What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Shoot in film or 36 digital imagesThe University of Melbourne , Melbourne
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=sharingAlso please regularly check this page for any updates as the event may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions and other unavoidable circumstances.
********************************************************************************If you have a film camera come along and join us to explore Melbourne University and Carlton. It would also be a great opportunity to learn from each other.
However, this event is not restricted to members and guests who have film camera. If you have a digital camera or mobile phone, how about restricting your shots to 36 for the whole event. This is only a challenge for this event and you will not be penalised in any way if you photograph more than 36 shots.
Yes we can load up another roll of film to go beyond 36 shots but we want to put this challenge on all of us to restrain to 36 shots. The aim is to get all of us to not photograph millions of shots but to take your time to think about your shot and composition. It's a great exercise!
So all members and guests are welcome.
Draft Schedule
10.30am - Welcome and introduction/briefing
10.45am - Explore Melbourne University grounds
12.30pm - Touch point to regroup (corner of Swanston St and Faraday St)
12.45pm - Lunch at Brunetti Classico Carlton (380 Lygon St, Carlton - in the cinema arcade). We will not be booking for lunch but if you go in small groups, you should be able to find a table.
2.00pm - explore Carlton area (info to come very soon).
3.00pm - Event ends.Rowan and Ananda
- Explore Dog Rocks and Geelong areaMoorabool River Reserve, Batesford
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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********************************************************************************
The Dog Rocks Reserve is a great place to capture unusual landscapes with boulders and trees. For more information on the Reserve, see link below:
https://trustfornature.org.au/reserves/dog-rocks-reserve/
Draft Schedule (still in planning stage)
10.00am - Welcome and introduction/briefing (meet at the Dogs Rocks
Car Park)
- Explore the Dog Rocks Reserve and Dog Rocks Sanctuary
11.30am - Re-group at the carpark and head towards Geelong for lunch
12.00pm - Lunch in Geelong (TBA)
1.00pm - Areas in Geelong we will explore (these spots are close to each other):
(a) Buckley Falls Lookout
https://waterfallseasons.com/waterfalls-in-victoria-buckley-falls-geelong.htm
(b) Balyang Sanctuary for bird photography
https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parks/item/balyang.aspx
(c) Ceres Lookout (if time permits)
3.00pm - End of eventWe will post the final schedule once we have worked out our plans for after lunch.
Look forward to having you join us.
Rowan and John
- Sunset at Point Ormond and visiting Rippon Lea Estate (Placeholder)Ripponlea House & Garden, Melbourne
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
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We are currently still investigating exploring Rippon Lea Estate and Garden, particularly with regards to being able to photograph there. We need to advise the Estate that we are not a commercial group and will not be selling our images for commercial purposes. So will let you know as soon as we have the information.DRAFT SCHEDULE
1.30pm - Meet at Rippon Lea Estate entrance for introduction and briefing.
1.45pm - Explore the Rippon Lea Estate and Garden.
Rippon Lea is a large nineteenth-century mansion surrounded by 14 acres of Victorian pleasure gardens. It is listed on the National Heritage Register because it is one of the finest examples of an original suburban estate in Australia.
https://www.ripponleaestate.com.au/
$15 entry fees
$10 tour at 2pm
192 Hotham St, Elsternwick VIC 3185
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmQF9BqaqJu8vp9y73.15pm - Head to Moran Reserve to capture skydivers. Please note that it all depends if there is going to be any skydiving happening as it relies on the weather conditions and whether there are people doing this activity.
3:30pm - Photography at M.O. Moran Reserve - for skydiving
For skydiving landing area
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iQ93cS8ayNPfhofw84.15pm - Head to Point Ormond Lookout
4:30pm - Sunset photography at Point Ormond Lookout
for sunset (about 5.08pm)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/n5Tng5h2RqiNmdTp66.00pm Event ends (possible dinner TBA)
Keep a look out for the final Schedule. We look forward to having you join us at this event.
John and Rowan
- Museum AdventuresIn front of the main entrance to the Melborune Museum, Melbourne
This event will focus on exhibitions and exploration at two amazing museums in Melbourne - the Melbourne Museum (exhibitions will be posted soon) and the Fire Station Museum. More information and the schedule will be out soon.
DRAFT SCHEDULE
10.00am - Welcome and briefing at the Melbourne Museum
10.15am - Explore the Melbourne Museum exhibition (TBA entry fee)
12.15pm - Lunch (TBA)
1.30pm - Explore the Fire Services Museum ($10 entry fee) https://www.fsmv.net.au/index.html
3.30pm - Opportunity to explore St Patrick's Cathedral.
4.30pm - Event endsMore information to come.
Cindi
