Monday 4th November
Image Critiques > Portfolios of 5 Themed Images
with Lisa Kurtz

Lisa is a Brisbane-based photographer, whose work explores concepts of memory, place and time.

Lisa’s most recent exhibition was 'Porous' exhibited at firstdraft Gallery - Woolloomooloo, NSW. Other recent exhibitions include a commission by Outer Space for Location, Location, Location, on the façade of the Judith Wright Art Centre in Meanjin | Brisbane. Lisa has been a finalist in the Percival Photographic Portrait Prize, Clayton Utz Art Awards, Head On Photo Awards, Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture, and the CLIP, Milburn and Lethbridge Landscape Prizes.

Lisa teaches Contemporary Photomedia at CQU and has a passion for encouraging photographers to be open to new ideas about the medium.

Tuesday 29th October
Day Outing > Bellthorpe

Monday 21st October
How to get the best out of your Landscape Photography
with John Doody AFIAP AAPS CAPS/b

John Doody is a photographic artist living in Brisbane, Australia. From a very early age John was introduced to and educated in the techniques of photography by his father, a keen amateur photographer. The love of photography has endured throughout his life. In the 1980’s John focused on black and white film photography and the processing of images in the darkroom. Since that time digital colour photography has improved to such an extent that it is now his preferred medium. The possibilities with digital postprocessing allow for an enormous range in artistic expression.

John’s photographic interests cover a wide range of subjects but in the main they are centred around two main themes. One of these themes is conventional landscape photography and the second is digital art that is derived from this landscape photography. In presenting a landscape image John aims is to give the viewer the feeling that they could step into the scene and thus experience the sense of what it was like to be at that place at that time. In John’s digital art the aim is to more acutely focus the message that the landscape carries. The digital art sometimes uses sophisticated post-processing skills and techniques to allow the image to speak its message. Themes of our connection to the land and our effect on the land are important in John’s work, especially the effects of climate change.

John’s influences are many and varied. They range from the family connection to photography through his great-grandfather Christopher Roggenkamp, who migrated from Germany in 1863 and set up a photographic business in Warwick, in rural Queensland, down to his late father, to the great monochrome photographers of the twentieth century such as Ansel Adams, Brett Weston and Henri Cartier Bresson; to modern day photographers and digital artists including John Paul Caponigro and Australian landscape photographers Peter Dombrovskis, Peter Eastway, Christian Fletcher, and Murray Fredricks.

John is heavily involved in Queensland’s photographic community. He is a registered photography judge with the Queensland Photographic Society and is regularly invited to judge Australian and international photographic competitions. His background as a physicist has meant the John is in high demand to give presentations on the science behind the art of photography and has lectured on subjects as diverse as “The Art of Photography, Astrophotography, printing techniques and colour management. He is an internationally awarded photographer, a member of the Australian Photographic Society through which he has attained his AAPS and his AFIAP (Artiste FIAP) through the FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL DE L’ART PHOROGRAPHIQUE. He has most and recently obtained his Bronze level (CAPS/b) in the Conceptual Art Portfolio Awards through the Australian Photographic Society.

John has staged three exhibitions of his work. The first exhibition “A Legacy of Light – Five Generations of Photographers 1863 – 2012” was initially staged at the Warwick art gallery in 2012 and then various galleries throughout Queensland in 2013 and 2014. This was a family exhibition covering family history as well as the art of photography. The second exhibition of his work in 2021 was entitled "Layers in the Land - An Exploration of the Landscape image from Interpreted Reality to Abstraction". Most recently in April 2022 John has completed his third exhibition "PALYA - Reflections on Landscape and Place". The two most recent exhibitions were held at the Richard Randall Art Studio at the Brisbane Botanical gardens. John intends to continue to expand his repertoire and to refine his digital art skills. Images from the exhibitions can be seen in the portfolios in this website.

Monday 7th October
Image Critiques > Flatlay or Photo Travel
with Paul Tilley FAPS

Monday 16th September
The magical art of storytelling composites
With Hayley Roberts

Introducing > Hayley Roberts

I've always searched for magic on the fringes of reality - a fairy in my backyard, a world in a wardrobe, a genie in a lamp.
And I finally found it with Photoshop along with the creativity I desperately craved but never believed I had.

Three months into learning Photoshop compositing I created an artwork that won several local awards, in month 4 I was a finalist in esteemed national awards, in month 5 I created my best-selling print, and within a year I had my own solo exhibition.

Since then I make 5 figures a year selling my storytelling composite artworks that I created using myself as a model, inexpensive gear, cheap accessories and my own library of photos. Now I'm sharing my secrets so you too can create this beloved and popular style of photographic art and experience the magic it invokes.

Monday 2nd September
Image Critiques > Minimalism and Star Trails
with Lyn Romano

I began judging for PSSA (photographic Society of South Africa), but found it difficult to pursue with the dangers of night driving. I re-entered this circle with PSQ and enjoy artistic reality/creative photography. I embrace life with gusto and one of my favourite sayings is; "Which of my photographs is my favourite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow” – Imogen Cunningham.

Monday 19th August
Presentation with Sue Gordon

We're very pleased to welcome Sue Gordon back to Redlands Camera Club!

"Creative pursuits has always been a part of my life, whether practical or purely for my own pleasure. Photography was an interest as a teenager, but was put aside for many years in the midst of life, motherhood, work etc. It was the empty nest that led me to again pick up a camera. There the journey really began, with camera club, a diploma, international competition and much learning and growth.

Fast forward to 2022, where I find my focus moving forward on exploring photography as art, combining techniques learned in other artforms such as papermaking and encaustics, and exploring alternative and traditional practices.

My interest is in exhibitions, teaching what I have learned along the way and continuing to learn as my interest is drawn."

Monday 5th August
Image Critiques > People / Portrait or Juxtaposition
with Margaret O'Grady EFIAP/s GMAPS Hon FAPS

"I'm a passionate amateur photographer who lives in South East Queensland. I've been interested in photography for most of my life and joined the Ipswich Photographic Society in 2004 after completing a short photography course at TAFE. I am an active member of the Australian Photographic Society and held the position of President from 2020 to 2022.
I have extensive experience in judging a wide range of topics in club, National and International Exhibitions. I enjoy all types of judging and love to appreciate other photographer’s images.

I compete in National and International competitions on a regular basis and have earned my EFIAP/s and GMAPS honours.
I particularly enjoy outdoor photography including sport and wildlife. I was contracted to join the team photographing the Asia Pacific Master Games on the Gold Coast, Australia in 2010, 2012,2014 and 2016."

Each club has submitted four entries in five topic catergories:
- Open Colour
- Open Black and White
- Open Animals
- Portrait
- Open Non A Grade

Monday 15th July
Scapes with Mel Sinclair BVIS DIP.FINEART

To Mel, it's not just about capturing a scene, but about immersing herself in the moment, breathing in the fresh air and truly connecting with the beauty of nature. We feel so fortunate to have Mel Sinclair speak to us this evening about scapes and sharing her tips and techniques.

Introducing Mel Sinclair
Landscape Photography is my Zen, my passion. I love nothing more than time with my camera and a moody, ephemeral scene to capture and translate into something magical.

My visual career began with undertaking University study in the Fine Arts, and in turn, I have had a lot of exposure to different disciplines within the creative industries. This creative training has allowed me to develop my attitudes and styles within Contemporary and Traditional Fine Art Photography. This is a lot of words to say that I love both a traditional landscape and what I'm discovering to be my style - a mix of both. I'm really enjoying exploring Queenslands' regional areas for new and never-before seen content. Less about the destination, more of the journey.

Monday - 11th December
Photoshoot > Ballet on the Beach
With Greg Sullavan

Monday 6th November
Image Critiques > Tee Shirt / Calendar
With Lisa Kurtz and Pia Jessen EFIAP/g APSEM SAPS

Friday - 3rd November
Nocturnal Photowalk

Refer to Club email for details.

MONTH OF OCTOBER
'The Way We See' Print Exhibition by Redlands Camera Club

THE WAY WE SEE Photographic Exhibition
Proudly presented by the Redlands Camera Club
Curator Pia Jessen

The new 2023 photographic exhibition showcases our point of view through the eyes of Redlands Camera Club photographic artists in the form of a series of themed displays.

The Australian Portrait exhibit features images of twenty one Australians that tell fascinating stories about their lives past or present.
Ian Hutton shows some of Australia’s Small Towns at Night when the main streets of most small towns are empty of people and moving vehicles. Leanne Stonehouse presents the polished glamour of the tourist trail alongside alternative realities of everyday Parisian life. Charlotte Carter showcases her one-time home of New Zealand where she embarked on journeys of exploration and Leighton Brayshaw investigates the coastal wetlands and mudflats of the Redlands Coast area. Dennis Hughes' digital compilation displays images from Redlands Camera Club members.

Come along to view this delightful series of themed exhibits during the month of October at the Dunn Wing Exhibition Area at the Redland Museum.

WHEN
Open until Monday 31st October
PLACE
Redland Museum : 60 Smith Street, Cleveland
TIME
10am to 3.30pm : Open 7 Days

ENTRY COST
Adults $10.00
Concession Adult $6.00
Concession Student $6.00 (Must present student ID)
Children FREE

Includes full access into the Redland Museum.
After viewing 'The Way We See' photography exhibition, go inside to view all of the amazing museum exhibits. There is lots to see and even photograph, so take your camera with you!

Sunday - 29th October
Hunt and Shoot > With Sam Fernando AAPS

Monday - 16th October
Faunagraphic Wildlife with Matt Wright

This evening we'll hear from Matt of Faunagraphic Wildlife who will give an overview of his wildlife tours, provide wildlife photography tips in relation to Birds, Mammals, Herps, Macro and tools of the trade as well as an introduction to nocturnal photography.

About Matt Wright
"I have been taking photos since 2004 and have always had an interest in wildlife photography and is my sole photography expertise. I've won various awards in competitions such as BirdLife Australia Photography Competition, ANZANG as well as being shortlisted in the latter and also Bird Photographer of the Year.
I've been published in various books from bird special interest and field guides, mammal guides and children's educational books. My business, Faunagraphic has been on television and has been featured on Totally Wild and Scope TV (Channel 10). I am mostly known for my photography work with Australian nocturnal birds, especially owls."

Monday 2nd October REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL
Image Critiques > Scapes or Panorama - 6.30pm
With Keith Seidel

Monday - 18th September
Peter Mitchelson > Unauthorised photography in public places

Peter will talk about what the law does or does not say about taking photos in public places. What are public places and when public places are privately owned, and the different scenarios encountered.

An entertaining and informative evening that will help you feel more confident and knowageable about what the law is when you're out in public photographing > essential for street photographers. Come along for an interesting evening, discussion and questions are encouraged.

About Peter Mitchelson
"I brought my first camera in about 1980 it was a Nikon FG. It came with a 50mm lens. I took it everywhere I went even to work. I lived in Cairns then and worked in a ship's chandlery shop which provided equipment for commercial fishing boats and the fishing industry in general.
My day was largely spent on and around the wharves, jetties and slipways of Cairns where the fishing fleet was located. I had my camera with me and just took photos of everything I could. That started my love of photographing the world as it came into view.

I moved to Brisbane some years later. I became more involved in photography clubs. I joined Caboolture Photography Club in about 2008. I ended up on the committee here and then served as President for three years. I am still a current member at Caboolture as well as at Brisbane Camera Group. Along with Elayne, I am involved in the co-ordination of the Street Photography group "Street Seen".
I have photographed in the streets of numerous cities and towns both in Australia and overseas.

I retired last year. I was a police officer for 25 years with the last eight years as a police prosecutor. I now have more time to do the photography I love.
My equipment and techniques may have changed over time but my love of photographing the real world has remained. Many may call it "Street Photography". I just think of it as photography. I love to follow the philosophy of Garry Winogrand and photograph things to see what they look like photographed.

Monday - 4th September
Image Critiques > Water in Motion / Nature

Monday - 21st August
Gary Cranitch > Extreme Environment

Monday - 7th August
Image Critiques > This is Redlands

Monday - 17th July
Warren Vievers > Monochrome Conversion Presentation

REMEMBER there is no - one - single conversion method to monochrome that will give optimum results with every image. Tonight I will present on the topic of 'Exploring Monochrome', as well as demonstrate a number of different ways to convert images from colour.

Photographic Biography
My photographic interest has lasted longer than most, having begun in 1959 while I was still attending high school. A friend and I discovered the miracle of darkroom photography and, for me, the excitement has never really gone away.
Today, I shoot digital but still venture into the darkroom from time to time, particularly to explore toning and some alternative processes. Favourite subjects are landscape, street photography and sometimes nature or wildlife. Lately, I've enjoyed using digital technology to reproduce some of the less common darkroom processes such as solarisation.

Before retiring in 1998 I was Principal of Primary Schools at Gunpowder, Mingela, Yuleba, Cardwell, Mt Cotton, Carina and Richlands East although I always maintained an interest in photography. I was involved fairly heavily in camera club activities including taking on various roles over the years. I began competing in national and international photographic exhibitions during the 1980's. Since 1987 I've judged at club, interclub, national and international levels, delivered lectures and conducted workshops on various photographic topics.

Since Retirement I continued my involvement in photography, joining the Australian Photographic Society in 2000 and occasional competition in international exhibitions, gaining various photographic honours.

Richard Tatti has been photographing the night sky and landscape for many years.

He began as a teenager with nothing more than a pair of binoculars and his mother's old film camera. In more recent years he has re-connected his love of the night sky with modern camera technology.

Under the banner of Nightscape images he has held exhibitions and displays in various Australian towns for the past 10 years. He's also connected with a number of camera clubs and groups outside of Australia and participates in regular meetings discussing his method and technique for capturing milky way and nightscape photographs.

Richard's unique portfolio explores the mystery and wonder of the night sky and landscape after dark. Often this includes light painting to expand the artistic side of his photography.
Much of Richard's understanding of light stems from his 25 years experience in professional photography and videography covering many genres. The challenge has been to adapt these principles to night landscape photography .. . not easy, but very rewarding work.

Richard has been producing video content on youtube under the banner of Nightscape Images for many years and his content there is both engaging and inspiring. This has brought his unique style and content to an international audience which has led to many speaking engagements right across the globe.

Nightscape Images hold night photography workshops in Central Victoria on a regular basis. People come from all over the country to learn and put into practice the techniques necessary to master this much sought after and inspirational genre of photography.

Richard is passionate about what he does and loves to share his knowledge with anyone who is keen to learn and be inspired. His unique style and ability to explain complex principles in a simple way makes him a sought after speaker at various events and gatherings around the country.

Come along this evening for some fascinating insights into the amazing night sky and Richard's beautiful imagery!

The next two images are shown, get voted upon and one image either goes through to the
next round and the other is Knocked Out, this continues.

When the preliminary round is finalised the images with the most votes go through to the second round to go head to head again (Just like a round robin).
This process continues until the ultimate winner is revealed.

The night is casual, enjoying our images, having a bit of fun!

Refer to club email for details on how to participate.

Sunday - 25th June
The Exposure Triangle > Workshop
With Bob Darling AAPS and Dennis Hughes

Join us for a hands-on camera experience as we explore and gain a greater understanding of the three components that are at the very essence of photography.

They are: Aperture / Shutter speed / ISO

If we adjust any one of these the three components in our camera, we will immediately affect the other two.

In this workshop we'll cover a variety of photographic scenarios, which will require the adjustment of camera settings to obtain the most preferred exposure.
To give us the most control over these settings, we will mainly be using the Manual setting on our cameras. If you do not generally use this setting, this workshop will give you a good overview.

We will find different areas within the park that will enable us to see why we would prioritise one of the three components over the other two. The timeframe of our photowalk will also give us a chance to observe the changing light conditions during day and how these impact on our camera settings. Our aim is to make this an interesting learning experience for all who attend.

Friday - 23rd June
Image Critiques > Australian Portrait
With Rob Heyman

Monday - 19th June
Photographic Salvage and Pick Up
Available to 2023 financial Members Only

This is a great chance for members to clean out their shelves and cupboards of photographic gear and accessories that you no longer need or want.

We do have a tendency to hang on to items we no longer use that's in perfectly good condition but is not particularly saleable or worth spending the time to try to sell.

Members can pass on their gear to someone who'll use it, it's also a great opportunity (particularly) for newer photographers to pick up accessories to try out.

Details of what to bring / not bring is in the June Club Newsletter.

See June Club Newsletter for details

Monday - 19th June
Anne Pappalardo > Making a Winning Project

Tonight we welcome Anne Pappalardo who will talk to us about creating great print projects from our photos. Whether you are thinking about putting together a photo book to enter into this year's APS Photo Book Awards, or preparing a themed calendar for our club critique topic later in the year, Anne's presentation is sure to provide some great ideas and inspiration!

Anne is eminently qualified to speak on this topic, having been a prize winner in the APS Photo Book Awards in 2019 with her book "Any Given Thursday", in 2020 with "Amsterdam Rush Hour" and again in 2022 with "King of Kings Beach". Anne's triptych 'A New Place to Stay' won the Momento Pro Award in the 2021 APS Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize.

Anne will explain how you can plan a successful photo print project which will:
. reduce the overwhelm (yes, it's possible!)
. get you started (tips for breaking ground)
. get you finished (with a better outcome)
. and most importantly, have fun putting it together!

Saturday - 27th May

Sunday - 21st May
The Exposure Triangle > Workshop
With Bob Darling AAPS and Dennis Hughes

Join us for a hands-on camera experience as we explore and gain a greater understanding of the three components that are at the very essence of photography.

They are: Aperture / Shutter speed / ISO

If we adjust any one of these the three components in our camera, we will immediately affect the other two.

In this workshop we'll cover a variety of photographic scenarios, which will require the adjustment of camera settings to obtain the most preferred exposure.
To give us the most control over these settings, we will mainly be using the Manual setting on our cameras. If you do not generally use this setting, this workshop will give you a good overview.

We will find different areas within the park that will enable us to see why we would prioritise one of the three components over the other two. The timeframe of our photowalk will also give us a chance to observe the changing light conditions during day and how these impact on our camera settings. Our aim is to make this an interesting learning experience for all who attend.

Monday - 15th May
Rob Heyman > Australian Portrait

This evening we have the pleasure of hearing from Rob Heyman, master of portrait and people photography!

Rob has over 40 years of specialising in portraiture that reflects the essence of families. His current project relates to Australian farmers and their trials and tribulations through drought, fire, flood and virus.

He has earned over 70 Awards for portraiture resulting in being awarded Triple Master of Photography and the 2015 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).

Rob is a speaker and lecturer on portraiture and people photography with an emphasis on correct lighting techniques that flatter the subject. In addition to Australia, he has spoken at seminars and workshops in USA, New Zealand, Germany, Romania, Turkey, Greece.

Saturday - 13th May
APS Honours and Distinctions Group
Hosted by Pia Jessen EFIAP/G GMAPS SAPS

Refer to Club Email for Details

Saturday - 6th May

Monday - 1st May
Image Critiques > Industrial / Street Photography
With Dan Demy-Geroe EFIAP/b MAPS

Dan has been a keen photographer since the mid-1970s and a member of Mount
Gravatt Photographic Society in Brisbane since 1989.
He has been judging at local club, state and international levels since 2002.
He has been a member of the Australian Photographic Society since 2000 and currently
holds the GMAPS (APS Grand Master) and EFIAP/b (FIAP Excellence - Bronze)
photographic honours.

Dan began entering national photographic salons in 1991 and international
photographic salons in 2001. He still regularly enters international salons, mainly in
projected digital images, but has also entered in colour prints and monochrome prints.
Prior to 2008 he entered national and international salons in colour slides.

In 2018 Dan had an exhibition of his abstract photographic prints at Stanthorpe Regional
Art Gallery. He is interested in most areas of photography, but particularly landscape, travel,
photojournalism, people, nature, architecture and creative. In general, Dan appreciates
images that communicate a story or emotion and have good lighting and good visual
design.

Monday - 24th April
Presentation > This is Australia
with Ray Shorter FAPS

Sunday - 23rd April
APS Honours and Distinctions Group

Refer to Club Email for Details

Monday - 3rd April
Image Critiques > Flowers / Architecture
With Ben Stoffl EFIAP FAPS

We welcome Ben Stoffle back to the Redlands to critique our images : Flowers and Architecture. Being the son of a serious amateur photographer Ben grew up with photography, he got his first camera when he was 8 years old.
His father taught him darkroom techniques when he was a teenager and he considered myself a quite good photographer when I joined his local camera club in 1997 althouigh he concedes that - regarding photography - he learned most after that time.

Ben's favourite subjects have been landscape photography and using leading lines but
recently he is more inspired by street photography. He has successfully entered many national and international photographic competitions and has had his print work exhibited at various galleries.

Ben has been the president of the Gold Coast Photographic Society and later the
president of the Gympie Camera Club (both for four years).

Monday - 20th March
Photographic Exhibitions and the APS Honours Pathway
Plus > You be the Judge!
Presented by Paul Balfe FAPS

Monday - 6th March
Image Critiques > High Key / Animals
With Dr Roy Killen EFIAP GMPSA/S APSEM

Roy has been competing in international competitions since 2008 and has received more than 8000 acceptances and more than 600 awards. Through these competitions he has gained high photographic distinctions : EFIAP : GMPSA/S : APSEM.

In 2015 he was awarded the Nature Medallion by the Australian Photographic Society for his contribution to nature photography, and he regularly judges competitions at Club, National and International levels.

Roy frequently presents workshops for photography clubs on photographic techniques and image processing. He is the Australian Membership Director for Photographic Society of America (PSA) and I is happy to assist with any PSA related matters.

Roy a life member of the Belmont 16s Photography Club.

Saturday - 25th February
Basic Photography Workshop
With Steven Fraser AAPS

Refer to Club Email for Details