Brisbane Camera Group

Joining a camera club means different things to different people. You may be a beginner looking for guidance or maybe you do not own a camera yet. You may be reasonably experienced in handling your camera. You may be very experienced in all facets of photography.

Brisbane Camera Group has been catering for photographic enthusiasts since 1949. We have a vibrant membership drawn from all over Brisbane. Meetings are held at Albion Peace Centre, 102 McDonald St, Albion . Parking is available on site.

Individual members are always willing to share their enthusiasm and are interested in a variety of subjects including action photography, dark room techniques, digital photography, fine art photography, landscape photography, monochrome photography, nature photography, macro photography, pinhole photography, portrait photography, social documentary and travel photography.

Our monthly magazine ‘Impact’ keeps us up to date with what has been happening and what is coming up. It also contains book and exhibition reviews, photographic articles and details of local events of interest to BCG members.

This website contains a variety of information including a calendar of events, results from recent competitions and a gallery of members’ images.

What have we done in the past?

Educational
PhotoShop Masterclass, Portrait Lighting Workshop, Figure Study Workshops, Matting, Slide Duplicating, how to make digital AVs, monitor configuration and introduction to various software packages for digital manipulation.

Presentations
Kevin Evans presentation – ‘Compassion in Black & White’, Nature photography, Andy Cross – PhotoShop Expert, Rainforest photography, Vietnam and Cambodia Audiovisual., BrisClan – photography in Brisbane storm drains, Anthony Dutton: Astrophotography presentation and Fred Hunt `The art of seeing’.

Outings – Annual & Past
Hunt and Shoot Outing is held at a different venue each year, Australia Zoo, Boggo Road jail, St. Helena Island, City Night Shoot, Rosewood including steam train ride, Photographic shoot with professional models, Mt Coot-tha Gardens and Toowong Cemetery, UQ, St. John’s Cathedral & Customs House, Wedding Shoot Workshop at Wynnum, Ipswich Botanical Gardens, Global Arts Centre and St. Mary’s Church Ipswich, City Gardens and Pancake Manor, Macro Photography Outing, Model Shoots at George Greenaway’s home.

Weekends – in the Past
Binna Burra weekend with rainforest photographer Warren Veivers, O’Reilly’s with resident photographic expert Glen Threlfo, Mt Barney Lodge - Beaudesert Phototrek, Bunya Mountains with astrophotographer, Anthony Dutton & historical Theebine Hotel, north-west of Gympie and Mt Clunie Cabins near Woodenbong and the Border Ranges National Park.

Competitions
Intraclub competitions: monthly, annual & Hunt & Shoot.
Interclub competitions: River City Print, SEQACC Photography Salon, Bill Smit Shield Slide, Metropolitan Interclub Projected Images, Metropolitan Audiovisual.

Presentations
Presentations by various professional photographers and experienced members of Brisbane Camera Group & other camera clubs.

You are invited to attend our meetings free of charge except for a $2 supper fee. We do require you to become a financial member if you wish to compete. If you would like to join, please speak to the Treasurer or Welcome Officer.

BCG Memberships (1 Jan- 31 December)

• Full membership with BCG allows you to participate in the monthly competitions and have preference for outings and events.
• Affilate membership with BCG allows you to have preference for outings and events.
  

Club Members' Handbook