Night Photography Outing – Reminder
Reminder: There is no photography club meeting tonight (Monday 29 August) or next week (Monday 5 September). Instead, all members are invited to a special Night Photography Outing on Sunday 4 September. Photos from this outing can be used in the competition topic of “Night” (Monday 9 October.)
Dinner will be held after the Night Photography Outing. If you wish to join us, please call Chris Kenyon, President (0428 419 670) ASAP so he can book a table.
Details of the Outing: Meet at Luna Park at 5:30pm (sunset). Luna Park is at Broughton St, Milsons Point. The nearest train station is Milsons Point; and there is limited, metered street parking. Take shots of historic Luna Park, Milsons Point Wharf (which is under refurbishment), the Harbour Bridge and the city skyline at night. Take a 5-minute walk along the foreshore (the Peter Kingston Walkway) to the Lavender Bay Jetty and Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden (Lavender Street, Lavender Bay). Whiteley’s Garden is a NSW State Heritage protected area with Brett Whiteley’s home at 1 Walker Street as well the railway viaduct, Quibaree Park, part of Clark Park and the waters of Lavender Bay. Note: parts of Whiteley’s park are steep and should be walked with care. Walk north up the Lavender Bay stairs to Walker Street. Walk along Walker Street with its historic gothic building, Christ Church Lavender Bay. Continue along Walker Street, turn right at Middlemiss Street and travel to Arthur Street. Arthur Street takes you under the Pacific Highway-Bradfield Highway-Cahill Expressway and you can get shots of the skyline of the North Sydney CBD. Return to Middlemiss St and follow it to the roundabout. Cross the roundabout into Alfred Street with another historic building, the Chinese Christian Church at 100 Alfred St, Milsons Point. Follow Alfred Street to Milsons Point Train Station and cross over to Ennis Road. From here is it’s a short walk to Kirribilli Hotel 35 – 37 Broughton St Kirribilli. Meet at the Kirribilli Hotel at 8:00pm for a meal together. From here it is about a 10-minute walk back to Milson’s Point Station or Luna Park. If you want to kick on, however, visit the Lady Gowrie lookout (Kirribilli Ave, Kirribilli) and Kirribilli House: who knows, you might run into the Prime Minister or other dignitaries if they are staying overnight!
Bring your camera, fully charged battery and tripod. Help on how to shoot at night will be provided, if needed.
by Don Munro, 29 August 2022
New COVID Precautions
A third wave of COVID is affecting Sydney. For the health and safety of all members PLEASE (i) do not attend Monday’s Club Meeting if you are unwell*; and (ii) wear a face mask and socially distance if you attend the Meeting. The Club will provide hand sanitiser at the entrance to the Hall. *If you are unwell, and wish to enter prints for competition, please call Don Munro (0429 847 747) to discuss options.
by Don Munro, 15 July 2022
Portrait Lighting and Posing Workshop
This Monday (4 July) will be a portrait lighting and posing workshop for Club Members. Studio lights (softboxes, beauty dishes etc) and professional backdrops will be provided. Bring your camera and some props (such as hats, scarves and overcoats). You will have many opportunities to shoot different types of portraits (headshots, half-length and full length portraits). Each member will also take turns being a model for the other photographers. Phil Weir, who has extensive experience as a professional photographer, will give a short introduction to portrait lighting and posing; and “cheat sheets” of some classic poses for men and women will be provided.
by Don Munro, 28 June 2022
Reminder – Be Creative Tonight
Tonight our Club will hear from a variety of members on how to make creative photographs. Presenters will discuss being creative using different techniques: the way you conceptualise and shoot a photo; using creative in-camera tips; and using creative post-processing techniques. These presentations will give practical suggestions on how to prepare for the next competition on 20th June: Creative. See you at 7:30pm for the meeting at 7:45pm!
by Don Munro, 6 June 2022
Creative Night Photography
Lynn Smith will hold a Creative Night Photography Presentation for members this Monday, 2 May. He will focus on the skills needed for taking creative night photographs, including composition and technical skills. Lynn is a long-standing Australian street photographer with expertise in night photography, an experienced teacher, and has a Master of Documentary Photography. Examples of his work are at https://www.flickr.com/photos/lensmith/albums. BRING YOUR CAMERA AND – IF YOU HAVE ONE – A TRIPOD.
by Don Munro, 25 April 2022
Four sleeps to go…
Dear Club Members,
We are looking forward to seeing you at our first Club Meeting for the year – at 7:30 pm (for 7:45), this Monday 7th February at the Pennant Hills Church Hall.
Please note: Due to COVID precautions, the Club is unable to provide refreshments.
However, you are welcome to bring your own snacks for when we have a break between the Award Ceremony and the 2021 Poster Competition.
Take care, and see you soon.
Chris Kenyon,
President.
by Don Munro, 3 February 2022
Mullins Conceptual Photographic Prize
Entry to this Prize is open to all persons, aged 16 years and over, residing within Australia for at least six months prior to the close of entry to the Prize. For more details see https://www.a-p-s.org.au/index.php/mcpp-2022.
by Don Munro, 1 February 2022
WELCOME TO OUR CLUB ACTIVITIES FOR 2022
To All Club Members
WELCOME to an exciting year of photography for 2022.
- 2022 CALENDAR
A one-page summary of all the year’s outings, presentations and competitions is available on the Club website (in “Information About Your Club”) from Sunday 23 January 2022.
- FIRST CLUB MEETING – 7.30, Monday 7 February
Our first meeting of the year starts in two weeks. It will include the Poster Competition and the presentation of 2021 Awards. All welcome.
This is a face-to-face meeting at the Uniting Church Hall, corner of Boundary Road and Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills.
NOTE: To be COVID safe you MUST (i) sign in, (ii) wear a face mask, (iii) stay 1.5 m apart. In addition, you should be at least double vaccinated. If this is not possible, please call Don Munro, Secretary on 0429 847 747 to discuss your options.
- NEWCASTLE PHOTOGRAPHIC WEEKEND
We are finalising a weekend of photography and fun at Newcastle, 18th -20th of February.
NOTE: Please let Chris Kenyon, President know by 27 January if you are attending and on which days. Due to a problem with the Club’s webpage, please send your information direct to Chris on chrisk710@bigpond.com.
- MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership Fees for 2022 are unchanged from last year. They are payable before the first competition (before Monday 21st February 2022).
Pay by bank transfer to: Pennant Hills Photographic Club, BSB: 032 087 Account: 731 071. Please also include your name in the remarks so we know who has paid.
- Standard membership: $95.00
- Senior / Concession Holder (Senior’s / Pensioner’s Card): $90.00
- School Student (Under 18): $40.00
- Non-competing member (ineligible to enter competitions): $55.00
- FIRST COMPETITION NIGHT – 7.30, Monday 21 February
Our first competition for the year is an Open competition with no set subject. We look forward to seeing your photos.
Chris Kenyon,
President
by Don Munro, 22 January 2022
