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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.

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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
May
24
Fri
all-day Vivid Festival 2024
Vivid Festival 2024
May 24 – Jun 15 all-day
Vivid Festival Sydney Area Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. In 2024, for its 14th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation[...]
Jun
4
Tue
4:00 am HCC Goes to Vivid @ Circular Quay
HCC Goes to Vivid @ Circular Quay
Jun 4 @ 4:00 am – 11:59 pm
THIS EVENT IS FOR HAWKESBURY CAMERA CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. 2024 Vivid Sydney Members are invited to join our annual Road Trip to Vivid Sydney. We travel by Bus in to the city, with reserved parking[...]
Jun
5
Wed
7:30 pm Presentation Night – Mono @ Richmond Club
Presentation Night – Mono @ Richmond Club
Jun 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Presentation Night - Mono @ Richmond Club | Richmond | New South Wales | Australia
Presentation on our Monthly Set Subject Mono Peter Hill will be presenting all things to do with Mono as we cover the Set Subject of August. Walk away with new ideas and concepts ready for[...]
Jun
19
Wed
7:30 pm June Competition Night – Creative @ Richmond Club
June Competition Night – Creative @ Richmond Club
Jun 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
June Competition Night - Creative @ Richmond Club | Richmond | New South Wales | Australia
Competition Brief CREATIVE Wednesday, 19 June 2024 COMPETITION RULES NOTE: Use of Artificial Intelligence is NOT permitted. AI refers to any photograph or element generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. All components of the[...]
Jun
20
Thu
7:00 pm June Committee Meeting @ Richmond Club
June Committee Meeting @ Richmond Club
Jun 20 @ 7:00 pm
June 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

Results for competitions in March Competition – Negative Space

There were 39 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 March Competition – Negative Space

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Rainbow Bee-eater – into the void
Jenelle Gavin – 15
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

SMOKE5075
John Bosher – 14
Open Print

Its Mine
Geoffrey Higgins – 14
Open Projected

SAFEBEACH
John Bosher – 14
Set Subject Print – Negative Space

Silver Sunrise
Jeff Walsh – 14
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Starry Night
Geoffrey Higgins – 14
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Struggling Fern
Lesley McGuire – 14
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Grapes and wine
Ron Rodgers – 13
Open Print

WesternFraser
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Print

Three DALMATIONS
Marian Paap – 13
Open Print

Amber Cascade
Jeff Walsh – 13
Open Projected

The Rocks at Dusk
Ron Rodgers – 13
Open Projected

frozen rasberries
Allan Church – 13
Open Projected

In minds Eye
Allan Church – 13
Open Projected

On the Lookout
george romanowski – 13
Open Projected

Surprise Surprise
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Open Projected

SMOKE9493
John Bosher – 13
Open Projected

Tiger
Tina Church – 13
Open Projected

Gala Day
Tina Church – 13
Open Projected

Breakfast
Lesley McGuire – 13
Open Projected

History in the Goldfields
Tony Killelea – 13
Open Projected

Tree of Knowledge- Lake Tyrrell
Jenelle Gavin – 13
Open Projected

EDGE OF A MOUNTAIN
Marian Paap – 13
Open Projected

Chilling on Trinity Island
Ron Rodgers – 13
Set Subject Print – Negative Space

SPACE
John Bosher – 13
Set Subject Print – Negative Space

WesternBeachFI
Barry Matthews – 13
Set Subject Print – Negative Space

Seen better days
Tim OBrien – 13
Set Subject Print – Negative Space

The Rice Fields
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Dusk on the Sahara
Ron Rodgers – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Drone.
Leeane O’Brien – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Meditative
george romanowski – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

GullBI
Barry Matthews – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

PoleBI
Barry Matthews – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Ha Long Mist
george romanowski – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Hunting
Tina Church – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Moreton Starfish
Lesley McGuire – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Serenity-Mona Vale Rock Pool
Tony Killelea – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

Summer Beauty Flower backlit
Jenelle Gavin – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

NAMIBIAN BEAUTY
Marian Paap – 13
Set Subject Projected – Negative Space

by Marian Paap, March 21, 2024

InCamera Newsletter

Read the February issue of the newsletter

by Barry Matthews, February 24, 2024

Results for competitions in February Print – Transport

There were 10 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 February Print – Transport

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

OldUte
Barry Matthews – 15
Set Subject Print – Transport

Dandi Drops
Marian Paap – 14
Open Print

Sunrise Country Drive
Jeff Walsh – 14
Open Print

ShoppingDay
John Bosher – 14
Set Subject Print – Transport

Emergency Response
Jeff Walsh – 14
Set Subject Print – Transport

Night Trams in Melbourne
Marian Paap – 14
Set Subject Print – Transport

ComleroyTree
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Print

Smoke1168
John Bosher – 13
Open Print

Camel Traders, Broken Hill
Leeane O’Brien – 13
Open Print

Ready to Fly
Jeff Walsh – 13
Open Print

by Marian Paap, February 24, 2024

Results for competitions in February Digital – Transport

There were 23 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 February Digital – Transport

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Ablutions cleaner
Allan Church – 15
Open Projected
DeadTreeNexttoRoad
Barry Matthews – 15
Open Projected
THE CHASE
Geoffrey Higgins – 15
Open Projected
Into the storm
Geoffrey Higgins – 15
Set Subject Projected – Transport
MarketDay
John Bosher – 14
Open Projected
Day Dream
Tanya Heather – 14
Open Projected
Balloon Run
Tina Church – 14
Set Subject Projected – Transport
Tanami Desert Transport
Leeane O’Brien – 14
Set Subject Projected – Transport
Saxon Soldier
Tina Church – 13
Open Projected
RedBeachSeascape
Barry Matthews – 13
Open Projected
The three of us
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Open Projected
Regent Bowerbird profile
Jenelle Gavin – 13
Open Projected
Smoke9126
John Bosher – 13
Open Projected
Mayday
Tanya Heather – 13
Open Projected
CRUISE SHIP UNDER HARBOUR BRIDGE
Tim OBrien – 13
Open Projected
State Library VIC
Marian Paap – 13
Open Projected
Shot Tower Vic
Marian Paap – 13
Open Projected
Catch of the Day at Leichardt
Lesley McGuire – 13
Open Projected
Wollongong Lighthouse_Dawn_Comp
Michael Stockey – 13
Open Projected
GympieRedRattlerDugan
Barry Matthews – 13
Set Subject Projected – Transport
Three on Truck
Geoffrey Higgins – 13
Set Subject Projected – Transport
ChevUte
John Bosher – 13
Set Subject Projected – Transport
Ducati_Gosford_pan
Michael Stockey – 13
Set Subject Projected – Transport

by Marian Paap, February 24, 2024

BMPG Invitation

An Evening with John Swainston

Members of Hawkesbury Camera Club are invited to attend Blue Mountains Photography Group on Monday Evening (26th February) for an evening with John Swainston

Join us in Springwood on Mon 26th February 7.30pm for a presentation by John Swainston.
I Will Lift Mine Eyes
The 8 year journey of creating a photographic record & the story of the creation of 60 European Cathedrals, Abbeys, Minsters and Chapels

RSVP for dinner booking by Sunday 23/2/24 See the attached pdf for details.

RSVP to Jeff (president@hawkesburycameraclub.com.au)

by Jeffrey Walsh, February 23, 2024

New Score Sheet

Updated Competition Scoresheet Available

With changes to the Competition Format comes a new updated scoresheet.

The scoresheet is available below for members to download, print and use, however there is no need to complete the scoresheet and hand in on the night. Our new platform will have scores entered and results emailed to members in days following competition.

by Jeffrey Walsh, February 21, 2024

2024 Program

Our 2024 Plans Revealed.

Welcome back to the Hawkesbury Camera Club for 2024. We have posted our planned program for 2024.

The committee and Marian in particular have spent a considerable amount of time putting the program together. We are still open to outside influences however. Due to changes by presenters and life in general there may be changes throughout the year.

The Program will be entered into the Club Calendar and regularly updated. It is recommended you ‘subscribe’ to the Calendar on the Website Home page to receive regular updates. When you ‘subscribe’ to the calendar the events will automatically appear on your chosen electronic calendar on your phone (eg. iPhone, Android, Google). Updates maid by the club will also automatically update to your device.

by Jeffrey Walsh, February 19, 2024

Welcome Back BBQ

Members Celebrate the Start of 2024 Year

On Wednesday 7th February members and visitors of Hawkesbury Camera Club gathered for the traditional WelcomeBack BBQ at Pughs Lagoon, Richmond.

Welcome Back BBQ

On the night we welcomed several new members to the club, who signed up and completed their registration on the new Club Platform.

Members chatted among themselves and enjoyed a BYO BBQ & a friendly drink. The conversation ranged from photography projects for the year to holidays had over the break to life in general.

2024 is shaping up as an exciting year for the club and members. Our next meeting is Wednesday 14th February at the Richmond Club starting at 7:30. Members are welcome to bring their laptops as the Committee guides members through the new platform, answering questions and helping get set for a fabulous year.

Thank you to Barry for taking photos of the event.

by Jeffrey Walsh, February 11, 2024

Photo Resizing Lightroom

Shed a little light on your exports

There are many software packages photographers use for editing, saving and sharing of their photos. In a digital world every photograph gets manipulated. One of the more complex steps is exporting and saving the images in a form that is easily shared.

This video walks you through the process using Lightroom.

On the new My Photo Club Platform all Digital Images are to be uploaded and meet the following criteria:
Max Size: Two (2) Megabytes.
Max Width: 1920 pixels.
Max Height: 1200 pixels.

To watch our selected video on Lightroom Click here!

Exporting From Lightroom Video

The Hawkesbury Camera Club does not endorse any particular software or photographer tutorial or education platform or courses. The videos shared are shared as a courtesy & for educational purposes only. We do try to find the most suitable video to the match the subject matter being presented.

by Jeffrey Walsh, February 5, 2024

Photo Resizing Gimp

Getting Gimp Ready for 2024

Our second tutorial helping members with resizing is for the software package Gimp.

A reminder for members, on the new My Photo Club Platform all Digital Images are to be uploaded and meet the following criteria:
Max Size: Two (2) Megabytes.
Max Width: 1920 pixels.
Max Height: 1200 pixels.

To watch the Resizing Video Click Here.

If you need assistance with resizing using a different software package or know of other tutorials you can contact either Jeff (president@hawkesburycameraclub.com.au) or Marian (secretary@hawkesburycameraclub.com.au) and let us know.
We are here to help you. We can also offer some personal assistance to members.

by Jeffrey Walsh, February 1, 2024