
Jenelle Gavin – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono
Forest person
Jenelle Gavin – 13
Set Subject Projected – Mono

by Marian Paap, August 24, 2024

July Newsletter

July newsletter now available for viewing.https://hawkesbury.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/328/2024/07/InCamera_2024_6-Volumne-29_6.pdf

by Barry Matthews, July 27, 2024

Results for competitions in July Comp – Patterns in Nature

There were 27 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in July Comp – Patterns in Nature

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

5994 2 Smoke
John Bosher – 15
Open Print – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Firebird
Louise Sofia – 15
Open Print
Three Egrets
Geoffrey Higgins – 15
Open Projected
Bee Snack
George Romanowski – 15
Open Projected
Calling
Geoffrey Higgins – 15
Open Projected
Bag Snatch
George Romanowski – 15
Open Projected – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Sandy Patterns
Tim OBrien – 15
Set Subject Print – Patterns in Nature – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Droplets on web
Geoffrey Higgins – 15
Set Subject Projected – Patterns In Nature
Passionfruit Patterns
Jenelle Gavin – 15
Set Subject Projected – Patterns in Nature – IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Eat The Dirt
Tim OBrien – 14
Open Projected
Junkrat Attack
Allan Church – 14
Open Projected
PinePatterns
John Bosher – 14
Set Subject Print – Patterns In Nature
Iceberg Alley Pleneau Is
Ron Rodgers – 14
Set Subject Projected – Patterns In Nature
Old store Hill End
Ron Rodgers – 13
Open Print
Pfire2
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Print
6851 6 Smoke
John Bosher – 13
Open Print
The Queen
Jo Richards – 13
Open Projected
DCoffeemoon
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Projected
Bengal Tiger
Tina Church – 13
Open Projected
Lazy Larry is watching
Tony Killelea – 13
Open Projected
Eucalyptus pachyphylla
Jenelle Gavin – 13
Open Projected
Whistling Kite portrait
Jenelle Gavin – 13
Open Projected
Water Droplets
Louise Sofia – 13
Set Subject Print – Patterns In Nature
King Protea 2
George Romanowski – 13
Set Subject Projected – Patterns In Nature
Peacock
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Set Subject Projected – Patterns In Nature
Red beach rock
Louise Sofia – 13
Set Subject Projected – Patterns In Nature
Butterfly Playing!
Marian Paap – 13
Set Subject Projected – Patterns In Nature

by Marian Paap, July 18, 2024

Newsletter

June InCamera Newsletter

Welcome to the June Edition of the InCamera Newsletter.

Who would have through that half the year has passed already?

by Jeffrey Walsh, July 4, 2024

Results for competitions in June Competition – Creative

There were 29 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in June Competition – Creative

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Menindee Lakes – IMAGE OF THE MONTH – OPEN PRINT
Leeane O’Brien – 15
Open Print
Entrapment – IMAGE OF THE MONTH – OPEN PROJECTED
Jenelle Gavin – 15
Open Projected
Smoke6694 6 – IMAGE OF THE MONTH – CREATIVE PRINT
John Bosher – 15
Set Subject Print – Creative
Bad hair day – IMAGE OF THE MONTH – CREATIVE PROJECTED
Jenelle Gavin – 15
Set Subject Projected – Creative
How I see myself
Ron Rodgers – 14
Open Print
Whos looking out
Ron Rodgers – 14
Open Print
Barrel Racer
Leeane O’Brien – 14
Open Print
smoke1
Barry Matthews – 14
Open Print
Railway Station
Marian Paap – 14
Open Print
ANTELOPE CANYON CURVES
Tim OBrien – 14
Open Projected
Ouch!
Jenelle Gavin – 14
Open Projected
Anger Management?
Marian Paap – 14
Open Projected
SwingLight
John Bosher – 14
Set Subject Projected – Creative
Harry Potter and Friends
Tina Church – 14
Set Subject Projected – Creative
Smoke0714 6 2
John Bosher – 14
Set Subject Projected – Creative
Origami Man
John Bosher – 13
Open Print
Misty Bush
George Romanowski – 13
Open Projected
Dont mess with me again
Ron Rodgers – 13
Open Projected
Tower of London.
Leeane O’Brien – 13
Open Projected
bnw waterlilly
Allan Church – 13
Open Projected
Eastern Spinebill
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Open Projected
ZOOMED OPERA HOUSE
Tim OBrien – 13
Set Subject Print – Creative
LimeSpider
John Bosher – 13
Set Subject Print – Creative
Paulownia
Barry Matthews – 13
Set Subject Print – Creative
CITY ZOOM
Tim OBrien – 13
Set Subject Projected – Creative
DodgeBros
Barry Matthews – 13
Set Subject Projected – Creative
Ghosts
Louise Sofia – 13
Set Subject Projected – Creative
Demon Girl
Louise Sofia – 13
Set Subject Projected – Creative
Broken
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Set Subject Projected – Creative

by Marian Paap, June 21, 2024

Presentation

Special Presentation Night – Pixel One. July 10th.

We have achieved a small coup by hosting Andrew Code from Pixel One. Pixel One is the Australian Distributor for numerous brands; suppling quality products to photography, videography and cinematic industries. The main emphasise of Andrew’s presentation will be the use, theory and science behind using filters in photography, specifically NiSi Filters.

The use of filters can and will help photographers take their photography to the next level. The presentation is very much educational and interactive in that Andrew is more than happy to answer any questions. Andrew is a very passionate photographer in his own right and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the products.

On the night there will also be sample products from the Pixel One range of brands for visitors to also view and ask questions about. Products include NiSi Filters, Explorer & Sirui Tripods, Summit Creative,  Lensball and other products. During the night (and a short period after the presentation) Pixel One is offering a 15% discount on any orders placed through Andrew. More details on orders will be available on the night.

The night is predominately around education and the use of filters in photography, as well a great opportunity for photographers to catch up and make new connections. All visitors are invited to join Hawkesbury Club Members for dinner prior to the meeting from 6pm at the Richmond Club. This is an open invitation to members, family & friends of Hawkesbury Camera Club, along with members and guests from other Camera Clubs. 

by Jeffrey Walsh, June 21, 2024

Workshop

My PhotoClub HELP Workshop

Get HELP uploading Competition Entries to My PhotoClub

Date: Wednesday 12th June
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Location: The Richmond Club, Meeting Room
Calendar Link: https://hawkesbury.myphotoclub.com.au/?post_type=ai1ec_event&p=2011322&preview=true

Informal Workshop 
Individual Assistance

Bring your own laptop and images ready to upload for the June ‘Creative’ Competition.
We will help resize, upload, name and enter the competition.

This is not an editing workshop. You will need to have your images ready to enter. 
Physical prints aren’t needed, just the digital file ready to upload.

My PhotoClub

Depending on number of attendees we may have time to help with other My PhotoClub questions. Our aim is to help members enter competitions. To become familiar with the platform. No bookings, just turn up ready from 6pm. We will wrap up at 7pm in order to get ready for the regular meeting. Please be early. 

by Jeffrey Walsh, June 5, 2024

Newsletter

May 2024 Newsletter

Here is our MayNewsletter for your enjoyment.

by Jeffrey Walsh, June 1, 2024