About us
Welcome! This group is for enthusiast photographers who want to:
a) meet other enthusiast photographers
b) explore Melbourne and surrounds
c) practice their photography
We are not a techie group. It's not about the size of your lens but about the joy of photography, spending time with other photographers, learning from each other. You can work in film, digital, mirrorless, smart phone. We've even had somebody come along with a sketch-pad and pencil once.
These outings are free and run by a stellar group of organisers on their free time. Venue entry fees (where applicable) are paid by you, and coffee & cake (or beers, as the case may be) which we often do after the outing is over.
You can share your photos - to give and receive feedback - on the Meetup event page. Each other’s photos represent a great opportunity for learning, particularly in relation to lighting, technique and composition.
To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing
Melbourne Walk and Shoot T-shirts
If you are interested in getting a t shirt with our logo (Trish G kindly designed a number of logos and the hosts and organisers voted on it), you can easily order one on Cafe Press. Instructions to create your t shirt with our logo is on the google doc link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YH7gTcRDdpHbH4gr69zFZyl5C7ozh9EL3HKOLbFzyQI/edit
There is no profit involved - just an opportunity to have this t shirt. This t-shirt suggestion came from some members.
Join & come along!
All ages welcome.
Regards,
The Organiser Team - MWSG
Upcoming events
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Two Events The Italian Festa & Queensberry Cup
Carlton Gardens, 1-111 Carlton St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia, Carlton, AUTo help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing
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Two separate events on one day not far from each others
The Italian Festa and Expo at royal exhibition building Queensberry Cup at Errol st North Melbourne, for the billycart race.DRAFT SCHEDULE
11:30am meet at front of Hochgurtel fountain (water fountain)
11:45am explore the Italian Festa.
Many things to see and do from food and drinks to music and explore the Italian culture.
https://www.italianfesta.com.au/2:30pm Meet back at the Hochgurtel fountain. And get ready for our second event.
2:40pm Walking for 2km along Queensberry St to head to Errol St north for Queensberry Cup and billycart race.
3:10pm arriving at the Errol St to explore the event.
Meet in front of the town Hall.
3:45pm The billycart Race starts
https://queensberrycup.org.au/
We will try to meet again at the front of the town Hall before the end.
5:00pm event end.Please note because this event in a very busy environment we might struggle to be together all the time.
Photography challenges
- Storytelling photography at the Italian Festa.
Storytelling photography is the art of using single images or sequenced collections to spark curiosity, evoke emotion, and convey a narrative without relying on words - Panning photography at billycart race.
Panning photography is a creative technique where you track a moving subject with your camera using a slow shutter speed to keep the main subject sharp while the background becomes a motion blur.
Please keep monitor this page for any updates.
26 attendees- Storytelling photography at the Italian Festa.
Sunset and a hike at Avalon Beach and Point Lilias (Placeholder)
Avalon beach Vic, Near 1-27 Avalon Foreshore Rd, Avalon VIC 3212, Avalon Beach, AUJoin us for a bit of a coastal hike and sunset photography at Avalon Beach and Point Lillias. We did a quick walk around and exploration of Avalon Beach and boy were we pleasantly surprised with many photography opportunities in this area - landscape, seascape, abstract, bird photography and of course sunset if weather permits. We will do an easy (flat walk) walk from the Avondale Beach carpark to Point Lillias. We then return to the starting point and give ourselves plenty of time to explore this area before we photograph the sunset (if weather conditions permit).
Avalon Beach and Point Lillias offer a surreal, minimalist aesthetic shaped by unique geological and industrial histories.
- The Salt Pans and Levees: The shallow, disused evaporation ponds of the former Cheetham Saltworks feature sharp geometric lines and grid-like levees. These create brilliant leading lines and mirror-like reflections on calm days.
- Textural Contrast: Low tide exposes vast, textured tidal sand flats and intertidal mud flats. These contrast deeply with the ancient, dark basalt lava flows and low cliffs that form the Point Lillias peninsula.
- Weather Elements: The wide-open, flat terrain features "big sky" coastal views.
- The Distant Background: Looking north and west across the expansive, open plain yields clean frames featuring the silhouette of the You Yangs rising dramatically in the distance.
Corio Bay is notorious for strong, unhindered winds that cause camera shake and spray salt on your lenses. We suggest bringing a jacket or windproof jacket to stay warm. A tripod is also recommended and you may also wish to bring a long lens to capture birds or for landscape photography. ND filters are also highly recommended.
DRAFT SCHEDULE
3.30pm - Meet at the carpark (see map which shows the second carpark) for introduction and briefing.
3.45pm - Easy hike to Point Lillias
5.45pm - Break for BYO coffee and snacks back at the starting point
6.30pm - Explore the area to photograph the landscape/seascape
7.45pm - Prepare for sunset photography
8.30pm - Event endsPossible dinner
We are considering heading to Lara for dinner - we will confirm this arrangement for those keen to join us.Given this will be a long day, we strongly suggest you bring water, coffee (in a flask if you like) and snacks as there are no cafes nearby. You may wish to bring a folded chair if you have one.
Given this is an outdoor event, it will be weather dependent. So please check this page the day before in the event we need to postpone it.
We will update you with more information over the coming weeks.
Rowan and John
15 attendees
Past events
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