To assist Camera Clubs to provide a positive environment in which to learn about photography and develop photographic skills through competition, presentations, and social activity; provide coordination, and a basis for interaction, between Camera Clubs and promote the amateur photographic movement generally.
The following resources are available for all FCC-affiliated member clubs. Contact nswfccsecretary@gmail.com for more information.
NEW FCC PHOTOGRAPHIC JUDGES COURSE, KOGARAH, 22 and 23 March 2025
The FCC, with the assistance of the St George Leagues Club Photographic Society, is holding its next Photographic Judges’ Course at the St George Leagues Club, Kogarah on Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March, 2025.
Day 1 consists of discussions and practical workshops on the key content, composition and technical factors judges look for in photos.
Day 2 consists of practical workshops in analysing, giving feedback, and scoring images.
The course is open to all people who are interested in becoming a photographic judge. Current judges wishing to update their skills are also invited. The cost is $30 pp. Participants can purchase food and drinks at the venue. Places are limited to 20 people.
People wishing to be considered for the FCC Judges’ List must (i) successfully complete Days 1 and 2; (ii) have at least 12 months experience in a camera club, as a professional photographer or similar practical experience; and (iii) participate in a short mentoring scheme with an experienced judge after the course.
DIY PRESENTATION ON TAKING MINIMALIST PHOTOGRAPHS
Minimalism involves taking beautiful photographs where “less is more.” It requires learning how to see and take images that are simple, stylish and elegant.
“Taking Minimalist Photographs” is a practical, DIY PowerPoint presentation followed by fun workshop. The presentation and workshop take between 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the club. No specialised knowledge is needed. All you need is a way to show the presentation to your members, and for your members to bring their camera with them so they can do the workshop after the presentation.
The resource is available for free to all member Clubs.
A new DIY presentation and workshop on “How to Take Portraits” is planned for release in March 2025.
UPDATED LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGES AND PRESENTERS
The FCC recently sent two updated lists – the List of FCC Photography Judges and the FCC List of Photography Presenters – to Club Secretaries.
Announcement of winners in the NSW InterClub 2024
This year’s InterClub competition is one of the largest in years. More than 1,200 images and prints were entered by 18 Clubs using the new competition categories.
The winning Clubs will be announced at 1:30PM this Sunday 27 October. All Club members and the public are welcome.
To attend in person: The event runs from 11AM – 3:30PM at the Richmond Club, 6 East Market St, Richmond NSW. There is ample parking, dining and bars, and the day is a good way to see the entries and catch up with other photographers. Thank you to the Hawkesbury Camera Club for hosting this event.
To watch via Zoom: Please register in advance by clicking on:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc–qpzwoH9eyo2bPdU3fo7H3Cm6M-XNH. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Photography Presenters List
This week, the FCC will send all Club Secretaries a list of people who are available to give presentations to Clubs on various photographic topics. If you do not receive the List by Sunday 27 October, please contact nswfccsecretary@gmail.com.
How to take Minimalist Photographs
The FCC’s first DIY presentation and workshop for Clubs has been released. The 1.5 hour presentation and workshop is designed so a Club can give the presentation to its members on how to take minimalist photographs, and then run a workshop where your members put the presentation into practice. Please contact nswfccsecretary@gmail.com for the link to this resource.
The 2024 InterClub Exhibition and Awards Ceremony take place from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM on Sunday 27 October at the Enigma Room 2, Richmond Club, 6 East Market Street, Richmond. The Richmond Club is well serviced with dining, bars and parking.
This year, the InterClub Exhibition and Awards are hosted by the Hawkesbury Camera Club. All interested photographers, Club representatives and members of the public are welcome.
Winning Clubs will be announced at approximately 1:30 PM. The Awards include a special individual prize of a 2-hour photography workshop on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s South-East Pylon Lookout and Gun Deck. See the September edition of F-Stop for details.
If you would like to watch the announcement of the winners live via Zoom, please contact nswfccsecretary@gmail.com for further information.
All Clubs are reminded that the 2024 NSW InterClub competition closes this weekend on Sunday, 6th October 2024 at 11:59 PM.
So far, Clubs across NSW have entered some very exciting photographs using the new FCC competition categories. For details on how to enter, see https://fccinterclub.myphotoclub.com.au.
This year, the InterClub Exhibition and Awards are hosted by the Hawkesbury Camera Club.
The InterClub Exhibition and Awards take place from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM on Sunday 27 October at the Enigma Room 2, Richmond Club, 6 East Market Street, Richmond. The Richmond Club is well serviced with dining, bars and parking. All interested photographers, Club representatives and members of the public are welcome.
Winning Clubs will be announced at approximately 1:30 PM. The Awards include a special individual prize of a 2-hour photography workshop on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s South-East Pylon Lookout and Gun Deck. See the September edition of F-Stop for details.
If you would like to watch the announcement of the winners live via Zoom, please contact nswfccsecretary@gmail.com for further information.
Ray Williams, who was well known to many people around NSW as a member of the FCC, as President of the Hornsby Camera Club, as an FCC photographic judge and as a photography teacher, passed away suddenly on 20 September, 2024.
Ray had more than 35 years’ experience as commercial photographer working as a wedding photographer, for companies such as BT and British Home Stores in the UK, and for companies such as the NRMA, Commonwealth Bank, and Subway Restaurants in Australia.
Ray was a strong supporter of the view that all people can create beautiful photos with the right support. He loved sharing his knowledge and expertise with budding photographers. His commitment to education was recognised by the Rotary Organisation which honoured him for his contribution to photography education.
As an FCC judge, Ray developed a well-deserved reputation for being an enthusiastic, considerate and positive judge, giving valuable feedback to beginners and experienced photographers alike.
He will be missed by all who knew him, especially the members of his beloved Hornsby Camera Club.
Ray is survived by his wife Jayne and their children Daniel, Shanel and Tiffany.
Many Clubs had booked Ray in as a judge. If there are any problems finding a replacement, please contact nswfccsecretary@gmail.com.