Our Mission
Guided by our motto Inspire, Motivate, Educate, Enjoy, the Camberwell Camera Club provides a friendly, sharing and supportive environment that enables its members to optimise their photographic skills both technically and creatively.
We use our photography to support local community activities and to participate in the Australian photographic industry.
———————————————————————
About The Club
We use our photography to support local community activities and to participate in the Australian photographic industry.The Camberwell Camera Club was established as a community organisation in 1953 through the interest of local residents. To find out about the history of our club read the History of Camberwell Camera Club.
We offer opportunities for you to display your work or enter into competitions with other club members. Many members also enter National and International competitions. But if the photographic side of your life is just enjoying others’ images, then so be it! Whatever you choose we are sure you will enjoy your photography more with us.
Our monthly meetings provide the opportunity for members to show their best work in the print and projected image categories. Guest speakers and judges are a feature of most of these gatherings, covering a wide range of photographic subjects. Other sessions involve workshops on practical and theoretical aspects of photography. There is no charge for visitors who are always welcome to attend.
The Audio-visual group covers the latest trends and methods of creating AVs. The AV Group meets every second month on a Monday night (refer to the club calendar for additional information). This group shares skills and tips on producing audio visual sequence of digital images and competes with other clubs in AV competitions.
The Portrait group meets on an irregular basis and has a particular interest in portrait photography. If you love taking portraits, this group is for you! The more practice you have, the better your images will be. New members are very welcome — please contact the group convenor.
Mid-week outings outings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month except for January & 3rd Tuesday in December.
Weekends away are organised at various locations for members to socialise and share knowledge on outdoor photographic techniques. Previous destinations have included Apollo Bay, Walhalla, Toora and Camperdown.
Through the club’s partnership with VAPS (Victorian Association of Photographic Societies) many of our members have gained national and international recognition with awards and honours.
In addition, the club presents eight Memorial End-of-year Trophies to recognise outstanding work by members.
Committee
President: Geoff Ince
Secretary: Ian Spence
Treasurer: Barrie Jackett
Committee members: Lawrence Cecconello, Penne Ebbage, Donna Killeen, Jan Kusiak, Heather Matthews, Pam Morris
Club Patron - Bill Bachman
Bill is a key supporter and ambassador for Camberwell Camera Club, providing valuable guidance and encouragement to our members. As a respected figure in the photographic community, he helps to enhance the club’s profile and foster connections with other professionals who contribute their expertise through guest lectures, workshops or mentoring sessions. Bill's role is primarily honorary, supporting the club’s mission, promoting its events, and inspiring members to achieve higher standards in their photographic journey.
Bill was born in the United States in 1952. He has lived in Australia since 1973 and been a Boroondara resident since 1981. As a freelance writer and photographer for more than 45 years, his work spans various genres, including documentary, nature, sport, and entertainment. He has photographed five Winter Olympic Games and has extensive experience in film and television as a stills photographer. A long-time contributor to Australian Geographic, Bill was named AG Photographer of the Year in 1995.
He has authored several books, including the bestseller Local Colour: Travels in the Other Australia. His work is widely exhibited and held in corporate and gallery collections including the National Library of Australia. A former senior lecturer and coordinator of the photojournalism program at Photography Studies College, Bill has judged numerous photography competitions and served on the AIPP Awards Committee. In retirement, he continues to work on his archive and actively supports the Camberwell Camera Club as its Patron.