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- 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.
SCHEDULE
09:45 - Welcome and briefing at the Melbourne Museum I’ll give a run down on what there is to see and in which general direction.
10:00 - Explore the Melbourne Museum exhibition (museum only adult 15$. Museum plus LEGO exhibition 38$) you can buy tickets online or at arrival (hours are 9-5pm)
https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum
There is paid parking under the museum, and parking around on the street. I’ll be on the tram, #86 or #96.12.15pm - optional Lunch (the is a cafe with quick take away food and a restaurant more fancy in the museum, you can also bring your own, many family’s do this)
1:20meet out front of museum entrance to walk over to the fire services museum (it is about a 7min walk)
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 ends.Cindi
- Daylesford in winterThe Convent Daylesford, Daylesford
For those of you who have been with this group for a few years may know that we ran this event in 2021. I remember quite fondly how we enjoyed the day. So instead of reinventing the wheel, we will run the same event again, but in July this time.
Lets spend a day enjoying the beautiful country town of Daylesford located in the Goldfields Regions, an hours drive north west of Melbourne.
From the moment you arrive you will find the breathtaking views and laid back atmosphere to be like nothing you have ever experienced before.
No matter the season, the beauty of the landscape will delight your senses and ignite your desire to explore further.DRAFT SCHEDULE
10.00am Meet at the Convent Gallery for welcome and introduction
10.15 to 11.45 - The plan is to start the day at the Convent Gallery widely regarded as ‘the most beautiful gallery in Australia’, the Convent Gallery presents local, national and international artists working in a variety of media and styles. Entry into the Galleries is $10 or you can wander around the surrounds for freehttps://conventgallery.com.au/
11.45 to 12.45 - Next we can explore the surrounding Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens a very beautiful and historic place
https://www.daylesforddelights.com/wombat-hill-botanical-gardens.html
12.45 to 2.00 - Lunch at Daylesford (TBA)
2.15 to 3.45 - Afterwards we can wander along Vincent Street in the heart of Daylesford with it's abundance of historic buildings (Town Hall, Post Office & Hotel Frangos) and interesting shops.
3.45 to 5.30 - Last stop for the day is the picturesque Lake Daylesford with its wonderful colors, reflections and scenic panoramas. Park at Lake Daylesford at 2 Leggett Street. You can walk completely around the Lake with great views opposite the Boathouse Cafe
https://www.daylesforddelights.com/lake-daylesford.html
We will look at booking a place in Daylesford for lunch - so keep a look out for any updates and arrangements.
Rowan and John
- Abstract and Street Photography in FootscrayFootscray Market, Footscray
There are many reasons why we come together as a group to photograph a variety of genres, and one reason which I thought we could use for this event is to learn and apply. We can learn from professional photographers on their podcast or learn from each other, and apply what we have learned at our event.
I recently got inspired by a Youtube podcast by Art Wolfe - called Pathways to creativity - embracing the abstract. Art Wolfe, if you are not familiar with is "an American photographer and conservationist, best known for colour images of landscapes, wildlife and native cultures. His career has been described as multifaceted involving journalism, art and education".
So I thought why not organise an event which focuses on abstract photography and for those who are not interested may choose to do street photography. Alternatively you may choose to do both.
According to google, "abstract photography is a style where the photographer aims to create images that are not immediately recognizable as real-world objects or scenes. It focuses on shapes, colours, textures, light to convey emotions or sensations rather than directly representing the subject.
To get inspired or learn more about abstract photography, we encourage you to view podcasts or literature from some of these photographers:
- Art Wolfe - YouTube podcast "Pathways to creativity - embracing the abstract"
- Ming Thein
- Aaron Siskind
- Minor White
- Bill Brandt
- Ernst Haas
- Freeman Patterson
For those interested in street photography, Footscray offers you great opportunities to do that including Street Art in a number of spots.
Here’s some info I got Gemini to help me with
More infoWe will post the schedule, information and meeting point very soon. It is likely we will meet near the Footscray Market.
Rowan, Ananda and Cathrin
